Here are 20 center ideas that you can use for your self-contained classroom. I have it all listed out for you including pictures

Using task boxes in your elementary classroom is a great way to stay organized. As a beginning teacher, you can create these task boxes and use it year after year. Task boxes in special education classroom are perfect for independent stations. My special ed students can easily go to the independent center and get out exactly what they need. My teaching them the expectation of the organization it also helps them. Task boxes activities for special ed students can be about anything!

Are you a self-contained special education teacher who teaches grades K-2? As an early elementary special education teacher, there are a variety of things that I love in my special ed classroom and I’m going to share them. Creating visual schedules for special education students is exactly what they need. K-2 centers are a must with my early elementary special ed kids. Learn about my centers like a listening center, math center, ELA center, and much more!

In case you missed it, the Made For Me Math Growing Bundle is finally here! Task boxes, file folders, assessments, recipes… if navigating this massive curriculum has you feeling overwhelmed, fear not! We have reached out to special education teacher (and organization extraordinaire) Rachel Glassman to share a few tips and tricks on how she best utilizes the Made For Me Math curriculum.

Tips for using file folder activities in your special education classroom. File folder games are perfect for independent work stations!

Structured work systems, also called independent work stations, are perfect for students in a self-contained classroom. These systems are visual systems that are strategically set up so students can work independently. Today I am sharing 3 structured work systems for special education students. You will find details about task box centers, three drawer work systems, and independent work binders. Students can work on file folder activities, writing or tracing, matching activities and more!

Setting up an IEP work bin system can feel overwhelming! Here are some easy ways to do it so that your students can quickly work on goals!

Unlock the secrets to successful work centers in a special education classroom with our latest blog post! From visual supports to streamlined rotations, discover how to create an efficient and engaging learning environment for every student.

If there is one I have learned in my years of working with paraprofessionals, it is that paras are teachers too. My paraprofessional is my right hand and my left hand. She is the glue that keeps us together. I realize that sometimes it is our first instinct to give them passive work because their

Are you in the middle of prepping special education materials to be ready when you head back to school? Getting everything ready for your special education students can be overwhelming but here are four tips for how to organize your classroom and student materials. Using a 3 drawer work station for your student independent work area allows students to work on file folders and work boxes. Keep student visuals and student schedule handy. Have fine motor activities ready to go. Learn more now!