Guides & Resources for Special Education

Practical guides from a special education teacher — classroom strategies, adapted book tips, and ideas for using file folder games and task boxes with your students.

How to Set Up Task Boxes for Independent Work in Special Education

Task boxes are self-contained activities that teach students to work independently. Here's how to set them up, organize them, and build a work system that runs itself.

July 11, 2026

Fine Motor Activities for Preschool & Special Education

Fine motor skills are the foundation for writing, cutting, and self-help. Here are hands-on, low-prep fine motor activities for preschool and special education.

July 11, 2026

File Folder Games for Autism: A Complete Classroom Guide

File folder games are self-contained, reusable matching activities — one of the most effective independent-work tools in an autism classroom. Here's how to use them.

July 11, 2026

What Is an Independent Work System? A TEACCH Guide

An independent work system (from the TEACCH approach) teaches students to work without adult prompting. Here's what it is and how to set one up, step by step.

July 11, 2026

What Are Adapted Books? A Special Education Teacher's Guide

Adapted books are modified, interactive books that make reading accessible for students with autism, speech and language needs, and early learners. Here's what they are — and how to use them.

July 11, 2026