Fall

Fall Fun

Fall Fun

Fall Fun Once Halloween hits time flies. It's end of first quarter, parent teacher conferences are squeezed in, and IEP season creeps up. It's easy to get lost in the day-to-day and feel like you are drowning. The students feel it too. We keep fall hands-on activities...

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Scarecrows, Turkey Cookies & Thanksgiving Plates!

Scarecrows, Turkey Cookies & Thanksgiving Plates!

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, my planning has revolved around scarecrows, comfort foods and turkey cookies!  I love lessons that target multiple skills, and the following are just some of my top favorites! Check them out!Fall Adapted BooksThere are so many...

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Theme Based Centers

Theme Based Centers

I Love a Good Theme Using themes in my classroom is something I choose to do with intention. My students live for a good theme. It keeps our daily activities fresh, fun and engaging. For the next two weeks we are studying farms. We live in a small, rural town and it's...

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From Para to Teacher: My Story

From Para to Teacher: My Story

This is my story of going from a para to a teacher. Well, my story is one I have been putting off telling for quite some time now. You see, this story is deeply personal, emotional, and challenging for me to retell but I am proud to be able to share it today because...

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Thanksgiving Class Party Setup Kit

Thanksgiving Class Party Setup Kit

I’m so excited to talk about Thanksgiving in the self-contained classroom! My students and I love holidays in our classroom.  Holidays allow us to build lasting memories and they are a GREAT reason to have a party! Holiday parties are fun and exciting, however they...

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Turkey Time Activities!

Turkey Time Activities!

Happy November!  As soon as the new month hit, I was ready to go with my November activities! I used to do these same activities in the classroom and now, while I still use them, I’ve modified a few for families.  I will be prepping the turkey headbands, schedules,...

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Halloween Class Party Setup Kit

Halloween Class Party Setup Kit

Let’s talk about Halloween in my self-contained classroom! I don’t know about you, but I love holidays in my classroom.  Holidays are the perfect time to build lasting memories with my students and no holiday is complete without a class party!  Although holiday...

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Fall Activities!

Fall Activities!

Fall is by far my most favorite season to plan for!  Not only has the hot Eastern Shore humidity started to dissipate, but it feels like there is a palpable shift in the atmosphere in schools and homes.  I always rely on the Autism Helper for engaging activities.  I...

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Farm Activities for Fall

Farm Activities for Fall

Off to the Farm!   Even though it's still in the high 80s, it's Fall to me! Once September hits, I am ready for pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin patches, and visits to all of our nearby farms. The best farm in my hometown is Braehead Farm. Located in Fredericksburg,...

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Basic Learner Skills with TURKEYS!

Basic Learner Skills with TURKEYS!

Well, it’s that time of year again! I love the holidays and different seasonal themes to increase engagement and skill building.  You guessed it. It’s turkey time!  As I now work with even younger kiddos (sometimes as young as 20 months), I have been stretching myself...

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Simple Halloween Activities

Simple Halloween Activities

Simple Halloween Activities There is nothing that brings more joy to my students than good holiday fun. Halloween is especially a favorite. Halloween activities are incredibly motivating for my students, so I’m sure to squeeze in as much learning fun as I can over...

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Turkey Fun in Early Childhood

Turkey Fun in Early Childhood

There’s nothing more comforting (in my eyes at this point) in the midst of a pandemic than the thought of comforting Thanksgiving food.  If you’re looking for ways to incorporate some turkey and Thanksgiving fun into your classroom or virtual session, then this post...

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Halloween Core and Fringe Boards

Halloween Core and Fringe Boards

Halloween and other themed activities may look a little different this year but as special education teachers, one thing that remains the same is structure and the need for language support!  I love creating themed core and fringe language boards so that my students...

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Halloween Resources for Virtual or In-Person Learning

Halloween Resources for Virtual or In-Person Learning

I love teaching in October. Students are in a routine, expectations have been set and the real fun and learning can begin. There are so many great fall resources at The Autism Helper! My students this year adore Halloween, and I'm gathering and prepping all of the...

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