I continued my educational training yesterday with yet another workshop. Last year was a learning year for me because I was in a new county, and a new school, and a different self-contained class. This summer, I have yet to shut my brain off because I’m planning for everything I want to have in my […]
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Summer activities to keep learning fresh and fun!!!
I have been on vacation for a few weeks now. I cannot shut off my teacher brain this summer. I am creating, laminating, copying and thinking about next school year. I’m thinking about my students and wondering how they are all doing. Summer is a time to rejuvenate and reset for the new year coming. […]
Summer activity suggestions
Please try to get outside with your child this summer. I would assume everyone has a backyard, swing set area in their community, or a nearby park. When asking my students if they went outside afterschool or on the weekends they usually said no. Safety is a huge concern so I completely understand. Parents that […]
Accidents happen, unfortunately. Wherever you live you never know what is going to cause an accident. An animal ran out in front of you. The guy in front slams on the breaks. The woman ran the light. The rain made you hydroplane. You skid on ice. Are you prepared in case of an emergency? Personalize […]
It’s day three of my 2026 summer vacation. I cannot turn my brain off. I am thinking of my students on the daily and hoping they’re staying safe. In my county , we’ve heard so much in the last couple months about water dangers. A handful of children have lost their lives. This is way […]
Summer Special Education Tips
Wow, this school year has definitely flown by. Being in a new county and a new school and back in a self-contained classroom has definitely kept me busy learning everything new this year. After 33 years, this old dog had to learn new things. I also was required to pass 4 state tests in order […]
As a self contained special education teacher I am on high alert at all times. I’m making decisions constantly and changing gears as frequently. I’m watching the room looking for frustration, sickness, tiredness, off task behaviors, dis-regulation and the list goes on and on. It is the end of April and I’m been absent only […]