Special Education Resource Blogs

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

Special Education Teaching Resources & Strategies

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,...

multi-step word problems

Multi-Step Word Problems Special Education: A S...

Sarah Hurley

Multi-Step Word Problems Special Education classrooms encounter every year can feel overwhelming—for both teachers and students. You may have learners who are strong with math calculations but completely shut down when...

Multi-Step Word Problems Special Education: A S...

Sarah Hurley

Multi-Step Word Problems Special Education classrooms encounter every year can feel overwhelming—for both teachers and students. You may have learners who are strong with math calculations but completely shut down when...

CUBES Strategy for Special Education: A Step-by-Step Guide for Word Problem Success

CUBES Strategy for Special Education: A Step-by...

Sarah Hurley

CUBES Strategy for Special Education: A Step-by-Step Guide for Word Problem Success

CUBES Strategy for Special Education: A Step-by...

Sarah Hurley

CUBES Strategy for Special Education: A Step-by-Step Guide for Word Problem Success

How to Teach the CUBES Strategy Step by Step

How to Teach the CUBES Strategy Step by Step

Sarah Hurley

Struggling to get students to slow down during word problems? Learn how to teach the CUBES strategy step by step with modeling tips, classroom examples, and structured practice ideas designed...

How to Teach the CUBES Strategy Step by Step

Sarah Hurley

Struggling to get students to slow down during word problems? Learn how to teach the CUBES strategy step by step with modeling tips, classroom examples, and structured practice ideas designed...

Daily word problem routine for IEP students displayed on a classroom chalkboard using the CUBES strategy with elementary students solving a subtraction word problem.

Daily Word Problem Routine for IEP Students

Sarah Hurley

A structured daily word problem routine for IEP students can reduce math anxiety, build independence, and improve problem-solving skills. In this post, special education teachers will learn a simple step-by-step...

Daily Word Problem Routine for IEP Students

Sarah Hurley

A structured daily word problem routine for IEP students can reduce math anxiety, build independence, and improve problem-solving skills. In this post, special education teachers will learn a simple step-by-step...

How to Teach Word Problems to Special Education Students: Step-by-Step Strategies That Work

How to Teach Word Problems to Special Education...

Sarah Hurley

Teaching word problems can feel overwhelming for students with IEPs. In this guide, learn how to teach word problems to special education students using structured strategies, clear routines, and classroom-ready...

How to Teach Word Problems to Special Education...

Sarah Hurley

Teaching word problems can feel overwhelming for students with IEPs. In this guide, learn how to teach word problems to special education students using structured strategies, clear routines, and classroom-ready...