Here are 10 different types of activities that you can use in your independent work systems in your special education classroom.

I was observing a little guy in preschool who had just entered school the other day. He was still working on basic skills like following directions and had limited things that he could do to engage himself independently. The teacher was working on having him do a simple put-in task of putting cards in a coffee can, but because his skills were so limited, he was completing this task repeatedly throughout his day. This wasn't the only thing he was doing and there was time in the day when he…

I’m back to talk more about independent work stations. I don’t know if you’ve realized, but I’m basically obsessed with them. I think I’ve written about independent work stations at least a half dozen times on this blog if not more! I love them because not only do they provide an opportunity to teach students ... Read More about 5 Mistakes you are Making in your Independent Work Stations

Learn how to set up a task box system for any special education class. Great for any TEACCH program! #specialeducation #taskboxes

There is a reason behind every component of a independent work system. Do you know the 4 questions each work system should answer? Click through to find out.

Functional task boxes and independent work ideas

Not all independent work tasks are created equal. Check out these 5 things each task in your work system should have to be successful. #TEACCH #specialeducation via @drchrisreeve

You know that saying: "There's a lesson to be learned in everything.", well, it's true! If you're a teacher, there are many tedious little tasks you do on a daily basis that students can help with while learning job skills!

Hopefully this blog post is finding you on summer break - or near the end of your year! I have been working on some new work tasks for my ...

Work tasks are a great way for students to practice life skills and vocational skills in the special education classroom. But what if traditional work tasks or task box activities aren’t accessible to all your students? How can you adapt work tasks to meet the needs of all your students, regardless of their level? Here you’ll find my favorite work tasks ideas and activities for special education students along with how they can be adapted to meet the needs of students of all levels.