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Especially Education

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I have several years of hands-on experience teaching students in grades K-5 in a self-contained special education classroom. I enjoy hands-on science experiments, cooking in the classroom, and anything rainbow/shiny. The intention behind Especially Education is to provide teachers with adapted teaching materials that focus on the prerequisite skills needed to master grade-level standards and provide engaging, hands-on activities that make learning exciting and appropriate.
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Preview of First Then Board & Visual Schedule Flipbooks (EDITABLE) for Special Education

First Then Board & Visual Schedule Flipbooks (EDITABLE) for Special Education

If you’re looking for an all-in-one visual support system, this Positive Behavior Support resource has everything you need: individual schedule books, visual schedules, first/then boards, and more! Perfect for supporting routines, transitions, and communication, this resource is designed to be flexible, customizable, and easy to use across a variety of settings. Can be used in the classroom or at home! Please note: All editable files are compatible with Microsoft PowerPoint. Select pages may
Preview of The Original Task Box Bundle (for Pre-K, kindergarten, & Special Education)

The Original Task Box Bundle (for Pre-K, kindergarten, & Special Education)

Task boxes are the perfect tool to reinforce independence, while practicing academic skills! This HUGE bundle includes 128 basic skill task boxes that reinforce independent skills for young learners. They come with easy, visual instructions and fit into compact storage cases. The contents of this bundle differ from The Monthly Task Box.____________________________More from Especially Education:FacebookPinterestNewsletterEmailMade For Me Literacy© Michaela Lawrence
Preview of The Life-Changing Special Education Bundle (visual schedules, handouts, visuals)

The Life-Changing Special Education Bundle (visual schedules, handouts, visuals)

Before you download please note that this download includes: Visual SchedulesHelpful HandoutsVisuals & Positive Behavior SupportsData SheetsAlong with the stress of teaching, Special Educators often spend countless hours making icons, visuals, schedules, positive behavior supports, data sheets, etc. Make your school year a bit easier with this Life-Changing Special Education Bundle: - token board templates - positive behavior supports - first/then charts - reinforcement icons - visual schedules
Preview of BUNDLE: First Then Board & Visual Schedule Flip Books (clipart + real pictures)

BUNDLE: First Then Board & Visual Schedule Flip Books (clipart + real pictures)

If you are looking for an individual schedule book, visual schedules, or a first then board, this Positive Behavior Support resource has it all! NOW BUNDLED!! Includes both clip art and real picture versions to meet the needs of all your students.Please note: All editable files are compatible with Microsoft PowerPoint. Some pages may now be edited using Google Slides. Included in this download: - 6-tabbed and 2-tabbed flip book options - 200+ visual schedule icons ( these are not editable) - Fi
Preview of Basic Skills Task Boxes (Errorless Learning Included) Pre-K & Special Education

Basic Skills Task Boxes (Errorless Learning Included) Pre-K & Special Education

Are you looking to incorporate task boxes into your daily schedule? These basic skills task boxes (not currently in any bundle) were created to enhance students' knowledge of basic academic skills, while promoting independence at the same time! These basic skills task boxes were created with Pre K and special education in mind. This download includes:- Picture-to-picture matching task boxes - 20 errorless task boxes - Tracing (letters, numbers, shapes, and lines) Concepts include:- color mat
Preview of Math Higher Level Task Boxes (3rd-5th grade Special Education)

Math Higher Level Task Boxes (3rd-5th grade Special Education)

This project has been a year in the making! I am super excited to finally announce the completion of the higher level math task boxes. This download includes 16 math task boxes (approximately 2nd grade skill level). Each activity has 3 levels of differentiation. Please download the preview to see the included activities. . Concepts include: 2 & 3 digit addition (with and without regrouping) 2 & 3 digit subtraction (with and without regrouping) Number Sense 10 More, 10 Less Fractions Skip
Preview of Made For Me Math Curriculum (Discounted Bundle) Special Education and Pre-K

