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When I used to hear the words adapting a lesson for special education, my heart would fill with dread. Back in my first year of… Read More »Adapting a Lesson for Special Education

Freedom in Congo Square by Carole Boston Weatherford is an amazing book that lends itself very well to teaching kids about reading, writing, art, and… Read More »Read-Aloud Unit for Freedom in Congo Square

Increasing positivity in students can be a challenge, and it might sound like a job for the school social worker or counselor. However, as special… Read More »Increasing Positivity in Students

Teaching basic geometry vocabulary can be a challenge. Still, it is essential to help our students learn the basics of geometry and build a solid… Read More »Basic Geometry Vocabulary

Self-care is an important part of any teacher’s life. We have to do a million things, which is why self-care is an important part of… Read More »Teaching Self Care

No system is perfect, and RTI is no exception. RTI has its own pros and cons. The pros of RTI are great and are not… Read More »RTI: Pros and Cons

If you’re in education, you are probably seeing RTI everywhere. It might come up in meetings. In an IEP meeting, you might hear that RTI… Read More »What is RTI?

Guys, chess is so good for kids. Chess teaches children all kinds of skills, like thinking through your actions, executive functioning, strategic thinking, sportsmanship, problem-solving,… Read More »Chess is good for Kids

It’s important that children see themselves in your classroom. It can make it feel like their environment and help them feel comfortable. If your students… Read More »Diverse Books for Children

Puppets can be great to keep in your classroom. I liked to keep a bunch of puppets in my classroom to help with behavior management,… Read More »Puppets in Your Classroom