transitions in the classroom

Color-Coded Planning In A Special Education Classroom: A Personal Experience With The True Colors Printable Personality Test

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White page showing 'WHAT’S YOUR COLOR?' with BLUE, GOLD, GREEN, ORANGE columns.

When I started using the true colors printable personality test in my classroom, I wasn’t chasing a magic fix. I wanted a tangible tool to help me plan routines for kids who learn best with clear signals and predictable structures. Planning with colors In my classroom, a simple set of color-coded cues replaced long verbal … Read more

A Calm Classroom Find: Planning With OMG Doll Coloring Pages

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Cute doll with large eyes, long braids, bow, boots.

During a marathon grading session, I opened a shared folder and spotted a printable I almost skipped: omg doll coloring pages. With ten minutes left before the bell, I wondered whether a simple, calm activity could help my anxious juniors settle, stay on task, and still keep the room moving. A Quick Find During planning, … Read more