Independent work stations

Are you setting up your self-contained classroom and are wondering what to use as visual boundaries? Read more to learn about...

Here are 10 different types of activities that you can use in your independent work systems in your special education classroom.

FREE printables for 3 different structured / independent work systems. This post includes pictures and video examples for setting up independent work stations in special education classrooms!

There is a reason behind every component of a independent work system. Do you know the 4 questions each work system should answer? Click through to find out.

Do you use task boxes in your special education classroom? If you don’t, check out this blog post for 8 ways to use task boxes for special education. You can use task boxes for one on one instruction, classroom centers or stations, with early finishers, with morning work and much more. There are so many benefits to including this special education activity into your lesson plans. Use these task boxes during independent work stations or homework today!

I remember when I first started teaching in my classroom, I literally had no clue what I was doing. I remember everyone kept talking about.. STRUCTURESTRUCTURESTRUCTURE I shook off their advice and did things my way for the first few months, thinking my cute little classroom set-up was just the beez-neez with all

Structured work systems will make your students become independent learners and increase engagement and motivation.

Tips for using file folder activities in your special education classroom. File folder games are perfect for independent work stations!

Have you been struggling to find a way to engage all of your students in writing activities? These daily writing journals are the perfect solution. Today I am sharing how to prep and organize these daily writing journals for your special education students. I talk about how to color code the journals along with how to pick the right level for your students. These writing prompts are great for writing time, morning work, and independent work stations. Learn how to prep them today!

Do you want to use independent work systems (TEACCH systems) with your students with autism but aren't sure how to work them into your classroom? This post includes different models and things that work for me.