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The Alternative Way To Pre-K is dedicated to accessibility, neurodiverse-affirming practices, and creating a more inclusive world by supporting educators, paraprofessionals, related service providers, parents/guardians, and students.
I aim to empower you to effectively implement equitable practices and support all learners through developmentally appropriate practice, alternative augmentative communication, progress over perfection, and resources that meet your student's unique skill set.
I taught special education preschool in the public school system in a self-contained classroom for nine years. I am now a learning support specialist in a private preschool, where I continue to serve and advocate for the special education, neurodiverse, and disability communities.
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Year Long Visual Recipes With Real Pictures and Cooking Fringe for Special Ed
The Year-Long Visual Recipes With Cooking Fringe includes 46 snack recipes ( 20 of which are non-bake) with real-life step-by-step pictures. Take the guess work and prep out of classroom cooking in your preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, or special education classroom. Includes ingredient lists book pairing suggestions cooking in the classroom tipslow tech AAC fringe cooking fringeDo not worry if you do not have cooking equipment in your classroom. I explain how to cook in the classroom without a
PreK - K
How To Play In Centers Visual Instructions and Prompts
How To Play In Centers Visual Instructions include step-by-step procedures to play in centers with real-life pictures. Encourage students to play with materials corresponding to centers. It is also a great visual reminder and guide for the adults in your classroom to model play with students. Includes prompted and unprompted communication/AAC options as well! Centers Included:CarsPuzzlesSensoryReadingArt ( painting, watercolor painting, coloring)Play DoughBlocksTrainsHouse Keeping/ Dramatic Pl
PreK - K
Also included in: Centers Bundle for Preschool and Kindergarten
Centers Bundle for Preschool and Kindergarten
Set your students up for success during center time by providing communication opportunities, organization, and modeling play. The Centers Bundle is geared for preschool, pre-k, transitional kindergarten, and kindergarten classrooms. Take the chaos out of center time with these ready-for-you resources, making it more organized, engaging, and impactful. Provide students with opportunities to learn naturally through play while keeping it structured. Resources included:Centers Fringe and Core Boa
PreK - K
Fitness Center Dramatic Play Center Exercise Study
The Fitness Center Dramatic Play Center includes everything you need to create a classroom exercise center to align with the Creative Curriculum's Exercise Study. Expand students learning of the - study as they engage in sociodramatic play. Perfect for preschool, pre-k, and special education classrooms! Don’t use Creative Curriculum? That’s okay! The Fitness Dramatic play works for any classroom dramatic play or housekeeping center! Includes:AAC fringe Center signage Exercise and Warmup Visual
PreK - K
Also included in: Dramatic Play Centers Growing Bundle
Pathway to Pre-K Year Long Bundle | ECSE Curriculum
The Pathway to Pre-K GROWING YEAR LONG BUNDLE includes everything you need to teach YEAR LONG in your Early Childhood Special Education Classroom. If you're looking to save time supplementing your curriculum with something that ACTUALLY works and is APPROPRIATE for your students, Pathway to Pre-K was designed for YOU! Units Included:September: Back to School September: BearsOctober: Apples and PumpkinsNovember: TurkeysDecember: Gingerbread Man and Winter HolidaysJanuary: Winter ClothesFebruary
PreK - K
Alphabet, Coloring Pages, Numbers
Lanyard Key Tabbed Visuals Cards Special Education
Key Ring Tabbed Visual Cards provide visual prompts for your students with easy tabbed access. The tabbed images make it easier to access cards quickly instead of sifting through your set. Perfect for the whole team! Includes:template to create your own cards13 visual cards: Dimensions: 2.75 x 2.75 in'Go,StopClean upSit readyBathroomMoreAll doneStand up Sit downListenQuietWalking feetGentle handsUse with 1in binder ring Use To:Reinforce behaviorReinforce directionsReinforce AACProvide a modelC
