About the store
Hi there!
My name is Selah. I previously worked for many years with 2nd–5th grade students in a Resource Room setting, and now I provide private special education for a variety of students, from young kiddos to college-age young adults. I truly love what I do. Every day, I’m reminded that my students teach me just as much, if not more, than I teach them. It’s an incredible privilege to walk alongside them as they grow and reach their unique goals.
The resources you'll find here are tools I've created and used with my own students. They've made a real difference, and my hope is that they'll be just as helpful to you.
A little bit about me: I’m newly married to the coolest guy ever, and it’s been the best adventure! I also have numerous family members with disabilities, which has inspired me to work in this field for as long as I can remember. I grew up overseas in China, and that experience shaped so much of how I see the world. At the heart of everything I do is a desire to make sure every person feels seen, known, loved, and included.
This store was born out of a real need. I had countless students with social-emotional, social skills, or executive functioning goals but no clear direction on how to teach those skills. So, I rolled up my sleeves and started creating the resources I wished I had. These products are the result of many hours of thought, trial and error, and refining based on what worked best for my students.
I hope you find them as valuable and impactful as I have.
With love,
Selah :)
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Budgeting & Smart Money Choices Packet | FREEBIE | Grades 3–8
FREEBIE – Budgeting & Money Lessons for Kids (Grades 3–6)Try the first lesson from all 6 categories in this printable preview!Get a sneak peek into our full financial literacy packet with this FREE sample! This download includes 6 real-world budgeting stories—one from each major category—plus thoughtful discussion questions and engaging student activities. Inside, students will explore: ✔️ Needs vs. Wants ✔️ Saving for a Goal ✔️ Handling Unexpected Expenses ✔️ Comparing Costs ✔️ Earning & Budge
3rd - 8th
Money Math, Social Emotional Learning
Story Summary Writing Templates | Graphic Organizers W Questions FREEBIE
✨ Free Story Summary Writing Templates | WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHY Organizer PagesNeed a simple, structured way to help students summarize stories? This free sampler includes two printable templates that guide learners through identifying key story elements like characters, setting, problem, and solution—as well as a chart to help them organize their thoughts using WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, and WHY. Designed by a special education teacher, these pages are ideal for building comprehension, imp
2nd - 4th
Close Reading, Reading Strategies, Writing
Budgeting & Smart Money Choices Bundle | Grades 3–6 | 6 Categories | 30 Lessons
Budgeting & Smart Money Choices Packet!Grades 3–8 | 6 Categories | 30 Lessons | 80+ Discussion QuestionsHelp your students build real-world financial literacy skills with this ready-to-use budgeting packet! Through 30 short, relatable stories, students explore key money concepts like saving, spending, earning, goal setting, and resisting impulse buys. Each lesson includes: ✅ A student-friendly money scenario ✅ 3–5 thought-provoking discussion questions ✅ A hands-on activity (charts, decision-mak
3rd - 8th
Money Math, Social Emotional Learning
Story Summary Writing Templates | Graphic Organizers W Questions
✏️ Story Summary Writing Template Bundle – 10 Print-and-Go Activities!Does your student need extra support organizing their writing thoughts? This resource is designed to help learners of all levels break down stories into manageable parts and build confidence in writing clear, structured summaries. Perfect for summarizing any text, this template bundle guides students to identify the WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, and WHY of a story and organize their ideas into complete summary sentences. With 10 n
2nd - 4th
Close Reading, Reading Strategies, Writing
Writing Prompts with Graphic Organizers & Templates | 30 WEEKS OF LEARNING
✏️ Writing Prompts with Graphic Organizers & Templates | 30 Weeks of Learning Make writing fun, structured, and consistent all year long! This 30-week resource includes engaging prompts and 10 differentiated graphic organizer templates for each topic—helping students brainstorm, organize, and write with confidence. Each prompt encourages creative and critical thinking while guiding students through the full writing process—from ideas and details to drawing and reflection. Perfect for morning wor
3rd - 6th
Creative Writing, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.2
, CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.W.10
"Saving For A Goal" | Budgeting & Smart Money Choices Packet | Grades 3–6
Budgeting & Smart Money Choices: Saving for a Goal | Grades 3–6Help your students build real-life money skills with this engaging packet all about saving for a goal! Through relatable stories, interactive activities, and meaningful discussion questions, students will learn how to set savings goals, stay motivated, and make smart choices with their money. This packet is part of the larger Budgeting & Smart Money Choices Bundle, but it also works perfectly as a stand-alone resource. ✨ What’s In
