Creativity Works

**EDITABLE** I worked in a classroom with two paraprofessionals. I struggled with providing an organized way to determine roles in the room. Finally, I created a list of the duties for before, during, and after school. I sat down with both ladies and asked them what they would like to do. This way, they had some ownership and interest in what they were doing. The second portion of this document are the rules and routines of the classroom. The routines range from lunch to what to do in a criss

Initiating a conversation can involve positive practice, reading, and writing. You can incorporate these activities into their independent work time. There is also an easy to use data sheet. If you are like me, you are welcome to type in the student's information at the top of the data sheet. Enjoy :)

I worked at a camp over the summer. I liked to keep parents informed by sending a newsletter home each week. This could easily be used in the classroom setting, as well. Fonts I used: Titles: KG What the Teacher Wants Week and Date: KG True Colors Info: Century Gothic

So many students struggle with coping with anger. The best thing to do is teach them how to! This can be used as both a social story and checklist. I have students read through the checklist and then go through each step. The student in the example had very explicit steps. You can alter it to fit the needs of your students. An extension to this activity can be a video model. You can record the student going through all the steps. The student can watch it on a daily basis to reinforce the behav

I work with students with significant disabilities. One student, in particular, needed a plethora of activities to do that were a the level of a preschooler. I created this document that provided the name, steps, and materials for each activity. They are simple to do in the classroom or hallway. The directives that are listed are simple. The document is editable so you can add new activities and personalize it to meet your student's needs. It came in handy to show exactly what my other staff

This a tool that I use on a daily basis with my students with autism. The cards with actual pictures are used with my lower students. It provides a way for them to initiate an interaction with both peers and staff. The cards with conversational phrases provide a model for students to follow during a role-play situation. The possibilities are endless. Communication is so crucial for these students! Directions: I provided an editable document. You are able to insert pictures and type the names o

It is crucial to stay organized, especially meeting due dates. You can organize this by name, IEP due date, or ETR due date. Personally, I like to go by the IEP due date and then I highlight upcoming ETRs. That way, I can reach out the school psychologist in advance.