Advice, Resources and Training for Autism and Special Education Teachers and Homeschoolers
Lately I’ve had a lot of educators (and parents too) messaging me asking should I stop my student stimming? I usually get this question from educators who are just unsure how important stimming is, and what to do when it becomes something that is disruptive and/or dangerous. So, after talking to a few autistic adults (one of my favorite things… Read More
What is stimming? A question I often get asked personally, as well as see over social media. And in this blog post today, I’m not only going to talk about what it is.. I’m also going to discuss why it’s important and what the benefits are. What is Stimming? ‘Stimming’ is actually just short for self-stimulatory behavior. It refers to… Read More
I’m so excited to bring you a new blog series about using special interests for learning activities. This series is going to be hosted on this main page. This blog series is going to be all about how we can use our students’ special interests as part of our learning activities. So often I hear from parents and/or educators that… Read More
As part of my new blog series about using special interests for teaching.. Today I am sharing my favorite toy car learning activities for kids. In this blog post you will find a range of different car themed activities that you can use for different subjects and skills. On the bottom of this blog post I’ve also included links to… Read More
One of the most common questions I get asked is ‘What are the signs of autism in toddlers?’ And since having my son, and being part of parenting groups, I see this question on an almost daily basis now. So, I’ve put together this blog post to share some of the most common signs of autism that you may see… Read More
If you’ve seen all the amazing rainbow sensory bins online.. You’ve probably wondered how to make rainbow rice. And in this blog post I’m going to share the quickest and easiest way for you to make the best rainbow rice that will look amazing in your sensory activities! Shopping List First of all, you’re going to need the following items;… 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
This free disguise a turkey project is the perfect download for you to use this November! I wanted to put together a quick no-prep project that you can either use in the classroom or at home. And I think this free download covers everything you’ll need. I’ve also linked in some of my favorite turkey activities that I think you’ll… 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
I am so excited to be sharing some December classroom theme ideas today. I love using themes in the classroom and planning lessons and activities around them. October, November and December are always my favorite months for incorporating themes! Today, I am sharing my favorite December classroom theme ideas that I love to use with my students – and I… Read More
