Classroom Voice Level Charts

From Tunstall's Teaching Tidbits:

Black and white posters to help you teach your class about voice levels throughout the school day. {color code by running on colored paper}

Keep your school consistent by using the same colors throughout.

Large size for classroom and posting around the school common areas.

Small size for teacher key ring and teachers that travel to different rooms, but want to keep consistent with each group of students throughout the day!

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Voice-Level-Charts-free-901462

8 Preschool Math Ideas Using Toy Vehicles

 

http://www.themeasuredmom.com/8-preschool-math-ideas-using-toy-vehicles/

 

 

Fun Activities for Teaching Cooperation

A tipsheet from Sandbox Learning. http://www.sandbox-learning.com/FileLib/Fun_Activities_for_Teaching_Cooperation.pdf

"This Was My Day" Interactive Home/School Communication Book

From Teachers Pay Teachers:

An  interactive home/school communication book designed to be filled out by students. Provides visual cues for students to share their classroom experiences with their parents.

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/This-Was-My-Day-Interactive-HomeSchool-Communication-Book-833678

Trick-or-Treating Using AAC

Some great tips for making Halloween run more smoothly. http://smallbutkindamighty.com/2012/11/01/trick-or-treating-using-aac/

Enter to Win a $50 Visa Card from "Rethink Autism"

Have a Picture that Screeeeams Halloween? 

You could win a Spoooktacular Prize!

 

 

 

Send us pictures of your Halloween costumes, jack-o-lanterns, art projects, drawings, cookies or cakes, decorations, haunted houses or your granny in the morning, and you could win a Spooktacular Treat!

 

How to Participate:

 

1.) Send your pictures to contests@rethinkfirst.com 

 

2.) Watch for your pictures to be added to our Facebook contest album

 

3.) Share your pictures with your friends so they can vote for you!

 

The picture with the most 'Likes' by Sunday, November 3, wins a VISA Giftcard for $50!

 

 

Teachers!  We'd love to see pictures of your classroom, projects and costumes too!

The school or classroom entry with the most 'Likes'  also wins a VISA Giftcard for $50!

 

"Trick or Treat" Communication Cards for Non-Verbal Children (Another Version)

Helpful cards for non-verbal trick-or-treaters.

http://www.lane34studios.com/1/post/2013/10/halloween-freebie-for-my-non-verbal-friends.html

Trick or Treat Cards

A child with limited expressive communication can show these cards in place of speaking the words, "Trick or Treat!"

http://www.positivelyautism.com/downloads/TrickOrTreatCards.pdf

Coupon for Free Lamination at Mardel

Get free 10 feet of laminating at Mardel through 10/31! Click here for coupon.

Find a Mardel location here: http://www.mardel.com/

Passing Out Candy Social Story

"What to Expect on Halloween" Social Skill Story
A story on passing out candy at home. 

http://www.positivelyautism.com/downloads/socialstory_trickortreat.pdf

 

"Travis the Train Goes Trick-or-Treating" Story

http://www.positivelyautism.com/downloads/Halloween_TrainStory2.pdf

 

Preparing Children for Trick or Treating: A Tipsheet from Sandbox Learning

Dressing up to go trick or treating is very exciting for children and it creates lasting memories for both children and parents. Help children prepare for trick or treating with these five strategies.

1. Select a Costume – Help children select a costume that fits properly and is safe. Children may be uncomfortable with anything on their face especially make up. Some children may not like masks because of sensory issues or limited vision. Keep these factors in mind when selecting an outfit. For children who have difficulties with masks, holding a mask rather than wearing it or not using one at all may make the evening more enjoyable.

Read more: http://www.sandbox-learning.com/FileLib/Preparing_Children_for_Trick_or_Treating.pdf

Montessori-Inspired Spider Activities for Pre-K to 1st Grade

 

http://livingmontessorinow.com/2013/10/15/free-spider-printables-and-montessori-inspired-spider-activities/

Halloween Activity Bundle for Pre-K and K

Contains: patterns, sorting, counting, coloring, and more!

http://www.positivelyautism.com/downloads/HalloweenActivityBundle.pdf

 

Halloween Color Activities

"Things That Are Black" Activity 

http://www.positivelyautism.com/downloads/Colors_Black_ThingsThatAre.pdf

"Things That Are Orange" Activity 

http://www.positivelyautism.com/downloads/Colors_Orange_ThingsThatAre.pdf



"Fall into Order!", Differentiated Center on ABC Order

"Fall Into Order"- A fall themed, differentiated center/game that focuses on putting words into ABC order. This game is great for 1st and 2nd graders of differing abilities. It is also appropriate for a school or homeschooled setting, as well as, for special education instruction. In one center, students are able to physically manipulate the words to help make the activity more concrete.

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREE-Fall-into-Order-Differentiated-Center-ABC-Order-Common-Core-Aligned-860463

The Lost Acorns (An Action Song and Counting Game for Fall)

This is song about a squirrel who can't remember where he hid his acorns, and needs the children's help to find them.

Hide the "acorns" around the room or outdoors; children sing the song, find the acorns, and create a set with them on an included mat. Counting, creating sets and number stories.

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/The-Lost-Acorns-an-Action-Song-and-Counting-Game-for-Fall-FREE-816510

Fall-Theme Spelling Game (Use with Any Word List)

http://www.themeasuredmom.com/free-spelling-game-fall-use-word-list/

 

 

Halloween Vocabulary Flashcards

Starting off our series of Halloween Freebies!

 

http://www.positivelyautism.com/downloads/Halloween_Vocab.pdf

 

Bullying Prevention and Safety Brochure from the National Autism Association

Includes information on what bullying is, how to address bullying, and tips for parents. http://nationalautismassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/NAA-Bullying-Brochure.pdf

Color Words Unit from Miss Kindergarten

Color Word Writing Practice for kids! This complete bundle by Miss Kindergarten includes tons of fun writing activities for students to practice their colors while improving their handwriting and spelling. Filled with flash cards, writing practice, and practice pages, this colorful 30 page bundle makes a perfect addition to any classroom.

Who is it for?
•Kids in grades K-1
•Teachers and homeschoolers looking for a multi-purpose color unit

https://www.educents.com/national-deals/deal/color-words-unit#.Uk25HnAo7IU

Visual Schedules for Tasks App

From AbleLink Technologies: "Visual Impact provides easy step-by-step multimedia instructions for use by anyone needing a simple support to perform daily tasks of all kinds. Make a grilled cheese sandwich by yourself, learn important personal skills for applying for a job, or how to take your own blood pressure at home! The online library of Visual Impact task instructions will continue to grow to provide an ever increasing world of possibilities for self-directed learning."

http://www.ablelinktech.com/index.php?id=130

Fall-Themed Activities for SLPs

Check out these fall activities from Busy Bee Speech!
http://busybeespeech.blogspot.com/2013/09/fall-worksheet-packets-and-bundles.html