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Today I want to tell you how to insert audio files into your class projects. Specifically, this blog post gives directions or links to video tutorials on inserting sound files into Google Apps (such as Slides or Docs), SeeSaw, Boom Cards and PowerPoint. MP3 audio files can be inserted into…
Schedules and Lesson Plans for Moderate/Severe Classes
In this two-part series, Emma Haring and I discuss tips for teaching students with Multiple Disabilities. Emma has been a teacher in this type of class (we called it a medically fragile class in our district) for many years. She has a ton of experience and wisdom that she shares…
This page hosts individual segments of the ten ways to relieve stress in 1 minute, as described in episode 24 “How to Survive the Second Half of the School Year.” The full episode, blog post, transcript, and show notes are available here. Use this page if you want to listen…
Welcome to today’s episode, where we are going to be going explore ideas on how to survive the second half of the school year. I will discuss changes I am going to make. Then I will lead you through ten quick and easy ways to relieve stress right in your…
On this episode of the “Help for Special Educators” podcast you will hear about 7 special education podcasts you should listen to. “Be the Exception” Podcast, hosted by Dawn Ellis “Different Ability” Podcast, hosted by Katey Fortun “SLP Coffee Talk” Podcast, hosted by Hallie Sherman “That Special Educator” Podcast, hosted…
World Kindness Day is coming up and today I want to share a few quick ideas that you might be able to do with your classroom whether you are in-person, virtual, or hybrid.
FS stands for Fun Size! This episode is the first of my “fun size” episodes for the Help for Special Educators podcast. Imagine that I’m dropping by your class to chat and give you a little, fun size candy bar, like kids get at Halloween. These episodes will be short…
In this episode, host Lisa Goodell gives tips and ideas for making class holiday parties (and alternatives) successful in special education classrooms. Examples are given using different holidays such as Christmas and Valentine’s Day. Solutions are given for accommodating students on a limited day, when you can’t serve candy/junk food,…
Below I have compiled some quick tips for teaching in person during a pandemic. Face it, the 2020-21 school year is like no other, not even back in the Winter/Spring when COVID-19 first appeared. Teaching in Person: Visuals 1. Use visuals around the class. This might include tape on the floor…
