The Self-Contained Corner
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Montgomery, Texas, United States
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I have several years of experience working in self-contained special education classrooms, including both behavior and life skills settings. My work has given me a strong understanding of the diverse academic, functional, and behavioral needs our students have each day.
This store is a collection of resources I’ve created and used in my own classroom—both past and present. I design materials with my students in mind, focusing on their individual needs, interests, and real-life skill development. Everything here is classroom-tested, practical, and created to truly support both teachers and students.
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MONEY - Earning Money | Life Skills | Special Education | Functional Skills
Can I Earn Money? – Worksheet & File Folder Activity (Life Skills / Special Education)Help students build real-world money skills with this engaging, hands-on resource! This “Can I Earn Money?” activity is designed to support students in understanding basic earning concepts, identifying ways to make money, and building foundational life skills. This resource includes both a printable worksheet and an interactive file folder activity, making it perfect for independent work, small groups, or ta
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Financial Literacy, Not Subject Specific, Other (Math)
Dino Letter Match A-Z
🦖 Dinosaur Letter Match A–Z | Velcro File Folder ActivityMake letter learning hands-on and engaging with this fun dinosaur-themed Velcro file folder activity! Perfect for early learners, this resource helps students practice letter recognition and matching uppercase letters A–Z in an interactive way. Students will match dinosaur letter pieces to their corresponding spots, making it a great activity for independent work, centers, task boxes, or early finishers. What’s Included: 1 printable fi
PreK - 1st
Alphabet
Token Board | Easy-to-Use Bus Behavior Token System | Special Education
This token board was designed to promote positive bus behavior in a fun and engaging way. Its compact, double-sided format makes it easy for the bus driver or staff to manage and track progress. Featuring the beloved character Pigeon and friends, the board captures students' attention while supporting routine and structure. You can personalize the board with school district name and student's bus number, helping create ownership and relevance. Here’s how it works:When a student boards the bus i
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For All Subjects
CHAMPS | Independent Work Poster | Editable
Set your student’s up for success! This C.H.A.M.P.S poster was created to be displayed during Independent Work times. The fun theme was thoughtfully planned to coordinate with Independent Work allowing students to quickly know the activity they should be engaging in and what expectations are needed. What you get:This product is a Google Slides download. Three versions of this poster are available in this download: a ready to print version, a version that allows you to input your own text, and
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For All Subjects
Daily Behavior Report // Easy & Quick to Use // B&W
🧩 Daily Communication Report for Self-Contained Classrooms Make home-school communication simple, clear, and consistent with this Daily Report Form designed specifically for self-contained and special education classrooms. This easy-to-use resource helps teachers quickly share important information about a student’s day while keeping parents informed and involved. Product includes 2 versions - 1 with a margin for hole-punching and 1 that is centered if you choose to not hole-punch. ⸻ 💛 What’s
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For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific
Lego Counting 1-5
🧱 LEGO® Counting 1–5 | File Folder Activity | 1:1 CorrespondenceMake early math fun and hands-on with this LEGO®-themed counting file folder activity! Designed to build foundational math skills, students practice counting 1–5 with one-to-one correspondence using bright, engaging brick visuals. Each number features a different colored brick, helping students easily identify quantities and build confidence as they count and match. Perfect for independent work, math centers, task boxes, or ear
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Numbers
Dino Counting 1-5
🛹🦖 Dinosaur Skateboard Counting 1–5 | File Folder Activity | 1:1 CorrespondenceMake counting extra fun with this dinosaur skateboard-themed file folder activity! Students will practice counting 1–5 with one-to-one correspondence using engaging dinosaur tokens riding skateboards. Each number features its own unique dinosaur, making it easier for students to identify, count, and stay organized as they match the correct number of pieces. The fun theme keeps learners motivated while building es
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Numbers
Sticker Chart for Positive Behavior | B&W Printable | SPED & Classroom Use
Looking for a simple and effective way to encourage positive behavior in your classroom? These Black & White Sticker Charts are a tried-and-true tool for supporting student motivation through visual goal tracking and positive reinforcement! How It Works:Students add one sticker for each positive behavior or goal met. Once all squares are filled, they earn a reward of your choice—instant motivation! Print-Friendly Design:Black & white format makes these charts easy to print anytime—no color ink n
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For All Subjects
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About the store
Experience
I have several years of experience working in self-contained special education classrooms, including both behavior and life skills settings. My work has given me a strong understanding of the diverse academic, functional, and behavioral needs our students have each day.
This store is a collection of resources I’ve created and used in my own classroom—both past and present. I design materials with my students in mind, focusing on their individual needs, interests, and real-life skill development. Everything here is classroom-tested, practical, and created to truly support both teachers and students.
Teaching style
My teaching style is centered around creating a warm, supportive, and engaging environment where students feel comfortable being themselves. I believe learning should be hands-on, meaningful, and fun, so I incorporate interactive and tangible activities whenever possible.
I strive to make learning student-led, allowing students to explore, make choices, and take an active role in their growth. I love building lessons and activities around individual interests—whether that means dinosaurs, cars, or anything in between—because that’s when real engagement happens!
My own education history
I began my journey in special education as a paraprofessional before earning my teaching degree. Since becoming a certified teacher, I’ve taught in elementary self-contained classrooms, including behavior and life skills settings.
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