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Life Skills Activities for Teaching Cleaning and Chores

Life Skills Activities for Teaching Cleaning and Chores

The list of life skills our students need to learn seems never-ending. One skill that will benefit their families NOW and help them with independent living in the FUTURE is learning household cleaning and chores. Despite my best efforts to

Carrie April 4, 2019July 25, 2020 Life Skills Read more

Stop Laminating Everything in your Classroom!

Stop Laminating Everything in your Classroom!

Stop laminating?  In my special education classroom?  But what about my beautiful task cards and adapted books?  Kids with autism are rough on my materials – nothing will last past one station! I know.  I get it.  Please hear me

Carrie March 17, 2018February 7, 2021 Visual Supports Read more

Art Visuals and Schedules for Autism

Art Visuals and Schedules for Autism

Art projects can be especially challenging for students with autism.  The sensory experience and fine motor requirements can lead to anxiety and frustration. So I know better than to just put a pile of supplies in front of my students

Carrie September 16, 2017July 25, 2020 Visual Supports Read more

Community Based Instruction – My Biggest Fast Food Failure

Community Based Instruction – My Biggest Fast Food Failure

Community based instruction is so important for special education students, but these trips can put fear into the heart of the best life skills teacher. Some of my most successful community trips were to fast food restaurants.  When new students

Carrie August 15, 2017May 14, 2019 Community Trips Read more

Using Match Points for your Visual Schedules

Using Match Points for your Visual Schedules

Visual schedules are a staple in autism and special education classrooms.  Schedules help our students understand their day and reduce anxiety about what’s next.  However, if we don’t follow them relatively quickly and efficiently, we have less time on task. 

Carrie July 21, 2017July 25, 2020 Visual Supports Read more
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