Coping strategies are important skills for kids and young adults to learn. These are the activities and strategies we use to help us calm down when we're emotionally overwhelmed. We can probably all think of a few kids and young adults who need extra practice managing their emotions effectively! Tha
Start your fine motor skills task box collection with this free set of playdough activity cards! This freebie also includes a label and instructions.
From developing fine motor skills, letter and number recognition, sight words, sorting, sequencing, reading, and math, these task boxes for autism tasks will help develop important life skills and beyond!
A blog about autism resources and support from a special ed teacher with first-hand experience.
Coping strategies are important skills for kids and young adults to learn. These are the activities and strategies we use to help us calm down when we're emotionally overwhelmed. We can probably all think of a few kids and young adults who need extra practice managing their emotions effectively! Tha
The concept of the "Work Station" comes from Division TEACCH and is designed for individuals with autism or related conditions. I am in no way an expert, but have basic training and have had the privilege working in a class that follows TEACCH principles. Here is a pack I produced to assist people when creating workstations- I hope you find it useful. I would HIGHLY recommend training with TEACCH if you are given the opportunity
If you want to teach your little ones about the concept of opposites you will want to check out these fun opposites worksheets and activities.
Associations Interactive workbooks with attachable pictures. A great resource for you preschool, special ed or kindergarten classroom, that teaches students what goes together. 1. You can use this as a cut and paste activity book 2. laminate and Velcro to use independently 3. Vocab worksheets. Or use all three like I do on independent work stations and IEP tasks! Included:- 30 questions on "What goes together" 30 questions on "Where will you find this" 6 pages of visuals The Picture Communication Symbols ©1981–2011 by DynaVox Mayer-Johnson LLC. All Rights Reserved Worldwide. Used with permission.
Students who are struggling in school can get help quickly if a school uses response to intervention (RTI). Read about the three tiers of support in RTI.
Give students a visual to assist them in advocating for themselves while self-assessing, and keeping students engaged in their learning.
We all have had students who have a difficult time with impulse control, planning ahead, time management, starting a task, completing a tas...
In each text there are 10 mistakes that the students must find and correct. It gives students a possibility to practise their knowledge about English grammar. - ESL worksheets
Enhancing receptive and expressive vocabulary, these task cards are designed for identifying similarities and differences between items, fostering critical skills like organization and discrimination. With a broad array of examples, students can practice and expand their vocabulary in an enjoyable manner, targeting various IEP goals. Perfect for independent work, guided practice, stations, speech therapy, or partner activities, this resource includes 72 Similarity and Difference Cards along with storage labels for organized use. Check out our other Vocabulary Activities: Category Mega Pack Advanced Sorting File Folder Activities Fluency Mega Pack For more resources, tips, and materials to help you help children with autism please visit The Autism Helper
Everything I ever needed to know about middle school I learned in advisory!
A range of free printable SEN teaching resources used with Autistic pupils aged 4-18, literacy, numeracy, topic and themed resources.
Kids and young adults need extensive practice in strengthening their executive functioning skills. Executive functions are the processes in our brains that help us accomplish all tasks from beginning to end. We use them when we plan our day, organize our materials, begin a chore, focus on important
Anger is probably the #1 issue the kids I work with deal with. In this post you will find many great links, worksheets, and resources for addressing anger in children of all ages. One of my favorit…
I was in a heated IEP meeting one time, and a teacher angrily blurted out, 'What do you want from me? Do you want me
What do you do when you learn that your child has dyslexia? Should you hide this diagnosis to protect them from labels and misunderstandings, or should you tell them? If you do decide to tell them, how do you do this? Can you help them to overcome any potential fears or misunderstandings? These are the questions that I will answer in this blog that includes kid-friendly graphics. What are the Benefits of Telling Your Child That He or She Has Dyslexia? Educating your child with dyslexia about the common signs and misconceptions can help them to: understand that they learn in a different way than other kids that don’t have dyslexia. shed negative labels such as stupid, careless, unmotivated and lazy. correct any misunderstandings. identify with other successful people that have or had dyslexia. acquire the needed intervention and instruction in school. learn that many people with dyslexia have strengths that others do not have. Individuals with dyslexia are often: great at communicating their ideas aloud. creative, critical thinkers. good at seeing the big picture. excellent at solving puzzles and building things. If you want to learn more about dyslexia consider reading: The Dyslexic Advantage Overcoming dyslexia Help your Child Understand Dyslexia by Reviewing the Eleven Common Signs Show your child the image below and read the list out loud. Ask them to identify which symptoms describe their difficulties. You have or had trouble with letter reversals (b and d) and words reversals (was and saw). You have or had troubles with reading aloud. You have or had trouble with words problems in math. You have or had trouble understanding jokes, punchlines, sarcasm and