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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I recently had a reader ask about the prerequisite skills for reading in regards to second language learners. I decided to write my response here as I thought other readers may also find this information interesting. Reader’s Question about Phonics Skills for Second Language Learners of English The reader asked about the prerequisite skills and […]
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My 4th grader is a reluctant writer. As we have worked through our homeschool curriculum choices for the 2018-2019 school year, I realized we needed something more to develop his writing skills. I wanted something that would break down specific 4th grade composition skills into manageable chunks. I was excited for the opportunity to try […]
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There are a lot of writing curriculum options to choose from, but even with the best writing curriculum, you may stumped with your reluctant writers. This article describes some adaptations I used with Evan-Moor’s 6-Trait writing series that I used with my 4th grader. These adaptations can be easily applied to any writing assignment or […]
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Super Mario characters are a favorite at my house. I have been making sensory friendly Super Mario Brother costumes for a few years. The older well-loved outfits are used regularly and worn out. As I made 3 more outfits, I created this tutorial on how to adapt the Alex and Anna Winter PJ pattern for […]
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Although I have been using Evan-Moor math products for more than 5 years as a supplement to my core math curriculum, the release of Evan-Moor’s Math Fundamentals has been a complete game changer for me. Evan-Moor’s Math Fundamentals combined with Evan-Moor’s Daily Math Practice work together as a complete math curriculum. I made the switch […]
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If your child is behind in math, you may need a way to catch your child up to grade level. The pacing of Evan-Moor’s math curriculum is easily adjusted to accommodate a child’s learning needs. This article explains the process of using Evan-Moor math to catch your child up to grade level and includes recommendations […]
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