Special Needs Life and Learning
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Darien, Illinois, United States
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I have been a Special Education Teacher, mostly at the Transition Level since 2007. Prior to teaching, I provided home-based respite care for a variety of individuals with disabilities and their families.
I am also a proud special needs mother.
As I travel through this journey with my daughter with Down Syndrome as well as my three other daughters I'm working to create educational material that benefit them and can benefit other children and parents.
Throughout my years as a teacher and mom I’ve realized the importance of ROUTINES, ROUTINES, ROUTINES. Especially for students with special needs and special needs classrooms. Routines help students know what to expect and set them up for success. They also help support staff and help your classroom run itself, giving students more independence and a chance to be leaders.
Several of my products are ones that can be added to help build class routines and/or independent work stations. Using products that can be used over and over not only helps your students master specific skills such as identifying items or learning vocabulary, it also saves time and paper.
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Daily Living Skills Warm Ups and Review 1: BUNDLE
Includes my "Ready Set Roll" - Daily Life Skills Warm Ups and/or Reviews.Created for Life Skills, Transition Programs or any other class to help students review basic life skills.Use as a warm up, review, exit slip, mini lesson or even as an informal assessment. Each set includes 20 slides with 6 questions. Questions are multiple choice, short answer and true false focusing on functional academics, social emotional learning and other life skills to help student prepare for real life. Topics in T
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Money Math, Reading, Social Emotional Learning
2nd Grade Sight Words(Fry's 2nd 100)Lists, Worksheets, Flashcards, Assessments
Everything you need to teach 2nd Grade High Frequency Sight Words (Fry's 2nd 100)This Bundle Includes all of the following in COLOR CODED SETS:-Reference List (great to post or send home to parents)-Full reference list broken down into color coded sets of 10. -100 Pages of Fluency Worksheets-Trace and Writing Practice (Laminate and use over and over)-Flashcards-Pre/Post Tests and Benchmark Assessments for Progress MonitoringGreat For:Struggling readersReading InterventionsESY (Summer School) for
1st - 3rd
Reading Strategies, Sight Words
Fry Sight Words (1st 100) Fluency Worksheets, Trace/Write, Assessments BUNDLE
COLOR CODED Bundle: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO TEACH FRY's 1st 100 Sight WORDS!Fry’s First 100 Words | High-Frequency Sight Word Reading and Fluency Worksheets, Tracing, Writing and Spelling Practice, Progress Monitoring; Pre/Post Tests and Flashcards.Purpose: Help your students master the 1st 100 Fry Words by reading, tracing, handwriting and spelling practice.Build early reading confidence with these High-Frequency Sight Word Worksheets—perfect for new and developing readers! These no-prep pages a
K - 2nd
Reading, Sight Words, Spelling
CCSS
RF.K.1a
, RF.K.1b
Daily Living Skills Warm Ups/Review Set 1; community safety, kitchen skills, etc
"Ready Set Roll" - Daily Life Skills Warm Ups and/or Reviews.Created for Life Skills, Transition Programs or any other class to help students review basic life skills.Use as a warm up, review, exit slip, mini lesson or even as an informal assessment. Each set includes 20 slides with 6 questions. Questions are multiple choice, short answer and true false focusing on functional academics, social emotional learning and other life skills to help student prepare for real life. Topics in This Set:Prac
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Reading, Social Emotional Learning
Also included in: Daily Living Skills Warm Ups and Review 1: BUNDLE
Daily Living Skills Warm Up/Review Set 2 (social skills/job readiness/time, etc)
"Ready Set Roll 2" is Set 2 of my Daily Life Skills Warm Ups and/or Reviews.Created for Life Skills, Transition Programs or any other class to help students review basic life skills.Use as a warm up, review, exit slip, mini lesson or even as an informal assessment. Each set includes 20 slides with 6 questions. Questions are multiple choice, short answer and true false focusing on functional academics, social emotional learning and other life skills to help student prepare for real life. Topics i
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Reading, Social Emotional Learning, Telling Time
Alphabet Read, Trace, Write, Recognize, Sound & ASL Sign Practice Worksheets
102 hands-on pages including alphabet tracing, writing, pen control, letter sounds, letter recognition, matching, cut and paste and more.Also includes certificates as students work through the letters.Great for learning, extra practice to prepare for Kindergarten or practice during the summer.For ages 3+Great for ESY (summer school) for Special Education classes to maintain skills.Make letter learning fun and engaging with the Trace and Write ABC Letters Handwriting Practice worksheets. These wo
PreK - 1st
Alphabet, American Sign Language, Handwriting
Sight Words (Fry's 1st 100) Fluency & Writing Worksheets & Assessments (K-1st)
