Teaching Through Challenges
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Red Lake, Ontario, Canada
About the store
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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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
"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
"I Can!" Classroom Management Cards
Help children in the area of self regulation with these classroom management cards. Children will be able to see the expectations in a way they can identify with, and in turn be more in control of the choices they make each day. These cards help limit the need for teacher redirection and promote responsibility and self control. A sample letter for families, reminder check-ins for home, and instructions for suggested use are also included with this package. We have had great success with this
PreK - 1st
Classroom Community
How Do I Feel? - Self Regulation Traffic Light Visual
Self-Regulation is a big skill and requires the ability to label and understand emotions before a child can learn to control them. This tool is an effective way to help a child understand how he/she is feeling while learning and engaging with peers in an early learning environment. This product can be used with multiple children at once by simply printing a light for each child. Allow the Self-Reg Traffic Light to help young children in your environment label their emotions and become success
PreK - K
Health
Caterpillar Colour Game - Learning Colours
Help young children learn colours by engaging in this fun activity designed for ages 3+. Children will take turns rolling a colour dice to identify which body colour to add next - how long can the caterpillar get? Children will also learn turn taking, following instructions, and working together for a common goal! Instructions for prep and suggestions for use are included in this package as well as a blank dice for specific colour combinations of your choice!
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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