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I transform math instruction in self contained classrooms so that all students show progress. http://justdifferentteacher.com/ 12 years as a special educator in Texas, California, and Iowa.
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Preview of Teaching Counting to Non-verbal Students: 1-to-1 Correspondence, Counting Sets

Teaching Counting to Non-verbal Students: 1-to-1 Correspondence, Counting Sets

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Teaching Counting to Non-verbal Students * Teach one-to-one correspondence * Teach that last number counted is total * Use with any activity that involves counting * Build on students’ existing matching skills * Differentiated (up to 5, 8, 10, or 20) * Simplified non-distracting counting pages * Great for students with disabilities, students with autism, etc. I have not found many resources on teaching counting to non-verbal students. This is a hard concept to teach and to assess if a student is
Preview of Behavior Rules Posters With Visuals | Be Safe, Be Kind, Listen | Social Skills

Behavior Rules Posters With Visuals | Be Safe, Be Kind, Listen | Social Skills

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Colorful rules posters with behavior expectations for students supported with Boardmaker(c) visuals for preschool, kindergarten, or special education. Rules: Be Safe Be Kind Be a Good Listener What you get: * Three large posters - one rule on each * One mini poster containing the same rules as the large posters * One standing table sign * Desk reminders - cut into strips to tape on tables. * Google slides presentation version for reviewing with whole class. Features: * Clear Boardmaker(c) visua
Preview of Following Multi-step Written Directions : 2 step : 3 step : for Special Needs

Following Multi-step Written Directions : 2 step : 3 step : for Special Needs

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Are you struggling to connect your students’ reading comprehension skills with direction following skills? This product provides you with 25 pages of activities that students will be able to complete on their own (after you teach them the procedure).  Features: *10 pages of 2-step directions *15 pages of 3-step directions *Teach students basic school vocabulary such as: “trace” “color” “draw” “write” “cut” “glue” Use this for Independent work stationsCenters Assessment of foll
Preview of Nice Hands / Not Nice Hands Cut & Paste Sort | T-Chart with Visuals | SEL

Nice Hands / Not Nice Hands Cut & Paste Sort | T-Chart with Visuals | SEL

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A fun cut and paste with images to support social / emotional goals. Product includes two pages: * a T-chart (nice hands / not nice hands) and * pictures to be cut and glued onto T-chart. You only need to print half as many of the second page because all images are repeated on the lower half of the page. Please leave feedback! Thanks! Visit my store or check out some of my other products: Yes Mouth / No Mouth Behavioral Skills Cut-and-PasteCommon Items SortHousehold Items sortShape SortTeac
Preview of Nonverbal Counting BUNDLE 1:1 Correspondence One to One Counting Sets Non Verbal

Nonverbal Counting BUNDLE 1:1 Correspondence One to One Counting Sets Non Verbal

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Teaching Counting to Non-verbal Students Teach one-to-one correspondence Teach that last number counted is total Use with any activity that involves counting Build on students’ existing matching skills Differentiated (up to 5, 8, 10, or 20) Simplified non-distracting counting pages Great for students with disabilities, students with autism, etc.I have not found many resources on teaching counting to non-verbal students. This is a hard concept to teach and to assess if a student is non-verbal. S
Preview of Handwriting Without Tears Style Letter Formation & Build Kindergarten Special Ed

Handwriting Without Tears Style Letter Formation & Build Kindergarten Special Ed

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Students will love practicing letter formation and beginning letter sounds while they create each letter. Letters are grouped according to the HWT letter learning order. Perfect for letter identification and sounds activities or for centers. Features: Uses Handwriting Without Tears Style letter shapes as made with “blocks” / wood piecesSimplified non-distracting pagesPictures to color that go along with each letterReinforces HWT letter formationUses HWT letter teaching orderGrouped by basic for
Preview of Basic Shape Sort | 4-way Cut & Paste Sort | Color & B/W included | Simple, Clear

Basic Shape Sort | 4-way Cut & Paste Sort | Color & B/W included | Simple, Clear

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Students will love this cut-and-paste shape sort. They will sort 12 unique shapes into the categories "Triangle," "Square," "Circle," and "Rectangle." Great for Pre-K, Kinder, ELD and Special Ed! 4 Pages: * sorting mat - color * pictures to cut and paste - color * sorting mat - black and white * pictures to cut and paste - black and white You only need to print half as many of the picture page because there are 2 sets of all 12 pictures on one page. Buy this item and 2 others in a BUNDLE: 4-Wa
Preview of 4-Way Sort Bundle * Shapes *2-Feature Shapes * Household Items * Common Items

4-Way Sort Bundle * Shapes *2-Feature Shapes * Household Items * Common Items

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***30% savings! (As compared with buying the 4 products separately.) 4 Cut-and-Paste Sorting Activities: Shapes: 12 items in categories: triangles, squares, circles, rectangles. (4 pages: color and black/white version) 2-features Shape sort: red circles, red squares, blue circles, blue squares. Household items: 12 items in categories "kitchen," "bathroom," "living room," "bedroom." (2 pages) Common items:12 items in categories "Animals," "Vehicles," "Fruit," and "Clothing." (2 pages) Great for P
Preview of Sorting and Classifying by Measurable Attributes Measurement File Folder Games

