Special Education Resource Blogs

Practical strategies, IEP-friendly routines, and classroom-ready resources for special education teachers (and parents).

Special Education Teaching Resources & Strategies

How to Teach Multi-Step Word Problems Step-by-Step

How to Teach Multi-Step Word Problems Step-by-Step

Sarah Hurley

Learn how to teach multi-step word problems step-by-step using clear strategies that help students stay organized, build confidence, and solve accurately.

How to Teach Multi-Step Word Problems Step-by-Step

Sarah Hurley

Learn how to teach multi-step word problems step-by-step using clear strategies that help students stay organized, build confidence, and solve accurately.

How Executive Functioning Impacts Word Problem Success

How Executive Functioning Impacts Word Problem ...

Sarah Hurley

Students often struggle with word problems due to executive functioning challenges like planning, memory, and organization. Learn how to support them.

How Executive Functioning Impacts Word Problem ...

Sarah Hurley

Students often struggle with word problems due to executive functioning challenges like planning, memory, and organization. Learn how to support them.

Why Students with Reading Disabilities Struggle with Word Problems

Why Students with Reading Disabilities Struggle...

Sarah Hurley

Students with reading disabilities often struggle with word problems because math is hidden inside language. Learn why this happens and how structured strategies like CUBES can help.

Why Students with Reading Disabilities Struggle...

Sarah Hurley

Students with reading disabilities often struggle with word problems because math is hidden inside language. Learn why this happens and how structured strategies like CUBES can help.

Why Multi-Step Word Problems Are So Hard for Students (And How to Fix It)

Why Multi-Step Word Problems Are So Hard for St...

Sarah Hurley

Multi-step word problems are challenging because they require reading, planning, and problem-solving all at once. Learn why students struggle and how structured strategies like CUBES can help.

Why Multi-Step Word Problems Are So Hard for St...

Sarah Hurley

Multi-step word problems are challenging because they require reading, planning, and problem-solving all at once. Learn why students struggle and how structured strategies like CUBES can help.

How to Help IEP Students Solve Word Problems with More Confidence

How to Help IEP Students Solve Word Problems wi...

Sarah Hurley

Helping IEP students with word problems starts with the right support. Learn why word problems are challenging and how strategies like CUBES, daily routines, and visual supports can build confidence...

How to Help IEP Students Solve Word Problems wi...

Sarah Hurley

Helping IEP students with word problems starts with the right support. Learn why word problems are challenging and how strategies like CUBES, daily routines, and visual supports can build confidence...

CUBES Strategy Word Problems Bundle: The Best Way to Teach Word Problems in Grades 1–4

CUBES Strategy Word Problems Bundle: The Best W...

Sarah Hurley

Help your students master word problems with this CUBES Strategy Mega Bundle for Grades 1–4. With 2,000 scaffolded problems and built-in supports, it’s a complete system for building confidence, independence,...

CUBES Strategy Word Problems Bundle: The Best W...

Sarah Hurley

Help your students master word problems with this CUBES Strategy Mega Bundle for Grades 1–4. With 2,000 scaffolded problems and built-in supports, it’s a complete system for building confidence, independence,...