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I have been a middle school Special Education Teacher since 1994 During this time, I have taught several different subject areas including 15:1 social studies, science, math, and English at all middle school grade level. I have also taught collaborative classes with a general education teacher in 6th grade science and 6th grade ELA. I currently teach students with Autism and other disabilities in a mixed grade level Life Skills Classroom.
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Preview of Iditarod Student Packet - Daily Tracking (Data Collection, Map Skills, Research)

Iditarod Student Packet - Daily Tracking (Data Collection, Map Skills, Research)

Iditarod Student Packet - Daily Tracking (Data Collection, Map Skills, Research)This is the page for the previous OLDER version. If you purchase this product you are buying an older version. Click on the link below to be directed to the NEWER, UPDATED, EDITABLE version of this product:https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Iditarod-Student-PktDaily-Tracking-UPDATE-Data-CollectionMap-SkillsResearch-9140503This is a great resource for students who are interested in learning more about The Las
Preview of Social Story (Autism) - Special Education: Fire Alarms at School

Social Story (Autism) - Special Education: Fire Alarms at School

CHECK OUT MY NEW, UPDATED, EDITABLE VERSION before you purchase this one! NEW pictures and designs (combination of photos and clip art) https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Social-Story-Fire-Alarms-at-School-Autism-ResourceLife-SkillsASDSpecial-Ed-11581543Social Story (Autism) - Special Education: Fire Alarms at SchoolDigital and printable! Use in the classroom or at home! Great back to school resource or use throughout the year! Perfect for kids with Autism(ASD) and other learning disab
Preview of Geography 10 Day Unit Plan (Map Study, Physical Features, US Regions, Tests,Quiz

Geography 10 Day Unit Plan (Map Study, Physical Features, US Regions, Tests,Quiz

Geography 10 Day Unit Plan (Map Study, Physical Features, US Regions, Tests, Quizzes) Digital, Editable and PrintableCan be used remotely or in the classroom!! An amazing 10 day unit plan consisting of TEN 30-50 minute activities that teaches Geography - a unit from US History. Teach your students to understand how the world looks and how it was useful in the past and how it is useful today. There are TEN lesson plans for TEN days of activities. Each activity has a detailed daily lesson plan
Preview of Social Story (Autism) - Special Education - Saying Hello and Making Conversation

Social Story (Autism) - Special Education - Saying Hello and Making Conversation

CHECK OUT MY NEW, UPDATED, EDITABLE VERSION before you purchase this one! NEW pictures and designs (combination of photos and clip art) and TWO versions (one for the younger student and one for the older student)https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Social-Story-Saying-Hello-Making-Conversations-UPDATED-Autism-Life-Skills-11576580Social Story (Autism) - Special Education - Saying Hello and Making ConversationPrintable to use in the classroom or at home! Great back to school resource or us
Preview of Math Mini-Unit: Million Dollar Inheritance (Research, Money, Life Skills)

Math Mini-Unit: Million Dollar Inheritance (Research, Money, Life Skills)

CHECK OUT MY NEW, UPDATED, DIGITAL & PRINTABLE VERSION OF THIS PROJECT with the link below before purchasing this one. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Math-Mini-Unit-Million-Dollar-Inheritance-Project-Research-MoneyLife-Skills-11784070Math Mini-Unit: Million Dollar Inheritance (Research, Money, Budget, Life Skills) "If I Had A Million Dollars" Given an inheritance of one million dollars, students are allowed to explore different ways to spend their money. This short 3-6 day mini-u
Preview of Presentation: Autism (ASD) - Special Ed (Awareness, Acceptance & Understanding)

Presentation: Autism (ASD) - Special Ed (Awareness, Acceptance & Understanding)

Autism Presentation (ASD) - Special Ed (Awareness, Acceptance & Understanding) UPDATED in 2023This Autism (ASD) INTERACTIVE presentation is a great way to explain to neurotypical students what exactly autism is and to spread awareness, acceptance and understanding. It focuses on the idea that all people are important and that sometimes people with autism think and act a little differently than everyone else. It highlights an understanding that everyone has strengths and weaknesses regardless of
Preview of Social Story (Autism)  - Special Education: When Someone Accidentally Bumps Me

Social Story (Autism) - Special Education: When Someone Accidentally Bumps Me

CHECK OUT MY NEW, UPDATED, EDITABLE VERSION before you purchase this one! NEW pictures and designs https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Social-Story-When-Someone-Accidentally-Bumps-Into-Me-Autism-Life-Skills-SEL-11600065Social Story (Autism) - Special Education: When Someone Accidentally Bumps MeElectronic and printable! Use in the classroom or at home! Great back to school resource or use throughout the year! Perfect for kids with Autism(ASD) and other learning disabilities! Works grea
Preview of Writing Prompts (20) - Autistic or Emergent Writer (Life Skills)