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Thanksgiving Teacher Note: I am thankful for you because
This Thanksgiving Teacher Note is the perfect way to tell your students why you are so thankful for them. Includes Pre-made notes, a handwritten option, andan editable text box to add your name. Let your students know why they are so special this Thanksgiving season with this Thanksgiving Teacher Note. Perfect for preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, and special education classrooms! Includes:8 blank templates18 pre-made notesEditable text box to add nameWHAT EDUCATORS LIKE YOU ARE SAYING!:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐
PreK - 1st
Also included in: Thanksgiving Bundle
PreK | Pre-K | Preschool Comprehensive Assessment for General & Special Ed
The Preschool Assessment Data Collection tool organizes your data and saves you time during assessments. Assess student's cognition, fine motor, gross motor, and social-emotional skills all in one place and take the stress out of assessments. How to Use:The Preschool Assessment Data Collection tool is issued three times a year: in the fall, winter, and spring. Edit the date range to your likingAdminister assessment with the Pre-K Assessment MaterialsTrack student's data to use during parent-te
PreK - K
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Laundromat Dramatic Play Center Clothes Study
The Laundromat Dramatic Play Center includes everything you need to create a classroom Laundromat to align with the Creative Curriculum's Clothes Study. Expand students' learning of the clothesstudy as they engage in sociodramatic play. Perfect for preschool, pre-k, and special education classrooms! Don’t use Creative Curriculum? That’s okay! The Laundromat Dramatic Play Center works for any classroom dramatic play or housekeeping center! Includes:Center signage How to wash clothes visualsAAC
PreK - K
Also included in: Dramatic Play Centers Growing Bundle
Morning Circle / Meeting Bundle
The Morning Circle / Meeting Bundle includes everything you need, including print and digital resources, to help your morning meeting/circle run smoothly. These ready-for-you resources help keep your morning circle organized and structured while keeping students engaged. With so many interactive components, you will be able to work on a variety of skills, including: AACturn to takePre-academic readinessPicture IDNumber IDEmotion IDName IDEmerging literacy Gross motorFine motor Includes:Digital
PreK - K
Classroom Community
Editable Lesson Plan Template Yearly, Weekly, & Daily | Standards and Objectives
Get organized with this editable lesson plan template! Everyone needs a good lesson plan template, and this one allows you to customize it to your needs while taking the work of creating your own template but giving you enough the ability to make it your own and cater to your individual needs. IncludesPre-labeled templatesEditable heading options for weekly plans, weekly standards/objectives, and yearly lesson plan matrixHow to Use:Print or digital use. Input information before to printing or ha
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Digital and Editable Morning Circle / Meeting Slides and SmartBoard Pre-K SPED
Editable morning meeting/circle for distance learning engages students in both PowerPoint slides and SmartBoard format to provide instruction during your morning meeting and/or circle time. Engage early learners in your preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten classroom. Take the chaos out of morning circle/meeting by organizing all of your materials in one place while keeping students engaged by using interactive slides. Includes :Google or zoom waiting roomgood morning song choice (links to YouTu
PreK - 1st
Also included in: No Print Digital Activity Set Bundle Special Education and Preschool
The Gingerbread Man Adapted & Interactive Book
Follow along with the classic tale of the Gingerbread Man as he tries to escape the sneaky fox. As you read, match the 19 interactive pieces to the corresponding page. Great for independent or small group work. How I Use:Classroom libraryUnit assessmentWhole and small group read aloudMorning binsPair with a sensory binSkills addressed and reinforced:SequencingRecalling informationTurn-takingPicture and vocabularyAACHere's what people are saying!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ My students love the interactive books.