Made For Me Math Curriculum (Discounted Bundle) Special Education and Pre-K

SAVE 20% WITH THE BUNDLE!!! Are you looking for hands-on, adapted math resources for the year? Made For Me Math has it ALL, making lesson planning easy for you and meaningful for your students. (Most teachers spend 2-3 weeks on each unit). Included in each monthly unit:• Two Story Time Read Alouds (with adapted book and story map pieces) • Interactive Comprehension Assessments (printable and electronic files included) • Interactive Tablet Tasks • Low-prep Anchor Charts • Easy Art Activities  •
Preview of Daily Parent Communication Logs/ Sheets (Special Education + Pre K)

Daily Parent Communication Logs/ Sheets (Special Education + Pre K)

Maintaining communication with parents is an extremely critical part of our job as educators. Without the proper daily log, this can be a tedious process. Fear not! I have created these logs to make communication quick and easy! I have provided multiple templates, in daily, weekly, and monthly formats! Also included in this download are helpful parent reminders. Print 4-to-a-page on regular paper, or use the template to print on sticky notes! Reminders include: - important reminder (generic) -
Preview of Made For Me Literacy 10-Month Bundle (Level A) Special Education

Made For Me Literacy 10-Month Bundle (Level A) Special Education

Team Made For Me Literacy (collaboration with Gabrielle Dixon from Teaching Special Thinkers) is proud to announce our first-ever Level A Bundle, geared toward Pre-K, Early Childhood, and early learners in the special education classroom. This Bundle includes 10 months’ worth of lesson plans and hands-on activities. Each individual unit will contain a day-by-day curriculum map, which will effortlessly guide you through the entire month’s worth of content. What is included in a month of M
Preview of Made For Me Literacy --  (Level B Bundle 1) Special Education Curriculum

Made For Me Literacy -- (Level B Bundle 1) Special Education Curriculum

SAVE 20% WITH THE BUNDLE! Level B focuses on Pre K, kindergarten, and first grade skills and standards. For more Level B activities, check out our Level B Bundle 2 here. For higher level content, check out our Level C Bundle here. Click here to read more about our skill matrix breakdown.Gabrielle Dixon from Teaching Special Thinkers and I are thrilled to bring you the Made for Me Literacy Year-Long Bundle! Having both taught in self-contained special education classrooms, Gabrielle (Teachi
Preview of REAL PICTURES: First Then Board & Visual Schedule Flip Books (EDITABLE)

REAL PICTURES: First Then Board & Visual Schedule Flip Books (EDITABLE)

My First Then Board & Visual Schedule Flipbooks is my best selling product. It's compact, portable, and provides students with all the visuals they need for their daily schedule. Well, it just got an upgrade with REAL PICTURE OPTIONS! If you're working with older students or students who need more concrete visuals, look no further. This download includes over 250+ real pictures (and realistic looking vector pictures) to help you and your students achieve an effective daily routine. Included in
Preview of Monthly Task Box Bundle (For Pre K, Kindergarten & Special Education)

Monthly Task Box Bundle (For Pre K, Kindergarten & Special Education)

Save 30% with this bundle! Read more about task boxes here.To see what skill are included, click here.Why Task Boxes?- perfect for promoting independence in the special education classroom - meaningful presentation of basic skills - simplistic yet eye-catching clip art keeps students engaged - reinforce basic concepts for English Language Learners and other students who need extra support - can be changed out and stored easily as tasks are mastered The contents of this bundle differ from The O
Preview of Visuals and Positive Behavior Supports for Autism and Special Education

Visuals and Positive Behavior Supports for Autism and Special Education

Before you download, please note that this product is also available as a part of the Life-Changing Starter Kit for Special Education.Start your school year off right with these easy autism and special education visuals and supports. This download includes: - token board templates - first/them strategies - reward coupons - contingency charts - social stories - flip books - key visuals - reinforcement icon choice board - positive behavior charts and more!
Preview of Made For Me Literacy -- (Level B Bundle 2) Special Education Curriculum

Made For Me Literacy -- (Level B Bundle 2) Special Education Curriculum

Level B focuses on Pre K, kindergarten, and first grade skills and standards. For more Level B activities, check out our Level B Bundle 1 here. For higher level content, check out our Level C Bundle here. Click here to read more about our skill matrix breakdown.Book List: To help immerse students in various forms of literature, our units contain a variety of texts. Some books will need to be purchased, while other books we write ourselves. Many teachers check out the books from their librar
Preview of Made For Me Literacy 10-month Bundle (Level C) 3rd-5th grade Special Education

