Advice, Resources and Training for Autism and Special Education Teachers and Homeschoolers
I am so excited to share this free potato head task box with you! I love task boxes. They’re my go-to resource in the classroom and I have hundreds of them all organized and ready to pull out. My task boxes range in sizes and what’s included. But, they’re still task boxes. That’s the beauty of them – they don’t… Read More
This 5 free name activities for kids blog post contains 5 free downloads for you. All of the downloads are activities that focus on students being able to identify and spell their name. There are a variety of different activities included that will keep your students engaged and enjoying working on their name. Why Work on Name Skills? First, it… Read More
I’m so excited to share these free editable name play dough mats with you! They are a great way for students to work on identifying and spelling their name. How to Use Download the resource here. Why Use Play Dough? While play dough may be a horror to some people.. it is an engaging tool for students. It provides a… Read More
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
