I love to share activities, resources, classroom management, behavior management and, sensory ideas for autism and special education teachers and classrooms.
I love to share activities, resources, classroom management, behavior management and, sensory ideas for autism and special education teachers and classrooms.
This social story is a great read for students who may need some support with biting. A lot of children bite others as a sign of frustration, anxiety, pain etc. - sometimes we may even find no explanation for why they are biting but hopefully this social story will help reduce biting behaviours.
It is a general book full of different things your mouth can be used for as well as why we shouldn't bite - how it makes others feel, and if we need to bite what we can do etc.
Many students with autism are visual learners and like to learn through seeing something in action. This book comes complete with matching, simple yet engaging graphics to help describe what is being said on the page.
Comes in col option only - no b/w availability, however you can print in grayscale.
Pages included are;
♦ I can use my mouth to eat food.
♦ I can use my mouth to sing songs.
♦ I can use my mouth to laugh.
♦ I can use my mouth to talk to others.
♦ I can use my mouth to whistle.
♦ I can use my mouth to drink.
♦ I can use my mouth to tell stories.
♦ I can use my mouth to smile.
♦ I can use my mouth to do lots of nice things.
♦ Sometimes I get angry and want to bite!
♦ It’s ok to bite my chew toy.
♦ But it’s not ok to bite my friends.
♦ Biting hurts my friends and it will make them sad.
♦ Sometimes, my teeth hurt and I want to bite.
♦ I can bite my chew toy or ask for help.
♦ If I have bad teeth I can go to the dentist for help.
♦ I will remember to use my mouth to be kind.
I recommend printing out each of the individual pages, laminating them and then binding them into a book so it will be easier for students to read - or be read to, as well as being stronger and longer lasting.
This social story is a great read for students who may need some support with hitting. A lot of children hit others as a sign of frustration, anxiety, pain etc. - sometimes we may even find no explanation for why they are hitting but hopefully this social story will help reduce hitting behaviours.
It is a general book full of different things your hands can be used for as well as why we shouldn't hit - how it makes others feel, and how we can calm ourselves down.
Many students with autism are visual learners and like to learn through seeing something in action. This book comes complete with matching, simple yet engaging graphics to help describe what is being said on the page.
Comes in col option only - no b/w availability, however you can print in grayscale.
Pages included are;
♦ I can use my hands to clap.
♦ I can use my hands to wave.
♦ I can use my hands to high five.
♦ I can use my hands to pull.
♦ I can use my hands to give hugs.
♦ Sometimes I get angry and hit.
♦ My friends are sad if I hit them.
♦ If I am angry, I can count to 10.
♦ Or, I can read a book.
♦ Or, I can relax.
♦ Or, I can have a hug.
I recommend printing out each of the individual pages, laminating them and then binding them into a book so it will be easier for students to read - or be read to, as well as being stronger and longer lasting.
This resource contains 30 different task cards. There are 6 task cards per vowel - a,e,i,o,u. Each task card contains an image and 3 boxes below for students to either write in or to place magnetic letters/foam letters.
I highly recommend cutting each task card out individually and laminating so that they will be stronger and longer lasting.
Using magnetic or foam letters is a great way to make an activity more interactive and enjoyable for your students. I recommend purchasing some letters from a local store or on Amazon for this activity.
You can either leave letters out on a table or make the activity even more fun by hiding the letters in sensory trays and/or using fishing rods to catch the magnetic letters.
Great fun to help students practice their CVC words.
Comes in colour or black and white option for ink friendly printing.
Contains 15 pages.
This social story is a great read for students who may need some support and help to understand how to deal with their feelings when a new student joins their class, and how they can be welcoming and help the new student to settle into their classroom.
Many students with autism are visual learners and like to learn through seeing something in action. This book comes complete with matching, simple yet engaging graphics to help describe what is being said on the page.
Comes in col option only - no b/w availability, however you can print in grayscale.
Pages included are;
♦ In our classroom, we do lots of learning together.
♦ We spend lots of time together in class with other students and our teachers.
♦ Sometimes, our classroom will have the same students all year.
♦ Sometimes, we may get a new student join our class.
♦ The new student may be new to the school.
♦ The new student may also be new to the area, and just moved here.
♦ Or, the new student may be moving from another class to our class.
♦ Sometimes, having a new student in class may make me anxious.
♦ I should remember, that the new student may feel anxious too.
♦ Going to a new class can be very scary.
♦ We should look after the new student and become their friend.
