In this end-of-year episode of Teach Task Box Inspire, Lisa shares her top sanity-saving tips for surviving the chaos of May as a special education teacher. From last-minute IEP meetings and behavior spikes to packing up the classroom and navigating unpredictable schedules, May is no joke—but you don’t have to go it alone. Lisa offers practical strategies, real classroom stories, and gentle reminders to help you stay grounded, lighten your load, and finish the year with intention (and maybe even a little joy). Whether you're drowning in glue sticks or just trying to hold it all together, this episode is your mid-May pick-me-up.Resources Mentioned: <a href="https://courses.chalkboardsuperhero.com/3-ways-evergreen?_ga=2.75128539.835919478.1698334996-1434828290.1695923661&_gl=1*qw1vbl*_ga*MTQzNDgyODI5MC4xNjk1OTIzNjYx*_ga_L7R19GTVXM*MTY5ODMzNDk5Ni42LjEuMTY5ODMzNTAzMS4wLjAuMA.." rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Free training: 3 Simple and Powerful Ways to Cultivate Independence in Your Special Education Classroom </a>Show Notes: https://chalkboardsuperhero.com/episode82

In this end-of-year episode of Teach Task Box Inspire, Lisa shares her top sanity-saving tips for surviving the chaos of May as a special education teacher. From last-minute IEP meetings and behavior spikes to packing up the classroom and navigating unpredictable schedules, May is no joke—but you don’t have to go it alone. Lisa offers practical strategies, real classroom stories, and gentle reminders to help you stay grounded, lighten your load, and finish the year with intention (and maybe even a little joy). Whether you're drowning in glue sticks or just trying to hold it all together, this episode is your mid-May pick-me-up. Resources Mentioned: Free training: 3 Simple and Powerful Ways to Cultivate Independence in Your Special Education Classroom Show Notes: https://chalkboardsuperhero.com/episode82

In this end-of-year episode of Teach Task Box Inspire, Lisa shares her top sanity-saving tips for surviving the chaos of May as a special education teacher. From last-minute IEP meetings and behavior spikes to packing up the classroom and navigating unpredictable schedules, May is no joke—but you don’t have to go it alone. Lisa offers practical strategies, real classroom stories, and gentle reminders to help you stay grounded, lighten your load, and finish the year with intention (and maybe even a little joy). Whether you're drowning in glue sticks or just trying to hold it all together, this episode is your mid-May pick-me-up.Resources Mentioned: <a href="https://courses.chalkboardsuperhero.com/3-ways-evergreen?_ga=2.75128539.835919478.1698334996-1434828290.1695923661&amp;_gl=1*qw1vbl*_ga*MTQzNDgyODI5MC4xNjk1OTIzNjYx*_ga_L7R19GTVXM*MTY5ODMzNDk5Ni42LjEuMTY5ODMzNTAzMS4wLjAuMA.." rel="noopener noreferrer">Free training: 3 Simple and Powerful Ways to Cultivate Independence in Your Special Education Classroom </a>Show Notes: https://chalkboardsuperhero.com/episode82

82. End-of-Year Sanity Tips for Special Educators

Teach, Task Box, Inspire: The Podcast is your go-to educational podcast dedicated to making your job as a special education teacher easier and more enjoyable. Your host, Lisa Hollady, is a veteran special education teacher with a passion for helping teachers like you make a real difference in the lives of your students.

In your demanding roles, you’re constantly juggling various responsibilities, from differentiated instruction and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to data collection, and, of course, teaching. That’s where task boxes come in.

Task boxes aren’t just teaching tools. They’re the key to unlocking student independence, student engagement, and personalized learning. Through this podcast, you’ll uncover the incredible task box benefits for your special needs students and practical implemention tips that you can take to your classroom.

Tune in each Monday for a new episode that will equip you with essential strategies and motivation to approach your week with confidence and enthusiasm. Topics will include task box activities, social and emotional development, adaptive teaching, inclusive teaching, supporting diverse learners, classroom management, scheduling, visual aids, and more.

If you’re looking for more special education resources and support with increasing student independence, check out my FREE training at https://chalkboardsuperhero.com/training.

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Teach, Task Box, Inspire: The Podcast is your go-to educational podcast dedicated to making your job as a special education teacher easier and more enjoyable. Your host, Lisa Hollady, is a veteran special education teacher with a passion for helping teachers like you make a real difference in the lives of your students. In your demanding roles, you’re constantly juggling various responsibilities, from differentiated instruction and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to data collection, and, of course, teaching. That’s where task boxes come in. Task boxes aren’t just teaching tools. They’re the key to unlocking student independence, student engagement, and personalized learning. Through this podcast, you’ll uncover the incredible task box benefits for your special needs students and practical implemention tips that you can take to your classroom. Tune in each Monday for a new episode that will equip you with essential strategies and motivation to approach your week with confidence and enthusiasm. Topics will include task box activities, social and emotional development, adaptive teaching, inclusive teaching, supporting diverse learners, classroom management, scheduling, visual aids, and more. If you’re looking for more special education resources and support with increasing student independence, check out my FREE training at https://chalkboardsuperhero.com/training.

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