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Taryn is currently in her 10th year of teaching as a Special Education Elementary Resource Teacher. Her teaching journey has taken her from Hawaii to Washington State, and now she is proud to teach in California.
Throughout her career, Taryn has had the privilege of working with students with diverse learning needs, including autism, ADHD, specific learning disabilities, dyslexia, anxiety, and social and emotional development needs. She has also gained valuable experience working at a Title I school with a diverse English language learner population. These experiences have reinforced the importance of effective collaboration, building positive relationships, and differentiating instruction to meet each student's unique needs.
Taryn is passionate about creating engaging, inclusive learning environments where every student can thrive. Her goal is to empower teachers with practical resources and strategies that make a real difference in the classroom. Whether educators are looking for innovative lesson plans, helpful tools, or insights into supporting diverse learners, Taryn provides resources grounded in real classroom experience and tailored to meet the needs of all students.
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Executive Functioning Lesson and Activities - Working Memory
Are you looking for a comprehensive solution to support your students in developing their working memory skills? Look no further! With this all-in-one resource, you can equip your students with the tools they need to improve their memory, focus, and overall academic performance. What's Included in this Product:Lesson Plan: A lesson plan that introduces the concept of working memory, its importance, and strategies to improve it. It provides step-by-step instructions and engaging activities to mak
3rd - 10th
For All Subjects
Executive Functioning Skills Lessons and Activities BUNDLE (Ultimate Toolkit)
Unleash the Power of Executive Functioning with this all-in-one resource designed to supercharge your students' cognitive skills. This product is a comprehensive toolkit that dives deep into the realm of executive functioning, equipping you with everything you need to foster essential cognitive skills in your students. Inside this bundle you will discover:A series of dynamic lessons and activities tailored to each executive functioning skill. Unlock the potential of cognitive flexibility, goal s
3rd - 12th
For All Subjects
Paraprofessional Handbook - A Comprehensive Guide (Editable)
Supercharge your classroom collaboration and set your paraprofessionals up for unparalleled success with this Paraprofessional Handbook. Are you tired of spending precious time and energy trying to figure out how to train your paraprofessionals? Do you wish there was a comprehensive resource that could empower your paraprofessionals to seamlessly integrate into your special education classroom? This Paraprofessional Handbook might be perfect for you. It's designed to equip your paraprofessionals
PreK - 12th
For All Subjects
Daily Communication Log - Behavior Log (Editable)
Enhance your communication with parents and support your students with this “Daily Communication Log.” Originally created for a student with a 1:1 aide, this tool is perfect for students who have difficulty communicating about their school day. It’s an invaluable resource for special education and general education teachers. Benefits and Features:Effective Communication: Keep parents informed about their child’s daily activities, behaviors, and progress. Ideal for students with communication cha
K - 6th
For All Subjects
Addition & Subtraction Worksheets | 3-4 Digit, Self-Checking | Animal Riddles
Your students will gain practice with adding and subtracting with regrouping and borrowing while learning fun facts about animals. This packet contains practice problems with 3-digit addition, 3-digit subtraction, 4-digit addition, 4-digit subtraction, and mixed addition and subtraction. There are 384 total math problems with 24 fun riddles: Students are given facts about an animal at the top. As students solve the math facts, they will write the corresponding letter on the line that matches th
2nd - 4th
Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
3.NBT.A.2
, 4.NBT.B.4
Also included in: Multi-Digit Addition and Subtraction with Regrouping | 744 problems
Executive Functioning Lesson - Impulse Control (activities, visuals, games etc.)
