Advice, Resources and Training for Autism and Special Education Teachers and Homeschoolers
Let’s face it, we would all love a perfect world where our students can go out for recess everyday. But, that’s not real life. And unfortunately, there’s going to be times when we have to have indoor recess. And this can be challenging. But, it doesn’t have to be. I’m sharing some of my best indoor recess ideas for you… Read More
I have so many questions all the time about the table set up I have for my sensory trays. And you can watch the videos on my Instagram highlights here. But, I thought I’d also do a blog post here all about my IKEA sensory table set-up for you to see. I’ve attached a video below from my Youtube channel… Read More
In this blog post today I’m sharing some of my favorite children’s books about autism. I’ve always loved using books as a way to help teach students. And when autism acceptance day/week/month starts getting closer, I get a lot more messages. These are usually from teachers and assistants. And one of my biggest suggestions is always to use children’s books…. Read More
If you work in special education, you’ll quickly notice that we can’t always dress how we envision ourselves. You know when you’re training to be a teacher.. and you have this vision of looking so professional and perfect like the movies? That’s not always how life turns out. Trust me. That’s why I wanted to take the opportunity to share… Read More
One of the most common questions that I get asked are about using schedules in the classroom. There are so many different types of schedules now – that a lot of teachers don’t know where to start. Or once they have set up the schedule, they don’t know how to use it. Are they using it the right way? How… Read More
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
