Category: In My Classroom

  • The Secret Weapon Struggling Readers with IEPs Need Right Now

    You’ve tried everything. You’ve differentiated. You’ve scaffolded. You’ve sent home reading logs and pulled small groups and stayed late making materials. And still — your struggling readers are stuck. What if the missing piece isn’t your instruction? What if it’s the books you’re handing them? That’s where decodable readers come in — and for students…

  • Transform ESY Planning with Powerful Themed Units for SPED

    Let me be honest with you — ESY planning used to stress me out. You’ve got a shorter window, students who are very aware it’s summer, and somehow you’re supposed to prevent regression AND keep everyone engaged. No pressure, right? Themed units completely changed how I approach ESY. And once I figured it out, I…

  • Why I’m Obsessed With File Folders in Special Education

    If you’ve been around my classroom or my Mrs. K Teaches SPED Teachers Pay Teachers store, you know I’m a little obsessed with file folders right now. Seriously. They’re one of my favorite tools for supporting learners who need structure, repetition, and hands‑on practice. In fact, I use them daily for independent work, morning tasks,…