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Welcome to Teaching Autism! Here you will find engaging, hands-on and differentiated activities that are used by thousands of students all around the world. From task boxes to adapted books and binders.. You’ll find resources that I’ve successfully used in over 10 years of my career.
Hi! I'm Nikki, an autism specialist with over 10 years of experience working with students aged 3-19. My passion for creating hands-on and engaging resources, as well as providing support to other educators all around the world is what led me to create 'Teaching Autism.'
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Fine Motor Skills Task Boxes | Fine Motor Activities for Special Education
Support your students’ development with these engaging Fine Motor Task Boxes for Special Education. This bundle includes a variety of hands-on fine motor activities designed to strengthen hand muscles, improve coordination, and support early academic skills. These fine motor task boxes are perfect for special education classrooms, autism classrooms, preschool programs, and kindergarten classrooms. Each task is designed to encourage independent work while helping students build essential fin
PreK - K
Geometry, Numbers, Vocabulary
149 Task Boxes for Special Education | Year Long Autism Work Box Bundle
Are you constantly creating independent work for your special education students? Do you want a structured, year-long task box system that builds independence, reinforces IEP goals, and keeps students engaged all year? This Year Long Task Boxes Bundle for Special Education includes 149 hands-on task boxes covering math, literacy, life skills, fine motor, language, and functional skills. With a total value of over $260, this mega bundle gives you a complete independent work system for just $1
PreK - 1st
Numbers, Reading, Vocabulary
Number Matching Math Task Box for Special Education
Do you want to find an engaging and hands-on math task box for your special education students? Are your students struggling to match numbers? If so, this delivering mail number matching task box activity is perfect to add to your math centers. This activity includes numbers 0-20.Students will need to match the number on the letter to the number on the houses, and help the mail man to deliver his letters. You can print out multiple copies of the letters included if you want your students
PreK - K
Math, Numbers
CCSS
K.CC.B.4
3 Little Pigs Math Worksheets | Fairy Tale Math Activities for Kindergarten 1st
Make math fun and engaging with these hands-on 3 Little Pigs math worksheets! This fairy tale themed resource includes a variety of no prep math activities designed to help students practice important early math skills in an engaging and motivating way. With 22 different worksheets included, this pack is perfect for math centers, morning work, small groups, independent work, early finishers, homework, and special education classrooms. The fun 3 Little Pigs theme helps keep students interested
K - 1st
Math, Numbers, Other (Math)
Math Counting Task Box for Special Education
Are your students struggling with their counting and number recognition skills? Or are they struggling to understand the relationship between numbers and quantities? If so, this fun seashell counting activity is going to be the perfect addition to your math centers. This math activity is a great way for you to get your students working on their number recognition and counting skills in a hands-on and engaging way. Students will use a clothing peg or dry-wipe pen to choose their answer
PreK - K
Math, Numbers
CCSS
K.CC.B.4
Counting Apples Math Task Box for Special Education
Do you want to find an engaging independent work task box activity for your math centers? Your students will love working on their counting and number recognition skills with this task box. And it's a fun way for your students to understand the relationship between numbers and quantities. Students need to count the apples that are on the apple tree, and then select their answer out of 3 options on the side of the task card. They can select their answer by using a clothing peg, dry wipe pen o
PreK - K
Math, Numbers
CCSS
K.CC.B.4
Measuring with Snap Cubes Task Box Flower Measurement Activity Special Education
Are your students learning to measure using non-standard units? Looking for a hands-on, engaging spring or flower-themed math activity?This Measuring with Snap Cubes Task Box is perfect for helping students practice measurement, counting, and comparison skills in a fun, interactive way. Designed for special education, this activity supports fine motor skills, visual learning, and independent work. What Students Will Do Students will: Use snap cubes to measure each image Count how many cub
PreK - K
Math, Measurement, Numbers
Also included in: Flower Task Boxes for Special Education | Bundle of Task Boxes
Parrot Activities Workbook | No Prep Literacy, Math & Fine Motor Worksheets
Make learning fun and engaging with this Parrot Activities Workbook! This no-prep printable workbook includes 14 parrot-themed worksheets designed to target a wide range of academic and fine motor skills while keeping students motivated through an exciting animal theme. Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, first grade, special education, autism classrooms, homeschool learning, literacy centers, morning work, independent work, sub plans, and animal or jungle-themed units, this printable workbook
