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Life of a Special Education Teacher
15 items
By
Sarah Spear
My classroom must haves as a special education teacher - teaching kiddos ages 3-5 in a substantially separate setting!
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Supplies
Curriculum
Toys/Social Skills
Sensory/Self-Regulation
Supplies
Pre-cutting skills starts here! Practice fine motor strength & beginning cutting
Loop Scissors
Help to create peaceful ears, focused mind, & a happy student.
Kids Noise Cancelling Headphones
Curriculum
Big feelings, small boxes, lots of fun. Great for learning, bonding, and growing together with the whole family!
A Little SPOT of Emotion Box Set (8 Books: Anger, Anxiety, Peaceful, H
Practice letter recognition and fine motor skills all while playing!
Alphabet Dinosaurs - Letter Recognition
Easy to store and quick to use with your students to help with letter recognition and formation.
Trace & Write Alphabet Center
Toys/Social Skills
The biggest hit in my class! Endless sticking, squishing, and popping fun. Great for focus, fidgeting, or just pure sensory play.
Squigz Starter Set, Sensory Toys ...
These are a total lifesaver on rainy days. Hours of creative play, learning, and endless social opportunities!
MAGNA-TILES
A regular on the rotation for my class! A great way to target fine motor skills, but also speech development and turn taking!
Pop Up Pirate Game
Kids can practice counting, turn-taking, and hand-eye coordination while having so much fun!
Pop The Pig Game
We use Wikki Stix on a weekly basis during our centers (building letters, color matching) but also during free time for endless creative building!
Wikki Stix
Easy and quick way to entertain and foster social skills!
Finger Puppets
Work on expressing feelings while having fun!
Make-A-Face Magnetic Designer
Sensory/Self-Regulation
Durable Chewies that come in different colors & shapes
Chewies
A great tool to have on hand for helping self-regulate
Rainbow Liquid Sensory Viewers
Perfect for kids (and adults!) who need a gentle reminder to take a deep breath. Helps with focus, relaxation, and even a little mindful fun
Breathing Buddy