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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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
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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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 - 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 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
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
"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
Getting Dressed for Winter - Visual for Tasks with Many Steps
Help young children complete the task of dressing for outside with this clever and fun visual that they can use over and over again. Instructions for suggested use and preparation steps are included in this package, as well three sets of dressing cards, dull, bright, and black and white design that can be coloured during preparation. This fun activity is designed for children 2-6 years old. Contact Me For ways to customize this product!
PreK - K
I Can Calm Down - Strategies for Self-Regulation
Help young children learn to self-regulate and come back with this fun and interactive activity. Children needing a break to regroup can use this tool as a way to begin to calm themselves when they feel overwhelmed. Included in this package are preparation steps as well as suggested use instructions. Also included are miniature "I Can Calm Down" cards that can be given to families to encourage collaboration, or be taken with the student to different environments to promote consistency. Hav
PreK - K
Health
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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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