the box: teacher care crate (November crate is already sold out) I don't even know where to begin... but if you haven't ordered a Teacher Care Crate, it's 100% WORTH IT. The Teacher Care Create was developed by the amazingly talented Sarah from The Designer Teacher. I asked Sarah what inspired her to start this care crate-- "Havi[...]
Top: Old Navy Highlight reels are the things people want you to see. Sometimes they are good. Sometimes they are bad. Here are 50 things you can't see or know about me, simply by looking at the pictures or read the words, I post on my instagram. I share a classroom with 3 other adults My sink is usually dirty My drawers ha[...]
"My toolbox is empty." "I don't know what else to do." "I've tried everything." "They didn't teach me special ed. in my teacher prep program." "I'm out of ideas." That dang empty toolbox. We've all been there. Overwhelmed, confused, and at a loss of what to do. Sometimes we ask for help, other times we feel like a failure and shut dow[...]
T-shirt: Ravelled Knits (15% off!) | Skirt: Similar I am a firm believer that in order for us to show up for kids each and every day in the way we need to, we have to understand who we are at people. I've sat through so many meetings where the concept of developing a students self-awareness was center of the conversation. Are we[...]
D E T A I L S T-shirt: Etsy (x-small) | Pants: Old Navy (size 0) Sometimes people will comment about being surprised I dress so nice to work-- being a special ed teacher and all. I might be wearing a fun dress and bright shoes... but that's just a snapshot of my day. Truth is, I am a true chaos coordinator... but if you just looke[...]
I'm finally finishing up answering everyone's thoughtful special education questions! This was sooo much fun. I seriously love talking teaching and education. If you ever have a question or just want to chat... Please, please, please reach out :) In the meantime, here is the final set of q + a's from my sped series! read more[...]