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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,...

Using Adapted Books to Work on Color Concepts

Using Adapted Books to Work on Color Concepts

Still working on color concepts with your students?  I created another adapted book series about colors.  This series includes; “What Color is the Food?”, “What Color is the Animal?”, and “What Color is the School Supply?”  Many of the students on my caseload are...

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...

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...

Making Moves

Making Moves

Moving to a new home can be a huge challenge. There are so many things to consider when moving especially when there is an autistic child involved. I needed to consider the safety of the home and the surrounding area. I checked  to see if  there were any bodies of...

Fun Friday in the Classroom

Fun Friday in the Classroom

Incorporating Fun Friday into your lesson planning will provide various hands-on learning opportunities for your students.  It is a great way to end the week and give students a chance to get creative!Cooking and Art Incorporating cooking and art into your classroom...

Skill Packed Leveled Curriculums!

Skill Packed Leveled Curriculums!

With back to school in full swing, I had the privilege of working with a kiddo using the Level 0.5 Language Arts curriculum.  When I was in the classroom full time, I ALWAYS had The Autism Helper Curriculums (for both math and language arts).  I cannot say enough...

Sensory Room Setup: The Environment

Sensory Room Setup: The Environment

You do not need a designated sensory room to meet many student needs, but if you have access to a space it can be incredibly helpful.  In part one of this multiple part blog series, let’s explore the environmental setup of a sensory room.  In subsequent posts, we will...

Meet the Teacher Night

Meet the Teacher Night

I’m so excited to talk about my Meet the Teacher Night! It is the beginning of the school year and I am preparing my classroom for a new group of students.  I have so much to do but one that is on the top of my list to prep things for is Meet the Teacher Night.  At my...

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