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Tips for Tracking Data
Tracking data is one of the things that I have struggled the most with. I have tried digital tracking methods, Google Forms, keeping massive work sample binders, just notes, word documents with information, and each method has had its pros and cons. This year I have finally settled into a method that I think is sustainable for me. Here is what I have learned through this journey: Track often The worst feeling is when you realize that you’re approaching progress notes and your data is not neatly tracked. I hate having to sort through and track word samples at the end of the term because I have let it pile…
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How to Organize the IEP Background Section
Filling out the history section on an IEP can get cumbersome, especially as students get older. I have students in eighth grade who come to me with information about their gestation. If there is nothing of note in the gestation that is relevant to the current educational profile of the student, leave it out! This advice is how I write an IEP, your school district may have other expectations and requirements so put their priorities first. I am not an expert, I’ve just been doing this for a while and have seen hundreds and hundreds of IEPs written by different people. History: Use this section to include all relevant information…
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Accommodations for Students who Struggle with Reading Comprehension
What some teachers I work with don’t realize is that students who have deficits in reading comprehension are affected in all of their classes, not just ELA. Most classes, especially as you get into middle school and high school, require you to do independent reading of some kind. Often reading out of a text book in social studies or science, reading novels in ELA, and even comprehending word problems in math. Here are some tips that you can use to help support your students: Read Aloud Whether you read the passage or text out loud to them yourself, find an audio book, or use text to speech software; students who…
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My January 2024 Book Reviews
Here we are again, another new year, another new Goodreads goal. Yet again I have set the goal that I would read 50 books. Hopefully this year I’ll actually hit it. I find that the goal of a book per week is obtainable but when I get busy I tend to neglect reading. What I am going to do this year is try to include some Audible books. I listen to so many podcasts when I’m driving, why not throw in a book or two and help knock out some of my TBR pile. The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell I gave this book five stars! I couldn’t put this…
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Black Friday Deals 2023
It is that time of year again!! I love Black Friday deals, I try to get as much of my Christmas shopping done during these sales, I also try to buy in bulk things that I know I will use. So, I’m always keeping an eye out for a good deal! I have compiled some of my favorites for you: Teacher Deals Erin Condren has their whole site on sale! My FAVORITE Post-Its My scented anchor chart markers Blogging Deals Convert Kit – Email marketing Other Deals:
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Black Friday Deals You Can’t Miss!
Black Friday shopping can be some of the most exciting days of the year. Getting amazing deals on your holiday shopping or even buying for yourself things that you would have had to pay more for? Amazing! Check out some Black Friday deals you can shop now! Amazon Deals My snow broom is on sale for 20% off. As much as we want to ignore that winter is coming, the storm this weekend in Buffalo was a very scary reminder! The Theragun massage gun is on sale for over $100 off! I am obsessed with my Robot Vacuum and this top shelf model is on…
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Erin Condren Holiday Gift Ideas
Everyone is searching for that awesome holiday gift for their loved ones, or their child’s teacher. I received a package of amazing gift ideas for your favorite teacher or just a person who loves to organize. These gifts are some of the cutest options! I am going to preface this by saying that personally I love Erin Condren products. I find them to be the perfect combination of stylish, cute, and functional. I use their life planner and teacher lesson planner annually. I recently have fell in love with their writing utensils and bookmarks. But other than that I am not super familiar with their accessories. If you are looking…
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November 2020 Book Reviews
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens I really put off reading this book. I am not sure why. I got it from the library several times and each time it sat unread until it was time to return it. I feel like I get nervous to read books that have great critical acclaim. I just worry that they’re not going to live up to the hype. Well this one did. This is the novel of a young girl who grows up in a quiet fishing village. She is left by her mother at a young age, her father later, and in the meantime all of her siblings leave as…
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Distance Learning: Supporting Math Students
Distance Learning has provided me with so many new challenges that I feel like everyday is a new adventure. I am in my seventh year of teaching, sixth year with the same co-teachers, and I really was beginning to feel like I knew what I was doing, and then BAM! Coronavirus… Here are some tips as to how I support my inclusion students in math during this period of hybrid learning. Reference Sheets I use reference sheets in math all the time. But I feel like they are a great tool to keep posted on Google Classroom, or other online platform for the students to keep referring to. Reference sheets…
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September 2020 Book Reviews
Clare was orphaned as a child, when she met her husband Dan she thought she finally found the family that she always wanted. When her husband’s brother surprises everyone on their family vacation by telling them that he eloped and introducing his new wife, Clare worries that this is going to blow up every thing she loves. Elle, Clare’s new sister in law, is gorgeous. She is a model, instagram influencer, and has everything that Clare doesn’t. But she seems to be out to get Clare.. what is the secret that she is holding over Clare’s head. This story was engaging and easy to read. I felt all of Clare’s…