5 Ways to Differentiate in the Classroom

Whether you're a special education or general education teacher, differentiation has come to be expected in just about every classroom.

The Designer TeacherOctober 8, 2018differentiation, education, inclusion, special education, sponsored, teachingComment

5 Tips for Getting Along with Your Co-Teacher

The Designer TeacherJuly 18, 2018co-teaching, coteaching, inclusion, special education, teaching, back to schoolComment

Making Vocabulary Memorable with Mrs Wordsmith

Learn how to make vocabulary instruction engaging and memorable with Mrs Wordsmith!

The Designer TeacherDecember 7, 2017reading, special education, sponsored, vocabulary, teaching Comments

10 Gifts for $10 and Under for Paraprofessionals and Aides

Show your appreciation for your aides while only spending $10 or less!

The Designer TeacherNovember 30, 2017gift guide, gifts, holidays, special education, winter, teachingComment

My Favorite Winter Classroom Resources

Check out my favorite winter elementary and special education resources for the classroom!

The Designer TeacherNovember 20, 2017products, resources, special education, winter, teachingComment

Teaching Past & Present Verbs with -ING & -ED

Learn the rules for teaching inflectional endings -ING & -ED to your elementary or special education students.

The Designer TeacherOctober 15, 2017phonics, products, reading, special education, teachingComment

My Favorite Fall Resources

Get your elementary or special education classroom ready for fall with centers, decor, bulletin boards, and more-- plus a freebie!

The Designer TeacherSeptember 16, 2017centers, classroom, elementary, fall, resources, special education, teachingComment

Teaching the Six Syllable Types

Learn how to teach your students the six syllable types: closed, silent e, r-controlled, vowel team, consonant + le, and open with this detailed post. Includes free mini anchor chart!

The Designer TeacherSeptember 6, 2017phonics, special education, syllables, teaching Comments

Setting up Centers in a Resource Classroom

Get ready to learn all the ins and outs of running centers in a resource classroom! It took me four years of teaching to get this system honed, and I'm really excited to share it with you.

4 Anchor Charts for Teaching Nonfiction

The Designer TeacherAugust 10, 2017anchor charts, classroom, education, nonfiction, special education, teachingComment

7 Things You Can Do As An Inclusion Teacher

Learn how to maximize your time as a special education co-teacher and avoid that awkward hovering.

7 Special Education Classrooms You Need To See

7 Special Education Classrooms You NEED To See!

Why I Start Every Class with the Question, "How Are You Feeling?"

The Designer TeacherApril 15, 2017freebie, social emotional learning, special education, teacherspayteachers, teaching, back to schoolComment

40 Acts of Self Care for Teachers

As teachers, we spend all day nurturing and taking care of our students, but sometimes we neglect ourselves! Here are 40 ways to practice self-care, starting with the least time-consuming and least expensive ideas.

The Designer TeacherMarch 19, 2017education, self care, special education, wellness Comments