Are you a special education teacher in need of some motivation and inspiration while writing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)? Look no further! In this IEP writing playlist, we have curated a list of 50 songs that will help you stay focused, energized, and positive as you tackle the ever important task of writing IEPs for your students.
So, put on your headphones, crank up the volume, and let these tunes guide you through the IEP writing process.
50 Songs to Make IEP Writing More Fun
Writing IEPs isn’t typically fun, so the songs listed below come with a side of sarcasm and laughter that only special ed teachers can truly appreciate. Enjoy!
- Stayin’ Alive by The Bee Gees
- Another One Bites the Dust by Queen
- Stressed Out by Twenty One Pilots
- Here We Go Again by Demi Lovato
- Party Up by DMX
- Super Mario Brothers Theme Song
- Paperback Writer by The Beatles
- Fight the Power by Public Enemy
- Temperature by Sean Paul
- Hit Me With Your Best Shot by Pat Benatar
- Eye of the Tiger by Survivor
- Killing in the Name by Rage Against the Machine
- Take This Job And Shove It by Johnny Paycheck
- Bodies by Drowning Pool
- Why We Drink by Justin Moore
- Crazy Train by Ozzy Osbourne
- I Wanna Be Sedated by Ramones
- Another Brick in the Wall, Part 2 by Pink Floyd
- Looks Like We Made It by Barry Manilow
- I Can’t Go For That by Hall & Oates
- Everyday by Logic and Marshmello
- Countdown by Beyonce
- Whatever It Takes by Imagine Dragons
- Lose My Mind by Dean Lewis
- I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor
- If You’re Going Through Hell by Rodney Atkins
- 9 to 5 by Dolly Parton
- Under Pressure by Queen
- Livin’ On A Prayer by Bon Jovi
- Non-Stop from The Hamilton Soundtrack
- It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere by Alan Jackson and Jimmy Buffet
- Highway to Hell by AC/DC
- Write This Down by George Strait
- Starfish and Coffee by Prince
- Shake It Off by Taylor Swift
- All By Myself by Celine Dion
- Pressure by Billy Joel
- I’m Still Standing by Elton John
- Stronger by Kelly Clarkson
- Shiftwork by Kenny Chesney and George Strait
- Million Reasons by Lady Gaga
- I Hate Everything by George Strait
- Let’s Get It Started by Black Eyed Peas
- Let It Go by Idina Menzel
- Fly by Avril Lavigne
- Fire by Gavin DeGraw
- One Step Closer by Linkin Park
- Jesus Take The Wheel by Carrie Underwood
- As Good As I Once Was by Toby Keith
- Happy by Pharrell Williams
Don’t Like to Listen to Music with Lyrics While Writing?
While having hype music is great for some teachers as their write IEPs, others don’t like to listen to music with lyrics while they’re writing. In that case, try some of these ideas:
- Classical music
- Jazz music
- Ambient music
- Baroque music
- Orchestral music
- Film scores
- Piano music
- Guitar instrumental music
- Electronic music
- World music
- Focus music
- Music for ADHD concentration
Music has the power to inspire, motivate, and create a positive atmosphere while writing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The curated list of 50 songs above offers a diverse range of music that can enhance focus, creativity, and overall productivity during the IEP writing process – if lyrics don’t distract you while writing.
Whether it’s calming instrumental tunes or upbeat tracks, incorporating music into your IEP writing time can make the experience more enjoyable and less stressful. That’s always a win! So, press play, immerse yourself in these melodies, and let the music guide you through the journey of creating impactful IEPs for your students.
Special education teachers don’t just write paperwork – they write possibilities. But when you’re buried in the details, it’s easy to lose sight of the bigger picture. Inside The Intentional IEP, you’ll find the tools, trainings, and ready-to-use goals that take the guesswork out of IEPs – so you can focus on what matters most: turning student potential into real, measurable progress.