Everyone make sure to check out my TpT store for my Winter Sale! Everything is 15% off starting 2/5 through 2/8.
As always any feedback on products is greatly appreciated. Are you looking for something different? Just let me know and I would be happy to make it for you!
Stay warm!
Monday, February 4, 2013
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
TpT update
New Valentine's day BINGO packet which includes picture BINGO and upper and lower case letter BINGO.
A February classroom packet is also available. Included in the packet: 2 sets of calendar numbers, days of the week calendar set, fry word wall 1-400, complete the pattern activities.
Enjoy! Please provide feedback if you purchase! Or let me know if you would like to see something added or removed!
A February classroom packet is also available. Included in the packet: 2 sets of calendar numbers, days of the week calendar set, fry word wall 1-400, complete the pattern activities.
Enjoy! Please provide feedback if you purchase! Or let me know if you would like to see something added or removed!
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
TpT Update: Valentine Categories
The perk about a little blizzard-ish weather...I am being productive and adding materials to my TpT site. If you need to find me on TpT, just search seller: au guys
The new packet: Valentine Categories Packet
Enjoy!
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
TpT Update
A new January Classroom Packet is available on my TpT site. The packet includes calendar number cards (2 sets), Fry words 1-400 (word wall cards/flash cards), preposition flash cards and preposition game.
Enjoy!
Please leave comments with feedback! Let me know if there is something that you would like to see added to it!
Enjoy!
Please leave comments with feedback! Let me know if there is something that you would like to see added to it!
Friday, November 9, 2012
Let's Talk iPads
Thank you Steve Jobs! I love your products for both personal and professional use!
iPads and Autism
The use of iPads in the autism classroom are endless and incredibly beneficial. iPads can provide students with a visual schedule, augmentative communication device, choice board, token economy system, and a teaching/learning tool. iPads provide the opportunity for visual supports and video modeling; an intervention that is very effective for students with Autism.
Click here for the 60 Minutes special: Apps for Autism
In my current K-1 classroom each student is fortunate to have their own indivdual iPad for the first half of the day (when I am in the building); the second half of the day, two of the iPads go with me to my PK AU classroom. One student now has her own iPad that is used as an AAC device. The iPad, paired with the TouchChat app, has proven to be a motivating communication tool for her.
Another student use the iPad to complete TEACCH tasks, learn newly introduced vocabulary in an ABA format, make choices, and communicate. The YesNoHD app is wonderful for students in the beginning stages of choice making and communication. He uses this app to communicate choices, grettings and requests.
Lately I feel like I have been advocating more than usual for my students. My preschool position allows me the opportunity to have access to monetary resources that many do not have the luxury to access at the school age level. In my preschool classroom we have two iPads (1st and 2nd Generation). The problem I am faced with is that in a year or so my PK classroom will no longer exist. I have begun to address the necessity of purchasing iPads for the school age Autism Units. Possibly crossing the line, I commented that each general education classroom has multiple iPads per room; however the special education classrooms have none, unless purchased from a parent. My comment was that I feel that our students with special needs are be discriminated against, and that they are not being given the same opportunities as our general education students in regards to technology; technology that provides the opportunity to learn and communicate.
So now I fear that I have over-stepped the boundries (did I mention that I stated this to an admin...). So in order to avoid a professional dilemma, I am on the search for research articles regarding the efficacy of iPads and students with Autism. If anyone has any research to share it would be greatly appreciated.
How are you all using the iPads in your special education classrooms?
iPads and Autism
The use of iPads in the autism classroom are endless and incredibly beneficial. iPads can provide students with a visual schedule, augmentative communication device, choice board, token economy system, and a teaching/learning tool. iPads provide the opportunity for visual supports and video modeling; an intervention that is very effective for students with Autism.
Click here for the 60 Minutes special: Apps for Autism
In my current K-1 classroom each student is fortunate to have their own indivdual iPad for the first half of the day (when I am in the building); the second half of the day, two of the iPads go with me to my PK AU classroom. One student now has her own iPad that is used as an AAC device. The iPad, paired with the TouchChat app, has proven to be a motivating communication tool for her.
Another student use the iPad to complete TEACCH tasks, learn newly introduced vocabulary in an ABA format, make choices, and communicate. The YesNoHD app is wonderful for students in the beginning stages of choice making and communication. He uses this app to communicate choices, grettings and requests.
Lately I feel like I have been advocating more than usual for my students. My preschool position allows me the opportunity to have access to monetary resources that many do not have the luxury to access at the school age level. In my preschool classroom we have two iPads (1st and 2nd Generation). The problem I am faced with is that in a year or so my PK classroom will no longer exist. I have begun to address the necessity of purchasing iPads for the school age Autism Units. Possibly crossing the line, I commented that each general education classroom has multiple iPads per room; however the special education classrooms have none, unless purchased from a parent. My comment was that I feel that our students with special needs are be discriminated against, and that they are not being given the same opportunities as our general education students in regards to technology; technology that provides the opportunity to learn and communicate.
So now I fear that I have over-stepped the boundries (did I mention that I stated this to an admin...). So in order to avoid a professional dilemma, I am on the search for research articles regarding the efficacy of iPads and students with Autism. If anyone has any research to share it would be greatly appreciated.
How are you all using the iPads in your special education classrooms?
It's cold outside!
Happy Sunday/Day Light Savings Time
Why is it so cold? Well the weather inspired me to create a set of touch points. So here you go... Touch Math SNOWFLAKE number cards. Visit my TpT store for a freebie!
Why is it so cold? Well the weather inspired me to create a set of touch points. So here you go... Touch Math SNOWFLAKE number cards. Visit my TpT store for a freebie!
Saturday, November 3, 2012
TpT
Finally! With the support and encouragement of my fellow co-worker and amazing blogger/artist...I have finally begun to create and upload materials onto teacherspayteachers.
My first one is a freebie: File Folder Task
This file folder includes 2 letter words to build and/or match with adorable graphics from my co-worker. Check out her blog: http://www.joyofkindergarten.com/
My second upload is a complete activity packet for the classic book: I Know and Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly. I love the twist on the classic book. My students always enjoy "feeding" the old lady while reading this book. The packet includes varied levels of activities; wonderful for a classroom with varying levels of learners. Wonderful graphics from http://www.scrappindoodles.com/
I hope you enjoy!
My first one is a freebie: File Folder Task
This file folder includes 2 letter words to build and/or match with adorable graphics from my co-worker. Check out her blog: http://www.joyofkindergarten.com/
My second upload is a complete activity packet for the classic book: I Know and Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly. I love the twist on the classic book. My students always enjoy "feeding" the old lady while reading this book. The packet includes varied levels of activities; wonderful for a classroom with varying levels of learners. Wonderful graphics from http://www.scrappindoodles.com/
I hope you enjoy!
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