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I teach in a Developmental Learning Program (DLP), supporting students with a wide range of needs and abilities. Many of my students have limited verbal communication skills and/or cognitive differences, and they benefit from the use of adapted materials and AAC/picture-supported communication to enhance both comprehension and expression.
I work with students in grades K–5, providing instruction across a broad range of skill levels—from foundational life skills and errorless learning to early literacy, reading comprehension, and foundational math skills such as addition and subtraction. Throughout my career, I have developed a strong focus on adapting curriculum to meet the unique needs of my students, which has led to meaningful growth and increased engagement in learning.
In addition to my work in the classroom, I lead the disability ministry program at my local church. In this role, I create curriculum, plan lessons, and ensure that children with disabilities are able to access the gospel and participate in church activities in meaningful and inclusive ways. I also share these resources on TPT and strive to keep them affordable and accessible for others serving similar communities.
I am passionate about creating practical, accessible resources that support diverse learners across settings. My goal is to provide materials that are easy to implement and effective in real-world environments. I truly believe that with the right supports and accommodations, all students are capable of learning and demonstrating their knowledge.
You can find me on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Pinterest, and on my website: www.alwaysadaptable.com.
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Alphabet Posters - AAC Core Words | Eucalyptus, Greenery Theme
Special Education Classroom DecorThis set of Alphabet ABC Posters pairs each letter with an AAC Core Word, perfect for displaying core words and the alphabet in special education classrooms! This set is eucalyptus/greenery themed. PCS and Boardmaker is a trademark of Tobii Dynavox LLC. All rights reserved. Used with permission.
PreK - 5th
Alphabet, Classroom Community
Also included in:Â Special Education Classroom Decor | Eucalyptus, Green
Visual Schedule Binder | Special Education
Visual Schedule BinderThis is a great resource to use for students that benefit from having a first-then visual schedule with them at all times, as well as a 5-frame simple token economy. The binder allows you to have organized pages of visuals for quick grabbing and changing the schedule as the day goes. The pages/images include are:4 colors of front page (green, red, blue, pink) 5 options of tokens (dogs, hearts, stars, cars, monsters) 2 'Schedule' Pages with 35 visuals 1 'Reinforcing Items'
PreK - 6th
Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
Special Education Classroom Decor | Eucalyptus, Green
This classroom decor bundle was created for special education classrooms, especially those with AAC users! Includes:- Calendar -Weather/Days of the Week -Core Word of the Week Alphabet Posters -Numbers 0-20 Posters - Colors Posters -Classroom Expectations AAC - Affirmation Stations AAC -Cupboard Labels -Core Word of the Week Display (50 core word options) -Days in School (daily counting activity)
PreK - 5th
Classroom Community
Number Skills #0-20 | Seasonal Task Cards
Early Number Skills | Seasonal Task BoxesKeep number practice fresh and engaging all year long with these Seasonal Number Skills Task Cards! Designed specifically for special education classrooms, this comprehensive resource targets foundational math skills using hands-on, visually supported activities. Students will practice counting, number recognition, sequencing, number matching, and other essential number concepts for numbers 0–20 through a variety of task card activities. The seasonal them
PreK - 3rd
Numbers, Other (Math)
CCSS
K.CC.A.1
, K.CC.A.2
, K.CC.A.3
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Edmark® 1 Lessons 1–10 Supplemental Activity Set | Special Education Reading
Beginning Words | Supplemental Activities for Edmark® Lessons 1–10Looking for additional practice and independent work to reinforce early lessons from the Edmark® Reading Program? These supplemental activities are designed to support students working through Lessons 1–10 by providing extra opportunities for practice, generalization, and comprehension. This resource includes a variety of structured, repetitive activities that align with the early Edmark lesson sequence while giving students mea
PreK - 8th
Reading, Reading Strategies, Spelling
Core Word of the Week AAC | Push | Adapted Book and Full Activity Set
Core Word of the Week - PushIf you teach Core Word of the Week to your AAC users, this is the perfect resource when teaching the core word "Push" Includes: - Adapted Books (10 pages) - 1 Student cut/paste Books (7 pages) - Data Sheet - Parent Letter - Multiple Styles of Visuals (6 pages) -7 Worksheets -2 errorless coloring sheet - SeeSaw Activity Link -Additional Activities, videos, book ideas, and MORE GROWING Core Word of the Week BUNDLEFollow Always Adaptable on Instagram, Facebook, and Ti
PreK - 3rd
Other (ELA)
Also included in:Â Core Word of the Week AAC | Growing Bundle
Back to School Adapted Book Bundle | Special Education, Procedures and Routines
Back to School Adapted Book BundleThis set is designed to teach/introduce important skills for back-to-school. It includes an adapted book, a worksheet, coloring sheet(s) and a visual poster for each of the following categories: - Morning Routine - Walk to your classroom - Greet Teacher - Put Backpack Away - Make Lunch Choice - Eat Breakfast - Free Play - Using Technology - Adapted books specific for iPads, Tablets, and Chromebooks - Optional bo
PreK - 3rd
Classroom Community
Health, Hygiene, and Germs Bundle
Health, Hygiene, and GermsThis bundle includes three of my favorite Health & Hygiene Products: - Germs & Hygiene Set- Bread Experiment- Sneezing CraftThis would be a great activity set if you want to teach your class about germs, hygiene, covering their mouth, and washing their hands! All resources were created with special education classrooms in mind.
