Special Education Teacher: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Did you know?
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Special education teachers often use games, songs, and hands-on activities, because many children learn best when they can touch, move, and play while they learn.
Through history
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Long ago
People slowly learned that children who learn differently can succeed with the right kind of help. Teachers began to make special plans for each child.
Tools of the trade
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Letter Cards
Small cards with letters and sounds on them. Children can hold them, move them around, and practice building words step by step.
A day in the job
- Morning CircleThe teacher says hello to each child by name and sings a fun good-morning song. Kids feel happy and ready to start the day.
Words to know
- Inclusion
- When every child learns together in the same classroom, with the help they need. Everyone belongs and everyone can take part.
Quiz time
Special education teachers make a special plan for each child.
Special education teachers only work with children who can't learn at all.