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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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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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Errorless Math Learning Puzzles Numbers 1-20 for Hands On Centers and Task Boxes
Errorless Task Puzzle Activities for Task Boxes focused on Numbers 1-20. Students will match numeral, number word, and visual counting pictures with 40 hands-on task cards. Save with the Errorless Task Activities Bundle featuring Numbers 1-20!There are SIX differentiated puzzles for each number between 1-20!We work on number sense in small groups, then move these cards to independent task centers. Designed for the busy educator, these cards are black and white and sized to be easily display on
K - 2nd
Numbers
CCSS
K.CC.B.4
, K.CC.B.4a
, K.CC.B.4b
Also included in: Errorless Learning Task Boxes Numbers 1-20 Bundle | Low Prep Math
Visual Discrimination Activities Shadow Matching Task Cards | Low Prep
This visual discrimination center combines matching shadows with fine motor development. These activities can easily be used as independent work task boxes! This past year I have been working with our occupational therapist during our Guided Reading block to support our first graders. I have learned so much about turning our literacy word work into developmentally appropriate activities! It has had a tremendously positive impact on my students' progress in both academics and fine motor, but don'
K - 1st
Alphabet Intervention Grouped by Letter Attributes | Special Education Resources
This is an alphabet intervention resource that I have used successfully with my first grade students struggling with letter recognition. Visual Letter Groupings is based on sorting lowercase letters by their attributes: short and round, tall like a tree... these cute phrases and assigned visuals help "anchor" the learning - plus they're FUN! Save more with the Alphabet Intervention Bundle - A set of 9 unique alphabet learning resources incorporating a variety of modalities. These materials do n
PreK - 1st
Phonics & Phonological Awareness
CCSS
RF.K.1d
Also included in: Alphabet Intervention Bundle with Hands On Practice and Worksheets
Errorless Learning Puzzles for CVC Word Work Centers | Low Prep Phonics
Errorless Task Puzzle Activities focused on CVC Words! Students will match picture to text with these 40 hands-on task cards. Save with the Errorless Task Activities BUNDLE focused on CVC Words! There are three differentiated puzzles for each short vowel word! Students can build the word, match the word, match the picture, and match picture to text. We work on decoding CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words in small groups, then move these puzzle cards to independent task centers. They are als
K - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness
CCSS
RF.K.2d
, RF.K.3
, RF.K.3a
+5
Also included in: Errorless Learning CVC Task Cards and Puzzles Bundle
Visual Discrimination Tasks | Low Prep Hands On Center
This visual discrimination center includes sight word letterboxes and visual closure tasks featuring letters and numbers. They can also be easily used to create an independent work task box! This past year I have been working with our occupational therapist during our Guided Reading block to support our first graders. I have learned so much about turning our literacy word work into developmentally appropriate activities! It has had a tremendously positive impact on my students' progress in both
K - 1st
Word Building Puzzles | Low Prep Blends Phonics Centers
Word Building Puzzle Activities focused on Initial and Final Blends and Digraphs! Students will match picture to text with these 40 hands-on task cards. Save with the Errorless Task Activities Bundle focused on CCVC and CVCC Words!There are three differentiated puzzles for each short vowel word! Students can build the word, match the word, match the picture, and match picture to text. We work on decoding CCVC and CVCC (short vowels with initial and final blends and digraphs) words in small gr
K - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness
CCSS
RF.K.3
, RF.K.3a
, RF.1.2b
+4
Also included in: Errorless Task Boxes for Blending | Low Prep Phonics Bundle
Visual Discrimination Matching Pictures Independent Work
Task Box with Matching Pictures - Visual discrimination plays a large role in learning how to read, although we are most likely unaware of it. This set of task cards focuses on visual matching using pictures. This set of visual tasks is designed to 1) increase awareness of visual discrimination through practice and 2) serve as an informal diagnostic to any visual discrimination concerns. There are 30 task cards – students will point, circle, and/or “clip” to identify the matching picture. They c
K - 1st
Silent E Puzzles CVCe
Errorless Task Puzzle Activities focused on Silent E CVCe Words! Students will match picture to text with these 40 hands-on task cards. Save with the Errorless Task Activities Bundle focused on CVCe Words! There are three differentiated puzzles for each long vowel word! Students can build the word, match the word, match the picture, and match picture to text. We work on decoding CVCe (long vowel with "Magic E") words in small groups, then move these puzzle cards to independent task centers. T
K - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness
CCSS
RF.K.3
, RF.K.3a
, RF.1.2b
+4
Also included in: CVCe Word Work Task Box Bundle for Silent E
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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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