Christmas Activities for KidsLearning is a joy! Here are some ideas for Christmas-themed fun.Learn More | Choice CardsChildren can feel empowered when given choices throughout their day. Choice cards are picture cards used to offer a choice between 2 or more items. These cards can be used with young children or children with special needs, such as autism or communication delays.Learn More | Egg-celent Ideas for SpringEach spring, many classrooms dedicate a week to the theme of "eggs". Here are some great ideas to promote language and learning.Learn More |
Building CommunityThe beginning of the year is a time for building a sense of community in the classroom. Here are a few theme ideas for building the classroom community.Learn More | Rain by Manya StojicWhen rain comes to the African savannah, the animals use their senses to tell about the storm to other animals. In her book, Rain, Manya Stijic showcases the 5 senses in this fun story filled with imagery, repetitive language, and information about this weather cycle. This story is a great companion for units on weather and science.Learn More | DiceThese paper dice are easy to create and great for many fun activities.Learn More |
Tab and Flap CardsTab and Flap Cards are visuals that can be placed on a ring and easily accessible at your finger tips. These are great for behavior support as well as curriculum content.Learn More | Duck for Turkey Day, by Jacqueline JulesOne way to discuss Thanksgiving that will be meaningful to your students, whether or not they eat a turkey dinner, is to share books that expand on some of the universal themes. Duck for Turkey Day, by Jacqueline Jules, addresses cultural diversity from a little girl’s point of view.Learn More | All About Me"All About Me" is a popular beginning of the year thematic unit for students and teachers to get to know each other and themselves. This fun theme includes concepts such as the body, feelings, family, and culture.Learn More |
Books and StoriesSmall books can be created with a picture and words on each page.
Books may show sequence pictures of a published story read, social story, list of related pictures, speech words for a student to practice, or recall event activities.Learn More | One Page PictureThis material is a s simple as it sounds. It is one picture per page with no boxes or extra words. It can be used as signs, visuals, flip charts, and more.Learn More | DialThe dial template has up to 10 pictures on a circle, with a cover sheet to mask all but one picture.Learn More |
Visuals in Special EducationVisual Picture Cards are a great way to communicate expectations and reinforce learning visually.Learn More | The Very Hungry Caterpillar, by Eric CarleChildren love to hear their favorite stories again and again. With each read, teachers can focus on different aspects of the story. Here are some examples of different objectives for the book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle.Learn More | Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon, by Patty LovellBe proud of who you are. Patty Lovell's message radiates throughout this adorable story of a short first grade girl with buck teeth, a terrible singing voice, and fumble fingers. This article has vocabulary and activities to support and expand concepts in the book.Learn More |
The Gingerbread ManHere are some ideas when using the story, The Gingerbread Man as a theme.Learn More | Going on a Bear HuntCheck out story activities for the book, We're Going On A Bear hunt" by Michael Rosen.Learn More | Visual SchedulesA visual schedule can help special education teachers prepare their students to be ready to learn.Learn More |
Groundhog Day Lesson IdeasHere are some ideas to celebrate Groundhog Day with young children.Learn More | Pirate Day"Talk Like a Pirate" Day fun activities for the classroom, speech therapy, and OT.Learn More |