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I'm Lisa Ward, and I'm excited to share a bit about my journey in education. With over 30 years of experience, I've had the privilege of working as a special education teacher, a content specialist for ISBE and currently work as a Instructional Technology specialist in higher education. (I also teach online courses in education at my college.) I have multiple degrees in education, with a wide and varied background experiences at all grade levels. My passion lies in reducing barriers in the classroom for educators, students and parents alike.
I truly believe that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, and I work to create inclusive environments that foster learning and growth for all stakeholders. I am committed to fostering collaboration among families and schools, advocating for policies that support equitable access to education, and promoting social emotional well-being within the community.
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DLM Fourth Grade Guide for Educators
Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Fourth Grade Guide for Educators – A Comprehensive ResourceAre you a special education teacher working with students who have significant cognitive disabilities? The DLM Fourth Grade Guide for Educators is an essential resource designed to help you implement the Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Essential Elements for English Language Arts (ELA) and Math in your classroom effectively. What’s Inside?There are 2 files...one has the guides for each standard and the other ha
4th
English Language Arts, Math
Also included in:Â DLM Kindergarten through 5th Grade Guide for Educators
DLM Fifth Grade Guide for Educators
Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Fifth Grade Guide for Educators – A Comprehensive ResourceAre you a special education teacher working with students who have significant cognitive disabilities? The DLM Fifth Grade Guide for Educators is an essential resource designed to help you implement the Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Essential Elements for English Language Arts (ELA) and Math in your classroom effectively. What’s Inside?There are 2 files...one has the guides for each standard and the other has
5th
English Language Arts, Math
Also included in:Â DLM Kindergarten through 5th Grade Guide for Educators
DLM Third Grade Guide for Educators
Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Third Grade Guide for Educators – A Comprehensive ResourceAre you a special education teacher working with students who have significant cognitive disabilities? The DLM Third Grade Guide for Educators is an essential resource designed to help you implement the Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Essential Elements for English Language Arts (ELA) and Math in your classroom effectively. What’s Inside?There are 2 files...one has the guides for each standard and the other has
3rd
English Language Arts, Math
Also included in:Â DLM Kindergarten through 5th Grade Guide for Educators
DLM First Grade Guide for Educators
Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) First Grade Guide for Educators – A Comprehensive ResourceAre you a special education teacher working with students who have significant cognitive disabilities? The DLM First Grade Guide for Educators is an essential resource designed to help you implement the Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Essential Elements for English Language Arts (ELA) and Math in your classroom effectively. What’s Inside?There are 2 files...one has the guides for each standard and the other has
1st
English Language Arts, Math
Also included in:Â DLM Kindergarten through 5th Grade Guide for Educators
DLM Kindergarten Guide for Educators
Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Kindergarten Guide for Educators – A Comprehensive ResourceAre you a special education teacher working with students who have significant cognitive disabilities? The DLM Kindergarten Guide for Educators is an essential resource designed to help you implement the Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Essential Elements for English Language Arts (ELA) and Math in your classroom effectively. What’s Inside? There are 2 files...one has the guides for each standard and the other h
Kindergarten
English Language Arts, Math
Also included in:Â DLM Kindergarten through 5th Grade Guide for Educators
DLM Second Grade Guide for Educators
Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Second Grade Guide for Educators – A Comprehensive ResourceAre you a special education teacher working with students who have significant cognitive disabilities? The DLM Second Grade Guide for Educators is an essential resource designed to help you implement the Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Essential Elements for English Language Arts (ELA) and Math in your classroom effectively. What’s Inside?There are 2 files...one has the guides for each standard and the other ha
2nd
English Language Arts, Math
Also included in:Â DLM Kindergarten through 5th Grade Guide for Educators
Early Childhood SEL Book Activities: Sharing and Conflict Resolution
Enhance your early childhood classroom with this comprehensive collection of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) resources focused on sharing and conflict resolution. This product includes a curated list of engaging picture books and play-based lesson plans designed to help young learners develop essential social-emotional skills. Through storytelling, creative activities, and interactive play, children will learn to navigate conflicts, share with others, and build positive relationships. Focus:Shar
PreK
Character Education, English Language Arts, Social Emotional Learning
Also included in:Â Early Childhood SEL Book Activities Bundle
Early Childhood SEL Book Activities: Empathy
Introduce your early childhood students to the essential concept of empathy with our comprehensive Early Childhood SEL Book Activities Bundle. This bundle includes engaging and thoughtfully designed activities for a variety of books, each focusing on helping young children understand and practice empathy. Perfect for Pre-K and early elementary grades, these resources will support your students in developing crucial social-emotional skills through play-based learning. Grade Levels:Pre-K (Ages 3-5
PreK
Character Education, English Language Arts, Social Emotional Learning
Also included in:Â Early Childhood SEL Book Activities Bundle
Early Childhood SEL Book Activities: Exploring Emotions
Introduce your early childhood students to the world of emotions with our comprehensive Early Childhood SEL Book Activities Bundle. This bundle includes engaging and thoughtfully designed activities for a variety of books, each focusing on helping young children understand and express their emotions. Perfect for Pre-K and early elementary grades, these resources will support your students in developing essential social-emotional skills through play-based learning. Grade Levels:Pre-K (Ages 3-5)E
PreK
Character Education, English Language Arts, Social Emotional Learning
Also included in:Â Early Childhood SEL Book Activities Bundle
Early Childhood SEL Book Activities: Respecting Differences
Foster an inclusive and empathetic classroom environment with this thoughtfully curated collection of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) resources focused on respecting differences. This product includes a selection of engaging picture books and play-based lesson plans designed to help young learners appreciate diversity, understand different perspectives, and build a sense of community. Through storytelling, creative activities, and interactive play, children will learn to value what makes each pe
