Good morning! I survived our school play weekend and am finally in countdown mode! 7 1/2 more school days until summer break! I feel like most of the country is already done, so when I see teachers on Instagram celebrating their break, I remember that I'll be off until Sept. Today's blog post is about assistive technology, what it is, how to use it, and some ideas for your classroom Check it out! Using Assistive Technology to Support Your Students You'll be happy to know that I finished Here One Moment in time for Wednesday's book club meeting. I liked it, although it wasn't super popular among the ladies. They said it was a bit morbid, but they loved The Measure which I think was comparable. The next book on my to read list is James. Have you read it? I have only heard great things. Enjoy your week! XOXO, Katie |
Start strong, without losing your mind (or your coffee) Back-to-school season is here, and if you’re anything like me, your brain is somewhere between labeling folders and stress-sweating over IEPs you haven’t seen yet. 😅 Whether you're teaching middle school, special ed, or living that delightful combo, this is NOT the time for complicated systems and Pinterest-perfect bulletin boards. This is the time for easy wins. I rounded up my favorite sanity-saving tools to kick off the year, think...
Good morning! How is this summer passing so quickly? I feel like just yesterday we were at a fourth of July parade! Anyways, this week my blog post is giving you tips to recharge this summer. There is nothing groundbreaking there, but some great tips to remind you to take care of yourself so that you can go back to school refreshed in the fall. (Or summer for you guys outside of the northeast) Summer Self-Care Ideas for Special Education Teachers I am still reading The JFK Conspiracy by Brad...
Good morning! I don't know about you but I am trying to rest and recharge before the new year begins. They say July is the "Saturday" of the summer months and I plan on soaking up every last minute. But... Amazon had other plans and they are having a four day event with some AMAZING savings. I will keep adding the best deals I can find to my Amazon Storefront so check back often! I will sort through as much as I can so you don't have to! I also started compiling a list of all of my back to...