How to Differentiate Your Boom Card Decks

I have been using Boom Learning for almost 8 months now, and it has changed my world! I have a couple tips and tricks to help you differentiate your boom card decks for your learners. We all know that we have a variety of student abilities in our special education classrooms. These tips and tricks […]
Paraprofessionals in Special Education

Have you ever wondered how to effectively utilize your special education paraprofessional? I’m excited to introduce this week’s guest blogger: Whitney from Rooted in Resource to talk all about utilizing your paraprofessionals! Before I became a special education teacher, I was a paraprofessional for three years. I remember going to school to become a teacher all […]
Are great teachers neglecting their basic needs?

The holidays can be tough for many people for various reasons. I’m here to remind you of the basic needs that you need to help keep you on the right track. Teachers are always seeking opportunities to fill their cups and practice self care. This won’t be one of those blogs to remind you to […]
Making time for virtual check ins with struggling students

There are many things on our teacher plate this year. We have to keep up with the curriculum, collaborate with families, track data, and do IEP paperwork still on time. I rarely have time for virtual check ins. Oh, and just when we think we have it all figured out, let’s change from in person to […]
Confident Data Collection with Google Forms for Special Education IEPs

Have you been doing your data collection on paper? Maybe all complied in a binder or all over your classroom? Not sure where your data forms are? Or worse, you don’t even have a system yet? Need some tips to help you get organized? Look no further! My first years of teaching was a disaster, […]
Brain Breaks for Remote Learning

Virtual teaching is not an easy job. It is important to take virtual brain breaks in between classes and do a quick reset! Not just for the teachers, but for the students too. Some of our students need to stay near the computer during a break time, so here are some virtual brain breaks! Here are […]