Dressing like favorite characters is an everyday thing at my house. This project is actually from Halloween, when one of my children wanted to dress like Princess Rosalina from Super Mario Galaxy. This DIY fabric crown or your own variation can be used for any princess dress-up costumes. How to Make Your Own DIY Fabric […]
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If you have a child with sensory processing disorder, you know how difficult it is to find clothing that is comfortable. I have autistic children who have sensory sensitivities, making certain types of clothing very uncomfortable. I have found that sewing clothing in comfortable fabrics can help, however, some children are sensitive to certain types […]
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Evan-Moor has come out with a series of Fundamentals books to help teach core academic skills, such as reading comprehension and math. Language Fundamentals is another book in this series to teach grammar and other language skills. The language program I was previously using worked well with my auditory learner, but was not working out […]
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My children love learning about science. I came across the Sassafras Science Adventures series on Pinterest and knew it was something I wanted to try. We have been using Sassafras science for several months now and I want to share my experiences. So far, we have completed the Zoology volume and are part way through […]
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Although Halloween is long gone, dress up and costumes are a year-round thing at my house. One of my children requested a Shy Guy costume for Christmas. If you don’t recognize Shy Guy, he appears in some of the Mario games, like Paper Mario Color Splash. This article describes the process and resources I used […]
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In order to facilitate and ensure math skill mastery, it is important to assess, remediate, and monitor math progress. This article describes how to use Evan-Moor math products to assess, remediate, and monitor math progress. I received a copy of Math Fundamentals grade 2 and 5 in exchange for writing about my experiences with Evan-Moor […]
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Although conversation skills generally develop naturally in neurotypical children, autistic children may need to be taught how to engage in conversations with the neurotypical world. How to Talk with Friends, by Janine Toole, is a step-by-step social skills curriculum that teaches conversation skills. Overview of “How to Talk with Friends: A step-by-step social skills curriculum” […]
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As a career educator, I love the idea of fun educational gifts. I’ve included my top picks for educational gift ideas for the 2018 holiday season in this post. Hopefully you will find something your child will love! Educational Gift Ideas Bug Catcher I bought this bug catcher to use as part of our preschool […]
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Do your kids ever complain about being bored? Mine do from time to time. It is nice to have something fun to fill the time when other activities and creative play just aren’t holding their interest. The Never-Bored Kid book is a great option for providing fun ways to fill the time, while also practicing […]
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Children who can easily read texts may not automatically comprehend the information presented. Autistic children and other children with hyperlexia, may need to be taught specific skills to help them accurately comprehend written text. This article reviews The Reading Comprehension Kit for Hyperlexia and Autism, Level 2. CLICK HERE to read my review of the […]
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