Laying out the classroom design in special education can be tough. I've rounded up posts and goals of setting up the physical space.

I have 10 tips for your Autism classroom set up this school year! Special education classrooms can be hard, but click to learn more.

This week was pre-planning and I really got almost nothing done. I just can't figure out what to do with my room. I don't like distraction and clutter and lots of stuff. Most of the other teachers have cute themes in their rooms but it's visual overload to me. So my room tends to look pretty plain and dare I say, boring, compared to everyone else's. So far this is what I've got... As you can see, I'm painting my walls light blue. (They're actually finished now.) I figure it's a nice calm…

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

Today I finished moving and re-arranging things in my classroom. It took a full day and a half. It’s exhausting!!!!!!! Setting up a classroom with special needs is like an intricate puzzle. “Cutesy” is not a factor… however Functionality IS. When setting up my room, I consider distractions, runners, transitions and behavior triggers. Like my...

Wondering how to setup your ECSE classroom? Today I am giving you my top teaching tips for creating a positive classroom environment for your special education students. I share my calm are, my teacher desk area, whole group lesson area and more. Find ECSE classroom setup tips including student schedules, word walls, dramatic play centers 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!

If you've been following my page for a while, you’re aware of my obsession with anything and everything Lakeshore Learning. (Read more about how I' ...

Take a peek inside 9 unique special education classroom setups! Learn how each teacher sets up her classroom!

I have gotten SO many emails and questions about Smarty Symbols lately! I am so excited to share with you all my new love! Smarty symbols is a web based program much like Boardmaker, except I feel as though they are more up with the times. Depending what CD you have, Boardmaker can be tedious, […]