Sadie's Corner

The McGraw-Hill Reading Wonders Kindergarten curriculum is divided into ten units. This document is a quick reference for seeing all instructional lessons for the school year. I have included the following: strategies, genre/topic, high frequency words, letter of focus for handwriting, writing trait, grammar lesson, phonemic awareness focus, and skill.

This rubric breaks down reading comprehension in a easy-to-read format. Great for IEP progress-monitoring.

I send this letter home each year so parents understand the Touch Money system and can support their child's learning at home.

This worksheet comes in handy when discussing units or general lesson plans with a general education teacher. We determine our responsibilities in ensuring success for the student in the classroom.

Great tool for progress-monitoring IEP goals or classroom progress on writing goals.

I have my students color in the words as they show proficiency in reading them and show parents during conferences and IEP meetings.

Great tool for progress-monitoring IEP goals or classroom progress toward writing goals.

I used this social story for my students when I was not going to be their summer school teacher, but they would were to still receive the services in my classroom. I sent this social story home at the end of the school year for the parents to read to their child.

I use this behavior sheet with students who have behavior goals in special education. They monitor their behavior with an adult and earn iPad time. This behavior sheet is used for positive reinforcement.

I fill this document out for each of my students and take this with me to their parent-teacher conference. This is especially nice if we run out of time and don't have a chance to discuss what I have observed in the special education setting.

This is a great rubric to use with first graders. Also great tool for progress-monitoring IEP goals.

This is great for students who struggle with frustration when things seem difficult. It is a great tool for students who do not want to try or feel as though they will not succeed.

I have students fill in the statements when they have demonstrated proficiency and then show to parents at conferences and IEP meetings.

I use this with students who are on a behavior plan. It provides a visual of their expectations and provides the opportunity to earn points toward a reward.

This is a great tool for progress-monitoring students' number identification. Can be modified for any numbers.

I put a copy of for student in my substitute teacher folder. I only mention pertinent information so they can quickly learn about the student. This is particularly useful in self-contained classrooms and for students who are nonverbal.

This is a great visual for students who are working toward a reward. It is editable.

This is great for using with students who have special needs as they can show what they have learned about animals in their general education classroom science class.

This schedule/behavior plan allows for the student to self-montior their behavior and independently follow a schedule. Both digital and analog times are included to assist students who do not tell time independently.

I modified a Pilgrim assessment to better meet the needs of my students with special needs.