SPEDthread
Bourbon, Indiana, United States
About the store
With over 10 years of experience teaching in self-contained special education classrooms, I have worked with students who require intensive academic, behavioral, and functional support. My background includes designing individualized instruction, implementing IEP goals, creating structured classroom systems, and developing meaningful, hands-on learning experiences. Every resource in SPEDthread is classroom-tested and created from real-life experience serving students with diverse and complex needs.
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Color Interactive Classroom Calendar
This Color Interactive Classroom Calendar is a bright, engaging, and hands-on resource designed to make daily routines meaningful and fun for students. Perfect for morning meetings or circle time, this calendar helps students practice key concepts such as days of the week, months, dates, seasons, and weather in an interactive and visually supportive way. The calendar is fully editable, allowing you to easily customize it with your students’ names and pictures. The “Who is here?” sections promote
PreK - 4th
Classroom Community, Other (ELA)
Visual Classroom Rules
Create a positive, structured learning environment with these Visual Classroom Rules Posters featuring real-life photographs! Designed especially for early learners, special education classrooms, autism support programs, and inclusive settings, these easy-to-understand rule posters help students clearly see and understand classroom expectations.Each poster pairs a simple rule with a real photograph, making expectations more concrete and meaningful for students who benefit from visual supports. T
PreK - 4th
Classroom Community, For All Subjects
Daily Parent Communication with Pictures
This daily communication page is designed to keep families informed about their child’s school day. It provides a snapshot of their child’s daily schedule, including academic activities, movement breaks, lunch/recess, centers, sensory time, and any therapy services received (PT, OT, or Speech). Edit the page to match your classroom schedule or schedule for a specific student. Throughout the page, simple pictures and visual icons are included next to each activity. These visuals help their child
K - 5th
For All Subjects
Daily Parent Communication
This Parent Communication form is designed to provide families with a clear overview of their child’s daily activities and progress at school. The document outlines the student’s daily schedule, including academic stations, life skills instruction, therapy services, movement breaks, lunch, recess, quiet time, and classroom responsibilities. Each section allows staff to provide feedback and notes specific to the student’s day. Edit the page to match your classroom schedule or schedule for a speci
K - 4th
For All Subjects
Interactive Classroom Calendar
This Interactive Classroom Calendar is a hands-on, engaging tool designed to build daily routines and strengthen essential time and weather concepts for students. Perfect for morning meetings or circle time, this resource allows students to actively participate in identifying the day of the week, date, month, season, and weather, while also practicing important communication and decision-making skills. The calendar is fully editable, making it easy to personalize for your classroom. You can add
PreK - 4th
Classroom Community, Other (ELA)
Toileting Color by Student
Track individual student toileting progress at a glance with this data sheet color coded by student. This version is designed to visually separate each student’s information, making it easy to monitor individual patterns and progress over time. The sheet includes a space for the month, designated rows for multiple student names, and daily tracking from Monday through Friday. A simple data key is included for efficient documentation: D (dry), U (urinated), BM (bowel movement), and W (wet). The st
PreK - 4th
Not Subject Specific
Toileting Color by Day
Make toileting data collection clear and visually organized with this tracking sheet colored by days. Designed to help staff quickly identify patterns, each day of the week is visually separated to support easy documentation and review. The sheet includes space to record the month, multiple student names, and daily results from Monday through Friday. A convenient key is provided for fast data entry: D (dry), U (urinated), BM (bowel movement), and W (wet). The color-coded layout makes it simple t
PreK - 4th
Not Subject Specific
Change of clothing
Make accidents and messy moments stress-free with this bright and easy-to-use Change of Clothes Bag Tag. Designed to be placed directly on a gallon-size ziplock bag, this label clearly identifies extra clothes kept in a student’s backpack or cubby so they are always easy to find when needed. The colorful design features bold, eye-catching visuals that staff and students can quickly recognize at a glance, helping prevent mix-ups and confusion during busy classroom moments. Simply print, cut, and
PreK - 4th
Not Subject Specific
Individual Student Reflection Sheet