K - 1st
Numbers, Reading, Writing
Math Mystery Picture Puzzles for Special Education | Color by Number Worksheets
Looking for no-prep math activities that keep your students engaged and focused? These math mystery picture worksheets combine color by number + problem solving to make math practice fun and motivating. Make math practice fun and engaging with these math mystery picture worksheets, designed for special education and early learners. Students solve problems and follow directions to reveal a hidden picture, keeping them motivated while building key math skills. Perfect for: Math centers Indepe
K - 1st
Math, Numbers
June Task Boxes for Special Education | Summer Centers & Independent Work Tasks
Keep your students engaged during the end of the school year with these June Task Boxes for Special Education. This bundle includes a variety of hands-on summer themed task boxes designed to help students practice important academic skills through structured independent work. These June classroom activities are perfect for special education classrooms, autism classrooms, preschool programs, and kindergarten classrooms. Each task focuses on one clear skill, allowing students to work independe
PreK - K
Math, Numbers, Vocabulary
CCSS
K.CC.B.4
Counting Crayons Task Box for Special Education
Are your students struggling with their counting and number recognition skills? Or are they struggling to understand the relationship between numbers and quantities? If so, this fun hands-on crayon counting activity is going to be the perfect addition to your math centers. This math activity is a great way for you to get your students working on their number recognition and counting skills in a hands-on and engaging way. Students need to use real crayons and place the correct amount
PreK - K
Math, Numbers
CCSS
K.CC.B.4
Number Recognition and Counting Math Activity
Are your students struggling to recognize numbers displayed in different ways? Or are they struggling to understand the relationship between numbers and quantities? If so, this fun and hands-on popcorn activity is going to be the perfect addition to your math centers. Your students will love working with this fun popcorn game - and it can be used in two different ways in your math centers! 1. Students match the different pieces of popcorn that display numbers (0-10) in different
PreK - K
Math, Numbers
CCSS
K.CC.B.4
3 Little Pigs Activities Bundle | Fairy Tale Activities for Special Education
Looking for engaging Three Little Pigs activities for kindergarten and special education that include literacy centers, math centers, adapted books, reading comprehension, and hands-on learning? This Three Little Pigs activity bundle includes a wide range of fairy tale themed activities designed for kindergarten, first grade, special education classrooms, and early learners. These activities help students build literacy, math, fine motor, and comprehension skills while exploring one of the mos
PreK - 1st
Math, Numbers, Vocabulary
CCSS
K.CC.B.5
, K.OA.A.1
Dentist Ten Frame Task Cards | Dental Health Math Activities 0–10
These Dentist Ten Frame Task Cards are a fun, hands-on way for students to practice counting, number formation, and ten frame skills while connecting learning to a dental health theme. Perfect for math centers, small groups, or independent work, these task cards help students build foundational number skills using manipulatives, dry-erase markers, or bingo daubers. What’s Included Ten frame task cards for numbers 0–10Blank ten frames for hands-on countingNumber formation practice on each card
PreK - K
Math, Numbers
Math Task Boxes for Special Education | Autism Independent Work
Are you looking for math task boxes for special education that your students can complete independently? Do you need structured, hands-on math activities that build confidence while reinforcing key IEP goals? This Math Task Boxes for Special Education bundle is designed specifically for autism classrooms, independent work systems, and early learners who benefit from clear structure and visual supports. These math task bins give your students meaningful, hands-on practice while building indepen
PreK - K
Geometry, Math, Numbers
CCSS
K.CC.A.2
, K.CC.A.3
, K.CC.B.4
+1
May Task Boxes for Special Education Spring Autism Work Tasks & Independent Work
Need ready-to-go independent work activities for spring? These May task boxes are designed to keep your students engaged while building essential skills through structured, hands-on learning. Make spring learning simple and engaging with these May task boxes designed for autism and special education students. These structured work tasks help students build independence, focus, and confidence, while targeting a wide range of academic and functional skills. Perfect for: Independent work statio
PreK - K
Geometry, Numbers, Vocabulary
Worm Measuring Task Cards with Snap Cubes | Nonstandard Measurement Activities
Make teaching measurement fun, hands-on, and meaningful with these Worm Measuring Task Cards with Snap Cubes! This engaging nonstandard measurement activity is perfect for helping students learn how to measure length using snap cubes in a way that actually makes sense. Instead of worksheets, students will actively measure each worm using snap cubes, making this the perfect addition to your math centers, task boxes, or independent work systems. What’s Included: Worm-themed measuring task car
