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I have been a special education teacher for the past twenty-five years. I am a very strong supporter of creating rich educational experiences for all students. However, students need access to instructionally appropriate materials in order to benefit from such an environment. I have always been frustrated by the lack of resources available to special education teachers who are supporting students in such rigorous educational environments. My lessons, outlines and study guides reflect years of work centering on creating positive and meaningful educational experiences for my students.
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Shopping at Walgreens- Fulfilling Orders Vocational Activity
Empowering students with the skills necessary to fulfill customer orders is crucial for their development as capable young adults. This resource offers students various opportunities to practice this skill in diverse formats, enhancing their ability to adapt and generalize in real-world situations. By engaging with this digital tool, students will complete orders through interactive text boxes, simulating the experience of processing and managing customer requests. This growing resource ensures
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Money Math
Restaurant Review for Lifeskills Classrooms
When students regularly engage in community-based instruction, they develop a wealth-of knowledge regarding our local restaurant establishments. Let’s give them a authentic opportunity to share their thinking!!!
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Math
Ordering Takeout- Lifeskills Practice Placing Food Orders
Making food purchases is an essential skill for students and young adults who would like to build independence and access community resources. This resource requires minimal prep and provides multiple opportunities for students to practice placing orders at food establishments. Additionally, students are asked to provide personal information, an essential lifeskills for all learners. Ordering Takeout can easily be assigned as a Google Slides or as a paper and pencil task. Similar lifeskil
6th - 12th, Adult Education
Next Dollar Up At The Bakery
The next dollar up strategy is essential for skill for students participating in a functional lifeskills math curriculum. For students just beginning to acquire this skill, have them use a number line to help them visualize the concept. I get so excited when my students are able to generalize this skill when we are out in the community! For added practice, check out my resource asking students to choose the correct denomination to pay for a purchase! Link Here
5th - 12th
Other (Math)
St. Patrick's Day Game Bundle
Looking for some engaging classroom games for your students during the month of March? This set includes three separate games that can be differentiated to meet your students needs. 1. BINGO- you can choose to use to have students match the pictures or use the descriptions of the images to work on listening comprehension! 2. Themed Playing Cards- These can be used for students to play memory or Go Fish. Games can be differentiated for students to match images or match images to their defin
K - 12th
Making Healthy Food Choices- Life skills-based reading comprehension passage
Life skills programs are always in need to informative and straightforward reading passages for students. This resource provides teachers with an accessible reading passage along with a choice of multiple-choice and short answer comprehension questions.
4th - 12th
Informational Text
Daily Email Templates
Daily emails are a great way to have students practice their writing and communication skills. In my classroom, I have a number of copies printed, laminated and stored in a pocket chart for easy access. We vary our emails based on the activities we take part in each day. You can insert text boxes to model for your students as well.
6th - 12th
Writing
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I have been a special education teacher for the past twenty-five years. I am a very strong supporter of creating rich educational experiences for all students. However, students need access to instructionally appropriate materials in order to benefit from such an environment. I have always been frustrated by the lack of resources available to special education teachers who are supporting students in such rigorous educational environments. My lessons, outlines and study guides reflect years of work centering on creating positive and meaningful educational experiences for my students.
My own education history
I have a BA in history and a MS in Special Education. I am certified to teach special education K-12 and Social Studies 5-12 .
Additional biographical information
Much of the work I produce is the result of a challenge I face with one of my own students, even my children! I love to problem solve and collaborate. If you have a particular challenge in your own classroom, I would love to lend my expertise!
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