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I transform math instruction in self contained classrooms so that all students show progress. http://justdifferentteacher.com/ 12 years as a special educator in Texas, California, and Iowa.
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Preview of Teaching Counting to Non-verbal Students: 1-to-1 Correspondence, Counting Sets

Teaching Counting to Non-verbal Students: 1-to-1 Correspondence, Counting Sets

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Teaching Counting to Non-verbal Students * Teach one-to-one correspondence * Teach that last number counted is total * Use with any activity that involves counting * Build on students’ existing matching skills * Differentiated (up to 5, 8, 10, or 20) * Simplified non-distracting counting pages * Great for students with disabilities, students with autism, etc. I have not found many resources on teaching counting to non-verbal students. This is a hard concept to teach and to assess if a student is
Preview of Following Multi-step Written Directions : 2 step : 3 step : for Special Needs

Following Multi-step Written Directions : 2 step : 3 step : for Special Needs

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Are you struggling to connect your students’ reading comprehension skills with direction following skills? This product provides you with 25 pages of activities that students will be able to complete on their own (after you teach them the procedure).  Features: *10 pages of 2-step directions *15 pages of 3-step directions *Teach students basic school vocabulary such as: “trace” “color” “draw” “write” “cut” “glue” Use this for Independent work stationsCenters Assessment of foll
Preview of Behavior Rules Posters With Visuals | Be Safe, Be Kind, Listen | Social Skills

Behavior Rules Posters With Visuals | Be Safe, Be Kind, Listen | Social Skills

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Colorful rules posters with behavior expectations for students supported with Boardmaker(c) visuals for preschool, kindergarten, or special education. Rules: Be Safe Be Kind Be a Good Listener What you get: * Three large posters - one rule on each * One mini poster containing the same rules as the large posters * One standing table sign * Desk reminders - cut into strips to tape on tables. * Google slides presentation version for reviewing with whole class. Features: * Clear Boardmaker(c) visua
Preview of Staff Training: Functions of Behavior & Replacement Behaviors Professional Dev

Staff Training: Functions of Behavior & Replacement Behaviors Professional Dev

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Use this package to train your classroom staff (assistants, paraprofessionals) on the functions of behavior. Explain how to teach replacement behaviors. Then quiz them on what they have learned. This is a complete professional development solution! Functions of behavior are important to understand so that you can know how to respond to students' behavior. Depending on the function of the behavior you will want to teach them an appropriate replacement behavior. This slide presentation covers the
Preview of Nice Hands / Not Nice Hands Cut & Paste Sort | T-Chart with Visuals | SEL

Nice Hands / Not Nice Hands Cut & Paste Sort | T-Chart with Visuals | SEL

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A fun cut and paste with images to support social / emotional goals. Product includes two pages: * a T-chart (nice hands / not nice hands) and * pictures to be cut and glued onto T-chart. You only need to print half as many of the second page because all images are repeated on the lower half of the page. Please leave feedback! Thanks! Visit my store or check out some of my other products: Yes Mouth / No Mouth Behavioral Skills Cut-and-PasteCommon Items SortHousehold Items sortShape SortTeac
Preview of Addition Subtraction - Nonverbal: Visual Support: Special Ed

Addition Subtraction - Nonverbal: Visual Support: Special Ed

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We all want to ensure that we support our nonverbal students. This simple, clear resource does just that for your addition and subtraction lessons. You may also have lower functioning students who need the procedures broken down into discrete steps. For addition, your students will be able to make two sets of items, then add them together along the bottom of the mat. The numbers along the bottom support the student in answering the equation. You may have the student name the total by pointing
Preview of Nonverbal Counting BUNDLE 1:1 Correspondence One to One Counting Sets Non Verbal

Nonverbal Counting BUNDLE 1:1 Correspondence One to One Counting Sets Non Verbal

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Teaching Counting to Non-verbal Students Teach one-to-one correspondence Teach that last number counted is total Use with any activity that involves counting Build on students’ existing matching skills Differentiated (up to 5, 8, 10, or 20) Simplified non-distracting counting pages Great for students with disabilities, students with autism, etc.I have not found many resources on teaching counting to non-verbal students. This is a hard concept to teach and to assess if a student is non-verbal. S
Preview of Handwriting Without Tears Style Letter Formation & Build Kindergarten Special Ed

