I have been a certified accessible educator (special ed teacher).
Two years in a self-contained
One year in a self-contained behavior-focused classroom
One year in a mild to moderate self-contained classroom
One year in a 2nd and 3rd grade resource position.
This is a packet of 16 worksheet pages that practice simple budgeting with students. Students are encouraged to use a calculator. The packet has two different types of worksheets. One is where the monthly paycheck is given to you and one is where you have to calculate the paycheck based on hourly wages. Students can do this as a whole group, in small groups, or independently for money practice.
This is a small sample of the money budgeting file I have available. This file has 4 simple budgeting pages that students can complete in a whole group, in small groups, or independently. Students are encouraged to use a calculator. This is a great addition to your money unit in school! All the numbers are given to the student and they can calculate for the short 4 questions at the bottom of the page. More money budgeting worksheets
This is a great 4-page file that has 4 different types of worksheets. Students can look at different clothing and different types of people wearing outfits and decide whether it is interview appropriate. This is a great add on to an employment unit when teaching life skills. What's Included 1- picture page where students circle which people look like they are ready for an interview. 2- picture page of different pieces of clothing where students pick what clothes they would wear to an intervie
Empower your students with essential life skills using this comprehensive mini-lesson on making a doctor's appointment. Perfect for non-fiction reading, sequencing lessons, small group activities, or as a substitute plan, this resource is versatile and engaging. What’s Included:A detailed passage explaining the steps to make a doctor's appointment.Multiple choice and short answer questions to reinforce comprehension.Sequencing activity to help students understand the order of steps.Open-ended qu
This bundle includes my Leveled Job Application Practice Worksheets Personal Information Worksheets Both products are PDF fillable and customizable. The leveled job application worksheets can be written or cut and paste. Great for life skills lessons connecting to personal information, employment, and filling out government and work documents.
This activity allows students to practice using a calculator. Students will practice matching/identifying numbers, and using addition to calculate the total. Half the version is where students use the dollar up method to identify how much money they will need to purchase their goods. You could even have students identify the grocery items and if they like those items or not. More money activities... money budgeting worksheets
This is a fun way for students to practice letter recognition! Great for an independent morning/afternoon activity. Small group choice time. Coloring time. Independent choice time. More color by letter worksheets
Leveled Job Application Practice Sheets 4 different levels Each level increases what the job application is asking. Each level has a fillable cut-and-paste sheet for students who are non-writing. It is PDF fillable so you can put in each student's information on the cut-and-paste pages for easy use. Asks students' personal information, job skills, references, daily availability, education experience, etc.
This is a simple coloring sheet to have your students think about the importance of drinking water, especially in the summertime! Everyone likes to have a colorful cup that represents them! So students are able to express their creativity on their water bottles. It is a great introductory activity. If you want more/similar water health worksheets here is another product! water health worksheets
This is an over 50 page PDF document, it goes through all the 2nd grade sight words on the Dolch sight word list. Each word has their own short story that uses the sight word at least 5 times. Each story includes two multiple choice comprehension questions and a short sentence writing using the sight word. This is great to use for morning work, homework, small group practice, and for scaffolding for students who are not on reading level.
This is a simple one page worksheet that practices the identification of 1st grade Dolch sight words, with a short comprehension story. The short story uses the sight word at least 5 times. Then, is followed with two simple multiple choice questions, plus a short sentence writing prompt using the sight word in a sentence. I like to use this activity as practice for small group, morning work, homework, etc. This is also great scaffolding for students who are on lower reading levels. Pre-K sight
This is a bundle of worksheets and one paper book for students to complete alongside a fire preparation and/or emergency situation lesson. What's included? Printable read-along bookSorting worksheet of what can and cannot start a fire2 leveled What to grab in case of a fire worksheetFire truck coloring page2 leveled step sequencing when there is a fireLeveled worksheets allow for easy adaptation of work for students. Not a lot of colored pictures or distractions on the page allow for students
This is a simple 15-page worksheet file with 15 different conflict and solution-based stories. Each story is about 3-7 sentences long with a clear conflict (problem) and solution. Each page has 2 questions, the first being "what is the problem of the story", and the second being "what is the solution of the story." This allows students to focus solely on conflict and solutions. Each answer choice has pictures and wording with it. This is a great introductory activity/bell ringer to get to know
This bundle combines all 3 of my spelling lists creating 54 lists covering the below spelling patterns and practices. Closed Syllable - short vowel ending with a consonant. Open Syllable - ends with a vowel sound and ends with a single vowel letter. VCe - ends with a silent e and makes the vowel before it a long vowel sound Vowel Team - two vowels that work together to make one sound. R-controlled - words where r controls the vowel sound, the r is always next to the vowel. Consonant-le - a fi
This bundle includes the three sight word products for pre-k, kinder, and 1st grade. Each file includes 40-50 worksheets that focus on one sight word and using it in a short story. Each story has two multiple choice comprehension questions and one sentence writing. This is a great product to use for small groups, morning work, homework, and scaffolding.
Groovy Joe Ice Cream & Dinosaurs Book PlanLeveled sequencing worksheets, communication board, patterns, pictured task analysis, and a coloring page. This material does not have the book included, you can purchase the book or find it at your local library. This is a 3-day plan that allows for easy participation for students with disabilities. With a communication board, students can become more participatory during the read-aloud. Leveled sequencing worksheets call for easy differentiation. A p
This is an awesome Earth Day, plant-connected, science activity that includes a sensory element! Students are able to create seed balls that they can then use in their own homes or around the community to plant native wildflower seeds! The product includes:2-page task analysis with pictures 1-page materials list with pictures 1-page coloring worksheet where students can draw what they think the flowers will look like
What’s Included?Credited Pictures from Mardi Gras Parades 3 leveled reading passages about Mardi Gras 10th grade, 7th grade, and 3rd grade Multiple Choice Questions Short Answer Questions Open Ended Questions How can I use this?You can use this in many ways! 1- short independent reading passage to practice reading and comprehension skills independently about a fun topic. Can be a beginning-of-day or end-of-day activity. 2- small groups - the leveled outline makes this product super easy to use
This is a fast and easy way to incorporate functional reading in your lessons. Reading a recipe is a great life skill to be able to increase independence. These materials can easily be donated to your classroom or found at dollar tree. The first page is a task analysis with pictures for students to be able to follow. I print these out and read it like a read aloud to the class and have them follow along. I then split the class in two half creates their trail mix and the other half completes the
This is a 45 page file going through each sight word on the Pre-Kinder Dolch sight word list. Each page has a short story on a pre-kinder or kindergarten reading level, using the sight word at least 5 times. Then it is concluded by two multiple choice options and a short sentence prompt. This is a great activity to use for small groups, homework, morning work, etc. I've also used this as scaffolding for students who are on lower reading levels.
I have been a certified accessible educator (special ed teacher).
Two years in a self-contained
One year in a self-contained behavior-focused classroom
One year in a mild to moderate self-contained classroom
One year in a 2nd and 3rd grade resource position.
Awards & shining teacher moments
In 23-24 school year, I was able to assist 86% of my students achieving one grade level in math!
In the 24-25 school year, 70% of my caseload was reading on a 3rd grade level!
My own education history
Bachelor of Science, Elementary Collaborative K-6 education.
Masters in Education, High School Special Ed.
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