Teaching Autism

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Special Education Acronyms

Today's blog post is one of the most requested ones I've ever had and it's all about special education acronyms. Honestly, when you're new to special ed, these acronyms can become quickly overwhelming. Today in this blog post, I'm going to be sharing a bunch of acronyms, and I'll keep adding to this over the years as new ... read more

Outdoor Play Ideas for Kids

Today, in this blog post, I'm sharing some of my favorite outdoor play ideas for kids that we love. Recently on Instagram, here on my blog and on the podcast I've been sharing ideas of how to manage behaviors during recess and outdoor play. And this has resulted in having more and more questions from my audience regarding ... read more

Why You Should Be Teaching Wh- Questions

In today's blog post, I'm talking all about why you should be teaching wh- questions in your classroom with your students. I'll be talking about what they are, examples of how you can teach them, why it's important to teach them and the benefits of them. I've also included some free downloads for you.What are Wh- ... read more

4th July Activities for Kids

Are you looking for some fun and engaging 4th July activities for kids? If so, this blog post is perfect for you. I've put together a bunch of 4th July activities that your kids will love to make.Included in this blog post;Fruit Flag Toast.Pretzel Rod Flags.4th July Cookies.American Flag Tin Can.4th of July Rice Jar.Flag ... read more

Reducing Behaviors During Recess

One of the hardest parts of our jobs can be managing and reducing behaviors during recess. And it's something that a lot of you will often reach out to me and ask about. So in this blog post I'm going to be sharing some of my best tips to help recess be a more relaxed and positive time of your day, and try to reduce ... read more

Nutella Croissants Recipe and Free Downloads

I recently shared a cooking class over on my Instagram stories that I did with my students online. And after many requests, I'm sharing my Nutella croissants recipe, along with free printable visuals for you to download and use with your students.Ingredients1 egg.Nutella.Puff pastry - I use the ready roll one.This will make ... read more

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🐾 Free Polar Bear Task Boxes for Special Ed Teachers! ❄️.Looking for fun, interactive ways to engage your students? 🖍️✨.Sign up for my FREE mailing list and get access to 16 FREE Polar Bear Task Boxes! 🐻‍❄️✅ Promote learning & independence
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If you had to describe your teaching style in 3 emojis, what would they be?Mine would be..🖍️: For my focus on student-led, interactive learning.🧠: For my dedication to understanding and supporting diverse learning needs.🎉: For how I celebrate the wins, big or small with (and for!) my students..What would yours be? Let me know ⬇️.....#teachingautism #spedteacher #spedteachers #spedclassroom #specialeducation #selfcontainedclassroom #selfcontainedteacher ... See MoreSee Less

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Joseph loves doing different activities in his learning journal so when I saw this amazing book by @theprimaryparade I just knew I had to get it!! We just got done with the letter a craft and Joseph is already asking for the next one 😍.Comment CRAFTBOOK and I’ll dm you a link to grab your copy too! The book comes with a craft for every letter of alphabet and all the pieces you need 😍.....#teachingautism #homeschoollife #preschoolactivities #preschoolcrafts #spedtribe #spedclassroom #kindergarten #kindercrafts ... See MoreSee Less

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🎉 Free New Year Craft: “I Am Yeti for 2025!” 🐾✨.I’ve updated my ever popular freebie Yeti craftivity for 2025, so if you’ve downloaded this before just head back and re-download for 2025!.Are you ready to kick off 2025 with your students in a fun and engaging way? This FREE New Year Yeti Craft is perfect for the classroom! 🏔️❄️.✨ Here’s why you’ll love it:✔️ It’s a fun way to welcome the new year!✔️ Encourages creativity and fine motor skills.✔️ Easy to prep, with print-and-go templates.✔️ Perfect for bulletin boards or take-home crafts..Comment YETI2025 below and I’ll dm you a link to download for ✨ F R E E ✨.....#teachingautism #spedteacher #kidscrafts #2025craft #yeticraft #newyearcrafts #specialeducation ... See MoreSee Less

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Signs You’re Definitely a Special Education Teacher* You have more visual schedules than you do pens.* Your pockets are full of fidgets* You can set up a calm-down corner in under 5 minutes.* You celebrate the smallest wins like they’re Olympic victories.* You’ve perfected the art of laminating EVERYTHING.* You can predict a meltdown faster than a weather forecast predicts rain.* You have a love-hate relationship with Velcro.* You’ve explained what ‘PDA’ means more times than you can count.* You’ve mastered the teacher ‘look..How many of these do you relate to? Share your favorite in the comments!....#teachingautism #spedtruth #spedlife #spedteachers #spedclassroom #spedtribe #spedclassroom ... See MoreSee Less

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