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Thanks for stopping by! If you're an educator looking for a solution to all the special education paperwork piles (SO much paper!), hands-on resources that will help support student independence, and lesson plans designed for your small groups - you're in the right spot!
My name is Jennifer and I taught Special Education (inclusion) in Baltimore City. My teaching day included providing whole group support in the 1st grade classrooms, parallel-teaching with general educators, teaching small-group reading interventions, and more...every hour of my teaching day looked different and I LOVED it!
In addition to special education, I was a Teacher Development Leader at my school and mentor with Teach for America. Most recently, I have been working as a special education instructional coach, a position that has helped me learn and grow as an educator and mentor.
Let's connect! Check out these quick links for more information: https://positivelylearningblog.com/quicklinks
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Independent Work - Low Prep Task Boxes Printables Special Ed Resource Room
Independent and Low Prep - imagine having all your materials prepped and ready to go in your resource room! This is a bundle of Task Boxes and Printables - the lowest prep activities that are still engaging and promoting independence. Prepare these resources once and use them all year long! Student benefits of using these independent resources:Low Prep Activities - just print and go!Engaging and Fun ActivitiesPromote Independence in StudentsTeacher benefits for using this bundle:Make your life e
PreK - 1st
IEP Skills Practice | Low Prep Independent Work Task Boxes for Special Education
Independent Task Box Activities aligned with IEP Skills! This is a bundle of 440+ LOW PREP student task cards PLUS extra organizational tools. Use these activities for independent practice, centers and small groups, and progress monitoring. I.E.P. Skills Task Boxes - IncludesLetter IdentificationLetter-Sound CorrespondencePhonemes Sound-SpellingsRhymingSyllablesSight WordsCVC WordsCVCe WordsCCVC/CVCC WordsVowel Team WordsNumber IdentificationCounting (1-10, 1-20)Comparing More/LessShapes: 2D 3D
PreK - 1st
Numbers, Phonics & Phonological Awareness
Also included in: IEP Skills Bundle for Progress Monitoring | Low Prep Tasks | Special Ed
Special Education Bundle for IEP Organization Special Educators Resource Room
IEP Meetings, Special Education Paperwork, Data Collection, IEP Goals Progress Monitoring - what else can we add to a busy special educator's list? This is a MEGA resource for special educators just like you who are interested in getting organized and saving time. Keep all that IEP organization in check so you can get back to doing what you love! The Special Educators Resource Room Bundle has the tools and support you need to feel calm, collected, and totally together as a special educator. Rea
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IEP Skills File Folder Activities | Special Education Low Prep Independent Tasks
Independent File Folder Activities aligned with IEP Skills! This is a bundle of 28 file folder activities PLUS additional differentiated printables to create many additional task folders. Use these for independent practice, centers and small groups, and progress monitoring. I.E.P. Skills File Folders- IncludesLetter IdentificationLetter-Sound CorrespondencePhonemes Sound-SpellingsRhymingSyllablesSight WordsCVC WordsCVCe WordsCCVC/CVCC WordsVowel Team WordsNumber IdentificationCounting (1-10, 1-
PreK - 1st
Numbers, Phonics & Phonological Awareness
Also included in: IEP Skills Bundle for Progress Monitoring | Low Prep Tasks | Special Ed
IEP Goals Task Cards Data Tracking Progress Monitoring Task Boxes Special Ed
Quick data collection for IEP goals and objectives while students get targeted practice! This is a set of 430 task cards organized by early math and early literacy skills. Use these task strips for performance assessments (data tracking pages included!) or set up task boxes by each skills. I.E.P. Task Boxes - Includes430 Task Cards - low prep!Math Skills ChecklistLiteracy Skills ChecklistGoogle Form for collecting data point (out of 10)Organizing cards for practice and goal trackingThis IEP Goa
PreK - 1st
Numbers, Phonics & Phonological Awareness
Blending Words | 200 Fluency Boards for Small Reading Groups | Phonics
This is a HUGE file of blending pages to provide daily phonics practice! There are 200 pages following a K-2 grade scope and sequence, PLUS extra pages including holiday vocabulary, number words, and language arts skills (compound words, contractions, and more!). Use these pages for teaching, practicing, and assessing. They are also perfect for sending home for caregivers who are looking for extra support. These pages can also be easily used for independent work. Although a Table of Contents
K - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading
CCSS
RF.K.3
, RF.1.2b
, RF.1.3
+6
IEP Skills Busy Binder | Morning Work Binder Adapted Book for Special Ed
IEP Goals and practice just got MUCH easier with this Adapted Book Busy Binder! Use these interactive adapted binders for morning work or anytime students are working on growing their independent work skills. Create one binder to meet each students' needs or mix and match the IEP Skills pages to create multiple busy books! Not using binders? These activities could easily be added to task boxes, file folders, and any type of hands-on independent work system. IEP Busy Binders - Adapted Work Incl
K - 2nd
