Social Skills

Teach Vocational Problem Solving in Sped

I spend a ton of time teaching vocational skills to my special education social skills groups. It is one of my favorites! I have learned...

Community Service at School through Kindness

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Teaching the Unspoken Rules of Interviewing

Teaching interviewing skills is a tough task. Teaching students in my special education class to transition into the workplace was...

Open Ended Questions for Kids

It is amazing how much you can learn about your students if only you ask. Which, is harder than it sounds. First of all, you are for sure...

3 Ways to take Data on Social Skills IEP Goals

Data tracking for social-emotional learning in special education.

Social Skills Group in 5 Steps

One of my greatest joys in working in special education is the time I get to spend teaching social skills. Helping students learn to be...

Check In & Check Out with your Students During State Testing

I love to check in and check out (CICO) with my students all year round. (You can read about why I got started here and my top three...

Community Based Instruction Ideas

Community-based instruction ideas for the classroom! Prepare your students to succeed at work, at the library, while taking the bus, or...

Establish a Language for your Social Skills Group

I have taught many, many social skills groups at nearly ALL the levels. Starting with adults at a non-profit in my pre-teaching days, and...

Check In Check Out with your Students

A check-in check-out system in your classroom can be an absolute game changer in terms of classroom management. Here are three reasons...

Help your Students Rethink their Actions

Build a system that helps students regain control of their emotions, gives you time to make a plan, and tracks data for you in times of...