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Texas, United States
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Hi! I'm Dr. Nicole Caldwell, and I've been working in special education for about 18 years. I've taught in public and private schools, center-based autism programs, and currently provide in-home and virtual tutoring/teaching.
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Preview of Airport Vocabulary | Match Icons to Pictures | Autism and Special Education

Airport Vocabulary | Match Icons to Pictures | Autism and Special Education

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Nicole Caldwell
Help students build real-world map skills and vocabulary by matching icons to pictures of places in an airport, such as elevators, food court, escalators, restrooms, etc. Includes 1 cut and paste worksheet where students match the icons to pictures.
Preview of Weather App Reading | Weather, Date, Time Questions | Freebie | Autism & SPED

Weather App Reading | Weather, Date, Time Questions | Freebie | Autism & SPED

Created by
Nicole Caldwell
This functional weather and life skills freebie helps students practice reading and interpreting information from weather apps on a phone, providing an opportunity to practice basic skills in an age-appropriate context. Students look at realistic weather app screenshots and answer questions about: Type of weather (snowy, rainy, sunny, etc.)TemperatureDays and MonthsTimeAM and PMLocation (City Name)Includes 1 worksheet + an anchor chart showing the parts of the apps. For the full set with 6 addit
Preview of Weather App Reading | Weather, Date, Time Questions | Autism & Special Education

Weather App Reading | Weather, Date, Time Questions | Autism & Special Education

Created by
Nicole Caldwell
This functional weather and life skills activity helps students practice reading and interpreting information from weather apps on a phone, providing an opportunity to practice basic skills in an age-appropriate context. Students look at realistic weather app screenshots and answer questions about: Type of weather (snowy, rainy, sunny, etc.)TemperatureDays and MonthsTimeAM and PMLocation (City Name)Includes 7 worksheets + an anchor chart showing the parts of the apps.
Preview of Map Skills Life Skills Activity | Match Maps App Icons to Community Places

Map Skills Life Skills Activity | Match Maps App Icons to Community Places

Created by
Nicole Caldwell
Help students build real-world map and life skills by matching maps app icons to pictures of community locations like gas stations, hotels, restaurants, and more. Includes 2 cut and paste worksheets where students match map icons to pictures.
Preview of Timer Math | Count by 5 and Greatest / Least | Freebie

Timer Math | Count by 5 and Greatest / Least | Freebie

Created by
Nicole Caldwell
A worksheet for older students working the skills of counting by fives and ordering from greatest to least and least to greatest. For the full set with 5 additional practices pages, go here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Timer-Math-Count-by-5-and-Greatest-Least-Autism-Special-Education-15357276
Preview of Timer Math | Count by 5 and Greatest / Least | Autism | Special Education

Timer Math | Count by 5 and Greatest / Least | Autism | Special Education

Created by
Nicole Caldwell
A set of activities for older students working the skills of counting by fives and ordering from greatest to least and least to greatest. Includes 6 Pages: Timer Order (Least to Greatest) with Visual PromptsTimer Order (Greatest to Least) with Visual PromptsTimer Order (Least to Greatest) no Visual PromptsTimer Order (Greatest to Least) no Visual PromptsCount Minutes on the Timer by 5sCount by 5s Sorting
Preview of Make a Sentence | Build a Sentence | Robot Theme | Special Education | Freebie

Make a Sentence | Build a Sentence | Robot Theme | Special Education | Freebie

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Nicole Caldwell
A free sample of build-a-sentence and sentence writing worksheets with a robot theme. Students build simple sentences using guided question prompts that support early writers and emerging sentence structure skills. Includes two differentiated levels: 2 pages of cut-and-paste build a sentence worksheets (1 robot per page)1 page of write a sentence worksheets (2 robots per page)For the full set with 15 additional pages, go here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Make-a-Sentence-Build-a-
Preview of Make a Sentence | Build a Sentence | Robot Theme | Special Education | Autism

Make a Sentence | Build a Sentence | Robot Theme | Special Education | Autism

Created by
Nicole Caldwell
A set of build-a-sentence and sentence writing worksheets with a robot theme. Students build simple sentences using guided question prompts that support early writers and emerging sentence structure skills. Includes two differentiated levels: 12 pages of cut-and-paste build a sentence worksheets (1 robot per page)6 pages of write a sentence worksheets (2 robots per page)
Preview of Simple Opinion Writing for Autism / Special Education Freebie: Favorite Season

Simple Opinion Writing for Autism / Special Education Freebie: Favorite Season

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Nicole Caldwell
Worksheets with visual supports and sentence starters to help students practice simple opinion writing about their favorite season. Two pages are included for autumn (one using the word "fall" and one using the word "autumn"). For more opinion writing pages, click below: Favorite Holidays and Animals: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Simple-Opinion-Writing-for-Autism-Special-Education-with-Visual-Supports-12826769Favorite Foods: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Simple-Opini
Preview of Make a Sentence | Build a Sentence | Animal Theme | Special Education | Freebie

Make a Sentence | Build a Sentence | Animal Theme | Special Education | Freebie

Created by
Nicole Caldwell
A free sample of build-a-sentence and sentence writing worksheets with an animal theme. Students build simple sentences using guided question prompts that support early writers and emerging sentence structure skills. Includes two differentiated levels: 2 pages of cut-and-paste build a sentence worksheets (1 animal per page)1 page of write a sentence worksheets (2 animals per page)For the full set with 15 additional pages, go here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Make-a-Sentence-Buil
Preview of Make a Sentence | Build a Sentence | Animal Theme | Special Education | Autism

