Empowered Learning Co.
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Overland Park, Kansas, United States
About the store
Finley Gaddy is a Board Certified Advocate in Special Education (B.C.A.S.E.) and Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) with experience supporting children and families in multidisciplinary therapy setting. Certified as an RBT since 2022, Finley specializes in implementing evidence-based behavioral interventions, fostering skill development, and promoting positive outcomes for clients. Since October 2025, Finley has served as a B.C.A.S.E. assisting caregivers/interested parties in understanding IEP process. In addition to clinical work, Finley is the Enrichment and Experience Coordinator at a private multidisciplinary therapy practice, where they design and implement engaging programs that support social, emotional, and developmental growth. Finley is passionate about empowering clients, supporting interdisciplinary teams, and creating environments where children can thrive.
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Decodable Text Bundle: "The Big Fish Fix-Up"
Support your students' reading, phonics, and comprehension skills with this all-in-one early literacy bundle! Perfect for K-2 classrooms, SPED, dyslexia support, and small-group intervention, this bundle gives learners multiple ways to practice decoding, blends, and sequencing in meaningful, engaging activities.
K - 2nd
Reading
CCSS
CCRA.R.2
Accident or on Purpose Flashcards
Help students learn to understand intent and perspective with these visual, kid-friendly flashcards! Perfect for young learners, SPED classrooms, autism support, counseling, and social skill groups, these cards teach kids to differentiate between actions done by accident or actions done on purpose- a key skill for perspective-taking and self-regulation.
2nd - 6th
Social Emotional Learning
Expected vs. Unexpected Behaviors Flashcards
Help your learners understand social expectations in a clear, concrete, and supportive way with these Expected vs. Unexpected Behavior Flashcards! Designed for young learners, autistic students, and anyone who benefits from explicit social skills instruction, these cards make tricky social concepts simple, visual, and easy to teach.
PreK - 6th
School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
Problem/Solution Flashcards
Teach students how to identify problems and find solutions with these visual, kid-friendly flashcards! Perfect for young learners, SPED classrooms, autism support, counseling, and social skills groups, these cards make problem-solving concrete, interactive, and easy to practice.
2nd - 6th
Character Education, Social Emotional Learning
Decodable Text Bundle: "The Secret Cove of the Mermaids"
Support emerging readers with this comprehensive decodable text bundle! Perfect for K-2 classrooms, SPED, dyslexia support, and small-group instruction. Students gain systematic practice with decoding, blending, and reading connected text while building confidence and fluency.
K - 2nd
Reading, Reading Strategies
When Someone Says "No" Social Story
Teaching children how to respond calmly when they hear "no" can be challenging- especially for young learners, autistic students, or those who struggle with flexibility. The kid-friendly social story helps students understand why people sometimes say no and what they can do next, using simple language and supportive visuals. This social story was created to build emotional regulation, perspective-taking, and problem-solving skills in a positive, approachable way.
PreK - 3rd
Not Subject Specific, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
Decodable Text: Short Vowels/Blends "The Fishing Trip"
Support early readers with this engaging, fully decodable text designed to build confidence with short vowels, beginning blends (fl-,tr-,sp-,sl-) and ending blends (-st, -nd). This resource gives students meaningful practice reading controlled text that aligns with structured literacy and Science of Reading principles. Perfect for small groups, reading intervention, and SPED!
K - 2nd
Balanced Literacy
CCSS
CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.L.2
Also included in:Â Decodable Text Bundle: "The Big Fish Fix-Up"
I Can Stay Calm Social Story
Help your students learn what to do when big feelings show up! This "I Can Stay Calm" Social Story teaches young learners concrete, easy-to-follow strategies for calming their bodies and minds. Written with simple, predictable language and supportive visuals, this story is perfect for early childhood, SPED classrooms, autism support, counseling groups, and behavior intervention plans. This resource gives students a clear roadmap for recognizing their feelings, using coping skills, and making saf
PreK - 3rd
Not Subject Specific, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
The Big Fish Fix-Up (Short Vowels/Blends) Decodable Text
Build strong decoding skills with this engaging short vowel + blend decodable reader! "The Big Fish Fix-Up" gives young readers meaningful practice with short vowel sounds and targeted beginning blends, including: fl, sl, sp, tr, st, br, dr, pl. This text is perfect for small groups, phonics instruction, intervention, and early readers who need systematic, controlled decoding practice.