♦ We should find out their name, and more about them.
♦ We should also help them find things around the classroom, and school.
♦ By helping our new student, we are being a good friend and classmate.
♦ This helps our classroom be a nice place.
This social story is a great read for students who may need some support with coping with going to School. A lot of children struggle with understanding why they need to go to School, it may cause them anxiety and they may not even understand why they are going it or what will happen. Hopefully, this social story will help encourage your child(ren)/students to go to School, and also help promote independence.
Many students with autism are visual learners and like to learn through seeing something in action. This book comes complete with matching, simple yet engaging graphics to help describe what is being said on the page.
Comes in col option only - no b/w availability, however you can print in grayscale.
Pages included are;
♦ Today I am going to School.
♦ Children go to School to learn.
♦ School is open on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
♦ I do not have to go to School on a Saturday or Sunday.
♦ There’s no School in the summer!
♦ I get time off for Christmas, Easter and more too!
♦ Some children go on a bus to School.
♦ Some children walk to School.
♦ Some children go to School in a car.
♦ Some children ride a bicycle to School.
♦ I will say goodbye to my family in the morning before going to School.
♦ I will see them when I finish School later.
♦ My teacher will greet me with a big smile and hello!
♦ I will be in a classroom with lots of other children, desks and chairs.
♦ There will also be lots of books and fun toys for me to play with.
♦ Going to School means I will make lots of new friends!
♦ I can eat my lunch in the cafeteria.
♦ Or I can take a packed lunch from home with me.
♦ In School, I have to listen to the teacher.
♦ At the end of the day, I put all my items in my bag.
♦ I say goodbye to my friends and teacher.
♦ My family will be waiting for me when I finish School.
I recommend printing out each of the individual pages, laminating them and then binding them into a book so it will be easier for students to read - or be read to, as well as being stronger and longer lasting. You can use only the pages that you feel most relevant.
This resource contains a behaviour / behavior management symbol support story that is a great resource to introduce and encourage behavior / behaviour management with yours students.
This social story is 22 page story on behaviour/behaviors.
It comes with a choice of 3 different covers (my helping story, behaviour management, behavior management).
The story is a walkthrough of different things that students may do if they get angry/sad and how you/they can help calm.
Each page comes with a descriptive image/symbol.
I recommend printing each page individually, laminating and then binding together a book so that it can be used for future/prolonged use.
The pages included are as follows;
♦ I am happy when I get to do things I like
♦ I get sad if I have to do things I don't like
♦ Sometimes, I get angry if I have to do something I hate
♦ I may get angry if something doesn't go my way
♦ When I'm angry I don't understand how to cope
♦ I might cry
♦ I may have a tantrum
♦ I may throw things across the room
♦ I may scream really, really loud
♦ I may make a mess
♦ I may hurt myself
♦ If I hurt myself I can get more upset
♦ I may hurt someone
♦ I must remember to be kind to others
♦ If I hurt someone else, they may get upset
♦ My teacher can help me if I am angry or upset
♦ I can go to a quiet area to help me relax
♦ I can blow 5 big, deep breaths
♦ I can go for a walk
♦ It is OK to ask for help
♦ Soon, I will be happy again!
These fine motor skill worksheets are a great addition to your 3 Little Pigs unit and to get your students working on their fine motor skills. With 12 different worksheets included in this pack, your students will have plenty of opportunities to work on their fine motor skills.
These no prep worksheets are a fun and engaging addition to your literacy centers and to expand learning on your 3 Little Pigs unit. They require no prep, just print them out and they are ready to go. However, if you want to save on your ink, just print one copy of each worksheet and laminate them. This way, students can re-use them over time in your literacy centers.
This social story is a great read for students who may need some support with coping with sharing with others. A lot of children struggle with understanding the concept of sharing toys, it may cause them anxiety and they may not even understand why they are doing it or that they'll never get the toy back. Hopefully, this social story will help encourage your child(ren)/students to share with others, and also help promote independence.
Many students with autism are visual learners and like to learn through seeing something in action. This book comes complete with matching, simple yet engaging graphics to help describe what is being said on the page.
Comes in col option only - no b/w availability, however you can print in grayscale.
Pages included are;
♦ I like to play with toys.
♦ Other children may like the same toys as me.
♦ I can share by giving them some of my toys or taking it in turns.
♦ Someone else may be playing with a toy I like.
♦ I can ask them if I can play with them.
♦ Or, I can ask if we can take it in turns.
