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EPISODE · Aug 14, 2026 · 10 MIN

190. What Routines Should I Teach the First Week of School?

from Special Educators Resource Room Podcast: Real Talk for Special Education Teachers · host Jennifer DeBrosse

Your students don’t automatically know how your classroom works — even when the activities are ready.In this episode, we’re talking about four routines to explicitly teach during the first two weeks of school, from getting started and asking for help to finishing and transitioning.Because repetition isn’t a sign the routine isn’t working. Repetition is the plan.Check out the Task Box Club and Independent Work Club for a library of tasks built for your routines:https://positivelylearningblog.com/membership_resources/If you're a busy special education teacher looking for tips, tricks, and resources to save you precious time, I've got you covered! I'm here to help you regain your confidence in the classroom and feel calm and collected as a special educator.Tune in every Friday for practical tips, tools, and the support you need to to THRIVE in the classroom.Grab your FREE Special Educators Cheat Sheets at positivelylearningblog.com/free-resource-library/Join the Facebook groupI'd love to hear what's working for you! Send me a message on Instagram @positivelylearning

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Your students don’t automatically know how your classroom works — even when the activities are ready. In this episode, we’re talking about four routines to explicitly teach during the first two weeks of school, from getting started and asking for help to finishing and transitioning. Because repetition isn’t a sign the routine isn’t working. Repetition is the plan. Check out the Task Box Club and Independent Work Club for a library of tasks built for your routines: https://positivelylearningbl...

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