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Reading
Also included in: Adapted and Interactive Book Growing Bundle
Focus Wall Bundle (Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten)
This Focus Wall Bundle has everything you need to create your very own classroom focus wall. Can be used in any early childhood, pre-k, pre-kindergarten, kindergarten classroom, or creative curriculum using classroom. All cards have a simple design to help minimize distractions. House all your focus elements in one spot with ease! Includes:Upper and lower case letters Aa-Zz with graphics (get the deluxe Alphabet Cards HERE)Numbers 0-25 with ten frames12 Shapes (circle, square, triangle, rectangl
PreK - K
Math, Reading
Construction Site Dramatic Play Center Buildings Study
Construction Site Dramatic Play Center includes everything you need to create a classroom construction sight to align with the Creative Curriculum’s Buildings Study. Expand students' learning of the building study as they engage in sociodramatic play. Perfect for preschool, pre-k, and special education classrooms! Don’t use Creative Curriculum? That’s okay! The Construction Site Dramatic Play Center works for any classroom dramatic play or housekeeping center! Includes:Center signage Toolbox
PreK - K
Also included in: Dramatic Play Centers Growing Bundle
Going to School Separation Anxiety Social Narrative
The Going to School Separation Anxiety Social Narrative helps ease students' anxiety by saying goodbye to family members and going to school by reviewing emotions and things that could make them feel better. This social story includes options for various family members and modes of transportation. How I use this resource: I keep one copy at school to reinforce and school and provide one copy at home for families to read before coming to school. Family members included:momdadparentsgrandma grand
PreK - 2nd
Also included in: Social Narrative Growing Bundle
Furniture Safety Social Narrative: No Throwing or Climbing on Furniture
Furniture Safety: No Throwing or Climbing on Furniture social story teaches students about how to safely use furniture in the classroom. You can prepare your students with positive visuals and reinforce why we do not climb on or under tables or chairs, push over furniture, stand on furniture, or throw furinture. This is perfect for early learners and teaching back-to-school routines. How to Use:Read individually to a studentRead as a whole groupPlace in the classroom libraryWHAT EDUCATORS ARE SA
PreK - 2nd
Social Emotional Learning
Also included in: Social Narrative Growing Bundle
Curriculum Creative Interactive Slides Growing Bundle
Creative Curriculum Slides Growing Bundle expands student's learning by exploring the topics of sorting, matching, wh- questions, and more! Use in the classroom displayed on your Smart Board, Google Slides, or screen share during e-learning days. How to UseDisplay as Google SlidesDisplay as Smart NotebookTo learn more about how to use the resource virtually check out my how-to guide. Skills Addressed:Counting with one-to-one correspondence Number IDColor IDColor matching Picture-to-picture matc
PreK - K
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Substitute Binder: Special Education Sub
Being absent is always nerve-wracking, but even more so for special education teachers. This sub binder is specifically geared towards sped teachers. Cover all your bases next time you are out with this one resource and take your day off stress free! Pages Included: IntroductionSchool map, Class roster & Attendance Student profiles with accommodations Schedule Daily procedures Bathroom procedures Arrival & dismissalWho to call for helpLesson plansEmergency procedures Where to find While you were
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Classroom Commitment and Rules Adapted Book and Poster
The Classroom Commitment and Rules Adapted book reviews classroom expectations while using interactive pieces to engage students in both standard and symbolated text. Pair it with the Classroom Commitment and Rules Poster. We review our poster and book every day during morning circle!How to Use:Read individually to a studentRead as a whole groupPlace in the classroom libraryPair with lesson on classroom rules and expectationsReview daily during morning circleWHAT EDUCATORS ARE SAYING!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
PreK - K
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The Alternative Way To Pre-K is dedicated to accessibility, neurodiverse-affirming practices, and creating a more inclusive world by supporting educators, paraprofessionals, related service providers, parents/guardians, and students.
I aim to empower you to effectively implement equitable practices and support all learners through developmentally appropriate practice, alternative augmentative communication, progress over perfection, and resources that meet your student's unique skill set.
I taught special education preschool in the public school system in a self-contained classroom for nine years. I am now a learning support specialist in a private preschool, where I continue to serve and advocate for the special education, neurodiverse, and disability communities.
Teaching style
Visit my website and blog to learn more about my teaching style and how I utilize resources found in my storefront in my classroom.
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Awards & shining teacher moments
Being diagnosed with OCD, anxiety, ADHD, and an auditory processing disorder as a child has allowed me to connect with my students in a more effective and intimate way. I am able to understand their needs more concretely which allows me to create resources more effectively. I am proud to be neurodivergent. It not only makes me who I am but makes me a better educator.
My own education history
I earned a Bachelor of Science in Special Education, a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education, and a Master of Science in Special Education. I have also completed coursework through RESNA (Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America). I hold my professional teaching license in South Carolina and New York.
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Disclaimer: Creative Curriculum resources are supplemental materials that align with Teaching Strategies Creative Curriculum and is not endorsed or sponsored by Teaching Strategies. It has been created with permission from Teaching Strategies.
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