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Hi! I’m a passionate special education teacher with over 15 years of hands-on experience working with students with autism and a wide range of abilities. I started my journey as a paraprofessional, where I fell in love with the world of special education. That experience inspired me to pursue my teaching degree, and now I have the incredible privilege of leading a junior high Life Skills classroom.
Junior high can be a tough time—but it’s my favorite age group. I thrive on helping students grow not just academically, but socially and emotionally, too. Whether I’m designing visuals that actually work, creating routines that support independence, or finding new ways to connect with my students, I bring energy, empathy, and creativity to everything I do.
I believe that every student can succeed with the right support—and I’m really good at figuring out what that support needs to look like. My resources are classroom-tested, student-approved, and made with love (and plenty of trial and error). Thanks for stopping by!
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Word Wars
🌟 Word Wars: Decoding & Word Attack Game (3 Levels of Challenge!) Turn word work into a fast-paced, competitive game your students will actually ask to play. Word Wars is a high-engagement decoding challenge where students work in teams to read, break down, and conquer words under pressure. With multiple levels of difficulty, this game builds confidence while targeting essential reading skills.
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Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Reading Strategies
Correct the Convo
✏️ Correct the Convo: Conversation Repair & Social Skills Activity (Middle School / SPED) Help students move from “something feels off” to actually knowing how to fix it. Correct the Convo is an engaging, real-life social skills activity where students analyze broken conversations and practice repairing them. Perfect for upper elementary, middle school, and SPED classrooms focusing on communication, SEL, and pragmatic language. 💬 What Students Practice: Identifying conversation breakdowns:
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Character Education, Not Subject Specific, Social Emotional Learning
Making a Plan
Planning Lesson & Self-Assessment – Executive Functioning Skills Are your students struggling to stay organized, meet deadlines, or plan ahead? This ready-to-use lesson helps students build their planning and executive functioning skills in a fun, structured way. What’s Included: ✅ Engaging PowerPoint Presentation (editable) Explains what planning is and why it matters Interactive reflection questions Real-life examples (homework, sports, social life) Goal-setting prompts ✅ Student
7th - 9th
Character Education, For All Subjects, Social Emotional Learning
Holes Chpt 8-10 Centers
Holes Novel Study Centers (Chapters 8-10) Make Louis Sachar’s Holes come alive with engaging, low-prep literacy centers designed for comprehension, vocabulary, character study, and critical thinking. This resource covers Chapters 8-10 with structured, student-friendly activities that are perfect for small groups, independent work, or whole-class practice. ✅ 4 Ready-to-Use Centers – Comprehension Check, Vocabulary Practice, Character/Setting Connections, and Writing & Critical Thinking.
6th - 8th
Reading, Vocabulary, Writing
"Holes" Centers Chapters 1-3
Holes Novel Study Centers (Chapters 1–3) Bring Louis Sachar’s Holes to life with engaging, hands-on literacy centers designed for small groups, special education, and general ELA classrooms! ✅ 4 Ready-to-Use Centers – Students rotate through structured, 14-minute stations that target vocabulary, comprehension, and chapter recall. ✅ Vocabulary Work – Word bank activities include distractor words to build critical thinking and attention to detail. ✅ Comprehension Checks – Fill-in-the-blan
5th - 9th
Literature, Novel Studies, Vocabulary
Creative Writing Prompts
✨ Transform reluctant writers into confident storytellers! ✨ Looking for a low-prep, high-engagement way to spark creativity in your classroom? These 30 Creative Writing Paragraph Starters are packed with fun, relatable prompts that get students writing with ease. Each page includes: ✅ A high-interest prompt (like My Favorite Teacher, A Rainy Day, A Scary Story, My Daily Routine) ✅ Helpful guiding questions to support brainstorming ✅ A structured checklist to build strong sentences and par
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Creative Writing, Writing, Writing-Essays
Holes Chpt 11-13 Centers
Holes Novel Study Centers (Chapters 11–13) Make Louis Sachar’s Holes come alive with engaging, low-prep literacy centers designed for comprehension, vocabulary, character study, and critical thinking. This resource covers Chapters X–X with structured, student-friendly activities that are perfect for small groups, independent work, or whole-class practice. ✅ 4 Ready-to-Use Centers – Comprehension Check, Vocabulary Practice, Character/Setting Connections, and Writing & Critical Thinking.
