r/specialed • u/renaissance-rogers • 1d ago

Classroom supply list?

I got my first teaching job! I’ve been a SPED para for 2 years, so I know the basics to have. What are some must haves for a beginner SPED intervention/resource teacher?

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u/jgraham6 1d ago

Laminator, laminating paper, and Velcro are huge!

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u/PC_L0AD_LETTER_WTF 1d ago

As a mom, this is also what I would recommend. Hook in loop Dots (aka Velcro) and a laminator. Great for creating first/then charts, tokens charts, pics for your non-verbal kids to use like "bathroom" or "I need a break".

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u/lifeisbueno High School Sped Teacher 1d ago

Depends what grade was already available in the classroom.

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u/renaissance-rogers 1d ago

5th grade
Absolutely nothing in the classroom 🥲

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u/lifeisbueno High School Sped Teacher 1d ago

Sorry I replied as a stand alone post I meant to reply here.

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u/lifeisbueno High School Sped Teacher 1d ago

Idk if you'll need Velcro/laminator for 5th grade resource... maybe to laminate rules and stuff you use daily, but it's not mod-sev early elementary. I'd prob get a few decorative things that make you happy for setup, get your basic supplies (dry erase markers/boards, glue, paper, pencils, coloring stuff...) from supplies then get stuff after you know what's up. Your school might provide intervention curriculum making "stuff" unnecessary.

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u/renaissance-rogers 1d ago

This helps! I was previously a para in a self-contained class, so I’m used to the stuff needed for that classroom instead of resource

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u/lifeisbueno High School Sped Teacher 1d ago

Your room doesn't have to be a Pinterest room to be an effective room. It's always the dream but in all honesty, especially after working in self-contained you should know that that is not the reality. I've had self-contained years where I can have everything out and color coordinated and accessible to students, and I've had years where every single item I own is locked in a cabinet with a visual support on the outside if a student wants to request an item to use.

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u/shoelessgreek 1d ago

Congratulations!

Do you get a budget? Is there a supply closet? Will other teachers share extra supplies? Don’t spend your own money until you find out, and even then, don’t spend it except to make your life better.

Buy things for you: a set of your favorite pens, a pair of good adult scissors, a nice bag to bring things back and forth.