Meaningful Materials for Autism Classrooms
Meaningful Materials for Autism Classrooms and LIFE Skills First day of school pictures are already popping up on my feed… can it be already?!? So… Read More »Meaningful Materials for Autism Classrooms
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Free Printable Math Centers
10 FREE Printable Math Centers for K-5 & Autism Units Here is the challenge- you are working with students who are functioning at a vast… Read More »Free Printable Math Centers
Wrapping Up the School Year
Wrapping Up the School Year It’s the end of the school year and, let’s face it, we are all tired. The countdowns have been on… Read More »Wrapping Up the School Year
Graphic Organizers for Any Book
Universal Graphic Organizers for Any Book I was recently talking to a teacher about using adapted novels. She loves them, but wanted something that she… Read More »Graphic Organizers for Any Book
Social Stories in LIFE Skills
History of Social Stories™
Social Stories were first created to help people with autism cope with social situations. It’s a great idea, however, to use Social Stories for any student who needs social skill building or who is struggling with problem behavior.
At its core, social stories in LIFE Skills or in any setting describes a situation, a skill, or relevant social cues that are specific to a student. The overall goal of a social story is to share social information in an easily understood way for a particular person and situation.
Active Participation in Math for Nonverbal Students
Active Participation in Math for Nonverbal Students: Active Participation in Math: How to include students with complex communication needs in math activities. We have… Read More »Active Participation in Math for Nonverbal Students
Shopping Scavenger Hunt
Shopping ScavengThe problem comes up with making all those trips meaningful. Too often, there is not a ton of money or a need to shop for items every week. Using a grocery shopping scavenger hunt activity is a great way to keep meaning in community trips without busting the budget.er Hunt
No Prep Dice Math!
Math is a class that is hard to prep for because nearly every student in LIFE Skills math is working on a different level. Making… Read More »No Prep Dice Math!