Layout for Circle Time Lesson Plan in a Special Education

I love love love circle time/ morning meeting because it's super interactive and I love that my circle time allows me and my staff to sing and dance with our kiddos. You can read a little more about my different circle time activities here, here, here, and here. Also, check out my tips on running whole group lessons to learn more about how to run whole groups effectively. I've explained the generic process I use when running circle time before, but I've never shared the Powerpoint template I use when making my circle time lessons.

Making Schedules for Special Education Classrooms

Most sped. teachers already have a draft schedule that they are relatively happy with. But you can always make your schedule better, and let's be honest, you'll probably change it twenty more times before winter break ;-) So, when you're reviewing or editing your schedule, think about these tips to try to make your schedule a little better.

3 Tips for Building Positive Relationships with Students' Families

Teachers often complain that one of the hardest things about teaching is dealing with parents. Although I've definitely had my struggles with families, working with parents is still one of my favorite parts of the job! As I've grown as a teacher, I've found a few things that have helped me to grow a bond and make a relationship with all of my students' families.

Schedules You Need in your Special Education Classroom

Schedules are SO important for keeping special education classrooms running smoothly. A lot of people think you just need a staff schedule and maybe a visual schedule for the kiddos. I've found that by adding a few specific schedules, my room is running much smoother and there are way less miscommunications.