This resource is an engaging and effective way to teach your students about impulse control and helps develop their executive functioning skills. It was designed to empower your students with the tools they need to manage their impulses and make thoughtful choices at school. This resource includes:Interactive Lesson: This lesson was designed to capture students' attention and make learning fun. It includes interactive activities, group discussions, and real-life scenarios to help students unders
3rd - 8th
Executive Functioning: Get Ready, Do, Done, Planning Sheet and Lesson Plan
This planning sheet is a great tool for students that struggle with executive functioning skills. This sheet can be used with any subject and any complex task that requires students to use their executive functioning skills. The main executive functioning skills addressed with this tool include: PlanningOrganizationTime managementSelf-monitoringThere are two template options. One with prefilled materials and one with blank lines. There is also a lesson plan that goes along with the worksheets th
3rd - 12th
For All Subjects
Expected and Unexpected Behaviors Posters
Before purchasing these posters, check out the Expected and Unexpected Behaviors Bundle which includes 3 of my individual products: Expected and Unexpected Behaviors PowerPoint lesson and worksheets, Expected and Unexpected Behaviors Packet, and these posters. CLICK HERE to check out the bundle.This product includes:1 expected behavior poster with 10 visuals and words -raise your hand -be kind -listen -share -whole body listening -walk/stand in line -give a compliment -help others 1 unexpected
K - 12th
Classroom Community
Also included in: Expected and Unexpected Behaviors BUNDLE (3 in 1)
Executive Functioning Lesson - Task Initiation (Lesson, activities, worksheets)
Task Initiation is an important executive functioning skill to teach students. This resource was designed to help students who have difficulty with starting and completing tasks. This resource includes: "Why is this skill important for our students?" pagesTable with sample classroom accommodations (can be used in an IEP or 504 plan)Table with various other executive functioning skills and what to teachLesson plan with Interactive activitiesTask cardsStudent letterVisual checklists and other vis
3rd - 6th
For All Subjects
Long Division Worksheets with Self-Checking Riddles | 4th Grade Math
Make Math Exciting with Delicious Division Puzzles!Transform your math lessons with this set of Long Division Worksheets featuring fun food riddles! This engaging product is designed to cater to the diverse learning needs of your students, making math practice both effective and enjoyable. What's Inside:"How to Use" PageTable of Contents5 No Remainder WorksheetsWith Boxes: Perfect for students who need extra help with organization.Without Boxes: Ideal for students who prefer a challenge.5 Remain
4th - 5th
Math, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
CCSS
4.NBT.B.6
Executive Functioning Skills Lesson - Breaking Down Tasks into Smaller Chunks
Executive functioning skills are the cognitive processes that help us to plan, organize, initiate, and sustain goal-directed behavior. While all students may struggle with executive functioning skills at some point in their academic careers, certain groups may be more likely to experience difficulties. Some examples of students who may struggle with executive functioning skills include: Students with ADHD, students with learning disabilities, students with autism spectrum disorder, students with
3rd - 12th
For All Subjects
Beginning of the Year Student Survey | Google Form and Paper Option
A student’s success is greatly enhanced when teachers make the effort to connect with students and build relationships with them. Use this survey as a start to gain helpful information about your students that you can use throughout the year. This survey can be used at the beginning of the year to gain helpful information such as:Students' feelings and attitudes towards school and each subject areaStudents' learning stylesStudents' families and what they like to do with their familyStudents' in
2nd - 6th
For All Subjects
Also included in: Beginning of the Year Surveys - Parents and Students
Addition within 20 Worksheets (scaffolded with dots)
Are you struggling to help your students master basic addition facts? This set of Addition worksheets was designed specifically to support students with disabilities in building a solid foundation in addition. Scaffolding Support: There are 22 worksheets with 3 different versions of each for a total of 66 worksheets. The worksheets offer scaffolded learning experiences that cater to various learning needs. You can easily differentiate instruction based on individual student abilities. Touch Dot
1st - 3rd
Math, Other (Math)
Also included in: Addition and Subtraction Facts within 20
Rounding Anchor Charts - Rounding to the nearest 10 and 100 Worksheets
Many students struggle to remember math concepts that require multiple steps. Increase student independence by providing them with step by step anchor charts for rounding to the nearest 10 and 100. These posters are great tools for students to have if they forget how to round. What is included: 4 different anchor charts. Rounding to the nearest 10Rounding to the nearest 100Rounding generalRounding poem with visual number lineInstructional page for fitting anchor chart into a composition noteboo
3rd - 6th
Math, Math Test Prep
CCSS
3.NBT.A.1
Also included in: Rounding to the Nearest 10 and 100 BUNDLE