PreK - 3rd
Health, Social Emotional Learning
Small Group Instruction Adapted Book | Special Education, Routines
Small Group Instruction, Adapted Book | Special EducationThis adapted book walks students through the explicit routines and expectations during small group instruction time. It was designed for self-contained special education classrooms to teach students the routines and procedures. Expectations:- sit at the table - stay in your chair - listen to the teacher - hands/feet to yourself - do your best! If you like this resource, check out the entire Back To School Bundle. It contains over 8 diffe
PreK - 3rd
Classroom Community
Core Word PUSH | Adapted Book
AAC Vocabulary\Core Word "Push"Adapted BookThis adapted book is 12 pages and focuses on the core word 'push' Find the FULL Core Word of the Week Activity Set -- HEREPCS are a trademark or boardmaker and Tobii Dynavox, LLC. Used with permission.Similar Resources: 'No' Adapted Book'More' Adapted Book'You' Adapted Book'Turn' Adapted Book
PreK - 3rd
Other (ELA)
5-Frame Token Board | Spiderman Theme
A 5-frame token economy. This can be a great motivator for your students. How to Use: 1. Print and Laminate 2. As your student engages in the reinforcement behavior, let them know that they earned a token! Add a spiderman to their board (ex: staying on task, following directions, keeping shoes on - whatever skill you need to work on) 3. 5 Tokens = Reward This token economy includes visuals for the following rewards: - playdo - iPad - prize box - playtime/toys - break
PreK - 5th
Social Emotional Learning
Elopement, Running | Social Story
Elopement "I want to Run" | Social StoryThis social story was designed for students that elope (run) out of the classroom when they get upset. It teaches them that running out of the classroom is not safe and teaches the replacement strategy of asking for a break and/or using a designated safe space in the classroom instead of running. This way, the teacher knows where they are. This social story also includes using a break card to request the safe space and earning a 'token' if the student use
PreK - 8th
Character Education, Social Emotional Learning
Adapted Book | Germs and Hygiene
Clean & Healthy - an adapted book that teaches students with disabilities about germs and hygiene. It walks through what germs are and steps we can take to get rid of germs and stay healthy/clean. Get the FULL germ/hygiene unit plan here.Follow Always Adaptable on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest to see more adapted materials, teacher tips, and more. Similar Resources'Wh' Question Packet with VisualsSneezy the Snowman Book Companion/ActivitiesDid you know? - you can REVIEW any paid product
PreK - 3rd
Health
Trick or Treating | Adapted Book
Trick-or-Treat Halloween Adapted BookThis adapted book is a great way to teach students with complex needs the basic steps and skills for Trick-or-Treating on Halloween! The steps: 1. Wear a costume 2. Go to a house/apartment 3. Knock on the door or ring doorbell 4. Wait for the door to open 5. Say Trick or Treat 6. Get candy 7. Say thank you 8. Go to the next house I use this activity every year with my classroom to practice waiting, taking turns, and communication skills as we also celebrate
PreK - 5th
Balanced Literacy, Social Emotional Learning
Using Markers | Social Story
Using Markers Social Story (9 half-pages) I created this social story for a student that loved to use markers. This student would use markers and draw on their face, the walls, the floor, tables, everything accessible. This social story teaches that markers are only for paper. If the student continues drawing on other things, they won't be allowed to use markers anymore. Similar Resources: Wet Clothes Social StorySafe Hands Social StoryPersonal Space Social StoryLooking for a specific social st
PreK - 3rd
Social Emotional Learning
Leprechaun Traps | Adapted Book, Special Education
How To Catch a Leprechaun | Adapted Book for Special EducationA sweet and simple book about St. Patrick's Day and trying to catch a leprechaun. It is a great way to teach your students about Leprechauns and why people try to catch them. It has AAC integration.