Handwriting Without Tears Style Letter Formation & Build Kindergarten Special Ed

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Students will love practicing letter formation and beginning letter sounds while they create each letter. Letters are grouped according to the HWT letter learning order. Perfect for letter identification and sounds activities or for centers. Features: Uses Handwriting Without Tears Style letter shapes as made with “blocks” / wood piecesSimplified non-distracting pagesPictures to color that go along with each letterReinforces HWT letter formationUses HWT letter teaching orderGrouped by basic for
Preview of Water Safety Social Story Swimming Safety Printable and Digital Book w/Questions

Water Safety Social Story Swimming Safety Printable and Digital Book w/Questions

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Teachers and parents can use this social story to teach children about water safety. Children with special needs are particularly at risk with swimming. This social story’s clear and simple illustrations help students focus on the main point. Repetitive text helps students remember what to do. Includes:  18 page story with illustrations5 pages of comprehension questionsLink to BoomTM cards with audio-enhanced story and comprehension questions!Water safety is very important for children to le
Preview of Basic Shape Sort | 4-way Cut & Paste Sort | Color & B/W included | Simple, Clear

Basic Shape Sort | 4-way Cut & Paste Sort | Color & B/W included | Simple, Clear

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Students will love this cut-and-paste shape sort. They will sort 12 unique shapes into the categories "Triangle," "Square," "Circle," and "Rectangle." Great for Pre-K, Kinder, ELD and Special Ed! 4 Pages: * sorting mat - color * pictures to cut and paste - color * sorting mat - black and white * pictures to cut and paste - black and white You only need to print half as many of the picture page because there are 2 sets of all 12 pictures on one page. Buy this item and 2 others in a BUNDLE: 4-Wa
Preview of Addition for Nonverbal Students | Visual Support for Combining Sets | Special Ed

Addition for Nonverbal Students | Visual Support for Combining Sets | Special Ed

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We all want to ensure that we support our nonverbal students. This simple, clear resource does just that for your addition lessons. You may also have lower functioning students who need the addition procedure broken down into discrete steps. Your students will be able to make two sets of items, then add them together along the bottom of the mat. The numbers along the bottom support the student in answering the equation. You may have the student name the total by pointing to the number on
Preview of Subtraction for Nonverbal Students | Visual Support | Separate Sets | Special Ed

Subtraction for Nonverbal Students | Visual Support | Separate Sets | Special Ed

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We all want to ensure that we support our nonverbal students. This simple, clear resource does just that for your subtraction lessons. You may also have lower functioning students who need the subtraction procedure broken down into discrete steps. Your students will be able to make a set of items, separate an amount from that, and find the answer by counting along the bottom of the mat. The numbers along the bottom support the student in answering the equation. You may have the student st
Preview of 4-Way Sort Bundle * Shapes *2-Feature Shapes * Household Items * Common Items

4-Way Sort Bundle * Shapes *2-Feature Shapes * Household Items * Common Items

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***30% savings! (As compared with buying the 4 products separately.) 4 Cut-and-Paste Sorting Activities: Shapes: 12 items in categories: triangles, squares, circles, rectangles. (4 pages: color and black/white version) 2-features Shape sort: red circles, red squares, blue circles, blue squares. Household items: 12 items in categories "kitchen," "bathroom," "living room," "bedroom." (2 pages) Common items:12 items in categories "Animals," "Vehicles," "Fruit," and "Clothing." (2 pages) Great for P
Preview of More or Less Worksheets with Images Compare Groups of Objects

More or Less Worksheets with Images Compare Groups of Objects

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Students will love these bright images for visually comparing amounts of common items. There are 3 types of worksheets Place the < or > symbol to complete the comparison. (2 pages)Place the picture to complete the comparison. (2 pages)Circle the group with more or less (4 pages)Use this for independent practice, centers, assessments, or homework. Great for:  Pre-K Kinder Special Education English language learners (ELLs) Essential Elements Standard: M.EE.K.CC.6. Identify whether the numbe
Preview of Yes Mouth / No Mouth Behavioral Skills Cut and Paste - What goes in our mouths

