Teaching With Meaning
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flushing, New York, United States
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Hi! We’re Daniel and Yafa — passionate educators and therapists who create meaningful, skill-based resources to help students not only succeed, but truly thrive.
👨🏫 Daniel is a veteran Rebbi, licensed social worker, and Dean, with years of experience supporting elementary and middle school students in building strong social-emotional skills, self-regulation, and confidence in the classroom.
👩⚕️ Yafa is a dedicated occupational therapist who specializes in working with children with Down syndrome, autism, and combined diagnoses. She brings her creativity, warmth, and therapeutic expertise into every resource designed for building independence in daily living skills.
Together, we create accessible, engaging, and evidence-based tools for teachers, therapists, and parents — with a focus on life skills, social stories, executive functioning, and emotional development.
Whether you’re supporting neurodiverse learners or looking to build classroom-wide routines, we’re here to help make those goals achievable — one step at a time.
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LIFE SKILLS BUNDLE
Life Skills & Hygiene Social Stories BUNDLE – ADLs for Children with Special Needs Looking for clear, visual, and engaging resources to teach essential daily living skills? This Social Stories BUNDLE is designed to support children with special needs in learning important Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) in a way that's simple, structured, and fun! Perfect for special education teachers, therapists, paraprofessionals, and families—this bundle uses social stories, visuals, coloring pages
K - 7th
Character Education, Coloring Pages
How I Put On My Shoes (Social Story)
Social Story: Learning to Put On Shoes (With Visuals & Parent Support) This engaging social story is designed to help children with special needs—and young learners—master the daily life skill of putting on their shoes. The resource includes a step-by-step social story with real-life pictures, fun and interactive coloring pages, and clear instructions for how to teach and present the skill effectively. It also features creative activity ideas to reinforce learning in a playful way, along with a
PreK - 3rd
Character Education
Also included in: LIFE SKILLS BUNDLE
Blowing My Nose ADL
This social story on blowing your nose is perfect for children with special needs—as well as for any young child—who are learning the proper method of nose hygiene.As a therapist in a special needs school, I noticed a common trend, especially during the winter months: many students would let their noses drip without noticing and eventually wipe them with their sleeves. Most were unaware that this is considered socially inappropriate. This resource was created to address that need in a fun, engag
Not Specific
Character Education, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
Also included in: LIFE SKILLS BUNDLE
How I Wipe After The Toilet (SOCIAL STORY)
Social Story: Wiping After Using the Toilet – Life Skills for Children with Special Needs Help your students build confidence and independence in the bathroom with this clear, supportive, and developmentally appropriate social story focused on the important hygiene skill of wiping after using the toilet. Designed specifically for children with special needs, this resource provides a gentle, step-by-step approach to teaching personal care in a way that is respectful, engaging, and easy to und
K - 6th
Character Education, Social Emotional Learning
Also included in: LIFE SKILLS BUNDLE
BIG problem and SMALL problem worksheet
About This Resource I designed this worksheet as an assessment tool that teachers can use to understand students' knowledge of the lesson, outcome of learning, and the process of learning; at the same time, they can be used to enable students to monitor the progress of their own learning. Both page 2 and 3 can be printed double sided and distributed to the class. This worksheet can be given both during or after the lesson. You may use this product for your personal use, in your home, classro
1st - 5th
Psychology, School Counseling
How I Cover My Cough & Sneeze (Social Story)
Social Story: Covering a Cough & Sneeze – Hygiene Skills for Children with Special NeedsTeach the essential hygiene skill of covering a cough and sneeze with this clear and engaging social story, designed especially for children with special needs. Using simple language and real-life visuals, the story explains why covering a cough or sneeze is important and how to do it the right way. This resource includes: Social story with pictures that illustrate the steps clearly Coloring page to r
K - 3rd
Character Education
Also included in: LIFE SKILLS BUNDLE
How I Put On My Socks (social story)
Social Story: Learning to Put On SocksThis social story is designed to support children with special needs as well as younger children in learning how to independently put on their socks. The resource addresses several key developmental areas, including: Matching socks Motor planning and coordination Folding and organizing socks In addition to the step-by-step social story, the resource includes: A detailed teaching guide to help educators and therapists present the skill effectively Coloring
K - 4th
For All Subjects, Social Emotional Learning
Also included in: LIFE SKILLS BUNDLE
TAKING TURNS Worksheet
This incredible worksheets can be used to help students reflect on teachers lesson on taking turns! Guaranteed to help students problem solve peacefully! (Or money back!) PRINT IT IN COLOR OR BLACK & WHITE!
