I have a few students this year that can read on grade level but are struggling with comprehension. I wanted to provide supports so they could read and comprehend texts closer to grade level to help increase interest, so we have been adding symbol supports to the text. This is helping build understanding of vocabulary words and draw attention to key details. In addition, we are scaffolding the types of supports we are providing through our question types. We’re starting with multiple choice, then moving to fill in the blank, and finally to open response questions. I’m using @widgitsoftware to quickly import symbols for our Reading A-Z stories. It generates symbols as I type so it’s so quick and easy! Also, I just want to add visuals to literally everything now. 😍 Image: paper leveled reader. Taped over the text is symbol supported version of the text. #ITeachSped #WeTeachSped #SpecialEducationTeacher #TeacherTips #SpecialEducationClassroom #SpedClassroom #SpedTeacher #ReadingComprehension #SymbolSupport #VisualSupports #SpedTeachersOfInstagram #SpecializedInstruction #ScaffoldedInstruction 
These daily reminders, quotes & life tips from @pickastic are so perfect for this time of year! I love grabbing one each day and spending a minute reflecting or goal setting. These are great prompts for your students too! I am going to try them with my peer tutors each week. Thanks @pickastic for sending me a set to try out! Image: red, green and blue popsicle sticks with quotes, reminders and tips printed on them laid out horizontally on a wood background. #TeacherFavorites #TeacherQuotes #TeacherTips #TeacherIdeas #TeacherGram #ITeachToo #TeachersOfInstagram #TeachersFollowTeachers #TeachersOfIG #LifeTips #DailyReminders 
Just popping on to announce that I wrote one of my two annual blog posts! 😂 #WishICouldBeConsistent Anyway, I wrote a post about how I am working on maintaining boundaries for myself this year. You can read it by clicking on the link in my profile. What boundaries are you setting for yourself this year? Image: white background with black text that reads “Set boundaries and stick to them.” https://bit.ly/3pHqDuS ITeachSped #WeTeachSped #SpecialEducationTeacher #SpedOnTpT #TeachersOfTpT #SpecialEducationClassroom #SpedTeacher #TeacherBlogger #SpedTeachersOfInstragram #SpecialEducationBlog 
One positive (possibly the only positive) from the 2020 year from hell has been that I’m living out my popstar princess dreams with this headset and amplifier. Is it okay to start every lesson saying, “It’s Britney, bitch!” No? 🤷🏻♀️😞🤦🏻♀️ Image: picture of me wearing a headset and holding up a pink portable voice amplifier. #ITeachSped #TeachingInAPandemic #TeacherStruggles #TeacherProblems #TeachingIn2020 #TeacherLife #WeTeachSped #SpecialEducationTeacher #SpedClassroom #ITeachSpecialEd #MiddleSchoolTeacher #TeachingTips #TeacherGram #TeachersFollowTeachers 
Sometimes I feel like this is my life...😂 But really, there’s nothing like a pretty new data sheet. Are you a data sheet fan 😍 like me or 🙅🏻♀️? Image: Black background with white text that says “Eat, sleep, data sheets.” #ITeachSped #WeTeachSped #SpecialEducationTeacher #SpedOnTpT #TeachersOfTpT #SpecialEducationClassroom #SpedTeacher #AutismTeacher #SpedTeachersOfInstragram #LifeSkillsTeacher #DataSheet #DataPlease #SpedTeacherLife #SpedTeacherHumor #SpedClassroom 
I bought these for my student’s break bins but it’s very possible that I might hide them in my desk and keep them for myself... 🤷🏻♀️🤫 Aren’t they so fun?! Image: different shaped water bead bean bags in a plastic bin #ITeachSped #WeTeachSped #SensoryPlay #SensoryToys #WaterBeads #TeachingIn2020 #TeachersLoveAmazon #AmazonClassroomFinds #AutismTeacher #LifeSkillsTeacher #SpedClassroom