PreK - 3rd
10-Frame Token Board | Monster Truck Theme
A 10-frame token economy. This can be a great motivator for your students. How to Use: 1. Print and Laminate 2. As your student engages in their replacement behavior, let them know that they earned a token & add a monster truck to their board (ex: staying on task, following directions, keeping shoes on - whatever replacement behavior that you are working on) 3. 10 Tokens = Reward This token economy includes visuals for the following rewards: - playdoh - iPad - prize box - playtime/toys - break
PreK - 5th
Social Emotional Learning
10-Frame Token Board | Monster Theme
A 10-frame token economy. This can be a great motivator for your students. How to Use: 1. Print and Laminate 2. As your student engages in the reinforcement behavior, let them know that they earned a token! Add a monster to their board (ex: staying on task, following directions, keeping shoes on - whatever skill you need to work on) 3. 10 Tokens = Reward This token economy includes visuals for the following rewards: - playdo - iPad - prize box - playtime/toys - break
PreK - 5th
Social Emotional Learning
5-Frame Token Board | Heart Theme
A 5-frame token economy. This can be a great motivator for your students. How to Use: 1. Print and Laminate 2. As your student engages in the reinforcement behavior, let them know that they earned a token! Add a heart to their board (ex: staying on task, following directions, keeping shoes on - whatever skill you need to work on) 3. 5 Tokens = Reward This token economy includes visuals for the following rewards: - playdo - iPad - prize box - playtime/toys - break
PreK - 5th
Social Emotional Learning
AAC Core Word | See | Adapted Book
AAC Core Word, Core Vocabulary - "See"Adapted BookThis adapted book is 12 pages and focuses on the core word 'see'. Students will look at various pictures of the zoo and practice saying "I see a ______". This pairs well with AAC modeling. PCS are a trademark of Boardmaker and Tobii Dynavox, LLC. Used with permission.You can find my entire "see" Core Word bundle here. Similar Resources: 'No' Adapted Book'More' Adapted Book'You' Adapted Book'Turn' Adapted BookMy entire Core Word of the Week Grow
PreK - 5th
Social Emotional Learning
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About the store
Experience
I teach in a Developmental Learning Program (DLP), supporting students with a wide range of needs and abilities. Many of my students have limited verbal communication skills and/or cognitive differences, and they benefit from the use of adapted materials and AAC/picture-supported communication to enhance both comprehension and expression.
I work with students in grades K–5, providing instruction across a broad range of skill levels—from foundational life skills and errorless learning to early literacy, reading comprehension, and foundational math skills such as addition and subtraction. Throughout my career, I have developed a strong focus on adapting curriculum to meet the unique needs of my students, which has led to meaningful growth and increased engagement in learning.
In addition to my work in the classroom, I lead the disability ministry program at my local church. In this role, I create curriculum, plan lessons, and ensure that children with disabilities are able to access the gospel and participate in church activities in meaningful and inclusive ways. I also share these resources on TPT and strive to keep them affordable and accessible for others serving similar communities.
I am passionate about creating practical, accessible resources that support diverse learners across settings. My goal is to provide materials that are easy to implement and effective in real-world environments. I truly believe that with the right supports and accommodations, all students are capable of learning and demonstrating their knowledge.
You can find me on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Pinterest, and on my website: www.alwaysadaptable.com.
Teaching style
Every learner deserves access to a high-quality education that is individualized to meet their unique needs while also being engaging, meaningful, and enjoyable.
My teaching approach is rooted in a multi-sensory, hands-on framework, recognizing that students learn best when they can see, hear, touch, and actively participate in their learning. By incorporating visuals, movement, repetition, and interactive materials, I strive to create learning experiences that are accessible and effective for a wide range of learners.
I also strongly believe in the power of communication. All individuals deserve meaningful access to communication—whether through verbal language or robust AAC systems. Communication should be embedded throughout all instruction, not taught in isolation. By integrating opportunities for students to express themselves across activities, we can promote growth, independence, and meaningful participation.
Above all, I believe in always assuming competence. A student’s ability to communicate verbally or participate in activities in the same way as their peers does not define their ability to understand, think, or learn. When we presume capability and provide the appropriate supports, we open the door for students to reach their full potential.
Always assume your learners are capable—and you may be amazed at how far they soar.
Awards & shining teacher moments
2024 ARC Educator of the Year Award
My own education history
B.S. Elementary Education, Special Education
B.S. Human Development and Family Science
M.S. Special Education; Developmental/Cognitive Disabilities and Physical/Health Disabilities
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