Yes Mouth / No Mouth Behavioral Skills Cut and Paste - What goes in our mouths

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You know the student this is for!! We've all struggled to teach what is appropriate to put in our mouths and what is not. This cut-and-paste activity will help reinforce appropriate behavior. You only need to print half as many of the second page because all images are repeated on the lower half of the page. Visit my store or check out some of my other products: Nice Hands / Not Nice Hands Behavioral Skills Cut-and-PasteCommon Items SortHousehold Items sortShape SortTeaching Counting to Non-v
Preview of Sorting and Classifying by Measurable Attributes Measurement File Folder Games

Sorting and Classifying by Measurable Attributes Measurement File Folder Games

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Teaching measurement through classifying by attributes is important for our students with special needs! These folder games are fun practice sorting by these pairs of attributes:  big/smalllong/shortlight/heavyfull/emptyFeatures: . real photos of objects . 4 pairs of attributes for 4 folder games . T-charts for sorting . Can be used as cut and paste activity Who this is for:. kindergarten . pre-K . special education . ELLs . ESOL Dynamic Learning Maps - Essential Elements StandardM.EE.K.MD.1-3.
Preview of Brigance Inventory Images Receptive Identification Pictures Early Development

Brigance Inventory Images Receptive Identification Pictures Early Development

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Great for early childhood special educationUse with Brigance Inventory of Early DevelopmentFor students with visual or cognitive impairmentsFor anyone who find the Brigance testing images too small or too crowdedImages presented vertically and horizontally8 selected images in a field of 2Data sheet included for quick and easy testing___________________________ Are you having trouble with a file? Please visit the FAQs section [ https://help.teacherspayteachers.com/hc/en-us/categories/360002851651
Preview of Missing Numbers Ordering Numbers Nonverbal Counting to 10 Math Games BUNDLE

Missing Numbers Ordering Numbers Nonverbal Counting to 10 Math Games BUNDLE

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In this bundle you get 2 kinds of folder games (makes 7 folders) and 3 Boom card decks! Folder Games: Students will put the numbers 1-10 in orderStudents will put the missing number in the number sequence.Boom Cards: Find the Missing Numbers (1-10)Ordering Numbers by Spoken Word  (1-10)Ordering Numbers by Numeral (1-10)Further description of Boom Cards:  Game 1:  Students will practice counting to 10 by finding the missing numbers in a sequence of numerals up to 10. They will click on the multi
Preview of Daily Check-In Check-Out: Self-reflection SEL Social Skills Editable Sheet & PDF

Daily Check-In Check-Out: Self-reflection SEL Social Skills Editable Sheet & PDF

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Use this simple worksheet to help students become aware of their feelings, energy level and how their choices affect those factors! Help students take responsibility for how their choices influence their day.  Students can fill it out in the morning and afternoon, or just once a day.  EDITABLE version included, so you can tweak it yourself.  PDF also included so you can print and go! Great for students with IEPs or students with ADHD who may not be able to slow down and reflect on their own. Use
Preview of The Great ShakeOut (California) Social Story with Comprehension Questions

The Great ShakeOut (California) Social Story with Comprehension Questions

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The Great ShakeOut is an earthquake drill that is done nation-wide in October. I created this social story to let my students with special needs know what to expect. Each page has simple text and one illustration (Thank You, SmartySymbols). There are 5 comprehension questions at the end that are supported with symbols. Students just circle their answer. Please let me know if you would like a version for your state. "Ask a question" here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Just-Differen
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Experience

I transform math instruction in self contained classrooms so that all students show progress. http://justdifferentteacher.com/ 12 years as a special educator in Texas, California, and Iowa.

Teaching style

I like to keep students moving and learning so they don't get bored and have behavior issues. I'm love teaching students with communication difficulties!

My own education history

B.A. (2005) in Electronic Media from Cedarville University Certificate (2008) in Linguistics from the Graduate Institute of Applied Linguistics M.A in Special Education (2021) California State University, Los Angeles

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I enjoy gardening in my free time. // I have pet rats!! insta: @justdifferentspecialed // blog: justdifferentspecialed.blogspot.com