How many times have you found yourself battling to keep life skills training engaging for your students? Traditional methods can feel repetitive and leave students… Read More »Make Life Skills Training Fun and Interactive
Role play exercises are a great way to teach social skills, communication skills, problem-solving skills, and emotional skills to students with special needs. In this… Read More »35 Fun Teacher Role Playing Ideas (Perfect for Special Ed)
Need a quick set of task box ideas for autism classrooms? We have a set just for you! Learn how and why you need work tasks for your special education students. Includes a FREE printable task box activity!
In the world of special education, it’s all about preparing students with disabilities to be more independent and learn the essential life skills that will make them successful in life after graduation. To make sure students have post-secondary success, we have to include pre-vocational skill building as part of our daily instruction. For special education teachers, this task is not only one of our responsibilities, but it’s an absolute imperative in properly preparing students. In this post, we’ll cover prevocational skills for special needs students, including the life skills every student in your classroom should learn.
It’s not just about classroom management; it’s about teaching your students valuable life skills in a fun and engaging way. So, get ready to unleash the potential of your classroom with these classroom helper ideas that are sure to make your students shine and your classroom thrive!
Have you ever wondered why people with autism spectrum disorder have a strong affinity for trains? As a K-12 teacher, you may have noticed some of your autistic students expressing a keen interest in train-related activities, such as playing with toy trains or reciting train numbers. Trains, with their predictability, technical details, and sensory experiences, are a perfect fit for the intense interests that many autistic individuals have. In this blog post, we’ll explore exactly why do autistic people like trains so much and how you can use this knowledge to better support students with autism in your classroom. So, all aboard!
Living an independent life is a dream for every young adult, including those on the autism spectrum. However, achieving this goal requires mastering certain essential life skills. In this blog post, we’ll explore nine essential life skills for students with autism that can set them up for postsecondary success. From managing daily routines to handling money and social interactions, these autism independent living skills will empower individuals with autism (and those with an array of other developmental disabilities or intellectual disabilities) to confidently navigate adult life. If you are a special education teacher, grab a pen and paper… Let’s dive in and discover how these functional life skills can lead to greater independence and fulfillment in everyday life.
Hey there, teachers! It’s that time of the year again – back to school! We know how important it is to start the new year on the right foot. Target has had the school supplies set up since basically the last day of school. I guess that means our poolside vaca is over. No worries. We’ve got your back with some awesome stress-free back to school transition tips for teachers, just like you. Let’s dive right in!
During a teacher appreciation week, I found myself up early strolling through a big box store trying to find a perfectly practical yet thoughtful gift for my amazing teacher team. Excitement washed over me as I found the perfect insulated mugs. Only one problem. There were only three. I hunted down a store employee and asked them if they had any more in the back because I could only find three but I needed eight. To my surprise, the employee asked, “Well, how many more do you need then?” At that moment, rather caught off guard, I realized how important math fluency is in everyday situations. That’s why there’s immense value in incorporating activities for composing and decomposing numbers in your classroom.
As a special ed teacher, it’s important to have a variety of materials to support your students in their math learning. From hands-on manipulatives to technology tools, the right materials can make math instruction more accessible and engaging for students with disabilities. Learn about the top 5 math materials you should be using in your instruction in this article.
