Beyond Sped Limits
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saratoga springs, New York, United States
About the store
My first job in education was as a paraeducator at a non-public ABA school for students with autism who had significant problem behavior. From there I quickly advanced to teacher. I taught at this non-public ABA school for several years with students ages 10-15. Then, I helped a public school district open their own ABA classrooms, there I taught a self contained K-2 class for children with autism. I taught in an emotionally disturbed k-2 hybrid classroom before going back to middle school. Currently, I teach in a moderate/severe self contained middle school classroom. I am going into my 13th year of teaching!
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Washing Hands Task Analysis
Now more than ever we need to teach our students/own children how to wash their hands effectively. I have created a step by step task analysis to teach children how to wash their hands, one step at a time. I used symbol sticks to help create the task analysis. Most special education students are familiar with these pictures. The pictures are also perfect for little ones who are just learning. You can print the document and hang it in your bathroom just to give everyone a gentle reminder.
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Health
Dealing with Change (home school edition) Social Story
Social stories are proven to be one of the best tools to explain things to students. This type of story in particular helps student's with autism or students have a difficult time with the concept. This social story details the following; what is change? How to cope with change. Change from school to home school. It is recommended to use this social story first, then the corona virus social story.
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How to Make the Bed
With all of our children home, let's teach them some essential living skills! This document is a step by step visual task analysis to teach children how to make the bed. The students should complete each step before moving onto the next. Not only will your children learn how to make the bed, but they will also learn independence and how to follow multi-step directions. *This can be purchased individually or as part of the home living skills bundle
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Informational Text
When I don't get my way Social Story
Not getting my way is hard! So many students have a difficult time with this concept. This social story lets them know that it is okay to be upset - but there's an appropriate way to be upset.
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Tattling Social Story
Do your students have difficulty with tattling? This simple social story describes what tattling is, why it is not okay and when is it okay to tell on someone.
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Screen Time Social Story
Do your kids have trouble leaving screen time? This social story plays out a situation in which they are asked to turn off the tv/tablet.
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Brushing Teeth
Maintaining hygiene is something that all children struggle with! I know that brushing teeth can be the cause of upset for children with sensory difficulties. The best way to teach a child how to brush their teeth (effectively) is to break it down step by step for them. This task analysis tells your child the basics of tooth-brushing, which area of their teeth to brush, and how many times they have to brush each area. *Pro tip: if your child needs to learn each step independently, cover the othe
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Health
Editable Break Cards
This tool is a simple visual for students who are learning to self-regulate. Each page of cards has a different feeling/break option. I print these on different colored paper & ask the students to just hold it up if their in need of a break. This way my para-educators and I know what they're feeling and can quickly find out what the solution is so it doesn't interrupt teaching. THESE CAN BE EDITED!
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School Counseling, School Psychology
Loading and Unloading the Dishwasher
The world is such a crazy place right now. Teachers are trying to figure out how we can best support our students from a distance. Parents are trying to home school without much direction. We need to all join our efforts to make sure our kids are learning! This document includes; a step by step task analysis to teach your children how to load (2 different versions depending on soap type) and how to unload the dishwasher. **this should be supervised by an adult
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Setting the Table
The world is in such a crazy place right now. Teachers are trying to figure out how we can best support our students from a distance. Parents are trying to home school without much direction. We need to join all of our efforts to make sure our kids are learning! This is a step by step task analysis to teach your children how to set the table! It also comes with a place setting template. It is recommended that you print both pages. The task analysis itself will need you to write in the correct am
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Editable Weekly Schedule
Being a special education, we're not only in charge of our students but we also oversee para-educators, student teachers and related service providers. It helps me to have a schedule for each person in my classroom. This way we are all working cohesively. Perfect Blend Fonts: PB Blonde Roast (headings) PB Hug in a Mug (body)
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For All Subjects
Breaking News: Covid
Extra extra read all about it! This fun activity gives students an article about the covid 19 vaccine's. The article explains that other countries are struggling with vaccines. This presentation includes the article, statistics about the covid vaccine nation wide and a writing prompt question. The last slide is an opinion question - you can edit this to make it a more detailed writing prompt.
