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Fresh Ideas Early Learners

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EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, United States
About the store
So glad you found my store. I specialize in resources for young children with neurodivergent learning patterns. I am here to help you with your neurospicy adventure - whether that be with your own child's learning or a child in your program. I have shared resources for Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) activities which promote engagement and active learning with your young child. I have also shared social stories and resources to help each child learn new skills.
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Preview of One Step Toys #1 (ball run, push car, pop beads, work bench, xylophone) ESDM

One Step Toys #1 (ball run, push car, pop beads, work bench, xylophone) ESDM

Are you looking with a way to engage with your students with autism that is based on research and best practices? This bundle will include instructions to engage with the 0-5 year old child using five different one step toys. This bundle only includes the downloadable instructions. Toys must be obtained separately but are easily found in most stores. You may even already have the toys around your house. We do include links for several options of each toy for your convenience. You will receive 13
Preview of One Step Toys #3 (piggy bank, magnatiles, puzzle, duplo, builders magnets) ESDM

One Step Toys #3 (piggy bank, magnatiles, puzzle, duplo, builders magnets) ESDM

Are you looking with a way to engage with your students with autism that is based on research and best practices? This bundle will include instructions to engage with the 0-5 year old child using five different one step toys. This bundle only includes the downloadable instructions. Toys must be obtained separately but are easily found in most stores. You may even already have the toys around your house. We do include links for several options of each toy for your convenience. You will receive 13
Preview of One Step Toys #2 (musical instruments, blocks, pop up, ball, pegs) ESDM

One Step Toys #2 (musical instruments, blocks, pop up, ball, pegs) ESDM

Are you looking with a way to engage with your students with autism that is based on research and best practices? This bundle will include instructions to engage with the 0-5 year old child using five different one step toys. This bundle only includes the downloadable instructions. Toys must be obtained separately but are easily found in most stores. You may even already have the toys around your house. We do include links for several options of each toy for your convenience. You will receive 13
Preview of Transportation Busy Book

Transportation Busy Book

Are you looking with a way to engage with your young student that is based on research and best practices? This activity will include instructions to engage with the 0-5-year-old child using a matching activity. Included are three activities that can be placed inside a three ring binder for screen free fun. This listing is ONLY for the digital download of instructions to use the toys to engage with your child.
Preview of Farm Animal Matching (Magna-Tile)

Farm Animal Matching (Magna-Tile)

Are you looking with a way to engage with your young student that is based on research and best practices? This activity will include instructions to engage with the 0-5-year-old child using a matching activity. This activity only includes the downloadable instructions which may be secured to Magna-Tiles. Magna-Tiles must be obtained separately but are easily found in most stores or already around your house. This listing is ONLY for the digital download of instructions to use the toys to engag
Preview of Sensory Routines Songs 2 (open/shut, bus, bunnies, happy, hickory) ESDM

Sensory Routines Songs 2 (open/shut, bus, bunnies, happy, hickory) ESDM

Are you looking with a way to engage with your young student that is based on research and best practices? This activity will include instructions to engage with the 0-5-year-old child using sensory social routines - Songs. The songs included in this bundle are: Open/ shut them Wheels on the bus Hop little bunnies If you're happy and you know it Hickory, Dickory Dock This listing is ONLY for the digital download of instructions to use the toys to engage with your child. The instructions are b
Preview of Sensory Routines Objects 2 (spinner, stack/spin, swing, bumbleball, animal) ESDM

Sensory Routines Objects 2 (spinner, stack/spin, swing, bumbleball, animal) ESDM

Are you looking with a way to engage with your young student that is based on research and best practices? This activity will include instructions to engage with the 0-5-year-old child using sensory social routines with objects. This listing is ONLY for the digital download of instructions to use the toys to engage with your child. The instructions are based on the Early Start Denver Model, which is an interactive, play-based model designed to increase engagement and build fun/positive relation
Preview of Gratitude is My Superpower Activities (Growth Mindset, Thankfulness)

Gratitude is My Superpower Activities (Growth Mindset, Thankfulness)

Are you looking with a way to engage with your young student that is based on research and best practices? This packet includes activities to dive into the world of gratitude with your student. There are five activities for students 3+ to practice the concept of gratitude. This listing is ONLY for the digital download of instructions. The book Gratitude is My Superpower by Alicia Ortego is not included. Please watch for additional book activity packs, social stories, visual supports, sens
Preview of Sensory Routines Songs 1 (Itsy bitsy, Row row, Patacake, Little Piggy, Giddyup)

Sensory Routines Songs 1 (Itsy bitsy, Row row, Patacake, Little Piggy, Giddyup)

Are you looking with a way to engage with your student with autism that is based on research and best practices? This bundle will include instructions to engage with the 0-5 year old child using five different songs. This bundle only includes the downloadable instructions. You will receive 13 pages full of robust instructions. Included are general reminders, specifics for engaging your child with each toy, variations for each song and ways to close out the play. Each set of instructions will pr
Preview of My Magical Choices by Becky Cummings Growth Mindset activities

My Magical Choices by Becky Cummings Growth Mindset activities

Are you looking with a way to engage with your young student that is based on research and best practices? This packet includes activities to dive into the world of gratitude with your student. There are five activities for students 3+ to practice the concept of choices. This is a book that explores the idea that you can make choices to take positive actions which will create happiness and positive growth habits. This listing is ONLY for the digital download of instructions. The book My Magi
Preview of Visual Behavior Supports (wait, first/then, visual schedule, transitions & more)

