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ASSESSING AND MONITORING HIGH FREQUENCY WORDS FOR IEP GOALS
As special education teachers, we know that tracking student progress is critical, especially when it comes to mastering sight words.
TEACHING PHONICS TO STUDENTS WITH COGNITIVE DISABILITIES: 3 ESSENTIAL STRATEGIES
Phonics instruction is a foundational part of literacy, but it can feel daunting for students with cognitive disabilities. How do we...
CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY STORY BASED LITERACY UNIT FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION
The Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Story Based Literacy Unit is a comprehensive resource that includes various materials and activities.
3 APPS FOR STUDENT HANDWRITING
Handwriting can be especially difficult for students with cognitive disabilities or fine motor challenges. I work with many students who...
HOW TO CREATE A STORY BASED LITERACY UNIT FOR YOUR SPECIAL EDUCATION CLASSROOM
Story Based Literacy is my favorite way to incorporate access to grade-level text and literacy standards! It's a fun, hands-on approach...
3 WAYS TO WORK ON WRITING EVERYDAY
Reading, writing and thinking are some of the most functional skills a student can leave school with. Think about all the opportunities...
MAKING LITERACY INSTRUCTION MEANINGFUL
I believe that, as special educators, we are responsible for providing students with exposure to skills and content, more than just what...
LANGUAGE ARTS ROTATIONS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
I use Language Arts rotations to teach reading, writing and spelling in my classroom.
STORY BASED LITERACY: LITERACY INSTRUCTION IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
Story Based Literacy (SBL) is a funfudamental approach that has significantly impacted my teaching. But what exactly is Story Based...
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