Teaching Through Challenges
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Red Lake, Ontario, Canada
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I have been an Early Childhood Educator for over 18 years and have worked in many different roles under that title including ABA Therapist, Infant and Child Development Consultant, Resource Teacher, Kindergarten Educator, Program Teacher, and Early Learning Supervisor. I have a background in Graphic Design and have always found it easier to make my own resources instead of searching for something just right! Early Learning is a passion and I am interested in sharing what I have tried and tested over the years, to help other ECE's teach their best!
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My Feelings Social Story
This 10 page social story may help children begin to label their feelings and discover ways that they can calm down when upset or angry. This book works nicely with the "traffic light" and "I can calm" cards as the visuals used within this book are the same and can extend their learning. I hope you find this tool useful in helping little ones self regulate.
PreK - 2nd
Token Reward System
A token system can help increase a child's attention, can be used in conjunction with other ABA techniques, and is a fun way to help children learn concepts through positive reinforcement. This tried and tested tool comes complete with a token rewards system board, six different token styles, prep setup and suggestions for use.
PreK - 5th
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Step By Step - Washing Hands
Breaking down a big task like "washing your hands" can help very young children or those with low processing, low language, or cognitive delays be successful and find independence. This fun activity is interactive, and allows the child to stay on task through the sequence of steps required to wash his/her hands. Easy to follow set up instructions are included in this package as well as suggested ways to use it and a video link for additional information. Make big task learning more fun for al
PreK - 2nd
Breathing Techniques for Calming and Self Regulation
Young children need many strategies and ways to calm down when they are feeling overwhelmed and/or upset. These visuals are a great way to help children become independent in their self-regulation and efforts to calm themselves. Included in this package are posters for introducing the techniques, a charades activity to help children match the picture to the technique, lanyard cards for consistency across environments and easy transport, and an interactive "I can Calm Down" board and cards that
PreK - 2nd
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Experience
I have been an Early Childhood Educator for over 18 years and have worked in many different roles under that title including ABA Therapist, Infant and Child Development Consultant, Resource Teacher, Kindergarten Educator, Program Teacher, and Early Learning Supervisor. I have a background in Graphic Design and have always found it easier to make my own resources instead of searching for something just right! Early Learning is a passion and I am interested in sharing what I have tried and tested over the years, to help other ECE's teach their best!
Teaching style
I believe that young children gain the most from child centered programming that meets their developmental needs. I believe that when trust comes first, learning will follow, and with one of a kind resources, it is easier to engage with children and make learning fun.
Awards & shining teacher moments
I have an ECE diploma, Certification as Resource Teacher/Early Interventionist with high honours, Certification as ECE Administration with high honours.
My own education history
I completed my ECE diploma 25 hours from my home in Ottawa Ontario. I put myself through school working with children in an "out of home/In-home" respite care service with children who had developmental disabilities. I moved back to my small town in Northwestern Ontario when I was done college and began to build my resume working through many different titles within the early learning field. I worked my way up from program teacher to supervisor of a licensed childcare centre and have 6 years experience teaching in a kindergarten classroom! Most recently I branched out into the word of Autism as an ABA Thearpist and Infant and Child Development Consultant for an agency called Firefly. I gained two additional certifications through online learning and I am now looking for ways that I can support and grow other ECE's in this rewarding (and sometimes challenging) profession.
Additional biographical information
I live in a small town in Northwestern Ontario, Canada. It gets very cold here! I am married and I am the mother to two beautiful daughters. I am excited and grateful for the opportunity to take my career in a new direction with Teacher Pay Teachers.
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