2-digit Addition and Subtraction Worksheets with Regrouping | 20 fun riddles
Acquiring the ability to add and subtract 2-digit numbers with regrouping and borrowing takes lots of practice and repetition. Help your students learn to add and subtract with these fun riddles. With 360, problems, your students will gain practice with adding and subtracting with regrouping and borrowing. Students will answer questions and write the corresponding letter on the line that matches their answer. When they finish solving all of the problems, the answer to the riddle is revealed. Th
1st - 3rd
Math
CCSS
1.NBT.C.4
, 2.NBT.B.5
Also included in: Multi-Digit Addition and Subtraction with Regrouping | 744 problems
Addition and Subtraction Facts within 20
Addition and Subtraction BundleElevate your math instruction with this comprehensive Addition and Subtraction Bundle! What's Included:Basic Addition and Subtraction Flashcards/Data Sheets Set:Perfect for daily practice, and review.Includes flashcards and data sheets to track student progress for IEP goals.Addition Worksheets Set:A variety of worksheets to reinforce addition skillsScaffolded problems to support learners at different levelsIncludes answer keys for quick and easy gradingSubtractio
1st - 3rd
Math
CCSS
K.OA.A.2
, 1.OA.C.6
Beginning of the Year - Classroom Routines & Procedures Lesson Plan and Visuals
Establishing clear classroom routines, procedures, and expectations from the very beginning is crucial for a productive and harmonious learning environment. The first day of school sets the tone for the entire year. This product can help you to effectively teach and reinforce classroom expectations, helping your students start the year off on the right foot. This product includes:"Importance of teaching routines and expectations" pageLesson plan for creating classroom expectations"How To Teach"
K - 6th
Classroom Community, For All Subjects
Also included in: Beginning of the Year Lessons - Classroom Routines & Classroom Community
Multi-Digit Addition and Subtraction with Regrouping | 744 problems
Newly Updated Bundle to include Valentine's Day puzzles! 2-Digit and 3-4 Digit Addition and Subtraction Worksheet Bundle with Fun RiddlesEngage your students in mastering addition and subtraction with regrouping and borrowing with this comprehensive worksheet bundle! Combining two fantastic products at a reduced price, this bundle offers a total of 744 problems, ensuring ample practice in a fun and engaging way. Product 1: 2-Digit Addition and Subtraction Worksheets with 20 Fun RiddlesEquip your
1st - 4th
Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
1.NBT.C.4
, 2.NBT.B.5
, 2.NBT.B.6
+2
Addition and Subtraction Fact Fluency within 20 (flashcards, data sheets etc.)
Help your students gain mastery with their basic facts with these fact fluency flashcards and data sheets. This resource provides a comprehensive learning solution designed for students with learning disabilities or students that struggle to memorize their basic facts. This resource was created for a student with a learning disability who had an IEP goal to solve basic addition and subtraction facts. This product includes:Addition and Subtraction flashcards that are scaffolded (with dots, witho
1st - 3rd
Math, Other (Math)
Also included in: Addition and Subtraction Facts within 20
Paragraph Writing | Printable Activities and Song for Grades K-2
Teaching students how to write a paragraph can be a difficult task. It can be hard to get your kids to remember all of the different parts in their writing. Engage your students in writing a paragraph with a fun song and printable activities. This resource more suited for lower elementary students (K-2). This resource was inspired by a lesson I did with a small group of 2nd graders in my resource room. I used the tune of the “Fast Food Song” by the Fast Food Rockers and came up with my own lyric
K - 3rd
Writing
CCSS
W.1.1
, W.1.2
, W.1.3
+5
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About the store
Experience
Taryn is currently in her 10th year of teaching as a Special Education Elementary Resource Teacher. Her teaching journey has taken her from Hawaii to Washington State, and now she is proud to teach in California.
Throughout her career, Taryn has had the privilege of working with students with diverse learning needs, including autism, ADHD, specific learning disabilities, dyslexia, anxiety, and social and emotional development needs. She has also gained valuable experience working at a Title I school with a diverse English language learner population. These experiences have reinforced the importance of effective collaboration, building positive relationships, and differentiating instruction to meet each student's unique needs.
Taryn is passionate about creating engaging, inclusive learning environments where every student can thrive. Her goal is to empower teachers with practical resources and strategies that make a real difference in the classroom. Whether educators are looking for innovative lesson plans, helpful tools, or insights into supporting diverse learners, Taryn provides resources grounded in real classroom experience and tailored to meet the needs of all students.
My own education history
Taryn received her bachelors degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She also holds a post baccalaureate degree in Special Education Mild to Moderate Disabilities. She has a Masters in at Arizona State University for Applied Behavior Analysis Curriculum and Instruction.
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