Author Archives: Kristin

Let’s be real—special education teachers juggle a lot. From managing behaviors to prepping visuals and collecting data, we’re constantly movingContinue reading “The Toolkit Every Special Education Teacher Needs This Year”

Extended School Year (ESY) is just around the corner—and while it may be shorter than the regular school year, itContinue reading “A Special Educator’s Guide to Preparing for ESY”

As the school year winds down, excitement builds—but so can dysregulation. Routines shift, attention spans waver, and even our mostContinue reading “End-of-Year Behavior Supports for Special Education”

April is Autism Acceptance Month, a time to celebrate neurodiversity and promote a deeper understanding of Autism in our schoolsContinue reading “Autism Acceptance Month”

Tracking student progress for IEPs (Individualized Education Programs) is essential, but it can also feel overwhelming. Between lesson planning, behaviorContinue reading “Easy IEP Data Collection Tips for Special Education Teachers”

March is here, and it’s the perfect time to add some fun and engaging math activities to your classroom! IfContinue reading “Free March Tens Frames Task Cards!”

Teaching reading in small groups is one of the most effective ways to provide targeted, individualized support in a specialContinue reading “Teaching Small Group Reading in Special Education Classrooms”

The fall season brings a wonderful opportunity to incorporate fun Halloween or Fall themed sensory, social-emotional and academic activities intoContinue reading “Fall and Halloween Activities for Special Education Classrooms”

Classroom transitions can be one of the trickiest parts of the day for special education teachers. Whether it’s moving fromContinue reading “3 Tips to Master Classroom Transitions in Special Education”