Writing Prompts (20) - Autistic or Emergent Writer (Life Skills)

An entire MONTH worth of writing prompts!!! Often in a Life Skills classroom with students of great varying abilities, a teacher will find themselves in a need of materials for struggling readers and writers. This product contains 20 writing prompts for the emerging writer who is just learning to write words or for the autistic student who is non-verbal, but is able to write a few words to assist in his/her communication with others. This products include a variety of writing prompts (20) whic
Preview of Behavior/Classroom Management: Brain Break (Activity, Movement, Mental Health)

Behavior/Classroom Management: Brain Break (Activity, Movement, Mental Health)

Activity Movement Break/Brain Breaks/Classroom Management/Behavior ManagementAre your students looking through you? Do they look like they are about to fall asleep? Then pull out a Brain Break. A quick 2 minute activity meant to get those brains moving and thinking. Encourages mindfulness, classroom and behavior management, movement, energy, calmness, focus and attention. Over 50 grab and go cards. Great to use during REMOTE LEARNING too when students are getting restless during their Google M
Preview of Literacy BUNDLE (February) ONE month of plans! 6th-8th, Rdg/Wtg, Black History

Literacy BUNDLE (February) ONE month of plans! 6th-8th, Rdg/Wtg, Black History

February BUNDLE (20+ days of plans!! M iddle school, Literacy, Rdg, Wtg)- 12 different resources many which include several days long activities!!!Celebrating Black History MonthDay 1 - Celebrating Black History Mystery Biographies Gallery Walk Day 2 - Celebrating Black History Mystery Biographies Gallery Walk Day 3 - Celebrating Black History Mystery Biographies Gallery Walk Day 4  - Change Sings and The Hill We Climb by Amanda Gorman Day 5 - Analyze each & Compare and Contrast the 2 pieces of
Preview of Iditarod - Choosing a Musher (Research, Alaskan Sled Dog Race)

Iditarod - Choosing a Musher (Research, Alaskan Sled Dog Race)

Iditarod - Choosing a Musher (Research)This is the page for the previous OLDER version. If you purchase this product you are buying an older version. Click on the link below to be directed to the NEWER, UPDATED, EDITABLE version of this product.https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Iditarod-Choosing-a-Musher-UPDATED-driver-of-Alaskan-sled-dog-race--9136762This is a great resource for students who are interested in learning more about The Last Great Race in Alaska, The Iditarod.  This produ
Preview of Behavior/Classroom Management: Daily Parent/Teacher Comm(IDN, DRC, Data Collect)

Behavior/Classroom Management: Daily Parent/Teacher Comm(IDN, DRC, Data Collect)

Daily Communication Sheets -IDN, DRC, Parent/Teacher Comm, SpEd, Data CollectionDo you have parents that want to know what's going on in the classroom? These 12 daily communication sheets are an excellent way to keep parents informed. Also known as Individual Daily Notes (IDN) or Daily Report Cards (DRC), they are written in a manner that is quick and easy to fill out each day. Some sheets are designed to have student's complete on their own.  They can also work at home for parents to use duri
Preview of Iditarod Introduction (Alaskan Sled Dog Race) (FREE)

Iditarod Introduction (Alaskan Sled Dog Race) (FREE)

Iditarod Introduction (Alaskan Sled Dog Race) This is a great QUICK resource/activity for students who are interested in learning more about The Last Great Race in Alaska, The Iditarod.  This is a ONE page comprehension sheet with seven questions (who, what, where, how) and two extended response questions about the race, the sled dogs and the mushers. P.1 - Title Page P.2 - Worksheet P.3-6 - About the Author Sheets All PDF products can come alive digitally and be used for remote learning, by do
Preview of Behavior/Classroom Management: Visual Cards, Autism, Toolkit "BELT"

Behavior/Classroom Management: Visual Cards, Autism, Toolkit "BELT"

BEHAVIOR "BELT" Visual Keychain (Autism): Behavior Management/Classroom Management/Visual Cards (Special Education)Do you ever find yourself in an unexpected place when one of your students has a meltdown? Do you wish you had some resources with you?This AMAZING Behavior Resource was created with just that concept in mind. Using visual cards is often much more effective than verbal prompts.  It keeps a situation calm and void of sensory overload. Wherever you are, you always have what you nee
Preview of Literacy BUNDLE(June) ONE month of plans!!6th-8th,Rdg/Wtg,Final Assess,EndYrFun

