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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Preference Checklist and Assessments
Everything you need to identify effective reinforcers for your intervention and programs. Reinforcement is key to maintaining motivation to learn new skills. This package includes a Preference Checklist that is filled out by a parent or caregiver, and 3 different Preference Assessments you can use, based the individual's skill set.
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Toilet Training Program
I have used this Toilet Training Program for many years in a child care setting and with my own child, and had great success. Included in this package is a guide to preparing for toilet training, Steps to complete the toilet training process, a tracking sheet to identify your child's progress over time, and instructions for how to fill it out. Also included are Task Analysis visual supports help your early learner break down the many steps required for toileting. There are also toilet trainin
PreK - K
Visual Schedule with Token Board Embedded - Young Children
This resources is designed to help younger children feel motivated to engage in daily activities during their day at daycare and/or school. I created this resource for a child who had high anxiety, was not currently following a visual schedule and was having difficulty staying in the classroom for the duration of each subject. I looked and looked and couldn't find a visual schedule that also helped a child stay motivated...and so I created one. Now even young children can work for reinforcement,
PreK - 1st
The 3 Little Pigs
A fun twist on a classic story. Use these Characters to bring storytelling to life. Captivate children's imaginations as you move the pieces while you tell the story. Great for low language or very young children. Leave this out as a learning center and watch as children work on story retell skills or create their own imaginative plots. I have used this story for over a decade in my teaching practice, and I just know the children in your life will love it too.
PreK - 1st
Literature, Short Stories
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
Snowman Colour Sort
Bring some fun to sorting with this colourful activity! Children learn how to sort by colour through play-based learning. This activity can be used a centre in your classroom, or as a teacher directed teaching tool. Children can increase language by asking for and labeling the different colours and parts when using this activity in a small group. Have fun while learning to sort by colour!
PreK - K
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
For All Subjects
Self Care - Weight Loss Journal
We have all heard it, "take care of yourself before you can take care of others", but busy life often gets in the way. If you are like me, it is difficult to stay motivated to achieve weight loss goals, but you also know how good it feels to be working out and maintaining a healthy weight. If you are a visual person, enjoy journaling, want a fun way to hold yourself accountable to your goals - you have found it! I have been using this journal for over a month and LOVE it, I just know you will
Physical Education
First and Then Visual
Do you have a child in your classroom who struggles to stay on task for more than a couple of minutes? Are you trying to build a child's stamina for any length of time? A First and Then visual might just be what you are looking for! Children begin to understand that once they are finished a task they can move onto something different. I have used a "First and Then" visual for many children in both a daycare and school environment, and found it very useful! Included in this package are set u
PreK - 1st
Step By Step Visual Schedule - Getting Ready for Lunch
Breaking down a big task like "Getting Ready for Lunch" 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 use the toilet. 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 all
PreK - K
Step by Step Visual Schedule - Using the Toilet
Breaking down a big task like "using the toilet" 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 use the toilet. 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 all childre
PreK - 1st
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
Step By Step Visual Schedule - Coming into School
Asking a child to complete a big task with many steps is often times a challenge, especially for those with processing issues, developmental or receptive language delays. This visual schedule can help break down a big task into smaller items and aid in the understanding of the order or sequence of events that need to happen in order to successfully finish the task. Providing a child with step by step visual schedule will help improve their independence in completing tasks with many steps as yo
PreK - K
Today's Plan - Daily Visual Schedule
Help children in your environment learn the routines and transitions faster, even your youngest learners and those with low language will benefit from a daily visual schedule. Here you will find a board, and picture cards representing all aspects of your child's daily routines at school or daycare. A daily schedule helps children feel less anxious and provides them a sense of control in their early learning environment. I have used this resource for 6 years in my kindergarten program and stil
PreK - 2nd
Letter of the Week - Letter S
Everything you need to teach the letter S sound and name to children 3+. An activity for everyday is included in this package and can be used in a large or small group or 1:1. This package is designed to spark the interest of any learning style and gives practice in recognizing, differentiating and building the letter S! These activities have all been tested in a kindergarten setting with great success. Weekly tracking sheet along with prep set up and suggested ways to use this product is in
PreK - K
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Writing
"Must Be Santa" Christmas Song with Visuals
A new take on an old classic "Must Be Santa" now has visuals!! Adding visuals to your songs and stories helps low language learners and keeps young children interested! This activity comes with a Santa in his undies, and everything necessary to dress him up as you sing the song! Lyrics to the song are included as well as steps to prepare and suggested uses. Have fun getting into the Christmas Spirit!!
PreK - K
Music
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
Health
Break Wait Stop Visuals
These cards work well for children with Autism and those with low language and difficulty regulating. The BREAK cards can be used to help children initiate communication with educators by identifying what they need to take a break from the noisy environment. The WAIT visual can help children who have difficulty waiting their turn in a busy classroom environment, and the STOP visuals are for any surface or area off limits to children and can be used as a safety strategy if placed on outside d
PreK - K
Classroom Community
Get Organized with Bin Labels!
Help children gain a sense of independence and allow them to be responsible by providing them with an environment that encourages success! Bin labels are an excellent way to encourage everyone to keep your classroom organized. Each label is doubled so that the shelf and the bin can match. Need special Labels? Contact me and we can create exactly what you can't find anywhere else!
PreK - 2nd
Classroom Community
School Readiness Assessment
A great way to assess basic skills and development! 9 pages of assessment visuals and tracking sheets will enable you to target areas of development based on your child or student's needs. This assessment is designed for children 3+ and is not intended to be used as a diagnostic tool.
PreK - K
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About the store
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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