Easy Way to Hit 9 Math Standards in 3 Minutes a Day!
As special education teachers, we know the importance of hitting essential math standards without overwhelming our students. That’s why I’m […]
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Two Skills Your Students Need Even Before Counting
Matching and Imitating as Early Numeracy Early numeracy skills are the foundation for math success in school and beyond. These
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6 Reasons Why I Love Boom Cards!
What are Boom Cards? Simply put, Boom Cards are digital activities that allow students to learn and practice any skill
Addition: A Surprisingly Complicated Skill
Making Nonverbal Addition Simpler for Students with Special Needs Addition, a fundamental building block of mathematics, can sometimes seem straightforward
Video Modeling in Special Education Math
Video modeling is an evidence-based teaching strategy for students with disabilities, utilizing videos that demonstrate desired behaviors or skills. It is particularly effective for teaching mathematics in special education due to its visual, repetitive, and independent learning nature that aids in understanding complex concepts and building student confidence. Video modeling can also be useful for paraprofessionals who work with students on specific skills. Different types include Basic Video Modeling, Video Self-Modeling, Point of View Video Modeling, and Video Prompting.
Numeracy Instructional Resources
Have you heard of the Numeracy Project? In my state we use this as our math intervention for students with
The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Student Behavior
Behavior functions. What is it good for? 🎶 (Sorry, it didn’t work) A student comes up to you crying. Do
Decreasing Latency (the time it takes to get started) in Special Education
Special education tips to decrease latency: the amount of time it takes between hearing a direction and following through with
2 Steps You Absolutely Need for Using Research Based Behavior Management
Behavior management in your self-contained classroom Do you want to know the most interesting Valentine’s Day present I got from
Talking with your eyes?
Can you talk with your eyes? I know the eyes are windows to the soul, you think, but actually communicating