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Pretend Play Ideas for Kids with Autism

April 15, 2021

This is my favorite list of pretend play ideas for kids with autism! Developing pretend play skills can be very challenging for children with autism. Working on developing pretend play skills should be a priority in your child’s program. Engaging your child in pretend play helps develop creativity, promotes behavioral flexibility and increase opportunities for…

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Filed Under: Home programs, Sensory activities Tagged With: dramatic play, pretend play

Dinosaur Play Dough Mats

April 15, 2021

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I love using play dough mats with my little learners on the autism spectrum. These dinosaur play dough mats are perfect for use at home or in your classroom to work on communication skills, sensory play skills and fine motor skills. Just print out the play dough mat, laminate and add play dough and you’re…

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Teacher Appreciation Ideas for Special Education Teachers 2021

April 13, 2021

Teacher Appreciation Week Ideas 2021

I’ve collected 25+ virtual teacher appreciation ideas for 2021 for you! Teaching has looked quite a bit different since last year and teachers have come up against unexpected challenges. It’s been an adventure for everyone, and supporting children on the autism spectrum and children with other special needs is always a challenging and rewarding job….

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Puzzles for Autism (8 puzzles that every autism playroom or classroom should have)

April 12, 2021

Puzzles for Autism

8 puzzles that every autism playroom should have! Puzzles are a valuable learning tool for autistic learners whether you are wanting to teach communication, receptive language, pointing, fine motor, imitation, taking turns, letters, numbers, names, interaction skills and more. Use puzzles in your home or classroom to teach your child or students in a fun and…

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Filed Under: Fine motor skills, Home programs, Therapeutic materials Tagged With: autism playroom, autism toys, toys for preschoolers with autism

Earth Day Activities for Kids

April 8, 2021

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In honor of Earth Day coming up on April 22nd, I have put together some fun Earth Day activities for kids! It is never too early to raise your child’s awareness of the Earth, how plants grow, recycling and more. These fun Earth day activities and crafts are the perfect way to talk about these…

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The Best Butter Slime Recipes for Kids with Autism

April 1, 2021

The Best Butter Slime Recipes for Kids

Love using butter slime in your home or classroom? You will love this collection of butter slime recipes! You will learn how to make butter slime with all of the step by step recipes below. What is butter slime? Butter slime is called “butter slime” because if its soft, smooth buttery-like texture. It is fluffy…

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Penguin Virtual Field Trip Ideas

March 24, 2021

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Want to plan a penguin virtual field trip to surprise and delight your child or students? Look no further! Everything you need is in this post. Virtual travel is so much fun and such a fabulous way to build new skills with your little learners. I love using virtual fields trips as a way to…

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Teaching Kids with Autism Using Slime (+20 Slime Recipes)

March 22, 2021

Slime can be a fun and educational tool for kids with autism. I love using it at my autism center as a reinforcer, slimy sensory activity and to increase learning, communication, hand strength and more! Enjoy these teaching tips and easy slime recipes. What is slime? Slime is a slimy putty, sometimes made with borax,…

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Filed Under: Sensory activities Tagged With: autism, slime, slime recipes

Easter Egg Filler Ideas for Kids

March 22, 2021

Easter Egg Filler Ideas

Easter is coming! I’ve made a list of of Easter egg filler ideas to help you plan a fun Easter egg hunt for your child or students. What are your family traditions for celebrating Easter? We have quite a few in my family. One Easter when we were little, my mom hid my Easter basket…

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Filed Under: Easter Tagged With: easter egg fillers, easter egg hunt, easter egg surprises, increasing motivation for learning in children with autism, teaching children with special needs, therapeutic toys for children with autism

Ocean Sensory Bin for Kids with Autism

March 17, 2021

Ocean Sensory Bin for Kids Cover

Sensory boxes are one of my favorite tools for teaching kids on the autism spectrum new skills. Use this fun and engaging ocean sensory bin to build new vocabulary skills, provide sensory breaks and increase social interaction and fun! Make sure you print out your free printable sensory box ideas checklist to get the most…

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