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A brief description of the 13 disability categories covered under IDEA for special education eligibility

Welcome Your Students with a Fun and Creative "Trucker Hat" Activity!Kick off the school year with a splash of creativity and fun using our delightful "Trucker Hat" worksheet! Designed for Pre-K through 6th grade, this engaging activity invites students to design their very own trucker hat by decorating three patches with drawings that represent who they are or what they love. Why You'll Love This Resource:-Builds Connections: This activity is perfect for getting to know your students on a perso

This ultimate bundle is especially designed to help general education teachers gain confidence when it comes to working with students with IEPs in an inclusive setting. Everything from accommodations to data collection to definitions of all those acronyms, this bundle is everything you need to learn how to make your classroom even more inclusive and make sure each of your students is able to get what they need to be as successful as possible. What's included?Resources to help you provide and tr

Looking for a way to have fun in your classroom this winter? These "Would You Rather" slides are perfect to add to your class party or as a time-filler at the end of class! What's Included?10 Winter-themed "Would You Rather" questions Instructional Activities Sheet to provide ideas for extension and assignmentsWhy do you need this?This is such a simple activity that can be utilized in so many ways! Have your students write a paragraph about why they chose what they did.Have your students move fr

Looking for a way to have fun in your classroom this Halloween? These Would You Rather slides are perfect to add to your class party or as a time-filler at the end of class! What's Included?10 Halloween-themed "Would You Rather" questions 4 Designs to choose from: Disco Ghost, Haunted House, Cute Spider, and Pumpkin TruckInstructional Activities Sheet to provide ideas for extension and assignmentsWhy do you need this?This is such a simple activity that can be utilized in so many ways! Have your

Looking for a way to learn the function of a student's behavior? I've got you covered with this Behavior Data Collection Sheet. This can be used as part of an official functional behavior analysis or as a way to learn how your students communicate their needs. What's Included?A one-page guide to collecting ABC data (antecedent, behavior, consequence) to determine a hypothesis as to the function of a student's behavior. ABC Data collection page (printable)Why do you need this?There is a student i

Three digital and printable graphic organizers will help your students boost their comprehension when it comes to reading and listening! What's Included?Guided Notes Graphic Organizer Main TopicImportant PeopleImportant LocationsImportant TimesDraw a PictureVocabulary Graphic Organizer Vocabulary WordDefinitionWrite a SentenceList SynonymsDraw a PictureBook Sequence and Inference Book TitleAuthorSettingMain CharactersFirst, Then, LastWhat might happen next?Why do you need this?Your students stru

This ultimate guide to accommodations is perfect for planning out your lessons like a pro. There are ideas for accommodations for 9 high-to-mid incidence disabilities that you might find in your general education classroom. If you're looking to make more of an impact in your lesson plans, then this is exactly what you need. What's included?Functional definitions for 9 disabilities that you might find in your general education classrooms, including:ADHDAutismDeaf or Hearing ImpairmentDyscalculiaD

If you are looking for a way to make sure your students' families have all of the important information they need- from ways to contact you to the school to important dates. There's even a page where you can add a picture of your school/district calendar! Contains editable pages for school contact, teacher contact, dates to know, and school calendar. The "Dates to Know' comes pre-designed for a special education teacher, but there is a blank "Dates to Know" page if you do not need IEP informatio

Phonics skills-based differentiated "Guess Who Game" for Digraphs TH and SHGet ready to supercharge your students' phonics skills with our printable pdf "Guess Who" game!  This game is the ultimate tool for helping your students improve their spelling and reading  decodable words with digraphs. With its fun and engaging gameplay, your students won't even  realize they're learning!   This game is perfect for students of all ages and skill levels, and it's easy to use. Simply print out  the game s

The Writing Activity 3D Snow Globe Craft is perfect for students in elementary and special education programs! This craft provides a fun way to encourage students to practice writing in a winter setting, while also reinforcing key concepts in language arts, ELA, and figurative language. This activity is also a great writing center tool! Students will love easily creating their own personalized snow globe with this craft. IncludesTwo versions of writing paper (regular lines and primary writing

Use this as a quick way to review frequently used special education terms and acronyms. For a more in-depth look at each term, download my e-book Special Education Terms Made Simple available here.

Special Education Teachers, do you struggle when it comes to making sure all IEP team members are aware and understanding the ins and outs of your students' IEPs? My 20 page e-book gives the definition of 12 common words, phrases, and acronyms you might come across in an IEP or meeting. The guide includes DefinitionsExpanded meanings as the term pertains to teachers and familiesA one page "cheat sheet" for all term definitionsLinks to extra resources

No book? No problem! A link to the story read aloud on YouTube is included! Use with the book There was an Old Lady who Swallowed a Ghost. Students can read the story and use the pictures to sequence the events of the story as they add pictures to their haunted house windows. Included in the OLD LADY STORY BUNDLE

Keep this quick reference guide for classroom behavior management strategies and interventions handy for when difficult behaviors arise in the classroom. Print the Classroom Behavior Management Strategies and Interventions Quick Reference Guide on cardstock (laminate if preferred) and punch a hole in the top left corner. Use a binder ring to secure the pages together. Use page 1 of quick reference guide as a way to determine an idea of the function of your student’s behavior. The box with the

Celebrate World Smile Day! Print off these note card templates in whatever size and style best fits the needs of your students. Let students fill out a smile card for another teacher, staff member, family member, or friend. Includes: Two versions of lined writing paper (simple lines or primary writing style) Three different sizes of each design For more World Smile Day fun, check out my writing craft here!

Celebrate World Smile Day! This smiley face writing craft template includes everything you need to add some smiles to your writing block. Includes an easy to assemble craft with two versions of the writing page so you can choose the one that best meets the needs of your students. Materials IncludeSmiley face topper template for students to design and colorTwo versions of lined writing paper with space at the top for illustrationDirections for assembly and ideas for differentiation

These fall activities will get your class in the seasonal spirit! Apples, pumpkins, and leaves team up to help your students practice skills such as counting, single digit addition, graphing, and even sequencing events. From no-prep to low-prep, these ELA and math activities are the perfect addition to your classroom.

8 math activity mats and graphic organizers for early math standards. Your kindergarten and first grade students will love these activity mats to make math learning and practice more hands on! They are perfect for students in special education, as well. Roll it Mats: Use dice and manipulatives to roll, make, and write numbers and simple addition problems Part-Part-Whole Mats: Use with manipulatives to create simple addition problems Number Tracing: Students will trace numbers 1-10 on the top and

Students can use these cards to match two-, three-, and four-digit numbers with their base ten block representations, expanded form, and written form. Use the cards individually to create even more activities. For example, give students the three digit number card and have them build the number using actual base ten blocks. You can also give the students the clip art cards and have them write the three digit numbers or the numbers in expanded form. The possibilities are endless and easily differ