Fry's First 100 Sight Word List and Worksheets for Kindergarten and 1st Grade: COLOR CODED in SETS OF 10 and NO PREP NEEDED!Full List of words, Assessments, Fluency Worksheets, Trace and Write Pages and FlashcardsProgress Monitoring Assessments include Benchmark, Pre and Post TestsThis is great for struggling readers, special education classrooms or parents to use at home.Great for ESY (Summer School) Special Education classes to maintain skills.Purpose:Help students master the 1st 100 Fry Words
K - 2nd
Balanced Literacy, Reading Strategies, Sight Words
CCSS
RF.K.1a
, RF.K.1b
, RF.K.1c
+2
Getting to Know You, Ice Breaker Bundle for Middle, High School & Transition
Getting to know you Bundle includes slideshow of 25 What's Your Favorite Questions, Find Someone Who, Finding Common Ground and Name Something About You printables.Students do best when they feel safe, welcome and have a sense of belonging. Use these at the beginning of the year or throughout the year to help build that in your classroom. The slideshow is editable so you can add additional questions or add clipart or graphics appropriate for you grade or subject.Great for:Middle School Getting t
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For All Subjects
2nd Grade Sight Words(Fry's 2nd 100) Fluency Worksheets & List (color coded)
Purpose:Help students recognize, read, spell and write 2nd 100 Fry words (2nd grade) These are organized in sets of 10 that are color coded to help students stay organized.100 Fluency Worksheets as well as Full reference list and list broken down into sets of 10. For My Mega Bundle which includes all 100 Fluency Worksheets, the full list reference pages, Write and Tracing Pages, Pre/Post Test and Benchmark Assessments for Progress Monitoring and Flashcards Click Here
1st - 3rd
Reading Strategies, Sight Words
CCSS
RF.2.3
, RF.2.3f
, RF.2.4
Classroom Labels and Student Tags (Multiple Color Options)
Classroom Labels and Tags - GREAT for NEW TEACHERS and classroom set up.Label your students desk, cubby/locker, supplies and put tags on their backpack and other belongings.Perfect for Elementary, Middle School and Special Education Classrooms to provide classroom structure, visual supports, help students keep track of their belongings and facilitate classroom management.Labels Including:Desk Labels (3 color options)Locker and Cubby Labels (3 color options)Student Supply Labels (3 color options)
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Not Subject Specific
Back to School and End of the Year Packets (2 versions; 1 with visuals)
Back to School and End of the Year Packet with 2 versions, 1 with visual supports for students struggling with writing. Great for Elementary or Special Education Classrooms. Purpose:Get to know your students and build rapport and trust Students share all about them and things they are interested in Have students reflect on their learning and see how much they have grown and changed Have students set goals for the year and summer Keywords: Back to School Packet, All About Me Packet, Getting to
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Other (ELA), Writing
3rd Grade Sight Words (Fry's 3rd 100) Trace and Write Color Coded in Sets of 10
3rd Grade Sight Words (Fry's 3rd 100): Full list Color Coded in Sets of 10 and Trace and Write PagesHelp students read, write and spell Fry's 3rd 100 Sight works.Great for:Independent PracticeSpecial Education ClassesStruggling Readers, Writers and SpellersESY (Summer School) ActivitiesPrint and use once or Laminate and use over and overTo Teach K-3rd Grade Sight Words (Fry's 1st-3rd 100) with My Color Coded System Try my Other Products and Bundles HEREThese include:Fluency Worksheets to practic
2nd - 4th
Sight Words, Spelling, Writing
2nd Grade Sight Words (Fry's 2nd 100) List, Trace/Write Pages Color Coded Sets
Second Grade Sight Words (Fry's 2nd 100) Full Reference List Color Coded into Sets of 10 and Trace and Write Pages.Purpose:Help your students build reading fluency, writing and spelling with this set of the 2nd 100 Fry words (2nd grade)These are organized in sets of 10 that are color coded to help students stay organized.Great for ESY (summer school) for Special Education classes to maintain skills.Directions:Print once or laminate and have students use over and over for independent practice, ex
1st - 3rd
Sight Words, Spelling, Writing
CCSS
RF.2.3
, RF.2.3a
, RF.2.3c
Number Tracing Practice (1-10), Write and Match in Word Form (3 Levels)
Numbers 1-10 Trace, Write and Match in numerical and word form Differentiated into 3 levels.Laminate to use over and over!Great for ESY (Summer School) Special Education classes to maintain skills.Purpose:To help students recognize and write numbers 1-10 in word form by tracing, writing and matching.Great for independent practice, extension activities ESY (summer school) or at home.DirectionsFor One time usePrint once and have students complete with pencil, scissors and glue.For Continued Use &
K - 2nd
Numbers, Sight Words, Writing
CCSS
K.CC.A.3
ABC Letter Recognition, Letter Sounds Match (w/ shapes/colors practice)-3 Levels
ABC Letter/Sound Recognition, Lower and Uppercase Identification and Matching for Hands-on Extra Practice! 3 different levelsGreat for independent practice, ESY (Summer School), Homework or Extension Activities.Perfect for PRE-K, Kindergarten or SPED Classrooms.Laminate and use velcro for continued use!Great for ESY (Summer School) Special Education classes to maintain skills.Purpose:Help students become fluent in letters A-Z by recognizing sounds, letters and upper and lower case as well as pen