Make a Sentence | Build a Sentence | Animal Theme | Special Education | Autism

Created by
Nicole Caldwell
A set of build-a-sentence and sentence writing worksheets with an animal theme. Students build simple sentences using guided question prompts that support early writers and emerging sentence structure skills. Includes two differentiated levels: 12 pages of cut-and-paste build a sentence worksheets (1 animal per page)6 pages of write a sentence worksheets (2 animals per page)
Preview of Menu Math: Train Dining Car Theme | Adding Money | Special Education | Freebie

Menu Math: Train Dining Car Theme | Adding Money | Special Education | Freebie

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Nicole Caldwell
Practice menu price reading and money adding with a fun train theme. Included in the free sample are: A dining car menu printable reference (can be used with all activities),1 worksheet on Identifying prices (copying the price amounts from the menu),1 worksheet on adding money amounts (from the menu).For the full version with 4 additional pages, click here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Menu-Math-Train-Dining-Car-Theme-Adding-Money-Special-Education-Autism-15256584
Preview of Menu Math: Train Dining Car Theme | Adding Money | Special Education | Autism

Menu Math: Train Dining Car Theme | Adding Money | Special Education | Autism

Created by
Nicole Caldwell
Practice menu price reading and money adding with a fun train theme. Included are: A dining car menu printable reference (can be used with all activities),3 worksheets on Identifying prices (copying the price amounts from the menu),3 worksheets on adding money amounts (from the menu).
Preview of Simple Opinion Writing for Autism / Special Education Freebie: Foods

Simple Opinion Writing for Autism / Special Education Freebie: Foods

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Nicole Caldwell
One page of visual supports and sentence starters to help students practice simple opinion writing about pizza. For the full set with 9 additional pages, click here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Simple-Opinion-Writing-for-Autism-Special-Education-w-Visual-Supports-Foods-15240520
Preview of Simple Opinion Writing for Autism / Special Education w/ Visual Supports: Foods

Simple Opinion Writing for Autism / Special Education w/ Visual Supports: Foods

Created by
Nicole Caldwell
Visual supports and sentence starters to help students practice simple opinion writing. Students can share why they like their favorite foods. The download includes pre-made pages for 10 foods, with a blank page that you can use for students who have different favorites.
Preview of Answering Yes No Questions: Dinosaur Theme - Freebie

Answering Yes No Questions: Dinosaur Theme - Freebie

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Nicole Caldwell
Four different ways to practice answering yes or no questions ("is it a ____________?"). All of the worksheets feature a dinosaur theme, asking "Is it a dinosaur?" for various dinosaurs and other objects. The full version (with 7 extra pages) is here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Answering-Yes-No-Questions-Dinosaur-Theme-15238338
Preview of Answering Yes No Questions: Dinosaur Theme

Answering Yes No Questions: Dinosaur Theme

Created by
Nicole Caldwell
Five different ways to practice answering yes or no questions ("is it a ____________?").There are two different worksheets for each of the five different formats. All of the worksheets feature a train theme, asking "Is it a dinosaur?" for various dinosaurs and other objects.
Preview of Sight Words Reading & Spelling Worksheets | No Writing | Freebie

Sight Words Reading & Spelling Worksheets | No Writing | Freebie

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Nicole Caldwell
Read, color, find, and cut-and-paste common sight words. I made these worksheets for students who have limited fine motor skills due to their disabilities to practice reading and spelling these words. Words Included:andforhasthethisFor the full version with 78 total words, go here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Sight-Words-Reading-Spelling-Worksheets-No-Writing-Special-Education-15083075
Preview of Sight Words Reading & Spelling Worksheets | No Writing | Special Education

Sight Words Reading & Spelling Worksheets | No Writing | Special Education

Created by
Nicole Caldwell
Read, color, find, and cut-and-paste common sight words. I made these worksheets for students who have limited fine motor skills due to their disabilities to practice reading and spelling these words. Words Included:2-Letter Words: amasatbebydogoheinisitmemynoofonsotoupus3-Letter Words: allandarebigbutcandayeatforgetgothasherhimhisnewnotoffoutrunsawseeshethetoowaswhowhyyesyou4-Letter Words: awaycamecomefromhaveherejumplikelookmoreplaysaidthatthentheythiswantwentwhatwhenwithyour5 and 6-Letter Wor
Preview of Number Words Reading & Spelling Worksheets | No Writing | Special Education

Number Words Reading & Spelling Worksheets | No Writing | Special Education

Created by
Nicole Caldwell
Read, color, find, and cut-and-paste number words. I made these worksheets for students who have limited fine motor skills due to their disabilities to practice reading and spelling these words.
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About the store

Experience

Hi! I'm Dr. Nicole Caldwell, and I've been working in special education for about 18 years. I've taught in public and private schools, center-based autism programs, and currently provide in-home and virtual tutoring/teaching.

Teaching style

My primary focus is making learning fun and meaningful to students, especially by incorporating their interests into learning activities. When motivation is high, I believe that students learn more.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Project STARS: Systematic Training for Autism Researchers and School Personnel (2009); Outstanding Teaching Fellow in Educational Psychology (2013)

My own education history

Master's Degree in Special Education with an emphasis on Autism, PhD in Special Education with a focus on Autism.

Additional biographical information

My interests include nature photography, Renaissance festivals, and crochet.