PreK - 2nd
Balanced Literacy, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.2.7
Also included in:Â Decodable Text Bundle: "The Big Fish Fix-Up"
"The Secret Cove of the Mermaids" Long Vowels Decodable Text
Help your students master long vowel sounds with this engaging decodable text! Perfect for K-2 classrooms, SPED, dyslexia support, and small-group intervention, this text gives learners systematic, controlled practice decoding words with long vowel patterns while building fluency and comprehension.
K - 3rd
Reading
Also included in:Â Decodable Text Bundle: "The Secret Cove of the Mermaids"
Blend Match Flashcards (fl,sl,sp,tr,st,br,dr,pl)
Help young learners master beginning consonant blends with this engaging, visual flashcard set! Perfect for early learners K-2 classrooms, SPED, dyslexia support, and small-group phonics instruction, these cards provide systematic practice to reinforce decoding, fluency, and sound recognition.
K - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness
CCSS
L.1.4
Also included in:Â Decodable Text Bundle: "The Big Fish Fix-Up"
"The Big Fish Fix-Up" Sequencing Cards
Help students build critical thinking, comprehension, and problem-solving skills with these visual sequencing cards! Perfect for young learners, SPED classrooms, autism support, and counseling groups, these cards make learning to order events and follow steps fun, visual and interactive.
K - 2nd
Reading
Also included in:Â Decodable Text Bundle: "The Big Fish Fix-Up"
"I feel...I can" Flashcards
Help your students understand their feelings and learn what to do next with these simple, kid-friendly "I feel/I can" Flashcards! Designed for young learners, SPED classrooms, autism support, counseling groups, and early childhood educators, this set makes emotional regulation concrete, visual, and easy to teach.
PreK - 1st
Classroom Community, Not Subject Specific, Social Emotional Learning
Breathing Strategies for Dysregulated Learners
Help your students learn how to manage big feelings with these kid-friendly breathing strategy mats. Designed with simple visuals and easy to follow steps, this set teaches learners calming techniques they can actually use- whether they're feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, worried, or just need a moment to reset. Perfect for calm-down corners, social-emotional lessons, SPED classrooms, ABA therapy, and counseling groups.
Not Specific
Not Subject Specific, Social Emotional Learning
"Big Fish Fix-Up" Vocabulary Builder Cards
Boost comprehension and reinforce word recognition with this decodable text vocabulary set! Perfect for K-2 classrooms, SPED, dyslexia support, and small-group intervention, these vocabulary cards provide visual and textual support for the words your students encounter in decodable texts- helping learners decode, read, and understand simultaneously.
K - 2nd
Reading
Also included in:Â Decodable Text Bundle: "The Big Fish Fix-Up"
"The Secret Cove of the Mermaids" Vocabulary Builder Flashcards
Reinforce key vocabulary and build comprehension skills with these companion vocabulary flashcards designed to go alongside your decodable text! Perfect for K-2 classrooms, SPED, dyslexia support, and small-group intervention, these cards help students connect words they are decoding with meaning and visuals- supporting fluency, comprehension, and retention.
K - 2nd
Reading, Reading Strategies
Also included in:Â Decodable Text Bundle: "The Secret Cove of the Mermaids"
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Finley Gaddy is a Board Certified Advocate in Special Education (B.C.A.S.E.) and Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) with experience supporting children and families in multidisciplinary therapy setting. Certified as an RBT since 2022, Finley specializes in implementing evidence-based behavioral interventions, fostering skill development, and promoting positive outcomes for clients. Since October 2025, Finley has served as a B.C.A.S.E. assisting caregivers/interested parties in understanding IEP process. In addition to clinical work, Finley is the Enrichment and Experience Coordinator at a private multidisciplinary therapy practice, where they design and implement engaging programs that support social, emotional, and developmental growth. Finley is passionate about empowering clients, supporting interdisciplinary teams, and creating environments where children can thrive.
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