PreK - 1st
Alphabet, Phonics & Phonological Awareness
Fry Sight Words (1st 100): List, Trace, Write, Flashcards & Assessments for K-1
First 100 Fry Sight Words for Kindergarten and 1st Grade: Read, Trace, Write, Flashcards, Progress Monitoring Assessments; Benchmark, Pre/Post Tests and Flashcards.Purpose:Help students recognize, read, spell and write 1st 100 Fry words (K-1st grade) These are organized in sets of 10 that are color coded to help students stay organized.Great for ESY (summer school) for Special Education classes to maintain skills.DirectionsUse pretest to get a benchmark at the start of the year.Print and laminat
K - 2nd
Reading, Spelling, Writing
CCSS
RF.K.1a
, RF.K.1b
, RF.K.1c
+1
Fry Sight Words (1st 100): Color-Coded Cut and Paste K-1st Grade in sets of 10
First 100 Fry Sight Words for Kindergarten and 1st Grade Reference List, Color-Coded in Sets of 10 and Cut and Paste Pages.Purpose:Help students recognize, read and spell 1st 100 Fry words (K-1st grade) These are organized in sets of 10 that are color coded to help students stay organized and teaching can be chunked in sets of 10.Great for ESY (summer school) for Special Education classes to maintain skills.DirectionsTeach in color coded setsPrint and have students cut and pasteMake file folders
K - 2nd
Reading Strategies, Sight Words, Spelling
A Year to Remember: End of School Packet (2 Versions; 1 with Visuals)
A Year to Remember; End of the Year Packet (2 versions included; 1 with visual supports for struggling writers). Have students reflect on their year and plan goals for the summer. Great for Elementary of Special Education classrooms. Includes page to insert picture All about be, what I want to be, my favorite school memory, all about my teacher, new things I've tried, goals for the summer and more. Use my "Back to School" Packet at the beginning of the year so students can compare their progr
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Not Subject Specific, Other (ELA), Writing
Also included in: Back to School and End of the Year Packets (2 versions; 1 with visuals)
Welcome Back to School Packet (2 Versions;1 with visuals) for Elementary or SPED
Welcome Back to School, All About Me Packet for the 1st day or week of school.2 versions; 1 with visual supports to help students who need visuals or have a difficulty reading or writing.Great for Elementary or Special Education Classes.Purpose:Help build rapport and trust in your classroom by allowing students to write and share about themselves, about their summers and things they want to try.Includes:All About Me, About My Summer, What I want to be, What I want to try and MORE!Get my "A Year
Not Specific
Other (ELA), Social Emotional Learning, Writing
Also included in: Back to School and End of the Year Packets (2 versions; 1 with visuals)
Months of the Year and Days of the Week Tracing (3 levels)
3 levels of tracing and writing practice: days of the week and months of the year Print and use or laminate for continued use. Great for morning work, bell ringers, independent practice or extension activities. . Perfect activity for ESY (summer school) for Special Education classes to maintain skills.
K - 2nd
Handwriting
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About the store
Experience
I have been a Special Education Teacher, mostly at the Transition Level since 2007. Prior to teaching, I provided home-based respite care for a variety of individuals with disabilities and their families.
I am also a proud special needs mother.
As I travel through this journey with my daughter with Down Syndrome as well as my three other daughters I'm working to create educational material that benefit them and can benefit other children and parents.
Throughout my years as a teacher and mom I’ve realized the importance of ROUTINES, ROUTINES, ROUTINES. Especially for students with special needs and special needs classrooms. Routines help students know what to expect and set them up for success. They also help support staff and help your classroom run itself, giving students more independence and a chance to be leaders.
Several of my products are ones that can be added to help build class routines and/or independent work stations. Using products that can be used over and over not only helps your students master specific skills such as identifying items or learning vocabulary, it also saves time and paper.
Teaching style
Person-Centered; Outcome driven
My own education history
B.A. in Special Education from Northeastern University
M.A. in Educational Administration and Leadership from University of St. Francis
M.A. in Exercise Science from Concordia University
And my most important and highest degree: Being a special needs MOM
Additional biographical information
I am a special needs mom and educator. I got into special education because of my love for people with disabilities. I have been involved special needs programs and education for over 23 years. This came full circle when we welcomed our own daughter with Down Syndrome in 2020. I hope to help close the gap and provide resources to people from birth through Transition that can be beneficial for their classrooms as well as resources for parents.
I hope to promote awareness and acceptance of people with special needs.
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