mrsmeyer822
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Ontario, New York, United States
About the store
I have been teaching special education for 25 years in a variety of settings and grade levels. I have worked with students with disabilities including learning disabilities, behavioral difficulties, Autism, speech & language impairments, vision impairments, ADD and ADHD.
Most recently I became a certified Teacher for students with Visual Impairments. Adding this specialty certificate has allowed me to focus my knowledge of special education, learn and teach Braille to allow students with VI access to the curriculum.
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This Is Me - monthly work samples - person drawing - name writing
This activity is used as a monthly work sample for young children. The students give a name writing sample and then draw a picture of themselves for each month of the school year. You can use all the samples to create a work portfolio for each student.
Check more ideas on my blog at: http://owlsandowlsoffun.blogspot.com
Mrsmeyer822
PreK - 1st
Handwriting
Self Evaluations for primary students - group work
Student self-evaluation is an important skill to help students become independent learners. I have created this rubric to use with my students to help them evaluate their effort towards their own work. There is a section for the student to evaluate themselves and then a section for the teacher which can lead to discussion between teacher and student. The language is simple and generally evaluates their effort, ability to stay on task, and contribute to a group. Please don't forget to leave fe
K - 2nd
For All Subjects
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Book Talk Cards - reading comprehension (non-fiction)
These are the basic format for asking and answering questions using low level non-fiction text. I used these by cutting the pages apart, gluing them to fun color paper & laminating the cards to stimulate discussion and teach my students how to hold a "book talk." The common core standards require students to work with non fiction text more than ever. This is a great way for students to lead the discussions. mrsmeyer822
Check out more ideas on our blog at:
http://owlsandowlsoffun.blogspot.com
K - 3rd
English Language Arts
Pre-braille tracking and tactile graphics
This file is intended for use by new tactile learners as a pre-braille activity. Students will build consistency and confidence with tracking left to right. Students can learn organized exploration of pages and use of grids. Students can learn position words such as top, bottom, left, right, middle, etc.. Students can learn about basic shapes such as circle, square, rectangle and triangle. To make the materials tactile: Teachers can print onto PIAF paper and run through the PIAF machine to
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TVI - Classroom Observation
This product is part of a bundle of forms to help Teachers for students with Vision Impairments (TVI) set purpose and organize thoughts during fast moving observations. The form is editable so it can be used on the computer or adapted to better meet the needs of the specific student you are observing.
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WH questions - simple classroom posters
UPDATED: 1/2/15 - new images, story elements & CCSS noted on the posters. Check out my store for book marks to use with your students for independent reading. I attached mine to craft sticks to help keep them on task when I ask them to read for a specific purpose.
I use these posters in my classroom for introducing the WH questions and leave them posted in my reading corner for students to think about while they read. They are there to refer to as we work in guided reading groups as well. Thes
PreK - 2nd
English Language Arts, Reading
Self-Evaluations for Intermediate students
A quick and easy tool for upper elementary/ intermediate age students to reflect on their effort during independent assignments. The students are asked to honestly evaluate their own effort and completion of assignments. The teacher then has the opportunity to discuss the results with the student. When used frequently, students learn to be honest with themselves and improve the quality of their work through improved effort and accountability.
3rd - 6th
Also included in:Â Self- Evaluation bundle
TVI - Music Observation
This product is part of a bundle of forms to help Teachers for students with Vision Impairments (TVI) set purpose and organize thoughts during fast moving observations. The form is editable so it can be used on the computer or adapted to better meet the needs of the specific student you are observing.
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Also included in:Â TVI - Observation forms bundle
TVI - Computer Observation
This product is part of a bundle of forms to help Teachers for students with Vision Impairments (TVI) set purpose and organize thoughts during fast moving observations. The form is editable so it can be used on the computer or adapted to better meet the needs of the specific student you are observing.
Not Specific
Also included in:Â TVI - Observation forms bundle
TVI - Art observation form
This product is part of a bundle of forms to help Teachers for students with Vision Impairments (TVI) set purpose and organize thoughts during fast moving observations. The form is editable so it can be used on the computer or adapted to better meet the needs of the specific student you are observing.
Not Specific
Also included in:Â TVI - Observation forms bundle
TVI - Physical Education Observation form
This product is part of a bundle of forms to help Teachers for students with Vision Impairments (TVI) set purpose and organize thoughts during fast moving observations. The form is editable so it can be used on the computer or adapted to better meet the needs of the specific student you are observing.
