Advice, Resources and Training for Autism and Special Education Teachers and Homeschoolers
This free worry worm craft is the perfect activity for the back-to-school season. I love being open to talking about worries from day 1 with my students.. I feel like it shows them that I’m there for them and I’m listening to what their worries are… And taking them seriously too. I started doing this worry worm craft after I… Read More
I know some of us are still in school, so thinking about back-to-school night may be the last thing on your mind. But for me, I love to always be prepared. I’m one of those people where I’ll either be extra prepared in advance or I’ll bury my head in the sand and just pretend that the whole thing doesn’t… Read More
Are you looking for ideas for life skills to teach this summer? If so, you’re in the right place! I’ve put together 10 life skills that are perfect for you to teach throughout this summer. These skills to work on require no prior prep for you and you don’t even need to purchase anything! They’re all things that you can… Read More
Today I’m sharing 10 world sea turtle day activities that you can do with your students. In this blog post I’ll also be discussing what ‘World Sea Turtle Day’ is, when and why it’s important for us to teach our students about turtles. At the bottom of this blog post are links to different activities for you to download and… Read More
What is Time Blindness? Time blindness is a cognitive condition that affects a person’s perception of time. Someone with time blindness may have difficulty estimating how long a task or activity will take to complete. Or they struggle to manage their time effectively. As a result, they may have trouble with; Linked with ADHD Time blindness is closely linked to… Read More
I recently shared my 5 must-haves for a multi-sensory room. But today I’m talking about 5 things to avoid in a multi-sensory room. These are things that are either common mistakes or mistakes that I have witnessed in the past and been able to learn from when setting up new multi-sensory rooms. Multi-sensory rooms can be incredibly beneficial for all… Read More
Today I’m going to be sharing my 5 multi-sensory room must-haves. These are 5 items that I have personally chosen as my top 5, from seeing them in action and their benefits on my students. When it comes to creating a multi-sensory room, it’s important to ensure that the space is calming, engaging, and safe. A multi-sensory room is designed… Read More
Camping is one of my favorite themes to do with my students. And in this blog post I’m sharing 10 camping activities for kids that I know you will love! 1. Play Dough Mats My kids love play dough mats. And these camping ones have been a huge hit! There’s 10 different play dough mats included that challenge students in… Read More
In this blog post I’m going to be discussing 5 ways to earn more money as a teacher. With the rising cost of living, now more than ever, teachers are looking for ways to earn extra money. Although in fairness, this isn’t just teachers. People in careers all around the world are trying to find ways to earn more money…. Read More
In this blog post today I will be discussing having dramatic play areas in the classroom. I’m a huge believer and advocate for having dramatic play areas for students to access. And I want to take the opportunity in this post to share my thoughts and reasons. What is a Dramatic Play Area? A dramatic play area is also known… Read More
