A calm, structured start to the day sets the tone for everything that follows. In special education classrooms and homeschool settings, mornings can be a time of transition, and even stress. That’s where having a morning work routine comes in. With the right resources, teachers and parents can turn those first 10–15 minutes into one of the most powerful parts of the day.

Social stories, a term coined by Carol Gray in the early 1990s, are short, descriptive narratives designed to fill in gaps in social understanding with clear, reassuring information. Their goal isn’t to correct behavior directly, but to explain expectations in a gentle, predictable way. These stories break down social situations - answering the who, what, when, where, and why, through both text and visuals. They model social norms and contextual cues in a way that’s easy for

Every special education teacher knows how valuable independence is for both students and educators alike. All in the same, teachers and parents both know how important systems, structure and routines can be in both the classroom and homeschool setting. Task boxes are not only a proven tool that spark engagement, ease transitions, and build crucial skills, they are perfect for establishing and maintaining systems and routines.

One of the biggest challenges is figuring out what to teach next for each unique learner. A well designed skills assessment checklist gives you a clear, compassionate snapshot of a child’s strengths and needs across daily living, communication, motor, and pre-academic domains. It also turns day to day observations into actionable, legally defensible data you can use for IEPs and instructional planning.

Starting a new school year can bring a swirl of emotions such as excitement and curiosity but it can also bring anxiety and overwhelm. For our learners, books can play a powerful role in offering comfort, clarity, and confidence while making concepts more concrete. Picture books can act as gentle guides helping children understand routines, express feelings, and feel seen.

Writing can be a challenge for our students in special education. Writing skills are more than just a set of techniques. Writing is a path to self-expression, communication, personal growth and more. For our students with exceptional needs, establishing that foundation through pre-writing activities is essential to help them develop the skills they need for future writing experiences and opportunities.

Meet the teacher forms are so helpful for the new school year! This is a great place where you can house so much information. I always loved giving these out to new parents.

Why do you work? Why do you get up every day and go to work? Obviously, if you're a special education teacher its because you love your...