Made For Me Literacy 10-month Bundle (Level C) 3rd-5th grade Special Education

Level C focuses on 3rd-5th grade special education skills and standards. For Pre-K - 1st grade standards, check out our Level B Bundle 1 and Bundle 2. Click here to read more about our skill matrix breakdown.Book List -- Please Note: While we write many of the stories ourselves, some books must be purchased separately. We suggest checking out thrift stores, libraries, kindle versions, or even YouTube read-aloud options. You can check out our book list here. Team Made For Me Literacy is BACK
Preview of Basic Skills Task Boxes Bundle (Errorless Learning Included) Pre K & SPED

Basic Skills Task Boxes Bundle (Errorless Learning Included) Pre K & SPED

After creating the original Basic Skills Task Boxes, I had several requests for more activities at the same level (pre-k and early kindergarten). Each set contains 24 task boxes, each with 3 levels of difficulty to promote independence in your classroom. Read more about these task boxes here. This bundle contains 5 themed task box units, each with 3 levels of differentiation! Winter SpringSummer Back-to-school Autumn BONUS: Just added 12 teen number tasks as a freebie!Each bundle will cont
Preview of Visual Schedules for Autism and Special Education Classrooms

Visual Schedules for Autism and Special Education Classrooms

Before you download, please note that this product is also available as a part of the Life-Changing Starter Kit for Special Education.UPDATED: 8/13/2017: easy to cut pages and updated clip art 9/26/2019: added editable whole class schedule cards (rectangles) As teachers, we all have hours of extra time on our hands, right? I bet you love spending your afternoons searching images and manipulating little boxes in Board Maker, right?? WRONG!!! Let’s be real here. Making icons and schedules and vis
Preview of All About Me: Great Activities for First Day/ Week of School (Special Education)

All About Me: Great Activities for First Day/ Week of School (Special Education)

Level B focuses on Pre K, kindergarten, and first grade skills and standards. For more Level B activities, check out our Level B Bundle 1 here. For higher level content, check out our Level C Bundle here. Book List: To help immerse students in various forms of literature, our units contain a variety of texts. Some books will need to be purchased, while other books we write ourselves. Many teachers check out the books from their library, or opt for YouTube read-alouds. You can check out our
Preview of Task Boxes for Independent Stations (Starter Pack)

Task Boxes for Independent Stations (Starter Pack)

Before you download, please note that this download is included in The Original Task Box Bundle.These task boxes and labels include 16* activities, each with 2 levels of difficulty. Included are: COLOR MATCH TENS FRAMES SHAPES COUNTING BEARS TRACING ALPHABET MATCH BEGINNING SOUNDS CVC WORDS SIGHT WORDS CLOTHING MATCH COMMUNITY HELPERS OBJECT MATCH *UPDATED 11/26/2016 to include: Addition Coin Match Seasons Short Vowels ____________________________More from Especially Education:FacebookPinterest
Preview of Back to School Task Boxes (Errorless Learning Included) Special Education + PreK

Back to School Task Boxes (Errorless Learning Included) Special Education + PreK

After creating the original Basic Skills Task Boxes, I had several requests for more activities at the same level (pre-k and early kindergarten). This back-to-school-themed unit contains 3 levels of differentiated task boxes to promote independence in your classroom. Read more about these task boxes here. Grab the growing bundle here.Check out the winter task boxes here.Check out the spring task boxes here.Check out the summer task boxes here.These back-to-school task boxes include: 24 Errorle
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About the store

Experience

I have several years of hands-on experience teaching students in grades K-5 in a self-contained special education classroom. I enjoy hands-on science experiments, cooking in the classroom, and anything rainbow/shiny. The intention behind Especially Education is to provide teachers with adapted teaching materials that focus on the prerequisite skills needed to master grade-level standards and provide engaging, hands-on activities that make learning exciting and appropriate.

Teaching style

Fun meets function!

My own education history

University of Texas at Austin: B. A. in Special Education 2013