Spedtacular Days

Have some downtime in class? A lesson took less time than anticipated? Need a morning work activity? Busy bags are the way to go!! Busy bags can do more than just be a time filler. They can be used for individual work tasks or IEP goals.They can even be used to entertain your own child or children! I use them to keep my 2.5 year old occupied while I feed his twin siblings or get a simple chore done at home. He loves them! So what is exactly is a busy bag?? - Busy bags can be a small craft, fine motor activity, following directions activity, or quick work task. I am going to share some busy bags that were made for me and some I have purchased off of Teachers Pay Teachers. These are simple and cheap to re-create. Plus, you get to use your laminator and velcro...if you want! Who doesn't love that?! The Busy Bags pictured above have the following activities in them. All items were purchased at the Dollar Tree or local craft store. These busy bags pict...

Sensory Boxes!! Who loves them?! ME….and my students!! Sensory boxes are one of the most sought after items in my classroom! What better way to start this teaching blog than with something I love to create and use myself. One of the many reasons I love sensory bins is because you can customize them to any child. They can include items that are of that child's interest.  Sensory boxes are a great way to entertain a wide age range of students. They are not just for a special needs classroom. They can be used in all classroom settings and at home too. My toddler l-o-v-e-s using them as well! How I use sensory boxes in my classroom: Small Breaks Rewards Sensory time Prior to electives After lunch  Each time they are used the class or child is given a timer to use. When the timer goes off the student(s) know it is time to clean up! Time durations range depending on the reason for use. In this blog post you will leave with two EASY sensory b...