The Individual Student Reflection & Self-Regulation Sheet is a simple, structured tool designed to support emotional awareness and independence in special education classrooms. This easy-to-use worksheet helps students identify how they are feeling and choose an appropriate coping strategy in a clear, visual format. With supportive icons placed directly next to each strategy, students can independently select tools such as taking deep breaths, asking for help, taking a short break, using a fidge
PreK - 5th
Character Education, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
Toileting Black and White
Stay organized and simplify your toileting data collection with this easy-to-use black and white tracking sheet. This printer-friendly resource allows teachers and paraprofessionals to efficiently document student toileting outcomes throughout the week. Each sheet includes space to record the month, student names, and daily data Monday through Friday. A simple key is provided for quick documentation: D (dry), U (urinated), BM (bowel movement), and W (wet). The clean, ink-friendly layout makes it
PreK - 4th
Not Subject Specific
Change of clothing Black and White
Stay organized and prepared with this clean and printer-friendly Black and White Change of Clothes Bag Tag. Created to attach directly to a ziplock bag containing a student’s extra clothes, this label helps keep spare outfits clearly identified and stored neatly in backpacks or cubbies for quick access when needed. The black and white format makes it ideal for cost-effective printing without sacrificing clarity. Just print, cut, and tape or staple onto the bag for an easy and practical organizat
PreK - 4th
Not Subject Specific
Individual Student Reflection Sheet Black and White
The Individual Student Reflection & Self-Regulation Sheet is a simple, structured tool designed to support emotional awareness and independence in special education classrooms. This easy-to-use worksheet helps students identify how they are feeling and choose an appropriate coping strategy in a clear, visual format. With supportive icons placed directly next to each strategy, students can independently select tools such as taking deep breaths, asking for help, taking a short break, using a fidge
PreK - 5th
Character Education, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
Stoplight Feelings & Behavior Chart
Make behavior expectations clear, simple, and visual with this engaging Stoplight Feelings & Behavior Chart. This document features three bold, easy-to-recognize slides designed to help students understand their behavior at a glance. The green slide includes a happy face and represents students who are making great choices. In this zone, students are following directions, being kind to others, and staying on task. It serves as positive reinforcement and celebrates appropriate behavior in a clear
PreK - 4th
Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
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About the store
Experience
With over 10 years of experience teaching in self-contained special education classrooms, I have worked with students who require intensive academic, behavioral, and functional support. My background includes designing individualized instruction, implementing IEP goals, creating structured classroom systems, and developing meaningful, hands-on learning experiences. Every resource in SPEDthread is classroom-tested and created from real-life experience serving students with diverse and complex needs.
Teaching style
My teaching style centers on hands-on, highly structured, and picture-based learning. I believe students learn best when instruction is visual, interactive, and broken into clear, manageable steps. I use real-world applications, task analysis, visual supports, and repetition to build independence and confidence. My resources are designed to reduce overwhelm, increase engagement, and provide meaningful access for learners who benefit from visual and concrete instruction.
Awards & shining teacher moments
My greatest accomplishments are not trophies, they are student breakthroughs. Watching a nonverbal student use visuals independently, seeing a child master a life skill after weeks of practice, or helping families feel supported and understood are the moments that define my career. I am proud of the growth my students make academically, socially, and functionally, and those successes inspire every resource I create.
My own education history
I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Purdue University and my Master of Arts in Intense Intervention Special Education from Ball State University. I also completed my license add-on for Director of Exceptional Learners through Ball State University. My educational background combines foundational elementary pedagogy with advanced training in intensive and specialized supports.
Additional biographical information
I am not only a special education teacher, I am also a proud mother of three boys. Parenting and teaching have deeply shaped my perspective on patience, flexibility, and the importance of meeting children where they are. My goal with SPEDthread is to create practical, ready-to-use resources that save teachers time while truly supporting students with significant needs. Everything I design comes from lived classroom experience, thoughtful training, and a heart for exceptional learners.
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