Advice, Resources and Training for Autism and Special Education Teachers and Homeschoolers
In this blog post today I’m sharing how to melt crayons into shapes. This is perfect if you’re looking to make crayons to match a specific theme.. Or if you’re just trying to re-use some old and broken crayons to give them a new life! I’m using the brick silicone moulds in this blog post today, but you can turn… Read More
This Mother’s Day handprint flower craft makes the perfect keepsake to give to mom – or any important female in your student’s lives! The handprints make this craft more personal and individual.. And are the perfect gift for families to store and look back on. In this blog post I’ll be sharing all the information you need – along with… Read More
In this blog post I’m sharing some of my favorite Mother’s Day books for kids. I like to rotate my classroom library each month (sometimes sooner if there’s lots going on all month). And right now I’m busy pulling out all of the Mother’s Day books to use with my students. At the bottom of this blog post you’ll also… Read More
In this blog post today I’m sharing some of my favorite Cinco de Mayo picture books that are perfect to use with your students in class.. Or at home with your littles too! If you’re looking for some Cinco de Mayo learning activities to use, I’ve also added some links to activities and resources at the bottom of this blog… Read More
In this blog post today I’m giving some tips to help you with what to say in an IEP meeting. I’m also giving you some ways to say certain things in a more professional way.. The way that we say things can have a huge impact on what the others in the IEP meeting with respond with. So in this… Read More
What is Stimming? ‘Stimming’ is a term used for self-stimulating behavior. It is also referred to as self-stimulatory behavior. And stimming is a behavior that is characterised by repetitive motions, noises or use of objects. In this blog post today I’m going to be talking all about what stimming is, why people engage in these behaviours and the benefits of… Read More
‘Why are teachers leaving the profession?’ A question I get asked over… And over.. And over. Right now there is a huge teacher shortage.. More and more teachers are leaving the profession for a number of reasons. And this is leading to some huge teacher shortages all around the world. In this blog post today I’m going to be sharing… Read More
This snail sun catcher craft is perfect as part of our spring / nature theme with your students. My students love making sun catcher crafts.. And I love how they look up on display in our classroom! These snail ones turned out great and I love how much of a ‘spring’ look they bring to our windows. In this blog… Read More
Today I’m sharing my ladybug sun catcher craft. We love making these as part of our spring classroom unit.. And they always look great up on display on our classroom windows! In this blog post I’m sharing how you can make these ladybug sun catchers with your students (or even your children at home!) along with all of the materials… Read More
Today I’m sharing my butterfly sun catcher craft. My kids love making sun catchers.. and honestly they really do transform how a classroom looks when they are put up on display on the windows. In this blog post I’ll be sharing some information on how you can make these butterfly sun catchers with your students (or children at home!) too…. Read More