♦ If I share with others, they’ll want to be my friend.
♦ Friends are kind and share with each other.
♦ If I take a toy off someone else, they may get upset.
♦ I may try and grab a toy off someone else.
♦ This will make my friends sad, and they won’t want to play with me.
♦ If someone takes a toy off me, I may get upset or angry.
♦ I should ask them to give me the toy back, and take turns instead.
♦ If I get angry, I should count and stay calm.
♦ When I share with others, I make new friends.
♦ My friends like to play with me when I share.
♦ My teacher can help me share with others if I find it hard.
♦ There are lots of fun things in class that I can play with!
I recommend printing out each of the individual pages, laminating them and then binding them into a book so it will be easier for students to read - or be read to, as well as being stronger and longer lasting. You can use only the pages that you feel most relevant.
This social story is a great read for students who may need some support with going to the toilet. A lot of children struggle with going to the toilet, it may cause them anxiety and they may not even understand how to use a toilet. Hopefully, this social story will help encourage your child(ren)/students to use the toilet, and also help promote independence.
Many students with autism are visual learners and like to learn through seeing something in action. This book comes complete with matching, simple yet engaging graphics to help describe what is being said on the page.
★ Comes in boy and girl option. ★
Comes in col option only - no b/w availability, however you can print in grayscale.
Pages included in boy book are;
♦ The toilet is in the bathroom.
♦ When I need the toilet, I should go to the bathroom.
♦ I should pull down my pants.
♦ If I need to pee I can stand and urinate into the toilet.
♦ If I need to poo I can sit on the toilet.
♦ When I am finished, I should use toilet paper.
♦ I can wipe with toilet paper or call for help.
♦ Then, I should pull up my pants.
♦ Now, I should flush the toilet.
♦ Next, I wash my hands.
Pages included in girl book are;
♦ The toilet is in the bathroom.
♦ When I need the toilet, I should go to the bathroom.
♦ I should pull down my pants.
♦ And sit on the toilet.
♦ If I need to pee or poo, I should do it on the toilet.
♦ When I am finished, I should use toilet paper.
♦ I can wipe with toilet paper or call for help.
♦ Then, I should pull up my pants.
♦ Now, I should flush the toilet.
♦ Next, I wash my hands.
I recommend printing out each of the individual pages, laminating them and then binding them into a book so it will be easier for students to read - or be read to, as well as being stronger and longer lasting. You can use only the pages that you feel most relevant.
This resource is a fun and engaging activity for students to work on their coin recognition and matching skills. All the coins included in this pack are UK coins.
There are 10 different piggy banks included that are filled with different coins. They come in 2 levels - 5 different coins in the piggy bank to match and 8 different coins in the piggy bank to match.
You can use real coins or the coins that are provided in this resource pack. I highly recommend each of the individual pieces of this activity so that they will be stronger, longer lasting and re-usable in the future.
Students simply match the coins to the prices (1p, 2p etc) in the piggy banks. Also comes in b/w option for your preference.
This adapted book is a great way for students to work on their sequencing skills but also to give them the knowledge and understanding of how to brush their teeth - a very important life skill which can be hard for many of our students to master. This adapted book goes through each of the steps required to brush teeth.
Students have to read - or be read - the sentence on top of the page and then find the matching symbol that matches the sentence. This a great way to start having your students understand what they are reading/listening to and taking in the information. Students can then process this information and find the relevant symbol that fits with what is happening in the current situation.
Comes in col and b/w option for your preference.
This is great for a Spec Ed or Autism Classroom / working with Spec Ed or students with Autism. It’s a great way to encourage students to pay close attention to deal, become more familiar with sentence structure and symbols.
The vocabulary is suitable for American or British classrooms. (Color, Colour etc.)
This social story is a great read for students who may need some support with having a bath. A lot of children struggle with having a bath, it may cause them anxiety and they may not even understand why they are having one. Hopefully, this social story will help encourage your child(ren)/students to have a bath, and also help promote independence.
Many students with autism are visual learners and like to learn through seeing something in action. This book comes complete with matching, simple yet engaging graphics to help describe what is being said on the page.
Comes in col option only - no b/w availability, however you can print in grayscale.
Pages included are;
♦ It is important to keep my body clean.
♦ When I am clean, I smell nice.
♦ Some people like to bath in the morning.
♦ Some people like to bath in the night.
♦ First, I have to put the plug in the bath.
♦ Then, turn on the tap to start the water.