Not Specific
Also included in:Â TVI - Observation forms bundle
Book Talk Cards - reading comprehension (fiction)
These are a basic format for asking and answering questions using any text. I used these by cutting the pages apart, gluing them to fun color paper & laminating the cards to stimulate discussion and teach my students how to hold a "book talk." We put all the cards in the middle of the discussion circle and pick one to get the conversation going. mrsmeyer822
Check out more ideas on our blog at:
http://owlsandowlsoffun.blogspot.com
PreK - 2nd
English Language Arts
Peer Feedback - Elementary
Great tool to encourage peer communication and student self-reflection. These quick evaluations can help improve the quality of work turned in to the teacher.
1st - 6th
Classroom Community, For All Subjects
CCSS
W.4.5
Also included in:Â Self- Evaluation bundle
Homework for reading and writing (k-2)
I use this homework for my primary (k-2) special education classroom as nightly homework. At the end of each school day, the students must write one or two sentences about what they did or learned during the day. This gives parents a talking point for when they get home instead of the kids saying they did "nothing" at school. They then need to write back to us about what they read that evening. The homework is differentiated for each grade level.
Check out more ideas at my blog at: http://owls
K - 3rd
English Language Arts, Reading, Writing
Number of the Day - up to 100, greater/less than, +/- 10
This activity is a part of our daily routine to develop number sense.I often project the activity through the SMART board and work through together. In the beginning we use the date as the number of the day and later would draw a number from a bag.
Mrs. Meyer
check out how we used it at our blog at http://owlsandowlsoffun.blogspot.com
K - 2nd
Math, Numbers, Place Value
Number of the Day - up to 50, add/sub, greater than/less than
This activity is a part of our daily routine to develop number sense.I often project the activity through the SMART board and work through together. In the beginning we use the date as the number of the day and later would draw a number from a bag.
check out how we used it at our blog at http://owlsandowlsoffun.blogspot.com
K - 2nd
Math, Numbers, Place Value
Thanksgiving Dinner Recipe Cards - writing activity
I used these recipe cards for my students to create our class Thanksgiving dinner recipe book. We used this to introduce writing informational text and using transition words; first, next, then, last, etc.. There are recipe cards for turkey, gravy, stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, green beans, squash, dinner rolls and pumpkin pie. It is a WORD document so you can easily change it to fit your needs.
Check out my blog to see more ideas!
http://owlsandowlsoffun.blogspot.com
Mrsmeyer82
PreK - 6th
English Language Arts, Informational Text
Reading Journal - parent instructions
I put this note in the front of my students reading journal to help parents understand what is expected each day in their journals. This is differentiated through individual responses to each student and family. My youngest students are expected to draw a picture while their parents write the date and title. My older students write a variety of sentences about the stories they are reading and in response to my questions. I am able to alter my expectations as the students progress.
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PreK - 5th
English Language Arts, Reading, Writing
Dice Addition -customizable
This activity is set up as an independent learning center using manipulatives. The center also encourages students to count on by using different types of dice. The activity is easily customizable by changing the addition symbol or the type of dice your are offering. (mrsmeyer822)
The sample image is not great, but I wanted to keep it customizable in Word. There are actually boxes for the addends as well.
Check out more ideas on our blog at:
http://owlsandowlsoffun.blogspot.com
PreK - 2nd
Basic Operations, Math
Re-Telling
This is a simple beginning, middle & end activity. The students can draw images from the story, draw & label or write the big ideas. This addresses the Common Core Standards for re-telling in the early grade levels. mrsmeyer822
PreK - 2nd
English Language Arts
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About the store
Experience
I have been teaching special education for 25 years in a variety of settings and grade levels. I have worked with students with disabilities including learning disabilities, behavioral difficulties, Autism, speech & language impairments, vision impairments, ADD and ADHD.
Most recently I became a certified Teacher for students with Visual Impairments. Adding this specialty certificate has allowed me to focus my knowledge of special education, learn and teach Braille to allow students with VI access to the curriculum.
Teaching style
It is impossible to identify one teaching style when you work with students as unique as a fingerprint. Special education students may come with an "identifier" but it is not who they are. I teach students. I love meeting students where they are and working together to help them grow.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Osceola County first year teacher of the year (2001)
My own education history
National Board Certification as an Exceptional Needs Specialist - 2009, 2018
Additional biographical information
I LOVE spending time with my children. Watching them grow and develop is so exciting. They have enhanced my desire to do best by my students, helping them to be successful despite their academic, social and personal struggles.
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