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How Calendar Blocking Changed My Life
Is your To Do list a mile long and growing longer every day? Mine was too. I was getting things done every day and crossing things off my list, but not seeing progress. I had to plan for my students, go to lessons at times that changed daily, and work on my products...
Martin Luther King Jr. Books for Students
It's almost Martin Luther King Jr. day. This important day reminds us of a great man in history who pushed for equality. Before Martin Luther King Jr. Day, you should read a book with your class about him. It would be a tragedy if students had the day off to celebrate...
Back to School After Winter Break Survival Kit
The holiday season is over and the doldrums of winter are setting in. When you head back to school after Christmas Break, the realization sets in: you have a whole semester to go until summer vacation. You already know when you return to review routines and practice,...
Violence Against Teachers
When I was a classroom teacher, one year I was hit, kicked, bitten, or scratched every single day. Two bites sent me to the doctor. I still have scars on my hands from scratches. It took a huge mental toll. I became depressed. I would even automatically flinch from...
Practicing Hygiene Goals with Life Skills Students
Life Skills students have my heart. I taught elementary life skills when I was in the classroom. Teaching life skills has its challenges. It can be hard to find materials for students to be able to work on IEP goals relating to hygiene and other practical skills. Most...
Hooked on Comics
Comic books are great for kids to learn to read. They are one of my favorite tools to help get kids excited about reading. But some educators still don't feel like comics are beneficial and prefer more traditional books. Stereotypes have kept comics out of classrooms...
Protective Clothing for Special Education Teachers
Like many special educations teachers, I have worked with students (who I adored) who had challenging behaviors like scratching and biting. Even though it was years ago, I still have fingernail shaped scars on my hands. I also had to get a tetanus shot because a bite...
Help Students Deal with Grief in the Classroom
Grief. Death. Tragedy. We don't like thinking about it, much less talking about it. But if you teach for long enough, grief will touch your teaching practice. As a teacher, sometimes it becomes our job to help students deal with grief in the classroom. You may teach a...
Book Character Costumes for Teachers
Finding the perfect book character costumes for teachers can be a challenge. You want something fun and recognizable. You want your costume to motivate your students to enjoy reading. Plus, you're a teacher and so you're definitely on a budget. Many of the items...
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