♦ I can add some bubble bath.
♦ When the bath gets full I have to turn the tap off.
♦ I can play with toys in the bath.
♦ I use soap to wash my body.
♦ I use shampoo and conditioner to clean my hair.
♦ When I’m clean, I use a towel to dry myself.
♦ Then, I put on some clean clothes.
♦ I can use a hairdryer to dry my hair.
♦ Now that I am clean, I smell lovely!
I recommend printing out each of the individual pages, laminating them and then binding them into a book so it will be easier for students to read - or be read to, as well as being stronger and longer lasting. You can use only the pages that you feel most relevant.
This social story is a great read for students who may need some support with going on a plane. A lot of children struggle with understanding the process of what is involved going on a plane, it may cause them anxiety and they may not even understand why they need to do the things asked of them. Hopefully, this social story will help encourage your child(ren)/students to get onto a plane, and also help promote independence.
Many students with autism are visual learners and like to learn through seeing something in action. This book comes complete with matching, simple yet engaging graphics to help describe what is being said on the page.
Comes in col option only - no b/w availability, however you can print in grayscale.
Pages included are;
♦ To go on an airplane, I have to go to the airport.
♦ Before we go to the airport, I have to pack my suitcase.
♦ I should pack my clothes, toothbrush and anything else I may need.
♦ There are lots of planes in the airport, so it can get busy.
♦ First, we have to go to the check in desk to check in for our flight.
♦ The lady will look at our passports and weigh our suitcases.
♦ Our suitcases will get put onto the plane by the airport staff.
♦ Next, we have to go through the scanners. I might have to take my shoes and coat off.
♦ I have to walk through a scanner, the staff will tell me where to go.
♦ Now, we can have a look in the shops or have something to eat.
♦ Next it’s time to board our plane, we must go to our gate and give the lady our tickets.
♦ On the plane, I have to sit on the seat that is shown on my ticket.
♦ When the plane takes off and lands, my ears might pop.
♦ There are lots of things for me to do on the plane, as well as lots of food to eat.
♦ When the plane lands, we have to stay sitting until told to take our seat belts off.
♦ We may have to show our passports again to airport staff.
♦ Then, we go and collect our suitcases off a conveyor belt.
♦ Now we can leave the airport!
I recommend printing out each of the individual pages, laminating them and then binding them into a book so it will be easier for students to read - or be read to, as well as being stronger and longer lasting. You can use only the pages that you feel most relevant.
Keep families and carers up to date with your classroom with these editable newsletters that can be used all year long. Coming in a range of different styles, your families will love how engaging and informative these newsletters are.
Editing
These newsletters can be edited in PowerPoint or Keynote.
The editable parts are where you can add edit text, photos, shapes etc. onto the templates.
You will not be able to lift any images. This is to protect my work as a teacher-author and the work of fantastic clip artists.
How to Use
Edit using PowerPoint or Keynote - the newsletters are separated into different files to make them easier to use.
Print out the newsletters to send home with students.
Or, save the newsletter as a JPEG or PDF and then email home to your students families/carers. This will save on your ink and can make communicating with home easier.
Newsletters are a great way for you to stay in touch with families of the students in your class as well as being able to share what you have been doing in class, what is coming up and any important reminders.
Includes all months of the year and an End of Year/Graduation special.
This resource contains an adapted work folder that targets a range of different life skills for your students.
★ 20 activities included. ★
This resource also comes with 2 different levels for the grocery shopping/payment pages as well as girl/boy options for some pages.
This resource comes in both spelling options of colour and color. It comes with different PDFs to suit a variety of different countries (mainly because of the coins used when purchasing food in the grocery store)
This resource contains UK coins.
The activities included in this folder 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
♦ 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
If there are any life skills activities that you feel could be added to this folder, then please get in touch and I'll be happy to try and help you.
Included in this pack are 6 different pages of color by number worksheets linked to Autism Awareness.
It comes in spelling options for US and UK/CAN i.e colour and color.
Simply print out the worksheets and have them on hand to give to your students. They look at the code at the bottom of the worksheet to find out what colors/colours to use on parts of the image.
This resource contains an adapted work folder that targets a range of different money skills for your students.
★ 23 activities included. ★
This resource also comes with different levels for many of the pages.
This comes with UK coins and notes.
All the activities in this work folder are for your students to work on money life skills, to learn the value of money and also to recognise different coins/notes. Money is an important skill for our students to work on and this adapted folder will provide us with another way to work on this with our students.
