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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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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
How Do I Pay? Choosing the correct denomination to pay for purchases task cards
Determining the correct denomination to pay for a purchase is an essential skill in math. When we go to a store, we need to know how much money to give the cashier to pay for our items. This involves understanding the different values of coins and bills. These task cards ask students to round to the next dollar to aid them in recognizing which denomination they should use to pay for a purchase.
5th - 8th
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
Counting By 5 Resource Bundle
This is the perfect resource bundle for students either learning to count by 5 or need additional practice with this essential skill. Students are motivated to learn how to count by 5 after they realize they can use this knowledge to both multiply and count money!
This resource contains:
- Number Puzzles
- Reinforcement worksheets
- Practice and Task Cards for Multiplying by 5
- Practice and Task Cards for counting five dollar bills
Coming Soon:
Counting by 10 Resource Pack
If you like t
3rd - 6th
Basic Operations
PORTABLE ANCHOR CHART FOR MULTI-DIGIT MULTIPLICATION
Anchor charts have become a staple in classrooms these days. They serve as an invaluable resource during our minilessons and provide students with a helpful tool to refer to when working independently. As a special education teacher in a fully inclusive school district, however, I often find it frustrating that my anchor chars from my small group sessions are in another room while my students are working in their classrooms. As a result, I created this portable anchor chart for my kids to uti
4th - 6th
Basic Operations, Math, Math Test Prep
Writing Complete Sentences Task Cards
Learning how to write a complete response to a question is a critical skill that all students need to learn. For struggling writers however, we do not give enough time for them to master this. I created this resource to use with my students so that they can have sufficient practice. Each task card contains a basic question for students to respond to using a complete sentences.
Resource Includes:
-Over 40 task card prompts. Task cards are appropriate for all ages.
-Response sheets- with
1st - 7th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Writing
Summer Bucket List for Big Kids
Activities to keep big kids engaged and unplugged during summer vacation!
This bundle includes:
-A device contract
-A summer-themed bucket list
-Exploring the film versions of favorite books- discussion questions included!
-Planning a day trip
3rd - 6th
English Language Arts, Reading
Texting Resource Cards
Middle school is a time when many kids receive a cell phone for the first time. As a special education teacher, I have witnessed many students struggle to use this new form of communication. I created this to give kids a resource to help them communicate effectively with both their friends and the adults in their lives.
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4th - 12th
Compound Words
Getting older students to work towards improving their spelling skills is no easy feat. By the time they reach middle school, struggling readers and writers have spent countless hours trying to memorize spelling words for their weekly tests just to forget them days later! I have always been a fan of Patricia Cunningham’s Phonics They Use and Month by Month Phonics books. One activity I learned from Ms. Cunningham’s work that my students are particularly fond of is the study of compound words.
2nd - 6th
Other (ELA), Spelling
Fantasy for Struggling Readers and Writers
Fantasy is a favorite unit for our readers and writers for good reason- there is an incredible selection of fantasy series available to youngsters these days. However, our struggling readers have difficulty accessing this genre, as it often contains multiple plotlines, lots of figurative language and difficult to decode text. Although this genre does not come naturally to my students, I wanted them to have an authentic experience alongside their classmates. This unit is the culmination of m
3rd - 6th
Close Reading, Creative Writing, Writing
Journalism for Struggling Writers
Journalism is a favorite unit for our readers and writers for good reason- its high interest and gets them moving!. Many kids appreciate the formulaic nature of journalism and find it a relatively easy genre to write. This is one of my favorite units to teach to my struggling learners. With practice and support, students develop an understanding of the structure of writing articles. Since journalism articles are relatively brief, I am able to work on conventions with my students without frust
3rd - 6th
Other (ELA), Writing, Writing-Expository
Homework Checklist
An editable checklist to help your middle school students organize their materials and lessen the trips back to school for forgotten books! This is one of the best resources I have ever created and its all yours, free!!
4th - 10th
Kindergarten Sight Words
This is a multipurpose sight word set that provides students with multiple opportunities to practice reading and spelling sight words. I would love to hear how you use them in your classroom!
PreK - 1st
Other (ELA), Reading, Spelling
Rounding Whole Numbers Activity
This is a great introduction to rounding whole numbers, especially for those students who need a visual to remind them of the rules. The activities help guide the student through each step of the rounding process. I would suggest laminating the reference chart for repeated use.
4th - 7th
Math
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About the store
Experience
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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