If you are a special education teacher or parent, and you are looking for ways to deepen your kids' understanding of gratitude, then join my 10 day Gratitude Challenge. I have 24 different activities you can do with your kids that were developed specifically for students with autism and special ... VIEW POST
Free Worksheet Wednesday: Every Wednesday all year long
Who doesn't like a free worksheet? How about a free worksheet every Wednesday. Ready to print or in a digital format to assign in google classroom. AND, what if that free worksheet was made specifically for students in a special education setting? Read below to find out how you can get a free ... VIEW POST
A new look at a back to school favorite: The Kissing Hand
The Kissing Hand, by Audrey Penn, has been a long time favorite story to use for back to school. Especially for our younger students who deal with separation anxiety, often for the first time, this story helps teachers talk with students about their feelings. I loved using this story. But, in a ... VIEW POST
Community Trips & Challenging Behaviors Part 2
This is part 2 of the series during which I share some tips and suggestions for successful community outings in the face of challenging behaviors. At the end of each post, there will be a FREE download to help you take this information and put it into action. So, this post is all about ... VIEW POST
Halloween Roundup: Free activities for special ed
I've put together this group of Halloween and October related resources, tips, blog posts and more to help you get through this spooky day. So grab your pillowcase and Wonder Woman mask, and come along with me! Just click on the pictures to go to that activity. Math Resources From Susan ... VIEW POST
Not Your Average Novel Unit
Do you read novels aloud in your classroom? I taught in a class for students with autism for 10 years. I had students in grades kindergarten through 5th grade. Some students were early readers, some students could not even identify their name. Some of my students could hold an hour-long ... VIEW POST
