Hi Reader! The end of the school year is in sight! No alarm clocks, no staff meetings, and all the Vitamin D you can stand! 😎 You can ALMOST feel those summer vibes, right? If it weren’t for that pesky to-do list that just keeps growing and growing and…ugh… I know you’re stressed and busy doing all the things but make sure you add “SHOP TPT SALE” to the top of your to-do list! Starting today, every single resource in my store is 25% off! Just use the TPT promo code: THANKYOU25 to save 25% on...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! I can't hide it. I am a planner! I am always reflecting and determining my next steps. As the school year comes to a close I am already making plans for next year! I want to help you plan too! First, I want to let you in on the secret...TPT is having a Two Day Sale, so mark your calendar!👏 Starting Tuesday, May 6th, every single resource in my store will be 25% off with the code: THANKYOU25. Now’s the time to stock up on all those resources and bundles to plan ahead (maybe for next...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! Have you ever read The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle in your classroom? It is one of my absolute favorites! I love the simple, colorful illustrations, the connection to the butterfly life cycle, and the predictable text. In my TPT store, you can find my The Very Hungry Caterpillar Picture Book Communication and Comprehension Supports! Not familiar with my picture book supports? They include: My goal is to help educators bring quality picture books to their special education...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! Did you know that up to 88% of students with an identified disability have difficulty processing sensory input? 😲 So chances are if you are a special education teacher or serve any special education students, you have quite a few kiddos who need sensory input embedded throughout their school day. But how do you do this on top of all the daily routines, academic learning, and adaptive behavior goals you are already covering each and every day?! 😩 Don't worry! I have some great...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! St. Patrick's Day is over and it's not quite Easter yet so what do we teach during this weird time? In February I started teaching about feelings and each March I continue the "All About Me" themes by introducing Senses and Body Parts. Some of my favorite activities from these thematic units include: Reading From Head to Toe and acting out all the movements Body Outline Tracing and Labeling on Butcher Paper Egg Shaker Mystery Sound Game (a perfect way to lead into the Easter...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! I started blogging in 2012 as a way to share ideas and network with other SpEducators when I often felt like I was on my own little island as the only special education classroom in my building. Fast forward 12 years later and I have expanded my blog into my TPT store and these weekly Snippets that I get to share with all of you. The only problem was my blog was still stuck in 2012 🫣🫣🫣 Until now... I'm so excited to introduce the new Miss Allison's SpEd Spot! My new site makes it...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! Read Across America Week will be here before you know it! Does your school have a big celebration? In my classroom, a favorite book for many years was Green Eggs and Ham. I even had students who memorized the entire book they loved it so much! 🥰 Each March, I used Green Eggs and Ham to work on my student's reading IEP goals so I created lots of great communication and comprehension activities to go along with it. Plus some progress monitoring sheets so I didn't have to reinvent...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! After all the talk about what students love during Valentine's Day activities, I always found a natural next step in my thematic units was to focus on feelings and emotions. Some of my favorite activities to teach about emotions include: talking about emotions, what causes them, and coping strategies for what we call BIG emotions (The Way I Feel by Janan Cain is a GREAT resource for this!) making silly emoji faces 😜😉😁😋🤨😱 cooking activities with different faces such as waffles, rice...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! Are you tired? Stupid question I know…🥱 You spend nights and weekends planning and prepping and grading because you want what’s best for your students. You put yourself last time and time again. Am I right? Well, I have good news… Reclaim your time AND have amazing lessons that keep your students engaged and learning! And you don’t have to spend a fortune to do it…🙌 Today is the last day to grab any of my resources from TPT for 25% off, including those best-sellers you’ve had your...
5 months ago • 1 min read