Visual Behavior Supports (wait, first/then, visual schedule, transitions & more)

Are you looking with a way to engage with your young student that is based on research and best practices? This activity will include instructions to engage with the 1-5 + year-old child for behavioral supports using visuals. Visuals include: wait, first/then, visual schedule, transitions & more This listing is ONLY for the digital download of instructions to use the toys to engage with your child. The instructions are based on the Early Start Denver Model, which is an interactive, play-base
Preview of Social Story for Gaining Attention (Growth Mindset)

Social Story for Gaining Attention (Growth Mindset)

This social story addresses some strategies for a child who may be demonstrating unsuccessful actions in an attempt to gain the attention of peers or adults in their life. They may be physically touching, poking, pushing or they may be saying things or making noises - all in an attempt to gain the attention of peers/ adults. This social story includes replacement strategy to gain attention as well as self regulation terminology using the zones of regulation.
Preview of Vehicle Matching (Magna-Tiles)

Vehicle Matching (Magna-Tiles)

Are you looking for a way to engage with your young student that is based on research and best practices? This activity will include instructions to engage with the 0-5 year old child using a matching activity. This activity only includes the downloadable instructions which may be secured to Magna-Tilesn (not included).
Preview of Anh’s Anger by Gail Silver Activities (Growth Mindset, Self Regulation)

Anh’s Anger by Gail Silver Activities (Growth Mindset, Self Regulation)

Are you looking with a way to engage with your young student that is based on research and best practices? This packet includes activities to dive into the world of gratitude with your student. There are five activities for students 3+ to practice the concept of gratitude. This listing is ONLY for the digital download of instructions. The book Anh's Anger by Gail Silver is not included. Please watch for additional book activity packs, social stories, visual supports, sensory seeking and toy b
Preview of Sensory Routines Objects 1 (bubbles, balloon, water, pop tubes, big ball) ESDM

Sensory Routines Objects 1 (bubbles, balloon, water, pop tubes, big ball) ESDM

Are you looking with a way to engage with your student with autism that is based on research and best practices? This bundle will include instructions to engage with the 0-5 year old child using five different sensory routines. This bundle only includes the downloadable instructions. Toys must be obtained separately but are easily found in most stores or already around your house. We do include links for several options of each toy for your convenience. You will receive 13 pages full of robust i
Preview of Level-Up Toilet Training

Level-Up Toilet Training

Are you looking with a way to engage with your young student that is based on research and best practices? This activity will include instructions on a leveled approach to toilet training. Toilet training for each child looks a little different, due to the unique neurodiversity in each child’s experience. There is no “one way” that works for every child. This packet includes a variety of visual supports that may help bridge communication, sensory or emotional bridges. This listing is ONLY for
Preview of The Magical Yet  by Angela Diterlizzi Growth Mindset Activities

The Magical Yet by Angela Diterlizzi Growth Mindset Activities

Are you looking with a way to engage with your young student that is based on research and best practices? This packet includes activities to dive into the world of growth mindset learning with your student. There are five activities for students 3+ to practice the concept of "I can't do it yet". This listing is ONLY for the digital download of instructions. The book The Magical Yet by Angela Diterlizzi is not included. Please watch for additional book activity packs, social stories, visual
Preview of How loud should I talk? (Growth Mindset Social Story)

How loud should I talk? (Growth Mindset Social Story)

This social story addresses some strategies for a child who may be using a voice level that is too high for their social sphere. The terminology of the zones of regulation is included in this social story. The word “sphere” is used as a word to describe people in a child’s life. Please check back for other social stories to address different behavioral needs such as gaining attention or waiting for access to a desired item.
Preview of Silence by Lemniscates activities (Growth Mindset, Listening)

Silence by Lemniscates activities (Growth Mindset, Listening)

Are you looking with a way to engage with your young student that is based on research and best practices? This activity will include mindfulness activities to engage with the 3+ year-old child using the book Silence. This listing is ONLY for the digital download of instructions. The physical book is not included. The instructions will walk you through a mindfulness activity using active listening. Please watch for additional toy, sensory seeking and routine building bundles. We hope this
Preview of Animal Activity book

Animal Activity book

Are you looking with a way to engage with your young student that is based on research and best practices? This activity will include instructions to engage with the 0-5-year-old child using a matching activity. This listing is ONLY for the digital download of instructions to use the toys to engage with your child. The instructions are based on the Early Start Denver Model, which is an interactive, play-based model designed to increase engagement and build fun/positive relationships while incre
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About the store

Experience

So glad you found my store. I specialize in resources for young children with neurodivergent learning patterns. I am here to help you with your neurospicy adventure - whether that be with your own child's learning or a child in your program. I have shared resources for Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) activities which promote engagement and active learning with your young child. I have also shared social stories and resources to help each child learn new skills.

Teaching style

Resources for Early Neurodivergent Development Social Stories ESDM activities Montessori approach Play based learning Early Childhood Special Education Early Intervention Visual supports Parent training

My own education history

Bachelor of Science Dual Major Early Childhood Education/ Special Education Masters in Education Behavior Analysis Coursework Completion

Additional biographical information

Certifications: BCBA Special Education Teacher Early Childhood Special Education ESDM Certified Therapist