We all know 'rules inside the classroom' is a cute little phrase until it meets Monday morning energy and a backpack full of snacks. If you’ve ever explained “raise your hand before speaking” for the 47th time before 10 a.m., this one’s for you. This free card sorting activity helps kids see, discuss, and practice| A Day in our Shoes
Ever feel like your brain is juggling 27 things at once and dropping all of them? Same. That’s why this Free Downloadable Teacher Planner (14-page PDF) exists—because sticky notes and scribbles on the back of IEPs just aren’t cutting it anymore. Whether you're a special ed teacher, general ed teacher, homeschool parent, or somewhere in| A Day in our Shoes
If you're staring at a blank “Meet the Teacher” letter and considering just taping your Bitmoji to a sticky note...I’ve got you. This free PDF includes a bunch of Meet the Teacher templates and examples to help you introduce yourself to families without reinventing the wheel. Whether you like it short and sweet or want| A Day in our Shoes
For as much time as I spent talking and teaching parents about IEPs, I don't think I've ever actually explained what an IEP and FAPE are. IEP meaning? What is an IEP plan? If your child is struggling at school (and not just in academics!) then perhaps someone has suggested that you pursue an IEP| A Day in our Shoes
How stressed out are you by daily routines? What about your kids? I mean, it's something that we do, as a household, every.single.day. Why does it have to be so stressful? Most of us do not use visual schedules at home though many kids use them at school. These free printable visual schedules for home| A Day in our Shoes
If your school district does not give your child the special education services they are supposed to, you may be able to get what is| A Day in our Shoes
When Your School Calls CPS Sometimes I hear the stories and think 'How, how did we get here?' And, many times I've seen a parent| A Day in our Shoes
Teacher Shortages I genuinely cannot believe that this story is not getting more press coverage. I just happened upon it while doing research for another| A Day in our Shoes
Ah, progress monitoring. I find it to be one of the most difficult areas of the IEP, as it pertains to parents. First, the data| A Day in our Shoes
I remember I was working with this client one time. We had held an IEP meeting, and we were wrapping up a few loose ends.| A Day in our Shoes
Email. How did we live without it? IEPs are relatively new, not even 50 years old. Obviously, e-mail is even newer. And, as technology changes,| A Day in our Shoes
As the school year kicks off, it’s time to do more than just sharpen pencils and pack those lunch boxes. The first week of school| A Day in our Shoes
There are two reasons a person makes an All About Me Worksheet. It's either a parent like myself introducing their child to a new team| A Day in our Shoes
What to know about getting a 1:1 aide or para on your child's IEP. From what qualifies a child for a 1:1 aide to getting| A Day in our Shoes
One common method of parent-teacher communication is the use of a daily home to school communication log. My son has used one pretty much since| A Day in our Shoes
We all know the dread and frustration that can accompany IEP meetings. You're armed with data, observations, and a passionate desire to get your child| A Day in our Shoes
Organizing an annual IEP review and meeting is a critical responsibility for teachers. It ensures that disabled students receive the appropriate support and services to| A Day in our Shoes
I'm going to wag my finger at you--from this day forward, you do a Parent Concerns Letter for your IEP. Every.single.time. No more 'Well I| A Day in our Shoes
Back-to-school season is already a whirlwind, right? Just when you think you've got everything under control—boom, something new pops up. So, to help lighten the| A Day in our Shoes
I was waiting in the lobby. Mom pulled into the parking lot, made her way towards me. 'I'm so nervous!' she whispered. 'Don't be. We got this.' And we did. My mind drifted to other parents in our group who often express similar sentiments before a meeting. And then walking back towards the room for| A Day in our Shoes