inferences. You have or had trouble following a series of written or aural directions. You have or had trouble mispronouncing words. You have or had trouble rhyming words. You have or had trouble telling directions. You have or had trouble recalling names or words. You have or had trouble with spelling You have or had trouble learning how to read. What are Four Myths and Truths about Dyslexia? Show your child the graphic below and read the list of myths and truths out loud. Ask them to respond to each of the myths - "Have you ever felt this way?" Then read the truth and address any questions. Myth #1: People with dyslexia are not smart. Truth #1: Many dyslexic individuals are extremely bright and creative. In fact, many kids with dyslexia are gifted. Watch a video on famous people with dyslexia: Click Here Myth #2: People with dyslexia cannot learn to read or write. Truth #2: With the right intervention and instruction people with dyslexia can become excellent readers and writers. Myth #3: People with dyslexia see things backwards. Truth #3: Dyslexia is not a vision problem. It has to do with how the brain make sense of what is seen. Myth #4: People with dyslexia are lazy and should try harder. Truth #4: Kids with dyslexia learn differently. When they are asked to learn in a way that does not work well for them, it can take more time. Finding Multisensory Remedial Tools for Kids with Dyslexia: If you are looking for fun, creative and multisensory remedial materials, lessons and games created for learners with dyslexia, CLICK HERE. If you would like a free copy of these images CLICK HERE. Cheers, Dr. Erica Warren Dr. Erica Warren is the author, illustrator, and publisher of multisensory educational materials at Good Sensory Learning and Dyslexia Materials. She is also the director of Learning to Learn and Learning Specialist Courses. · Blog: https://learningspecialistmaterials.blogspot.com/ · YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/warrenerica1 · Podcast: https://godyslexia.com/ · Store: http://www.Goodsensorylearning.com/ & www.dyslexiamaterials.com · Courses: http://www.learningspecialistcourses.com/ · Newsletter Sign-up: https://app.convertkit.com/landing_pages/69400
Science units are wonderful for teaching science concepts in a special education classroom… especially those with multiple grades. The science units help me differentiate and teach and reteach the science concepts year after year. Focus On Vocabulary Many students struggle with all of the vocabulary and language that come with science concepts. From scientific tools ... Read More about Teaching Science In Special Education Classrooms
Help kids understand linear measurement with this batch of playful, hands-on STEM card challenges. They’re the perfect addition.
Looking for an effective and engaging way to teach your special education students functional life skills? Look no further than this life skills adapted binder! With 26 life skills activities included, your students will have ample opportunities to work on a range of different life skills. ** This resource also comes with 2 different levels for the grocery shopping/payment pages, as well as boy/girl options for some pages, making it customizable to fit your students' needs. ** And with spelling options for both "color" and "colour," as well as different PDFs for a variety of countries, you can be sure that this resource will be accessible to all of your students. What PDFs are Included? American American (Spanish) United Kingdom Europe (English) - Euros Europe (Spanish) - Euros Canadian Australian New Zealand Mexican (Spanish) What Activities are Included? The activities included in this life skills adapted binder are; Writing/Spelling name Doing the laundry Putting dirty washing and detergent into the washing machine, transferring clothes from washing machine onto the washing line, then off the washing line and into the basket Matching socks Putting items away - kitchen v garden/yard Grocery shopping - 2 different levels Finding items on your shopping list, taking them off the shelves and into your trolley. Then paying for them at the end by choosing the correct coins from your purse. Recycling - recycle cardboard into the green bin and food into the white bin Building a face - boy and girl option Label the body Brush teeth Put pen on the teeth then rub off with toothbrush Wash face Put pen on face, then wipe off with baby wipes/wet cloth Wash hands Put pen on hands, then wipe off with baby wipes/wet cloth Dressing kids for weather - cold/hot option boy/girl option Set the table Put fork, knife, spoon and plate into correct places on the table Emergency Situations Match the emergency services to the situation. Emergency Situations Is the scenario an emergency? Sort it into the correct emergency or not an emergency. Putting Away Groceries Put the groceries away into the correct place - refrigerator or cupboard. Laundry Sorting Sort the laundry into the correct basket - whites or darks. Making Food Look at what the customer has ordered and then make up their meal on a plate. If there's a specific life skill that you don't see included, I am happy to work with you to create additional activities. So if you're looking for a comprehensive and effective way to teach your students valuable and functional life skills, be sure to check out this life skills adapted binder! Click below to find: Autism Classroom Resources Adapted Binders Life Skills Activities Once you have purchased this resource don't forget to come back and leave feedback to help you gain some TpT credits! If you want to keep up to date with my sales, new resources, freebies and so much more click the green ★ next to my store name! I love to see my resources in action in your classrooms, if you use one and would like to send me an image of it you can send to me @teachingautism on Instagram! Follow me here. What are TpT Credits? You can gain TpT credits by going back and leaving feedback on any purchases that you have made. The credits build up and then you can use them off future purchases - from any seller on TpT!
