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Fine Motor Activities for Autistic Preschoolers: Simple Hands-On Bins That Build Pre-Writing Skills
Before children are ready to trace letters, copy shapes, or hold a pencil, their hands have a lot of work to do. They need...
3 Easy Halloween Preschool Activities Using a Target Dollar Spot Find
You know when you walk through Target’s Bullseye’s Playground for one completely unrelated thing and suddenly find yourself...
Deep Interests, Engagement, and the Learning We Miss When We Rush Children
There’s a moment so many educators and caregivers have experienced before. A child walks into the room and immediately...
How to Support Autistic Play Without Taking It Over
How to support autistic play in the classroom and beyond. Over the last few podcast episodes, I’ve been talking a lot about...
Autism & Play: Kitchen-Themed Visual Supports
When parents and educators think about autism and play, it’s common to picture very specific goals: pretend play, sharing,...
Valentine’s Day Print & Go Activities for Preschool Special Education (No Prep!)
February can be such a fun time in the preschool classroom… but it can also feel overwhelming—especially in special...
Valentine’s Day Letter & Number Mats for Preschool Special Education
Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to bring a little extra joy into your learning centers—without adding more to your prep...
Circle Time Songs: Visuals For Special Education
Circle time is such a special part of the day for young learners. It’s a time for connection, music, and fun—but for many...
Teaching Two-Step Directions in Autism Speech Therapy: A Fun, Visual Way to Learn
Following directions is one of those foundational skills that helps little learners thrive—in the classroom, during play,...
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