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Reading, Writing
Frustration Poster
One of the most important things in behavior modification is teaching replacement behaviors. This document details options for what to do when someone is feeling frustrated. It goes through two different main options; ask for a break and ask for help. Under each main option this document details choices for the students to make. Each line of text is adorned with a symbol sticks picture for our non-readers! Symbol sticks are used throughout the unique curriculum which many students are familiar w
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School Counseling, School Psychology
Carnival Money Math
Summer is coming which means carnivals, fairs and festivals are right around the corner! This activity goes through different math problems depending on the scenario. There is multiplication, addition and subtraction within this activity. The slides are all editable. I used my bitmoji on the slides but you can add yours or your students to make it personal!
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Applied Math, Math
Groovy Autism Acceptance Bulletin Board
Autism Acceptance Groovy Vibes Bulletin Board This PDF comes with: blue letters spelling out the word Autism white letters spelling out the word Acceptance blue disco ball blue VW van 2 blue puzzle pieces 2 blue flowers blue circle peace sign blue hand peace sign
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Special Ed Home Communication Editable Sheet
Do your students have a difficult time telling their families about their day at school? i know mine do! I have created a home-school communication form that is student friendly. The home communication sheet is broken down into sections; I learned a lot during, I had fun during, I had ___ related service today, my behavior this morning was, my behavior this afternoon was and did I end the day on a good note?. This form is for the students to circle the items they desire and then use it as a conv
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Menu Dollar Counting
Having trouble finding worksheets to include your lower functioning students in math? These perfect for that! These worksheets still include the concept of money menu math but it is error-less. These packet includes menu math for a taco restaurant, a fast food restaurant and a Chinese restaurant.
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Math
Corona Virus Social Story
This social story helps students with disabilities understand what the corona virus is. The story details the symptoms, how I may feel about it and what can I do to stop it. The story explains things in a simple way so it will not overwhelm our students. It is recommended to read this with the Dealing with Change social story (free resource)
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Health
Main Idea and Summary
This google document includes a story (broken down by paragraphs), main idea sentences and an ending paragraph to summarize the story. The students will read each paragraph and will determine the main idea. In the end, the students will combine their main idea sentences to make a summary paragraph. This document takes a story and breaks it down by paragraph to not overwhelm young readers and special needs students.
3rd - 5th
Reading, Writing
In N Out Menu Math
These menu math packets help give your students real life math experience. The packets include two levels of menu's, price recording (for number identification and recall), dollar up paying, adding monetary amounts. You can mix and match the pages based on your students levels.
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Math
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About the store
Experience
My first job in education was as a paraeducator at a non-public ABA school for students with autism who had significant problem behavior. From there I quickly advanced to teacher. I taught at this non-public ABA school for several years with students ages 10-15. Then, I helped a public school district open their own ABA classrooms, there I taught a self contained K-2 class for children with autism. I taught in an emotionally disturbed k-2 hybrid classroom before going back to middle school. Currently, I teach in a moderate/severe self contained middle school classroom. I am going into my 13th year of teaching!
Teaching style
My teaching style is fun and functional! I believe children (especially sped) learn best when they are engaged and are enjoying their learning. Everything I teach is for a functional purpose. When moderate/severe special education students reach secondary schools it is time to begin preparing them for their future. I believe in helping children gain the skills to be as independent as possible in their lives.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Teacher of the year 2018
Teacher of the year 2019
Model Classroom (Self Contained SPED) 2019
My own education history
I went to Southern Connecticut State University for my Bachelors Degree in Liberal Studies,with a concentration in Child Psychology. I continued on to receive my special education teaching certification as well as a Masters Degree in Autism. I also am a Registered Behavior Technician and have a QASP certification. Currently, I am enrolled at Florida Institute of Technology in their Applied Behavioral Analysis program.
Additional biographical information
I love teaching and am happy to share all of my resources with all of you!
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