By Lisa Hollady, Special Education Teacher
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The podcast currently has 47 episodes available.
Family involvement in your classroom is essential! In this Teach Task Box Inspire episode, Lisa explores the importance of building strong relationships with families in special education. She emphasizes that effective communication, involving parents in the IEP process, and providing consistent updates on student progress are key strategies for creating a collaborative and supportive environment. By fostering these connections, teachers can work with families to ensure the best outcomes for their students, making them feel valued and empowered in their child's education journey.
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In this Teach Task Box Inspire episode, Lisa delves into five effective strategies to help students manage big emotions. From active listening and co-regulation to providing space, using distractions, and encouraging creative expression, Lisa offers practical tips and insights for educators looking to support their students' emotional well-being. These strategies are essential tools that can be used in various situations to help students navigate their emotions and reduce challenging behaviors, ultimately fostering a more supportive and understanding classroom environment.
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In this episode of Teach Task Box Inspire, host Lisa Hollady shares 8 simple yet impactful Social Emotional Learning (SEL) practices to start the day, designed to set a positive tone for the entire classroom. These strategies are easy to implement and perfect for busy educators looking to enhance their morning routines. Lisa also highlights how her task boxes can be seamlessly integrated into these SEL practices, making them even more engaging and effective for students.
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In this episode of Teach Task Box Inspire, host Lisa Hollady dives into the power of behavior-specific praise. Discover how this targeted form of positive reinforcement can transform your classroom dynamics by providing clear, meaningful feedback to students. Lisa explains the simple yet effective formula for delivering behavior-specific praise and shares real-life examples to illustrate its impact. Whether you're looking to boost student motivation or improve classroom behavior, this episode will give you practical strategies to enhance your praise game and create a more positive learning environment.
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In today’s episode, Lisa Hollady, the host of Teach Task Box Inspire, shares all about implementing an effective token economy in your special education classroom. A token economy is a powerful system for delivering positive reinforcement, encouraging desired behaviors, and reducing unwanted ones. Lisa will explain the basics of a token economy, practical examples of how it can be used, and essential dos and don’ts to ensure your token economy is successful. By the end of this episode, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge to create a motivating and effective reinforcement system that promotes positive outcomes in your classroom.
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Implementing visual boundaries in the special education classroom can significantly improve students' understanding of where they are expected to be, reducing wandering and invasions of personal space. Using tools like painter’s tape, vinyl spots, and clear labels can effectively define these boundaries. Consistent teaching, reinforcement, and data tracking are essential to ensure students adhere to the boundaries and understand the expectations. This approach not only helps maintain order but also supports students in developing spatial awareness and independence.
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In this episode of Teach Task Box Inspire, Lisa shares the top five essential items she never goes without self-contained classroom. These tools help maintain a safe, functional, and happy learning environment, ensuring smooth and productive days for both staff and students.
Lisa delves into the importance of visual supports, timers, communication aids, sensory tools, and flexible seating options, providing practical tips on how to incorporate these items effectively to enhance structure, communication, and time management for students with autism.
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In the latest episode of Teach, Task Box, Inspire, Lisa chats about the new Teach, Task Box, Inspire Membership, designed to support students' social and emotional development through task boxes.
Lisa shares her personal transition to a 5th-grade consultant teacher role and highlights how task boxes can foster independence and confidence in students. She provides details about the membership’s exclusive content, diverse curriculum, grade-band options, and the inclusion of monthly themes. Lisa also introduces the physical subscription box option, emphasizing the ease and joy of receiving ready-to-use resources.
Whether you are a ten-year veteran or a brand new teacher, having task boxes delivered to your doorstep is sure to be a game-changer for your prep time, well-being, and planning as a teacher.
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In Episode 38 of Teach Task Box Inspire, Lisa discusses the importance of independent work systems (IWS) in special education classrooms. Sharing her journey transitioning from a self-contained classroom to a 5th-grade consultant teacher role, Lisa emphasizes the necessity of fostering independence in students with special needs.
This episode explores six types of Independent Work Systems: tiered shelf, 3-drawer bin, tabletop bin, folder, binder, and hybrid systems, providing detailed descriptions, benefits, and implementation tips for each. Lisa also announces a free one-hour training session and visual guide to help educators choose the best IWS for their classrooms.
Episode 38 is the perfect episode to get some ideas for the upcoming school year, whether you are a brand-new teacher or a ten-year veteran, everyone can take something away from this one!
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In Part 8 of the Teach Task Box Inspire mini-series, Lisa guides special educators through essential elements often overlooked but crucial for an effective autism classroom setup.
Lisa discusses sensory tools, parent communication strategies, technology integration, classroom atmosphere, and educator self-care. Lisa emphasizes their collective impact on student success and classroom harmony.
Practical tips given throughout the episode include creating sensory-friendly environments, fostering strong home-school partnerships, leveraging technology for personalized learning, cultivating a positive classroom atmosphere, and prioritizing self-care to sustain educator well-being amidst the challenges of special education.
Take a listen to the final part of this Teach, Task Box, Inspire mini-series!
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Show Notes: https://chalkboardsuperhero.com/episode37
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