Literacy BUNDLE(June) ONE month of plans!!6th-8th,Rdg/Wtg,Final Assess,EndYrFun

June BUNDLE 19+ days of plans!! MiddleSchool, Literacy, Rdg/Wtg, Final Assessment, End of Year Activities, PoetryDay 1 & 2 -  I AM poem  Day 3 & 4 - End of Year Survey; Review all pieces of literature read this year Day 5 - End of Year Playlist  Day 6 & 7 - Final Assessment  Day 8 - FUN Poetry - Diamond, Pyramid  Day 9 - FUN Poetry - Haiku/Tanka Day 10 - FUN Poetry - Cinquain, Lantern Day 11 - 14: Cross Curricular: Math & Research - Million Dollar Inheritance Project  Day 15 - End of Yea
Preview of Literacy BUNDLE (September) ONE month of plans! BACK to Middle School, Rdg/Wtg)

Literacy BUNDLE (September) ONE month of plans! BACK to Middle School, Rdg/Wtg)

September BUNDLE (17+ days of plans!! M iddle school, Literacy, BACK to School, Rdg, Wtg) - 16 different resources!!!Includes all of the following PLUS a BONUS Lesson Plan + 5 Virtual Libraries PLANS:Day 1 - Welcome Back Presentation / All About Me Day 2 - All About Summer / Mingle BINGO Day 3 - Remembering 9/11 Day 4 - Writing Prompt: Impactful Time in Your Life Day 5 - Favorite Book / I'll Love You Forever Day 6 - Pig Personality Day 7 - Hispanic Heritage Month / Acrostic Poetry / Your Name
Preview of Literacy BUNDLE (December)/Writing a Fictional Story (Plot, Chris VanAllsburg)

Literacy BUNDLE (December)/Writing a Fictional Story (Plot, Chris VanAllsburg)

December BUNDLE/Writing a Fictional Story (Plot Chart, Chris VanAllsburg, Harris Burdick, Animated Chart, Holiday Creative Writing) Writing BUNDLE: Writing A Fictional Story(10 mini lessons,1 MONTH of plans)This AMAZING BUNDLE includes WRITING A FICTIONAL STORY: Plot (Exposition, Conflict, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution) PLUS minilessons, anchor charts and additional activities. Great for the BEGINNING or END OF YEAR!! Fully DIGITAL. Can use REMOTELY. 1-2 month unit plan. Gra
Preview of Novel Study: The Outsiders (21 Resources)S.E. Hinton,activities,rdg, studyguide

Novel Study: The Outsiders (21 Resources)S.E. Hinton,activities,rdg, studyguide

Novel Study: The Outsiders (S.E. Hinton, activities, reading, reading strategies, writing). THIS IS THE SAME AS MY NOVEMBER BUNDLE.Love the novel, The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. Want to share it with your students and enhance their love of reading while teaching them reading skills at the same time. Then this is your novel! Includes audio and a PDF of each chapter from the novel. This BUNDLE Features:A Novel Study: The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton, Foreshadowing, Symbolism, Point of View, Charac
Preview of Social Story (Autism) - Special Education: Using The Bathroom

Social Story (Autism) - Special Education: Using The Bathroom

CHECK OUT MY NEW, UPDATED, EDITABLE VERSION before you purchase this one! NEW pictures and designshttps://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Social-Story-Time-to-Use-the-Bathroom-UPDATED-Autism-Life-Skills-SpEd-SEL-11628513Social Story: Using the Bathroom (Autism, Life Skills, Special Ed, SEL, ASD)Digital and printable! Use in the classroom or at home! Great back to school resource or use throughout the year! Perfect for kids with Autism(ASD) and other learning disabilities! Works great for p
Preview of Planning: Classroom Lesson Planner ENTIRE YEAR(Elem Ed, Special Ed, Life Skills)

Planning: Classroom Lesson Planner ENTIRE YEAR(Elem Ed, Special Ed, Life Skills)

Classroom Lesson Planner for the Entire Year (Elem Ed, Special Ed, Autism)Lesson PlanningHeaded back to school and can’t seem to organize your thoughts? This product contains 27 pages of lesson templates to organize your thoughts and plan your entire year in August right before you go back to school. It is designed for the elementary classroom or a life skills classroom in which multiple subjects are taught. Science, Social, Math and ELA are the main subjects targeted in this product.  However
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I have been a middle school Special Education Teacher since 1994 During this time, I have taught several different subject areas including 15:1 social studies, science, math, and English at all middle school grade level. I have also taught collaborative classes with a general education teacher in 6th grade science and 6th grade ELA. I currently teach students with Autism and other disabilities in a mixed grade level Life Skills Classroom.