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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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IEP Meeting Notes and Checklists for Special Education Organization
It's your first IEP Meeting! Or maybe it's your hundredth and you're looking for quick help to streamline the process. Less is more - especially when it comes to special education paperwork! This is a QUICK kit to prepare for your next I.E.P. meeting - it has exactly what you need with NO extra fillers. Here's what's included: IEP Meeting Checklist - 2 formats; use the "cheat sheet" to prepare the I.E.P. meeting AND use this same all-in-one list as the meeting agenda.IEP General Educator Meeti
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Also included in: IEP Meeting Agenda Cheat Sheets and Paperwork IEP Organization
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
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
Farm Centers Number Sense Centers with Hands On Math Tasks
Here's a Farm-Themed Toolbox Center that combines early math skills and fine motor! This is a fun set of farm activities using numbers 1-10 designed for students to use in independent centers, during Guided Math, or even morning work! Do you have a Teacher Toolbox? This learning center uses the same toolbox organizer, but this time it's for your students! This Toolbox Center is unique because of all the organization of both the tasks and fine motor materials. The Toolbox Learning Bundle makes i
PreK - 1st
Numbers
CCSS
K.CC.B.4
, K.CC.B.4a
, K.CC.B.5
+1
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
Number Sense Activities for 1-10 | Racecar Theme Math Centers
Here's a Toolbox Center that combines early math skills and fine motor! This is a racecar-themed set of numbers 1-10 designed for students to use in independent centers, during Guided Math, or even morning work! Do you have a Teacher Toolbox? This learning center uses the same toolbox organizer, but this time it's for your students! This Toolbox Center is unique because of all the organization of both the tasks and fine motor materials! The Toolbox Learning Bundle makes it easy to mix and matc
PreK - 1st
Numbers
CCSS
K.CC.B.4
, K.CC.B.4a
, K.CC.B.5
+1
Cactus Centers for Number Sense | Low Prep Math
Cactus Classroom Themes - here's a matching Toolbox Center that combines early math skills and fine motor! This is a cactus-themed set of numbers 1-10 designed for students to use in independent centers, during Guided Math, or even morning work. Do you have a Teacher Toolbox? This learning center uses the same toolbox organizer, but this time it's for your students! This Toolbox Center is unique because of all the organization of both the tasks and fine motor materials. The Toolbox Learning B
PreK - 1st
Numbers
CCSS
K.CC.A.2
, K.CC.B.4
, K.CC.B.4a
+4
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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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