Most of my kids are coming with me next year to the new building so we spent the last few weeks doing lots to prepare  for this transition. It was really important to me that the move was exciting and not scary for them. The whole ordeal was pretty confusing for them overall because they did not understand that the move wasn't happening until next school year. However, none of them expressed that they were concerned or worried about the change which made me feel better. They all were pretty excited overall and I would like to think this had something to do with our transition preparation. Here are some of the activities we planned... 1. Field Trip to New Building : This was a great opportunity to meet new teachers, the principal, see the building and classrooms, and most importantly (to the kids) play on the playground! 2. New Building Social Story : During our field trip, we took pictures of the new building which I used to create a book  about the new school. I inclu......

I'm back!! Goodness it has been forever since I have posted anything. At first, I thought I was just going to take a short hiatus over spring break and then that lasted all the way through the end of the year! And this is why..... I've moved! This is because the district decided to move all of the self-contained special education classes to one elementary. So although I am in a new building, I am still in the same district, with the same kids, and the same aides (thank god!). I have honestly had a million emotions about the move especially in all the stress of packing 100+ boxes and keeping a brave face with the kiddos. I will undoubtedly miss my old school, however  I am glad to announce that I am finally starting to get really excited about the new start. I had an awesome, productive meeting with my new MD team on Tuesday and starting on Tuesday I will be able to get into my new room and start unpacking! I am so excited to have a team of teachers and aides t......