1st - 3rd
School Counseling
How I Zip My Zipper (Social Story)
Social Story: Learning to Zip – Promoting Independence in Dressing Skills for Children with Special Needs Help your students gain independence and confidence with this clear, supportive social story on how to zip a zipper—perfect for teaching this important dressing skill to children with special needs. With engaging visuals and step-by-step guidance, this resource helps break down the motor and sequencing skills involved in zipping, while providing fun and practical tools for teaching. ✅ W
1st - 6th
Character Education, Coloring Pages
Also included in: LIFE SKILLS BUNDLE
BIG Problem or SMALL Problem task cards
These cards (answers included) are ideal to use for students who have difficulties understanding the difference between BIG and SMALL problems. This is a GREAT resource to help children clarify what makes a BIG problem big and a SMALL problem small. These cards can be used as independent work, partner work or as a whole-class activity to get students brainstorming about how big their problem is. To further the discussion, ask students how to solve their big or small problems.
1st - 3rd
School Counseling, School Psychology
Cool Down Card TWO SIDED! (With coping tools)
Cool Down Cards – Empowering Students with Healthy Coping ToolsCool Down Cards are a practical, engaging, and student-centered tool designed to help children recognize and manage their emotions in healthy ways. Each set introduces a variety of simple, effective coping strategies—such as deep breathing, stretching, drinking cold water, or using a fidget. Students are encouraged to choose their “Top 5” coping tools that work best for them. These choices can be taped to their desk, placed in a fol
1st - 8th
School Counseling, School Psychology, Social Emotional Learning
How I Make My Bed (Social Story)
Social Story: Learning to Make My Bed – Teaching Responsibility & Life Skills for Children with Special Needs Empower your students to take ownership of their personal space with this supportive and engaging social story on how to make a bed. Designed specifically for children with special needs, this resource helps teach a foundational life skill while promoting independence, structure, and confidence. This resource breaks the task into manageable steps using simple language and visuals, m
K - 6th
Character Education, Coloring Pages
Also included in: LIFE SKILLS BUNDLE
How I Smile For Picures (social story)
Social Story: Smiling for Pictures – A Visual & Interactive Guide for Children with Special NeedsHelp children with special needs feel confident and comfortable when it's time to smile for a picture! This social story resource teaches the why and how of smiling for photos using simple language and engaging visuals. It includes a clear, step-by-step social story that explains the importance of pictures and how to prepare for them. This resource also features: Coloring pages to make learning f
PreK - 3rd
Character Education, Social Emotional Learning
Also included in: LIFE SKILLS BUNDLE
Cool Down Card!
Cool Down Cards – Empowering Students with Healthy Coping ToolsCool Down Cards are a practical, engaging, and student-centered tool designed to help children recognize and manage their emotions in healthy ways. Each set introduces a variety of simple, effective coping strategies—such as deep breathing, stretching, drinking cold water, or using a fidget. Students are encouraged to choose their “Top 5” coping tools that work best for them. These choices can be taped to their desk, placed in a fol
1st - 8th
School Counseling, School Psychology, Social Emotional Learning
How I Brush My Teeth (Social Story)
Social Story: Brushing Teeth – Teaching Personal Hygiene to Children with Special Needs Build healthy habits with this supportive, step-by-step social story on brushing teeth, thoughtfully designed for children with special needs who are learning to master personal hygiene routines. With clear visuals, simple language, and engaging activities, this resource helps students understand the why, when, and how of brushing their teeth—while building independence and confidence. ✅ What’s Includ
K - 7th
Character Education, Coloring Pages, Social Emotional Learning
Also included in: LIFE SKILLS BUNDLE
TAKE A BREAK Worksheets!