6th - 8th
Literature, Reading, Writing
Holes Chpt 7 Centers
Holes Novel Study Centers (Chapters 7) Make Louis Sachar’s Holes come alive with engaging, low-prep literacy centers designed for comprehension, vocabulary, character study, and critical thinking. This resource covers Chapters 7 with structured, student-friendly activities that are perfect for small groups, independent work, or whole-class practice. ✅ 4 Ready-to-Use Centers – Comprehension Check, Vocabulary Practice, Character/Setting Connections, and Writing & Critical Thinking. ✅ Ha
6th - 8th
Novel Studies, Reading, Writing
Holes Chpt 4-6 Centers
Holes Novel Study Centers (Chapters 4–6) Make Louis Sachar’s Holes come alive with engaging, low-prep literacy centers designed for comprehension, vocabulary, character study, and critical thinking. This resource covers Chapters 4–6 with structured, student-friendly activities that are perfect for small groups, independent work, or whole-class practice. ✅ 4 Ready-to-Use Centers – Comprehension Check, Vocabulary Practice, Character/Setting Connections, and Writing & Critical Thinking. ✅
6th - 9th
Novel Studies, Reading, Vocabulary
Social Skills SODAs Groups
Social Survival Guide: Junior High Edition (With Extra Awkwardness Insurance!)Middle schoolers: hormone hurricanes with a WiFi signal. You're not just teaching social skills—you’re hosting a daily episode of “Why Did You Just Lick That?” Luckily, this social skills group lesson plan has everything you need to turn chaos into connection (or at least keep Timmy from shouting “YOLO” during conflict resolution). Inside this beautifully organized binder (or highly chaotic digital file, depending o
6th - 12th
Social Emotional Learning
Scam or Not?
Scam or Not?! is an engaging and age-appropriate lesson plan designed to help junior high students become savvy digital citizens by teaching them how to identify and avoid internet scams. With a mix of direct instruction, relatable social stories, and interactive comprehension activities, this resource equips students with the tools they need to stay safe online. Perfect for general education and special education settings alike, this lesson plan breaks down complex concepts like phishing, click
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Character Education, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
Saying Hello!
Saying Hello! is a visually structured and interactive PowerPoint lesson that teaches the foundational steps to greeting others—a critical social skill for students with autism or significant cognitive delays. Using simple language, real-life visuals, and repetition, this lesson supports communication, independence, and confidence in social interactions. This resource is ideal for special education classrooms, life skills programs, and one-on-one instruction. The presentation format allows for e
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Character Education, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
The Earth's Plates
Science PowerPoint presentation on the Earth's tectonic plates. Grade level science modified to fit the ability level of moderate to severely disabled students. Age appropriate.
1st - 8th
Science
Science Cells Power Point
Comparing and contrasting plant and animal cells, for students with special needs at the middle school level.
5th - 8th
Biology, Forensics
Life Skills Math CBA
Curriculum based assessment for life skills math. Includes money, time, addition with and without regrouping, multiplication
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Applied Math, Basic Operations, Math
Formal Dance Etiquette
Dance etiquette for general education or special education students.
6th - 12th
Dance, Social Emotional Learning
Fossils Powerpoint
Science fossil unit. I use it for students with severe to profound disabilities during our grade-level science class. Powerpoint is age appropriate and tailored to ability level.
1st - 6th
Earth Sciences, Science
Social Skills: Don't pick your nose
Designed specifically for junior high special education classrooms, Don't Pick Your Nose, is an engaging, sensory-friendly lesson plan that addresses the common habit of nose picking in a respectful, supportive, and developmentally appropriate way. This resource is created for students with sensory processing challenges and provides practical strategies to redirect behavior without shame or discomfort.
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Character Education, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
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About the store
Experience
Hi! I’m a passionate special education teacher with over 15 years of hands-on experience working with students with autism and a wide range of abilities. I started my journey as a paraprofessional, where I fell in love with the world of special education. That experience inspired me to pursue my teaching degree, and now I have the incredible privilege of leading a junior high Life Skills classroom.
Junior high can be a tough time—but it’s my favorite age group. I thrive on helping students grow not just academically, but socially and emotionally, too. Whether I’m designing visuals that actually work, creating routines that support independence, or finding new ways to connect with my students, I bring energy, empathy, and creativity to everything I do.
I believe that every student can succeed with the right support—and I’m really good at figuring out what that support needs to look like. My resources are classroom-tested, student-approved, and made with love (and plenty of trial and error). Thanks for stopping by!
Teaching style
My teaching style is rooted in positivity, patience, and genuine belief in every student’s potential. I focus on proactive, respectful behavioral supports and emphasize positive reinforcement over discipline. I’m constantly on the lookout for the good—those small wins, kind gestures, or moments of progress—and I make sure my students know they’re seen and celebrated. Whether it's through consistent routines, meaningful praise, or personalized supports, I work to create a safe, encouraging environment where students feel valued, capable, and motivated to grow.
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