Advice, Resources and Training for Autism and Special Education Teachers and Homeschoolers
Today is something of a controversial, but important subject. And I’m going to be sharing information with you about why I think you should stop attendance rewards. It’s becoming more and more popular in classrooms and schools to base rewards on attendance. Giving students who receive over 95% or even achieving 100% a reward – and nobody else. First, let… 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
I love that so many of you will often be given money that you can spend in your classrooms. But, it’s also one of the most common questions I get asked – “What should I get with this money?” So, today, I’m sharing my top items for your special education classroom wish list. Before we start, if there’s things that… Read More
Do you want to work on life skills in your classroom? Are you looking for hands-on special education life skills activities that your students will love? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Because today, I’m sharing my top 10 life skills activities that you can do in your classroom. 1. Washing Hands One of the easiest skills that… Read More
There are so many wonderful activities and things created around the world now that we would love to have for our classrooms. But, with them, can often come a larger price tag. We’ve always loved to fundraise and raise money for our classroom – and today I’m sharing my best classroom fundraising ideas with you! Classroom Coffee Cart You all… Read More
Having a classroom pet in special education and autism classrooms can be a very exciting experience. There’s the possibility of your students being able to work on a huge range of skills. But, it’s not all smooth sailing. And you’re probably sat wondering.. Should I get a pet for the classroom? Which one should I get? What are some pros/cons… Read More
I get to visit so many classrooms and schools every year, and I love being able to connect and support everyone. But one of the most common questions I get when we talk about life skills is – “What are life skills?” It’s a fair question really. And what I would find when talking to people, is they just thought… Read More
This is a blog post that I didn’t ever expect to write. But, I think it’s something that will be really helpful on here. And that is talking about how every student is different. What Do You Mean? You may be thinking, well I already know this.. what are you writing a post about it for? But, I want you… Read More
