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Special Ed Success: My Go-To Classroom Essentials

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From organizing chaos to sparking smiles, these products are my classroom sidekicks. Perfect for making teaching (and learning) a whole lot easier.
 
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These are essential when implementing a verbal behaviors program.
Oxford Ruled Color Index Cards 4x6, 100ct
 
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I used these daily for group activites, games, and informal assessments.
Mini Whiteboards
 
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I loved using this curriculum when teaching phonics.  It was created for learners with dyslexia, but it is ideal for all!
Phonics First Curriculum Guide
 
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I utilized these when creating file folder activities that students used in their independent work-centers.
Office Depot
 
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Number one must have!  I used it to make activities manipulative, post schedules, etc
Velcro Dots
 
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This was essential when needing to define specific spaces within the classroom.  I also used it to divide tables, so students knew where their specific learning space was.
Walmart Supercenter
 
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I utilized these to store file folder activity pieces.  Each file folder activity had one taped to the back to hold the pieces to the activity.
Ziploc Bags
 
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I used this as my main curriculum in my life-skills classroom.
Unique Learning System | Specially Designed Instruction
 
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This was definitely needed!  Helped to make pictures and activities reusable and durable.
Scotch TL901X Thermal Laminator, Gray
 
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These were absolutely essential in my classroom.  I mostly used them for student schedules, independent work binders, organizing my verbal behavior materials, and making paraeducator binders.
Three Ring Binders in Binders & Accessories(1000+)
 
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I would get the large exercise balls for flexible seating.  I had about 4 in my classroom and used them during small group work or 1:1 work time.
Exercise Balls=Flexible Seating
 
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A great way to incorporate flexible seating and it took up less space in the classroom.  I definitely used these for my wiggle worms.
Wobble Cushions-Flexible Seating
 
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An alternative to the exercise ball.
Yoga Chairs | Balance, Exercise, & Stability Ball Chairs