Why is it important to teach money skills in a high school special education classroom? In short, we teach money skills because it is a crucial part of preparing students in special education for independent living and future employment. However, abstract concepts like budgeting, making purchases, and calculating change can be challenging for many learners. […]
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10 Practical Strategies for Special Education Teachers to Find Balance
In one of my last posts I shared some general strategies for Special Education Teachers, and talked about the challenges and joys of being a special education teacher. Special education is a rewarding field, but it can also be exhausting, with constant paperwork, behaviour management, and the sheer emotional weight of supporting and advocating for […]
3 ADHD Hacks: Quick Tips for Busy Teacher-Moms
3 ADHD Hacks: Quick Tips to Balance The Overwhelm of Teaching and Parenting As a Mom and Teacher with ADHD Looking for some easy to implement ADHD hacks to help you manage the overwhelm? I’ve got you covered! Have you ever looked around your house and felt like someone picked it up and shook it […]
Putting myself out there with The ADHD Teacher Mom
Why I created The ADHD Teacher Mom Welcome to my new blog section The ADHD Teacher Mom. If you have been reading my blog up until now, hopefully you are starting to get to know the information I have been sharing about teaching special education. I am going to continue posting this information, but I […]
Teaching Special Education can be Overwhelming…How do I Manage?
What do you do when you discover that teaching special education can be overwhelming? It’s 8am and I have just arrived at school for the day. Coffee…check, Converse…check, Walkie Talkie…check. The day begins with support staff helping students coming in from the buses eager to start their day (usually). This day, one student comes in […]
How to Organize Task Boxes in Special Education
Why teachers use task boxes Before we get in to ways to organize task boxes, it is important to understand why we need them. There are many reasons for teachers of all subjects to use task box cards in their classrooms. Primary teachers use these as activities to reinforce concepts, as early finisher activities, and […]
Kitchen Skills: Christmas Cookies In a High School Special Education Class
Start with Kitchen Skills Kitchen skills are among the most important life skills that students in a special education program learn. Whether they are going to be working, attending a day program, or participating in community activities, students benefit when they know how to make something to eat and how to do so safely in […]
Job Skills Activities in a High School Special Education Classroom
Number 1 Why Job Skills Activities for High School Students? As an educator in a special education setting, job skills activities are a main focus in my classroom. Once I have an idea of post secondary goals for each student, my planning and prep work turn to teaching and building life and job skills. Ultimately, […]
Job Skills Task Box for High School Series 1
Why do we a need to have task boxes in our job skills programs? Creating a job skills task box for high school special education classes can be overwhelming. While all students with special education needs should be working on life skills, this is especially important for high school students to prepare them for life […]
Writing IEP Goals for Special Education Teachers
How to Write IEP Goals An important part of the role of a special education teacher is writing IEP goals. Last week, we talked about how to decide on IEP goals for your students for the semester or year. If you missed it, check it out here. This week, we are going to go through […]