Numbers, Phonics & Phonological Awareness
Also included in: Busy Binders Bundle | IEP Skills Practice Adapted Books for Special Ed
Sensory Bin Sort Differentiated Sorting Mats for Fine Motor Skills #Ready4Summer
Here are 30 sensory play sorting mats! Simply print and add the play mats to an independent center, fine motor center, early finishers, and even a calm down corner!There are three differentiated levels included: Level One - 15 pictures (10 mats)Level Two - 30 pictures (10 mats)Level Three - 45 pictures (10 mats)Add fine motor resources you already have in your classroom... combine all materials inside one bin and select a sorting mat. Materials featured on the sorting mats (not included inside
PreK - 1st
Student Response Cards Self-Assessment - Visuals Pinch Cards
Student Response "Pinch" Cards for test prep! Hands-on response cards with multiple choice and much more. This set is especially designed for younger students K-2. This assessment pack is FULL of engaging Every Pupil Responds, or "pinch cards," to check for understanding in Phonics, Phonemic Awareness, ELA, Math...ANY subject. Students are provided with a card to "pinch" their response in a small or whole group setting. You will be able to easily see how your students are doing with a quick gla
K - 2nd
English Language Arts, Math
Also included in: Organization Bundle for Special Education Resource Room
Sensory Walk Path | Movement Sensory Brain Breaks Indoor Recess
Do you want to create a Sensory Path, but not sure where to begin? Maybe you don't have the room at your school or not allowed to create a permanent sensory walking path? This huge set of printable task cards is designed to work for ANY amount of space - big or small. Best of all, you can take these task cards on-the-go to set up a sensory walk anywhere...hallway, classroom, or even at home. There are 500 task cards - all in black/white for low-ink printing. Here's what's included in the Sensor
K - 2nd
Special Education Data Collection Google Forms for IEP Goal Tracking
Digital Data Tracking with 22 Google Forms - designed for busy special educators! If you're looking for a way to easily and efficiently track your special education data, look no further than Google Forms. This bundle of 22 forms has everything you need to get started, from goal tracking to behavior observations. Plus, they're all conveniently organized in one place! 22 Individual Data Collection Forms:On Task/Off Task TrackingBehavior: Duration RecordingBehavior: Intensity TrackingInterval Reco
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Restorative Practice Circles K-2 Classroom Meetings SEL Read Aloud #Ready4Summer
Have you been thinking about introducing restorative practice in your classroom? This packet offers background knowledge, helpful tips, and 20 read aloud lessons to get started with restorative circles. I began to focus on implementing restorative practice in my own teaching a couple years ago. I was interested, but not sure where to begin! I found using a favorite read aloud with my first grade students provided the perfect vehicle for setting up a talking circle. Now I'm so excited to share m
K - 2nd
Character Education, Classroom Community, Reading
Also included in: Inclusion Teacher Classroom Printables Bundle for Special Education
Morning Work No-Prep Independent Work Packet 300 Pages Special Education
Morning work, review, transitions, calming breaks... what will you use these NO PREP printable pages for? This is a set of independent review worksheets for the resource room setting. Every page includes "light" academics with a focus on developing language arts skills. Independent Printables are designed to be engaging and fun while promoting self-esteem. These no-prep printables are so much more than just worksheets! Resource Room Packet - There are 300 printable pages - enough for every day
PreK - 1st
Snow Day Activities Packet No Prep Printables for Winter Break
Snow Day Winter Packet - 100 winter-themed activity pages ready to use for independent morning work, math and literacy work stations, homework, early finishers... I created the set for my 1st graders to use during the extended holiday break or use as an e-learning solution The pages are centered around Common Core standards for 1st grade but are also appropriate for Grades K or 2nd. Snow Day Packet2 Student Packet Covers50 Math Printables50 Reading Printables (includes several writing prompts)T
K - 2nd
Math, Phonics & Phonological Awareness
Positive Notes to Students and Staff | Positive Sticky Notes for Entire Year
Raise your hand if you love sticky notes! This HUGE set of 300 positive sticky notes will last throughout the school year. How will you use this sticky note bundle? Pass them out to students and staff for quick feedback and recognition. Tuck into folders, lockers, or add to small gifts or tokens of appreciation. Themed notes include:Everyday Happy NotesPositive ThinkingWinter FunGroundhog's Day100th Day of SchoolValentine's DaySt. Patrick's DayEasterSpringSchoolAutumnHalloweenThanksgivingChrist
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Classroom Community
Break Passes to Reduce Elopement - I Need a Break, Token Board, Data Tracking
Struggling with elopement? This is a set of break passes and visuals designed to support our students and help them self-advocate for their needs. Included:10 Break Passes - visuals and support text to use in whole/small groups and individual studentsToken Board - individual student support, earn 3, 4, or 5 break tickets Data Tracking Page - tracking elopement and break pass interventionThese Break Passes are part of a larger, money-saving bundle:Chill Skills BundleThis is an effective intervent