3rd - 6th
Money Math, Social Emotional Learning
Word Problem Practice Scaffolded FREEBIE (Add & Subtract within 20)
FREEBIE — Word Problem Practice | Add & Subtract Within 20 (Scaffolded Worksheets)Give your students a sneak peek of the full Word Problem Practice pack with this 10-page freebie! Designed to build confidence and problem-solving skills, these scaffolded worksheets guide students step-by-step through addition and subtraction word problems within 20 — perfect for small groups, centers, or homework. Each page helps students: ✅ Visualize the problem by drawing a picture ✅ Identify the correct o
1st - 3rd
Math
CCSS
1.OA.A.1
, 1.OA.A.2
, 1.OA.B.3
+5
"Impulse Spending & Pressure" | Budgeting & Smart Money Choices | Grade 3–6
Budgeting & Smart Money Choices: Impulse Spending vs. Smart Choices | Grades 3–6 Teach students how to pause, think, and make smarter money choices with this engaging packet on impulse spending vs. smart spending! Through relatable scenarios, interactive activities, and thoughtful discussion questions, learners will explore how emotions, peer pressure, and advertising can influence their spending habits—and how to make better decisions. 💡 What’s Included:5 relatable stories about kids facing
3rd - 6th
Money Math, Social Emotional Learning
"Comparing Costs & Choices" | Budgeting & Smart Money Choices Packet | Grade 3–6
Budgeting & Smart Money Choices: Comparing Costs & Making Smart Choices Help your students learn how to think before they spend with this engaging, real-life money skills resource! Designed for upper elementary learners, this packet teaches kids how to compare prices, weigh pros and cons, and make smart financial choices that build lifelong money smarts. Inside this packet, you’ll find: ✅ 5 interactive stories featuring everyday money situations ✅ 5 activities that let students practice co
3rd - 6th
Money Math, Social Emotional Learning
"Earning Money & Budgeting" | Budgeting & Smart Money Choices Packet | Grade 3–6
Budgeting & Smart Money Choices: Earning Money & Budgeting Income | Grades 3–6 Help your students build real-world money smarts with this engaging packet focused on earning money and budgeting income! Through relatable stories, hands-on activities, and thoughtful discussion questions, learners will practice making spending plans, setting savings goals, and balancing fun with responsibility. 💡 What’s Included:5 engaging stories featuring kids earning and managing money in everyday situations5
3rd - 6th
Money Math, Social Emotional Learning
"Unexpected Expenses" | Budgeting & Smart Money Choices Packet | Grades 3–6
Budgeting & Smart Money Choices: Handling Unexpected Expenses | Grades 3–6Help your students build real-life money skills with this engaging resource focused on handling unexpected expenses! Perfect for upper-elementary learners, this packet introduces surprise costs (like a broken bike tire, lost lunchbox, or extra school fee) and guides students through problem-solving, prioritizing needs, and making smart spending decisions. Each short story presents a realistic scenario, followed by charts,
3rd - 6th
Money Math, Social Emotional Learning
Writing Prompts with Graphic Organizers & Templates FREEBIE
✏️ Writing Prompts with Graphic Organizers & Templates | FREEBIE SAMPLE Get a sneak peek into my 30 Weeks of Writing Prompts with Graphic Organizers & Templates resource! This freebie includes 3 full prompts (30 pages total) so you can try them in your classroom before purchasing the complete set. Each prompt includes multiple templates and guiding questions that help students plan, organize, and write with confidence. Perfect for building writing stamina and supporting structured writing prac
3rd - 6th
Creative Writing, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.3
, CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.W.10
Story-Based SEL Writing Prompts BUNDLE | Grades 3–12 | SEL & Problem Solving
Story-Based SEL Writing Prompts for Grades 3–12 | Social-Emotional Learning & Problem-Solving Activities BUNDLEHelp students strengthen their emotional awareness, decision-making, and reflection skills with this comprehensive set of Story-Based SEL Writing Prompts. Designed for grades 3–6 and 7–12, this resource uses relatable real-life scenarios to guide students in thinking through challenges, exploring emotions, and building critical social-emotional learning (SEL) skills. With over 90 writ
3rd - 12th
Social Emotional Learning, Writing
Multi-Step Word Problem Templates | Grades 3–5 | Math Problem Solving Practice
Help your students build confidence with multi-step word problems using these 5 easy-to-use templates! Each page guides learners through identifying key information, choosing operations, showing their work, and explaining their answers clearly. Perfect for: Math intervention or enrichment groupsGuided practice, morning work, or centersIndependent problem-solving practiceTest prep and word problem strategy lessons💡 Includes:5 unique word problem templatesPrompts to identify important details
3rd - 6th
Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
3.OA.A.3
, 3.OA.D.8
, 4.OA.A.2
+1
Story-Based SEL Writing Prompts "Empathy & Understanding Others” | Grades 3–12