PreK - K
Math, Measurement, Numbers
Christmas Task Boxes for Special Education | Christmas Centers Independent Work
Bring festive, hands-on learning into your classroom with these Christmas Task Boxes for Special Education. This bundle includes a variety of Christmas themed task boxes designed to help students practice important academic skills through structured independent work. These Christmas classroom activities are perfect for special education classrooms, autism classrooms, preschool programs, and kindergarten classrooms. Each task focuses on one clear skill, allowing students to work independently
PreK - K
Geometry, Numbers, Vocabulary
Johnny Appleseed Activities and Mini Unit | Literacy, Math, Fine Motor & Centers
Make learning about Johnny Appleseed fun, engaging, and skill-rich with this Johnny Appleseed Activities Mini Unit. This resource includes a variety of literacy, math, fine motor, and movement activities designed to support students while celebrating this classic fall classroom theme. Your students will love the hands-on and interactive Johnny Appleseed activities while practicing important skills including reading comprehension, counting, handwriting, vocabulary, and fine motor developmen
PreK - 1st
Numbers, Other (ELA), Vocabulary
CCSS
K.CC.B.4
, RI.1.1
, RI.1.2
+4
Bugs & Insects Task Boxes for Special Education | Autism Work Tasks
Need independent work activities that keep your students engaged without constant adult support? These bug and insect themed task boxes are designed to build independence, focus, and essential skills through structured, hands-on learning your students will actually enjoy. Make independent work time easier (and more effective!) with these highly engaging bug and insect themed task boxes designed for autism and special education classrooms. Each activity is created to support structured work s
PreK - K
Geometry, Numbers, Vocabulary
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About the store
Experience
Welcome to Teaching Autism! Here you will find engaging, hands-on and differentiated activities that are used by thousands of students all around the world. From task boxes to adapted books and binders.. You’ll find resources that I’ve successfully used in over 10 years of my career.
Hi! I'm Nikki, an autism specialist with over 10 years of experience working with students aged 3-19. My passion for creating hands-on and engaging resources, as well as providing support to other educators all around the world is what led me to create 'Teaching Autism.'
Teaching style
Nikki has always been passionate about creating engaging, student-led learning opportunities that foster independence and confidence. Her focus is on helping each student reach their full potential in ways that align with their individual strengths, abilities, and needs.
A strong believer in "less stress, more success," Nikki founded Teaching Autism to share high-quality, ready-to-use resources designed to support educators while easing the day-to-day pressure.
Her creative and innovative teaching approach has earned her a stellar reputation with schools around the world. From hosting a pretend wedding in a real wedding venue to transforming classrooms into monthly crime scenes, Nikki brings a unique, imaginative twist to learning - making lessons not only educational, but truly unforgettable.
Awards & shining teacher moments
I’m proud to have been recognized for my dedication to the autism community and the work I do through Teaching Autism. I was honored to be a runner-up for an Autism Heroes Award in recognition of my commitment to supporting autistic students.
My website, TeachingAutism.co.uk, was named the #1 Best UK Autism Blog in 2018, and in 2019, Teaching Autism was a runner-up for the Online Social Network Award. That same year, I was also voted the 21st Best Autism Blog on the internet.
My own education history
On top of my educational qualifications, I have also received training in; Play, Sensology, Autism, What is Autism?, PECS, Google Classroom, First Aid, Epilepsy, Fire Safety, CPI, MAPA, Literacy, Numeracy, ICT, SEN: Autism, SEN: Behaviour, Non-Verbal Literacy, Non-Verbal Math, Rights Respecting Schools, Sensory Integration, Makaton, Food Hygiene, Numicon, Read Write Inc., Language Link, Manual Handling, Infant Links, Making Maths Fun, SIMS, Behaviour Watch, BookCreator, iPad, Touch Trust, Music Therapy, Sensology, Social Eyes, Early Intervention Behaviour Management for Teachers, Safeguarding, ELKLAN taster, SCERTS, ABA, Understanding Autism, along with attending regular conferences.
Additional biographical information
I share my knowledge, experience and training with the world through my;
- Blog; https://teachingautism.co.uk
- Podcast; https://www.learningwithnikki.com/podcasts/teaching-autism-and-special-education-by-nikki
- Online Training Course for Autism and Special Education Teachers; https://www.learningwithnikki.com/autism-classroom-training
- Monthly VIP Membership; https://www.learningwithnikki.com/monthly-membership-sales-page
- Task Box Library https://www.learningwithnikki.com/the-task-box-library
You can also view videos of my resources in action at my Youtube channel; https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jqVhrHKB3zMAlzOQSnnyA/videos?view_as=subscriber
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