PreK
Character Education, English Language Arts, Social Emotional Learning
Also included in:Â Early Childhood SEL Book Activities Bundle
Early Childhood SEL Book Activities: Resilience and Self-Esteem
Enhance your early childhood classroom with this comprehensive collection of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) resources focused on resilience and self-esteem. This product includes a curated list of engaging picture books and play-based lesson plans designed to help young learners develop essential social-emotional skills. Through storytelling, creative activities, and interactive play, children will learn to navigate challenges, build self-confidence, and foster a positive sense of self-worth. F
PreK
Character Education, English Language Arts, Social Emotional Learning
Also included in:Â Early Childhood SEL Book Activities Bundle
Early Childhood SEL Book Activities: Friendship
Introduce your early childhood students to the essential concept of friendship with our comprehensive Early Childhood SEL Book Activities Book. This book includes engaging and thoughtfully designed activities for a variety of books, each focusing on helping young children understand and practice the values of friendship. Perfect for Pre-K and early elementary grades, these resources will support your students in developing crucial social-emotional skills through play-based learning. Grade Levels
PreK
Character Education, English Language Arts, Social Emotional Learning
Also included in:Â Early Childhood SEL Book Activities Bundle
Elementary SEL Book Activities: Sharing & Conflict Resolution Through Literature
Enhance your elementary students' social-emotional learning (SEL) with this thoughtfully curated list of books that focus on sharing and conflict resolution. Perfect for grades K-5, this resource provides an excellent foundation for teaching students how to navigate disagreements, practice empathy, and work together to build strong relationships. Each book (20 total) includes age-appropriate themes, making it easy to integrate SEL into your daily classroom activities. Featured titles include: Tw
K - 5th
Character Education, English Language Arts, Social Emotional Learning
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
Also included in:Â Elementary SEL Book Activities Bundle
Elementary SEL Book Activities: Teaching Resilience/Self-Esteem with Literature
Inspire resilience and self-esteem in your K-5 students with this curated list of engaging books designed to teach life skills through literature. Perfect for integrating social-emotional learning (SEL) into your classroom, this resource combines captivating stories with lesson ideas that help students embrace challenges, understand their emotions, and build confidence. Featured titles include: A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon (K-3): Teaching self-acceptance and the power of being true to
K - 5th
Character Education, English Language Arts, Social Emotional Learning
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
Also included in:Â Elementary SEL Book Activities Bundle
Elementary SEL Book Activities: Teaching Friendship Through Literature (K-5)
Support your elementary students' social-emotional learning (SEL) with this comprehensive list of engaging books that teach essential friendship skills. Designed for grades K-5, this resource highlights how literature can help children understand emotions, foster empathy, and build meaningful relationships. Each book is paired with clear summaries and actionable lesson ideas, making it easy to incorporate SEL into your classroom. Key titles include: Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister (PreK-2): A st
K - 5th
Character Education, English Language Arts, Social Emotional Learning
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
Also included in:Â Elementary SEL Book Activities Bundle
Elementary SEL Books That Build Empathy
Empathy is the cornerstone of positive classroom culture and strong relationships. This resource features a curated list of 20 books designed to teach elementary students about empathy and understanding others' feelings. Each book comes with detailed lesson plans and activities that engage students in meaningful discussions and interactive learning, helping them develop critical SEL skills in a supportive environment. Features Include:Highlighted Titles: The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn (PreK-2),
K - 5th
Character Education, English Language Arts, Social Emotional Learning
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
Also included in:Â Elementary SEL Book Activities Bundle
Elementary SEL Book Activities for Exploring Emotions
This thoughtfully curated resource is a must-have for elementary educators seeking to build emotional intelligence in their classrooms. Using literature as a bridge, these engaging activities guide students through identifying, understanding, and managing emotions in a healthy way. Featuring 20 popular children's books, this resource includes lesson plans, activity guides, and differentiation options that align with SEL and ELA standards. Features Include:Book Highlights: Titles such as When I F
K - 5th
English Language Arts, Social Emotional Learning
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
Also included in:Â Elementary SEL Book Activities Bundle
Elementary SEL Books That Teach Respecting Diversity
This comprehensive resource is designed for educators aiming to integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion into their curriculum through engaging literature and activities. The product includes a curated list of 20 thoughtfully chosen books for elementary-aged students (grades K-6), with detailed summaries, key themes, and suggested grade levels for each title. Additionally, educators will find student-centered lesson plans and activities tailored to build empathy, promote understanding, and cel
K - 5th
Classroom Community, English Language Arts, Social Emotional Learning
CCSS
RL.K.1
, RL.K.2
, RL.K.3
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Also included in:Â Elementary SEL Book Activities Bundle
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About the store
Experience
I'm Lisa Ward, and I'm excited to share a bit about my journey in education. With over 30 years of experience, I've had the privilege of working as a special education teacher, a content specialist for ISBE and currently work as a Instructional Technology specialist in higher education. (I also teach online courses in education at my college.) I have multiple degrees in education, with a wide and varied background experiences at all grade levels. My passion lies in reducing barriers in the classroom for educators, students and parents alike.
I truly believe that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, and I work to create inclusive environments that foster learning and growth for all stakeholders. I am committed to fostering collaboration among families and schools, advocating for policies that support equitable access to education, and promoting social emotional well-being within the community.
My own education history
I have an AAS in Early Childhood Education, a BA in Education, and an M.Ed. in Special Education and Instructional Technology. I bring over 20 years of experience as a special education teacher and another 10 as a specialist in teacher training. I have spent the past decade working with schools across Illinois, providing expert guidance and support in special education strategies and instructional technology.
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