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Sped Teachers Survival Toolbox
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items With over 29 years of experience in special education, I’ve learned that the right tools can make all the difference — for both the student and the teacher. 💛 The Sped Teachers Survival Toolbox is a hand-picked collection of my absolute must-haves: ...
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Sensory Tools & Behavior Supports
Calm & Organized Classroom:Pocket Charts, Calendars & Organization Tools
Teacher Fuel & Feel-Goods
Sensory Tools & Behavior Supports
This collection of Sensory Tools & Behavior Supports is built with special education teachers—and their incredible students—in mind. From calming fidgets and visual cues to behavior trackers and classroom routines, these tools help create structured, responsive spaces where students ...
As a special ed teacher, I know how hard it can be for our kids to express what they’re feeling. This Self-Regulation Zones Bundle has been such a helpful tool—simple visuals that make it easier for students to recognize their emotions and find calmi...
Self-Regulation Zones BUNDLE, Calming Corner Tools, Emotional Regulation Flashcards, Autism Visual Aid, ASD Tools, ADHD, School Counselor
These chair bands are a lifesaver for kids with fidgety feet — especially my students with ADHD who needed to move but still stay focused. They’re quiet, super easy to slip on most chairs, and give just enough resistance to help with self-regulation....
Chair Bands for Kids with Fidgety Feet
These precut tennis balls for chairs were a total game changer in my classroom — they cut down on noise so much and helped stabilize those wobbly chairs. No more screeching across the floor or sudden tip-overs during transitions. Just pop them on and...
Precut Tennis Balls for Chairs
These Sensory Mats are small in size but big on calming power—perfect for students, parents, or adults with AuDHD who benefit from tactile input. Each set includes five textured mats with smooth backs for easy placement on desks or tables, and a hand...
MindWare Sensory Genius Mini Sensory Mats
Calm & Organized Classroom:Pocket Charts, Calendars & Organization Tools
Keep your SPED space running smoothly with pocket charts, calendars, and visual tools that bring structure and calm to every day. Because a well-organized room is one less thing to manage. #SPEDOrganization #CalmClassroom #PocketChartPower #VisualSup...
Literally, I use these for everything! Kids practice pads for writing, my daily schedule, group folders. Organizing centers…. I can’t run my classroom without them!
Dry Erase Pockets 30 Pack with Rings
This magnetic pocket wall chart is one of those “how did I ever teach without this?” tools! 🙌 Just stick it on the wall and boom — instant organization for all your small cards, sentence strips, visual schedules, spelling words, task analysis steps…...
Tall Pocket Chart for Classroom & Sentence Strips
This standard pocket chart is a total teaching sidekick — perfect for preschool, daycare, homeschooling, or distance learning setups. Whether you’re doing small group instruction or just trying to keep all the things in one place, this chart keeps yo...
Standard Pocket Chart with Card Organizer
This hanging wall pocket file folder organizer is one of those simple things that makes a huge difference! I used one by the door to organize student homework, and kept another behind my desk with a pocket for each subject to prep my lessons for the ...
Hanging Wall File Organizer Pockets
This magnetic chore chart was an absolute lifesaver for my students who needed a personal visual schedule. 🙌 It’s dry erase, super easy to check off, and even comes with a stand — perfect for desks or at home. Whether you're a teacher or a parent of...
Magnetic Visual Schedule for Kids, Dry Erase Board
These two-sided dry erase paddles were a huge hit in my classroom — my emerging writers especially loved them! One side has writing lines to help guide their letters, and the blank side was perfect for illustrations or even quick math practice. Easy ...
Two-Sided Dry Erase Writing and Answer Paddle
These magnetic clips were total classroom heroes — I used them every day to hold up assignments, alphabet cards, and anchor posters for our lessons. They’re strong, super easy to move around, and perfect for keeping everything right where you need it...
12 Pack Magnetic Clips for Your Whiteboard
This magnetic dry erase marker holder is a small but mighty organizer — and not just for school! Sure, it kept my whiteboard markers tidy in the classroom, but I also use one at home on the fridge for grocery lists, chore markers, and random notes. I...
Magnetic Dry Erase Marker Holder for Whiteboard
These magnetic bookshelves for the whiteboard are a total gem — and not just for holding books! I used them to display my visual cue cards for my minimally verbal kiddos, and it made all the difference. Everything was right at eye level, easy to grab...
2 Pcs Magnetic Book Shelf for Whiteboard
This 6-compartment plastic storage caddy is a classroom must-have — perfect for centers and holding all.the.things! Crayons, markers, scissors, pencils, pens… you name it, there’s a spot for it. It’s sturdy, easy to carry, and kept my supplies organi...
6 Compartment Plastic Storage Caddy Organizer
This calendar & weather pocket chart is perfect for morning meeting or circle time — it seriously has everything you need included! Days, months, weather, seasons — all ready to go and super easy to switch out. My students loved helping lead this...
Calendar & Weather Pocket Chart
These classroom chair pockets are an absolute game changer for keeping kiddos organized! Slip them on the back of each chair and suddenly everyone has their own little space for books, notebooks, and supplies. No more digging through messy desks or l...
Classroom Chair Pockets - Seat Back Organizer
This 24-pack of individual dry erase markers is perfect for student use—whether it’s for centers, small groups, or independent work. Each marker is magnetic, so they stick right to whiteboards (no more lost markers!), and the compact size is great fo...
24 Pack Magnetic Mini Dry Erase Erasers for Classroom Whiteboard, School Supplies, Smiley Face, 4 Colors
I love this Magnetic Calendar Set for keeping my older students organized without it feeling too little-kid. The black-and-white design looks clean and mature on the whiteboard, and with 50 pieces—including days, months, dates, and holidays—it’s supe...
50 Piece Magnetic Calendar for Classroom, Whiteboard - Number Magnets with Day, Month, Date
Best thing ever for managing student cell phones! Each kid gets a numbered pocket they’re responsible for, and it’s made our routines so much smoother. I even grabbed a second one for my math center to store calculators, rulers, and scissors. The num...
30-Row Burlap Cell Phone Holder for Classroom, Numbered Hanging Pocket Organizer for Phones, Calculator Caddy, Farmhouse Design
This magnetic marvel is a must have for visual schedules! There are So many uses in the classroom- from individual schedules to class helpers and “tasks completed”…. It’s a teachers must have!
Battat Education I Am Responsible! Magnetic Responsibility Chart
Teacher Fuel & Feel-Goods
This collection of Teacher Fuel & Feel-Goods is all about lifting your spirits on the tough days and celebrating the wins—big or small. From mugs that speak your truth to sticky notes that add a smile to your stack of IEPs, these little pick-me-ups are made just for you, the heart o...
Okay, so it’s not a classroom necessity… but it’s absolutely something you deserve. 💖 The Teaching is a Work of Heart Sticky Notes Set is cute, fun, and full of teacher vibes — perfect for quick reminders, encouraging notes, or just making your desk...
Teaching is A Work of Heart Sticky Notes