Schedules!
My special education friends will understand how one person changing their schedule can really affect a whole class.  With the second full week of school start, it seems many are still switching around their schedule.  I understand it does need to be done, but in our world it can make for many confused kids and even some melt downs.  It seems our kids get into their routine and next we are changing it up again.  It makes me wonder how others do their schedule, do you plan everything out the year before and adjust the first week as needed or plan right before the school year starts?
Do you work with the special education teacher or do you give them your schedule and have them go from that?

On the bright side, we are starting to get into our routine and things (knock on wood) are starting to very slowly run smooth!

Have a great week!

School started this past Thursday for the kids and this past Monday for me! Oh yeah, I am going back to school as well! This year is going to be a very busy year! 
I must say I have a great group of kids.  I have a lot of work ahead of me, but seeing the growth is worth the long hours.  I do feel I need this long weekend to get my VERY long to-do list done.  Does anyone else feel like their list just keeps getting longer and longer!  I add four things for each one I get to cross off.
My goal for the weekend is to make a small binder for each student.  Each binder will look a little different, because each child has a different set of needs.  The cover will have their schedule for the day on it and inside will have their different needs.  I am thinking of using smaller binders.  Any tips from any special education teacher out there?!
Hope everyone is enjoying their long weekend!

Hello all!
With a new school year full of many changes coming up, I figured I would start a blog to share all the fun and exciting changes this year has in store.
A little bit about me, I am starting my third year of teaching in North Carolina.  I teach special education in the elementary setting. I previously was a resource teacher and will now be teaching a self contained k-5 setting.  I am not originally from NC, but moved down here after college and being offered a teaching job.  I have two amazing dogs that are a little spoiled.
I love teaching and working with young kids.  Oh did I mention I am going back to school for my Masters! It is going to be a busy year.
Now I need ideas for a blog name! I was thinking something along the lines of A room where all gifts are celebrated. But I am thinking that is way to long!  Any ideas?
Thanks!