I transform math instruction in self-contained classrooms so that all students can show progress. I believe that even nonverbal children can count and do math! I have been a special educator for 12 years. I have primarily taught elementary students with moderate to severe needs.
Hi Teachers! 3 Nuggets from Instagram, 2 Teacher Tips and 1 Useful Product!
Hello teachers!
Happy Friday!
3️⃣ Nuggets from Instagram
- Inspirational: I love this podcast! It's called Crying in My Car: A Podcast for Teachers. These guys are so funny and have great banter with each other. They featured a past student who has autism and it was great!
- Funny: Everything I get done at home after a day's work as an educator. Heelarious. I love little nuggets of fun like this.
- Pro tip: Singing to get students' attention. This is a great idea. I also love singing to my students and I make up songs about whatever we are doing.
2️⃣ Teacher Tips
- Teaching addition video. Check out my video for teaching addition. You can use this video as a model to show directly to students so they can practice along with the video or after watching it.
- Mrs. P's specialties tips on differentiating math. Mrs. P is a blogger who has this great blog post on differentiating for math.
1️⃣ Useful Product
Counting for nonverbal students. You can use this simple, clear counting mats for any counting activity or instructional routine that involves counting. It will allow your nonverbal students to participate too! This product has sold over 3,600 times! Definitely a best-seller and it's only $1.19!
I hope you have a weekend that is great and profitable or relaxing and rejuvenating! Whatever you need now!
Bye friend,
Rachel
Rachel Garcia
Just Different Special Education
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I transform math instruction in self-contained classrooms so that all students can show progress. I believe that even nonverbal children can count and do math! I have been a special educator for 12 years. I have primarily taught elementary students with moderate to severe needs.
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