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End-of-Day Tips for Special Education Teachers

Ending your school day on a high note can make all the difference in feeling prepared for tomorrow. In this episode of Teach Task Box Inspire, Lisa Hollady shares end-of-day tips to help special education teachers stay organized and stress-free.

With just 15–20 minutes of focused effort, you can reset your classroom and ensure a smooth start to the next day. Try these end-of-day tips:

✔️ Tidy up with intention
✔️ Prep materials for the next lesson
✔️ Set schedules for a seamless morning
✔️ Manage emails efficiently
✔️ Reset data sheets to stay on track

By following these end-of-day tips, you’ll leave the classroom feeling accomplished and ready to support your students. Want more strategies? Tune into the latest episode of Teach Task Box Inspire!

Episode Highlights:

Tidy with Intention: Spend five minutes organizing your desk and classroom, and involve students in cleaning up their work areas to save time.

Prep Tomorrow’s Materials: Gather all lesson and activity materials in labeled trays or bins for a stress-free start to the day.

Tackle Emails Efficiently: Limit email time to 10–15 minutes, prioritize urgent messages, and use templates for common responses.

Prep Data Sheets: Review, reset, and pre-fill data sheets to streamline data collection during instruction.

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More About Teach, Task Box, Inspire: The Podcast:

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 implementation 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.