Some of the activities included are;
• Matching coins
• Matching notes
• Matching heads to tails on coins
• Matching pice tags to coins
• Which costs more
• Shopping and paying for groceries
• Paying for toys
• Paying for clothes
• Paying for groceries
• Paying for food in a restaurant
• Counting money in piggy bank
• Putting together coins/notes to make a price
This download contains 16 different task cards based around the theme of Guy Fawkes / Bonfire Night. All comes in col option - no b/w.
There are 2 task cards per page.
Students have to choose 1 out of 3 possible answers to match the image to their shadow. This will be a perfect addition for introducing Guy Fawkes / Bonfire Night into your Classroom.
There are instructions included on the front page of the document. I recommend cutting them out individually and then laminating them, this will make them stronger and longer lasting - meaning you can use them over and over again.
All images related to the theme of Guy Fawkes / Bonfire Night.
This Princess crime scene activity pack is a great addition to your fairytale - or princess - topic. With this pack you will be able to create a crime scene where someone has poisoned the princess! Students have to investigate using the clues provided to find out who committed the crime out of 4 possible suspects.
This crime scene is designed to be interactive, engaging and adapted to suit students ability levels.
This crime scene includes the following activities;
• Taste
Something has been left behind for students to taste! (Toast) Students have to taste the item, decide what it is and then match it to the suspect who likes to eat it.
• Smell
Something has been left behind for students to smell! (Pepper) Students have to smell the item, decide what it is and then match it to the suspect who likes to smell this.
• Eye Witness Reports
Students need to read the 4 eye witness reports and pull important information from them. They then need to see if any of this information matches any of the suspects in the line up.
• Matching Fingerprints
Fingerprints have been left behind at the scene! Students need to look at the fingerprints and try and match them to the suspects footprints.
• Clue Book
Students put their clues into the clue book as they go along. This way they are able to keep track of all the clues they have found. This will help them when they need to make a decision on who they think has eaten the gingerbread man’s house.
• Wanted Poster
Once students have decided who they think the criminal is - they need to make the wanted poster to capture them! Students can either draw and write the criminal’s face and name onto the wanted poster or use the pictures and names we have included to cut and stick onto the wanted poster instead.
Your students will love taking part in this fun and interactive crime scene, especially during a busy time of year when it can be hard to keep them engaged. A teachers walkthrough is also included in the pack to help you put together the crime scene and use it to the best of its ability. I would also recommend trying out the crime scene before giving it to your students so that you are able to familiarize yourself with the way that it works.
This comes in both spelling options i.e color/colour, favorite/favourite etc.
Almost everything that you need to complete this crime scene is included in this pack. However, you will need access to carrots and pepper for students to taste/smell.
This social story is a great read for students who may need some support with going to the cinema / movies. A lot of children struggle with understanding the process of what is involved going to the cinema / movies, it may cause them anxiety and they may not even understand why they need to do the things asked of them. Hopefully, this social story will help encourage your child(ren)/students to go to the cinema / movies, and also help promote independence.
Many students with autism are visual learners and like to learn through seeing something in action. This book comes complete with matching, simple yet engaging graphics to help describe what is being said on the page.
Comes in col option only - no b/w availability, however you can print in grayscale.
Pages included in 'Going to Movies' Social Story are;
♦ Today I am going to the movies.
♦ The movies is where you can watch all the new movies.
♦ First, we have to buy our tickets for the movie we want to watch.
♦ We can buy some snacks and drinks to watch the movie.
♦ We have to take our seat ready for the movie to start.
♦ When the movie starts, the lights will go dark.
♦ During the movie we have to be quiet so others can watch too.
♦ At the end of the movie, the lights will come back on.
♦ We should put all our trash into the trash can.
Pages included in 'Going to Cinema' Social Story are;
♦ Today I am going to the cinema.
♦ The cinema is where you can watch all the new movies.
♦ First, we have to buy our tickets for the movie we want to watch.
♦ We can buy some snacks and drinks to watch the movie.
♦ We have to take our seat ready for the movie to start.
♦ When the movie starts, the lights will go dark.
♦ During the movie we have to be quiet so others can watch too.
♦ At the end of the movie, the lights will come back on.
♦ We should put all our rubbish into the bin.
I recommend printing out each of the individual pages, laminating them and then binding them into a book so it will be easier for students to read - or be read to, as well as being stronger and longer lasting. You can use only the pages that you feel most relevant.