We all get angry, frustrated or feel challenging emotions from time to time. It is ok to experience such these emotions. As parents and educators it is important for us to teach this idea to students as well. The TAKE A BREAK worksheets are a great resource to teach students the power of cooling down and relaxing our bodies and minds prior to solving problems.
K - 6th
School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
How I Pour A Drink (Social Story)
Life Skills Group: Learning to Pour a Drink | Social Story, Activities, Coloring Pages & Parent Newsletter Help your students master a foundational life skill with confidence and fun! This Pouring a Drink Skill-Based Group Resource is packed with visuals, hands-on activities, and home-school connection tools designed to support children with special needs in learning how to pour independently and successfully. Perfect for small groups, 1:1 sessions, or classroom centers — this resource bre
1st - 3rd
School Counseling
Also included in: LIFE SKILLS BUNDLE
How I Wash My Hands (Social Story)
Skill-Based Handwashing Group | Social Story, Activities, Coloring, and Parent Newsletter Make hygiene fun and functional! This comprehensive Skill-Based Handwashing Group Resource is thoughtfully designed for special education teachers, therapists, and school staff working on ADL (Activities of Daily Living) skills in a structured, engaging, and age-appropriate way. Whether you’re running small groups, classroom lessons, or individual sessions, this pack provides everything you need to teac
K - 3rd
School Counseling
Also included in: LIFE SKILLS BUNDLE
COOL DOWN CARD!
Cool Down Cards help students recognize when they’re feeling overwhelmed and guide them to choose coping tools that calm their “hot” emotions. These cards empower kids to take control, manage big feelings, and return to learning with a clear mind. Perfect for classrooms or therapy sessions!
1st - 6th
School Counseling
4 Ignore
Tired of students tattle tailing on one another then coming over to you, "Teacher he did this to me" or "Teacher he she did that to me". With this 4 Ignore product you will never have to have that again. Simply go over the 4 steps of how one can ignore another person and when a situation arises simply model to the class how the student can ignore the other person. Teachers have relayed to me in how this has been the best classroom management and problem solving product out there! Enjoy and feel
1st - 6th
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About the store
Experience
Hi! We’re Daniel and Yafa — passionate educators and therapists who create meaningful, skill-based resources to help students not only succeed, but truly thrive.
👨🏫 Daniel is a veteran Rebbi, licensed social worker, and Dean, with years of experience supporting elementary and middle school students in building strong social-emotional skills, self-regulation, and confidence in the classroom.
👩⚕️ Yafa is a dedicated occupational therapist who specializes in working with children with Down syndrome, autism, and combined diagnoses. She brings her creativity, warmth, and therapeutic expertise into every resource designed for building independence in daily living skills.
Together, we create accessible, engaging, and evidence-based tools for teachers, therapists, and parents — with a focus on life skills, social stories, executive functioning, and emotional development.
Whether you’re supporting neurodiverse learners or looking to build classroom-wide routines, we’re here to help make those goals achievable — one step at a time.
Teaching style
-I like to implement many social-emotional self-development lessons into our learning curriculum.
-Positive Discipline and Solutions Focused Brief Therapy
Awards & shining teacher moments
Life + Marriage Coaching Certification
My own education history
Daniel
BA Liberal Arts (Excelsior College)
Licensed Masters in Social Work (Daemen College)
Yafa
Board Certified COTA/L (Eastwick College)
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