K - 2nd
Character Education
Also included in: Calm Down Strategies SEL Bundle | Break Passes, Visuals, Calming Corner
Calm Down Corner Printables Kit for Elementary Visual Strategies for Calming
Add these Calm Down visual strategy cards and resources to support students who are struggling with strong feelings and behaviors in the classroom. This low prep packet includes the support materials to create your own cool down spot in your classroom. Included are 18 Chill Skill simple strategies that even your youngest students can be successful at independently. Visual cues are included on the card using clipart your students can connect to! Also included:Student-friendly visuals modeling ho
K - 2nd
Character Education
Also included in: Calm Down Strategies SEL Bundle | Break Passes, Visuals, Calming Corner
Pacing Boards Visuals | Speech Language Support for Small Reading Groups
Pacing Boards Visuals to support language - 30 sentences and 5 pacing board designs. Use these in your small groups or with individual students working on decreasing rate (speech). This printable packet features visual tools to support your students' language skills:30 sentence task cards with visuals (tracking)3-, 4-, 5-word sentences15 Pacing Board Options5 color-coded designsThese visuals mix and match with a word mapping kit! They are both available in this money-saving bundle: Visual Suppo
PreK - 1st
Reading Strategies
Also included in: Visual Supports Bundle for Small Reading Intervention Groups
Yes No Visual Supports for Special Education, Autism, Speech
Student Response Cards for answering Yes and No. Use these hands-on "pinch cards" to support students answering Yes and No in the whole group, small group, and individual setting. Students are provided with a card to "pinch" their response in a small or whole group setting. You will be able to easily see how your students are doing with a quick glance around the room! I have seen a tremendous increase in participation (classroom management!) using these tactile response cards. The engaging card
K - 3rd
Number Bond Centers Activities Task Cards | All Year Math Bundle
Number Bond Centers for hands-on practice ALL year! Use these math task cards, sorting mats, and recording pages to create math sensory bins for hands-on number bond practice during Guided Math centers or morning tubs. This year-long set features 15 themes: 12 seasonal or holiday, plus 3 "all year" sets. Each set comes with coordinating full-page sorting mats, themed recording page, and extra blank templates! These number bond practice cards are perfect for creating Guided Math centers - si
K - 1st
Basic Operations
CCSS
K.OA.A.5
, 1.OA.C.6
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About the store
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Thanks for stopping by! If you're an educator looking for a solution to all the special education paperwork piles (SO much paper!), hands-on resources that will help support student independence, and lesson plans designed for your small groups - you're in the right spot!
My name is Jennifer and I taught Special Education (inclusion) in Baltimore City. My teaching day included providing whole group support in the 1st grade classrooms, parallel-teaching with general educators, teaching small-group reading interventions, and more...every hour of my teaching day looked different and I LOVED it!
In addition to special education, I was a Teacher Development Leader at my school and mentor with Teach for America. Most recently, I have been working as a special education instructional coach, a position that has helped me learn and grow as an educator and mentor.
Let's connect! Check out these quick links for more information: https://positivelylearningblog.com/quicklinks
Teaching style
I truly believe ALL children can learn.
My approach is simple...I will do whatever it takes for my students to succeed in the least restrictive environment.
What does this look like? Incorporating multiple modalities, hands-on learning, positive reinforcement of skills...whatever my students need. This seems to change from year to year which keeps me on my toes!
As a special educator, I'm also always using data to inform my instruction. My products are organized for the most simple data-taking possible so I can stay focused on what's important - my students!
Awards & shining teacher moments
• Model Pathway Teacher (BCPSS, 2016)
• Professional Development (Schools, Regional, National)
• Published Author (Keyboard Companion, Lorenz Publishing)
My own education history
Certifications:
• Early Childhood Education (PreK-3rd)
• Special Education (K-12)
• Master IEP Coach
Additional: I also have multiple certifications related to teaching early childhood, special education, and music/movement. I graduated summa cum laude from Towson University.
Additional biographical information
In addition to creating differentiated learning materials, I enjoy mentoring new teachers and providing professional development. My most recent instructional coaching role allows me to do more of what I love...support fellow teachers.
Additional Resources:
SPECIAL EDUCATORS RESOURCE ROOM PODCAST - weekly PD featuring topics and tips relevant to your role. Be sure to check out past episodes and show notes for more special education support.
TASK BOX DOLLAR CLUB - imagine having all your independent work systems PLANNED for you all year long. Think of this as Netflix for teachers, but with task boxes!
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