Category Archives: Classroom
Differentiated Farm Unit – 3 Books & 16 File Folders (Autism / SPED)
This is a differentiated Farm Unit that I created for my Autism Classroom. There are different levels of file folders for PreAcademic math and reading skills. Great for center activities and whole group reading.This unit consists of the following:There are 3 different types of Farm books. An Adapted Interactive Book, Simple Vocabulary Book and A … Continue reading
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Autism Classroom Rules
We have simple classroom rules that each student practices and follows throughout the day. We are 1:1 program and I currently have 5 para’s in my classroom. In order for our students to be successful, we all NEED to be on the same page to create structure and consistency. Continue reading
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Paraprofessional Procedures & Expectations
Para’s are the HEART of the classroom and we rely on them to help support and guide our students. At the beginning of the school year I give m paraprofessionals a packet that covers all of the classroom expectations as well as the procedures in the classroom. We are 1:1 program and I currently have … Continue reading
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Prompt Hierarchy Posters (Autism/SPED )
Implementing the Prompt Hierarchy in your classroom is ESSENTIAL! It often gets difficult to guide paraprofessionals when there are numerous staff within your classroom. I have designed 2 posters that I will be implementing this year! After discussing and modeling each section with my para’s, these posters will be posted around the classroom from visual … Continue reading
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Winter Version – Modified Touch Math (Autism)
Adapted Addition Touch Math within 10 for students that struggle double touching numbers using the regular version of Touch Math. This has been extremely helpful for my kiddos to practice counting/addition but struggle with Touch Math and writing their numbers. … Continue reading
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Back to School Social Story – Autism Classroom
YEP!!! Another school year is ready to start and I have a new position to plan for! (Where did summer go?!) I will be sending a New Teacher Social Story home for the parents to read each night with their child to help them understand and deal with the change and transition of having a new … Continue reading
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Modified Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark Assessment (Autism)
Developed a modified Fountas & Pinnell Visual Multiple Choice Assessment with similar choices to eliminate “easy guesses” and focus more on reading and comprehension. This Benchmark Assessment is given 3 different ways: – Completely independently (student reads the book & answers the comprehension worksheet) – Semi Independent (student reads the book independently & teacher reads … Continue reading
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Social Thinking so it Sticks!
Inside Out: What Makes a Person with Social Cognitive Deficits Tick?written by Michelle Garcia Winner, SLP ©2000 Think Social Publishing, Inc. All Right Reserved. www.socialthinking.com Click on the link for more information on Michelle Garcia Winner’s amazing book. Book Link Below are some visuals based on Michelle Garcia Winner’s Book, Inside Out: What Makes a Person … Continue reading
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Visual Reminders & Supports
My High School kiddos with Autism & Asperger’s Syndrome require extra visual supports and reminders of expected behaviors and social skills. For a student that wanders For a student that is always shouting based on the Incredible 5-Point Scale written by Kari Dunn Buron and Mitzi Curtis,©2012. All Right Reserved. 5 Point Scale Website For a student that needs … Continue reading
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Supports for Behavior Disorders
Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence Assessment Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence (ABC) Assessment is a direct observation tool that can be used to collect information about the events that are occurring within a student’s environment. By examining the 3 components (antecedent, behavior, consequence) together the teacher can start to understand why the behavior happens. The assessment is used to organize information and provide … Continue reading
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Have I Earned My Free Time?
Whole Classroom & Individualized Behavior Management in one! I base my classroom behavior around earning “Free Time” by using a chart in the front of the classroom. Each student EARNS their 5 minute free time breaks AFTER each lesson. Free time is set with a timer and is always 5 minutes in length. The students … Continue reading
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Special Education Behavior & Classroom Management
In developing a positive learning environment, a teacher needs to base their classroom management foundation off of the following two concepts: individualized behavior management and whole classroom management. Together these two concepts create an effective discipline in the classroom. In special education classrooms, students display many different types of behaviors such as ADHD, Autism/Cognitively Impaired, … Continue reading
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Super Hero Social Skills
My task as a teacher is to get my students from where they are to where they have not been. What Child Doesn’t Want to be a Super Hero? In elementary school, the child should receive help in any skill area that is delayed or where difficulty exists and, at the same time, be encouraged … Continue reading
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Overview of Individualized Behavior Management
In developing a positive learning environment, a teacher needs to base their classroom management foundation off of the following two concepts: individualized behavior management and whole classroom management. Together these two concepts create an effective discipline in the classroom. 1) Individualized Behavior Management In special education classrooms, students display many different types of behaviors such … Continue reading