Empathy & Understanding Others – Social Emotional Learning Worksheets (10 Pages)Help students grow in compassion, perspective-taking, and emotional awareness with this Empathy & Understanding Others packet. These 10 thoughtful pages guide learners through real-life situations that challenge them to consider how others feel, why people act the way they do, and how to show kindness—even when it’s hard. Designed for upper elementary students, this resource encourages meaningful conversations and h
3rd - 12th
Social Emotional Learning, Writing
Story-Based SEL Writing Prompts "Emotional Regulation” | Grades 3–12
Emotional Regulation – Social Emotional Learning Worksheets (10 Pages)Help your students understand and manage big emotions with this Emotional Regulation packet. These 10 printable pages give upper elementary learners the tools they need to recognize their feelings, calm down in healthy ways, and respond instead of react. Through engaging activities and real-life scenarios, students will build emotional awareness and self-control. This resource supports students in developing lifelong skills f
3rd - 12th
Social Emotional Learning, Writing
Word Problem Practice Scaffolded (Add & Subtract within 20)
Word Problem Practice | Add & Subtract Within 20 | Scaffolded Math WorksheetsBuild your students’ confidence with real-world word problems that strengthen both addition and subtraction within 20! This 50-page scaffolded pack gives students the support they need to understand the problem, choose the correct operation, and show their thinking clearly — perfect for small groups, intervention, or independent practice. Each page guides students through: ✅ Drawing a picture to visualize the story ✅
1st - 3rd
Math
CCSS
1.OA.A.1
, 1.OA.A.2
, 1.OA.B.3
+6
Single Digit Subtraction – Practice by Drawing | Hands-On Math | K–2
Make subtraction meaningful and visual for early learners! This Single Digit Subtraction "Practice by Drawing" Packet helps students build subtraction fluency while strengthening number sense through concrete to symbolic reasoning. Each page invites students to draw a picture to solve, making it perfect for developing conceptual understanding before moving to abstract equations. This packet includes simple, clean, and consistent printable pages designed for classrooms, intervention groups, h
K - 3rd
Math
CCSS
K.OA.A.1
, K.OA.A.2
, K.OA.A.4
+1
Story-Based SEL Writing Prompts "Self-Advocacy” | Grades 3–12
Self-Advocacy – Social Emotional Learning Worksheets (10 Pages)Empower your students to speak up for themselves with confidence and clarity using this Self-Advocacy packet. These 10 focused worksheets guide upper elementary learners through real-life situations where they might need to ask for help, express a need, or stand up for themselves respectfully. Through reflection and practice, students will learn that self-advocacy is not only important—it's a skill they can develop and use every day
3rd - 12th
Social Emotional Learning, Writing
End-of-Year Reflection Writing Activities | Printable Packet
✏️ Wrap up the school year with this engaging, low-prep End-of-Year Reflection Packet! Designed to support student self-expression, emotional growth, and memory-making, this printable resource is perfect for helping learners of all levels reflect on their experiences in a meaningful way. Created by a special education teacher, this collection blends writing and drawing prompts to accommodate different writing abilities, making it ideal for general education, resource rooms, or SEL support ❤️ ✅
2nd - 5th
Social Emotional Learning, Writing
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About the store
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Hi there!
My name is Selah. I previously worked for many years with 2nd–5th grade students in a Resource Room setting, and now I provide private special education for a variety of students, from young kiddos to college-age young adults. I truly love what I do. Every day, I’m reminded that my students teach me just as much, if not more, than I teach them. It’s an incredible privilege to walk alongside them as they grow and reach their unique goals.
The resources you'll find here are tools I've created and used with my own students. They've made a real difference, and my hope is that they'll be just as helpful to you.
A little bit about me: I’m newly married to the coolest guy ever, and it’s been the best adventure! I also have numerous family members with disabilities, which has inspired me to work in this field for as long as I can remember. I grew up overseas in China, and that experience shaped so much of how I see the world. At the heart of everything I do is a desire to make sure every person feels seen, known, loved, and included.
This store was born out of a real need. I had countless students with social-emotional, social skills, or executive functioning goals but no clear direction on how to teach those skills. So, I rolled up my sleeves and started creating the resources I wished I had. These products are the result of many hours of thought, trial and error, and refining based on what worked best for my students.
I hope you find them as valuable and impactful as I have.
With love,
Selah :)
My own education history
Undergraduate: Texas A&M University (whoop!)
Masters: Arizona State University
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Check me out at other places!
ETSY: specialsunshinelearn.etsy.com
My online storefront: specialsunshinelearning.com
Classful: Special Sunshine Learning
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