Sorting and Classifying by Measurable Attributes Measurement File Folder Games

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Teaching measurement through classifying by attributes is important for our students with special needs! These folder games are fun practice sorting by these pairs of attributes:  big/smalllong/shortlight/heavyfull/emptyFeatures: . real photos of objects . 4 pairs of attributes for 4 folder games . T-charts for sorting . Can be used as cut and paste activity Who this is for:. kindergarten . pre-K . special education . ELLs . ESOL Dynamic Learning Maps - Essential Elements StandardM.EE.K.MD.1-3.
Preview of Daily Check-In Check-Out: Self-reflection SEL Social Skills Editable Sheet & PDF

Daily Check-In Check-Out: Self-reflection SEL Social Skills Editable Sheet & PDF

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Use this simple worksheet to help students become aware of their feelings, energy level and how their choices affect those factors! Help students take responsibility for how their choices influence their day.  Students can fill it out in the morning and afternoon, or just once a day.  EDITABLE version included, so you can tweak it yourself.  PDF also included so you can print and go! Great for students with IEPs or students with ADHD who may not be able to slow down and reflect on their own. Use
Preview of The Great ShakeOut (California) Social Story with Comprehension Questions

The Great ShakeOut (California) Social Story with Comprehension Questions

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The Great ShakeOut is an earthquake drill that is done nation-wide in October. I created this social story to let my students with special needs know what to expect. Each page has simple text and one illustration (Thank You, SmartySymbols). There are 5 comprehension questions at the end that are supported with symbols. Students just circle their answer. Please let me know if you would like a version for your state. "Ask a question" here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Just-Differen
Preview of Behavior Rules Posters Visuals | Respectful, Responsible, Safe, Kind | SEL Class

Behavior Rules Posters Visuals | Respectful, Responsible, Safe, Kind | SEL Class

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Colorful rules posters with behavior expectations for students supported with visuals for preschool, kindergarten, or special education. Rules:Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe Be Kind What you get:* Four large posters - one rule on each * One mini poster containing the same rules as the large posters * One standing table sign * Desk reminders - cut into strips to tape on tables. Features:* Clear Smarty Symbols visuals for each rule. * "What it looks like" for each rule. * All pages 8.5" x 11
Preview of Household Items Sort / 4-way Cut and Paste Sort / Words Supported with Pictures

Household Items Sort / 4-way Cut and Paste Sort / Words Supported with Pictures

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Students will love this cut-and-paste sort of household items. They will sort 12 items into "Kitchen," "Bathroom," "Bedroom," and "Living Room." Great for Pre-K, Kinder, ELD and Special Ed! 2 Pages: * sorting mat * pictures to cut and paste You only need to print half as many of the picture page because there are 2 sets of all 12 pictures on one page. Buy this item and 2 others in a BUNDLE: 4-Way Sort Bundle * Shapes * Household Items * Common Items
Preview of Common Items Sort / 4-way Cut and Paste Sort / Words Supported with Pictures

Common Items Sort / 4-way Cut and Paste Sort / Words Supported with Pictures

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Students will love this cut-and-paste sort of common items. They will sort 12 items into the categories "Animals," "Vehicles," "Fruit," and "Clothing." Great for Pre-K, Kinder, ELD and Special Ed! 2 Pages: * sorting mat * pictures to cut and paste You only need to print half as many of the picture page because there are 2 sets of all 12 pictures on one page. Buy this item and 2 others in a BUNDLE: 4-Way Sort Bundle * Shapes * Household Items * Common ItemsVisit my store or check out some of m
Preview of Shape Sort: 2 Features / 4-way Cut and Paste Sort / Sort by Color and Shape

Shape Sort: 2 Features / 4-way Cut and Paste Sort / Sort by Color and Shape

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Students will love this cut-and-paste shape sort. They will sort 12 shapes into the categories "Red circles," "Red squares," "Blue circles," and "Blue squares." Great for Pre-K, Kinder, ELD and Special Ed! 2 Pages: * sorting mat * pictures to cut and paste You only need to print half as many of the picture page because there are 2 sets of all 12 pictures on one page. Buy this item and others in a BUNDLE: 4-Way Sort Bundle: * Shapes * Household Items * Common Items Two-ways sorting is one
Preview of Holiday Lights Song & Cut-and-Paste Book with Boom Cards

Holiday Lights Song & Cut-and-Paste Book with Boom Cards

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This cute song talks about 4 different holiday traditions and the lights used: Christmas, Kwanzaa, Las Posadas and Hanukkah. Students can cut out the lights and glue them on the the appropriate holiday decorations. Black and white 5 page booklet (title and 4 body pages). Last page contains lights to cut out. Also contains a link to a Boom cards deck! In that deck, students fill in the blank for the name of the holiday decoration. Then they drag and drop the light(s) onto the decoration. Previe
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I transform math instruction in self contained classrooms so that all students show progress. http://justdifferentteacher.com/ 12 years as a special educator in Texas, California, and Iowa.

Teaching style

I like to keep students moving and learning so they don't get bored and have behavior issues. I'm love teaching students with communication difficulties!

My own education history

B.A. (2005) in Electronic Media from Cedarville University Certificate (2008) in Linguistics from the Graduate Institute of Applied Linguistics M.A in Special Education (2021) California State University, Los Angeles

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I enjoy gardening in my free time. // I have pet rats!! insta: @justdifferentspecialed // blog: justdifferentspecialed.blogspot.com