What vocational targets for students with Autism do you need to hit in your class to make them job ready? Read on… and FREE Materials to help!| NoodleNook
Our new core vocabulary word is ON. We have found this to be a very functional vocabulary word to target. Here is a handout that gives more ideas on how this word can be used naturally and a home activity. Both of these will be sent home with your student. I also wanted to share a fun song that our kids have enjoyed that targets the core word - ON.
We all try to be Flexible Thinkers. Ask your child “What was your flexible thinking moment today?”
Visual cues often help our young readers learn phonics rules. These free r-controlled vowels can be posted in your classroom or within your small group intervention area. Enjoy! The R-Controlled Vowel Posters can be downloaded for FREE in my online Teachers Pay Teachers store.
Looking for a way for students to demonstrate understanding of science topics and units? Use these 10 sorting activities to help your students demonstrate their science skills regardless of their ability to communicate. WHO IS IT FOR? Students who need hands-on practice Classrooms with students on different levels Can be used with students of any age Students who need a high level of repetition and practice in order to learn and retain skills FEATURES 10 different sorting tasks A list of extension ideas to further and deepen understnanding This set is included in the money-saving bundle ►► Science Sorting Tasks BUNDLE WHAT’S INCLUDED: • 10 Sorts Included: 1. Five senses 2. Scientific tool vs not ascientific tool 3. Animal sort by habitats: ocean, farm, jungle 4. Living vs non-living 5. Plant vs animal 6. Hot vs cold 7. Does a plant need it? 8. Is it magnetic? 9. Can it have volume? 10. Weather sort by type: sunny, raining, snowing • 10 ideas for extension activities Other items you may be interested in: Science Units BUNDLE Special Ed Thematic Unit BUNDLE Interactive Books BUNDLE Connect with me: Newsletter • Instagram • Facebook • Blog Don’t miss out on discounts, freebies, and new products! Simply click the green star under my store name to follow my store. Don’t miss out on discounts, freebies, and new products! Simply click the green star under my store name to follow my store. This product by Pamela Petralia is copyrighted for single classroom or caseload use only. This product may not be resold and can be copied for personal use within a classroom only. If you have questions, please email [email protected] ©Pamela Petralia
I love this new kitchen unit that I have created for my students! It is simple and very basic, focusing on six main kitchen appliances (oven, fridge, microwave, toaster, blender, and dishwasher). When teaching some of my students how to cook this year, I realized some did not know these items yet. And it's kinda hard to teach students who to use the microwave when they don't know what it is yet! :)
Dyscalculia is a type of learning disability characterized by math difficulties. Children with dyscalculia are intelligent students who are talented in many ways, but need extra math help to succeed. At Luminous Learning, our mission is to provide the necessary supports for all students to achieve math success. Join the Luminous Learning math community Get on the list for actionable math and special education teaching tips. Subscribe We don't like spam, either. Unsubscribe at any time.
Teach Kids About Autism Our Kit for Kids program is designed to teach elementary and middle school students about their autistic peers. The kit is centered around an illustrated booklet entitled “What’s Up with Nick?” This colorful, kid-friendly booklet tells the story about a new student, an autistic boy named Nick, through the eyes of
Kira is working hard on her spelling test, pressing down hard with her pencil as she's writing. Suddenly, the pencil breaks and she bursts into tears. "My pencil broke!!!" she yells to no one in particular.
Fun early finisher tasks with a science theme, great for stimulating creative thinking and writing.
