Advice, Resources and Training for Autism and Special Education Teachers and Homeschoolers
I am so excited to share my free elf hat name craft with you! I spend a lot of time working on names with my students. So I try to find different types of activities to do with them so they don’t get bored. And crafts are the perfect way to keep incorporating name skills! This elf hat craft is… Read More
If you’re like me, you’re always on the lookout for inexpensive Christmas gifts for students. Let’s face it, with the rising cost of living and more students in our classrooms.. It’s hard to be able to put together Christmas gifts on a budget! Disclaimer: I’m not saying you have to do Christmas gifts for your students! Some educators decide that… Read More
Polar Express Day is probably one of my favorite theme days in the classroom. I love the story, and the movie to go along with it. And I just find that there’s so many fun learning opportunities to go along with the theme. Plus, it’s the perfect theme day to rock up in your pjs, have some hot chocolate and… Read More
If you know me, you know how much I love Christmas. So for December I absolutely had to do a Christmas crime scene for my students. The last couple of years my students have really enjoyed having an elf in the classroom. So for this December’s crime scene I thought I would do.. Who Froze the Elf? Please note: These… Read More
This gingerbread man crime scene is perfect to use as part of your gingerbread man theme or topic with your students in your classroom. The gingerbread man is one of the topics that I look forward to teaching all year around. And it’s just perfect to use in November during the run up to Christmas. So for our November crime… Read More
With Christmas just around the corner, this time of year can be quickly overwhelming for all of us. But, I wanted to share a post with a light hearted idea about a school secret santa shop that will hopefully keep some Christmas spirit and joy alive in all of us in schools. Today, I’m talking about having a school secret… Read More
A question I get asked and see all the time is what to do about Christmas and Jehovah’s Witnesses in the classroom. The thing that I have always loved about being in education and schools, is how much more inclusive everyone gets each year. And also makes an effort to ensure that they are providing the best possible education, while… Read More
It’s that time of the year again, when Christmas is in full swing everywhere. And while there are a lot of fun events going on, it’s important to remember that not all of the activities and events are suitable for students. Take Christmas Jumper Day. Wearing Christmas jumpers in special education, specifically for students with sensory needs, can be a… Read More
‘How to Catch an Elf’ is one of the most fun Christmas picture books that we have. And my kiddos just LOVE when we read it. However, in our class, we like to read a little differently. We love to turn our stories into sensory stories! So, what are sensory stories? I suppose they’re different for everyone and we’ve never… Read More
Christmas Day is always planned well in advance and is usually the same every year, so we know exactly what is going to happen. But, Christmas Eve can be tricky sometimes. The day can drag if you don’t have any plans for the day when everyone is super excited for Christmas Day to arrive. If you want 5 activities for… Read More
