Independency/Life Skills

This teaching toolkit is meant to help SPED and content teachers, administrators, paraprofessionals, students and their families, and more, to reflect, explore and put into action the ideas of collaboration through inclusion and co-teaching to support equity in education for all students. Training for teachers varies widely, as do resources, support, time, etc.. The idea behind this toolkit was to engage all teachers, including those operating in fear of change, in the power of collaboration. We want teachers who feel like they have no choice but to go along with a system, known to support and advance students within "the...

This resource provides a step-by-step guide for teachers and students to use TikTok as a tool to develop a targeted skill or behavior through the practice of video self-modeling.

This resource is a list of activities that promote development of hand grasp; activities include postural control and sensory motor activities as well as fine motor/visual motor skills.

Visual schedule and behavior chart. Easily editable to fit your student's needs. Great for daily check-ins. My students love to work for prizes by earning smiley faces!

An article discussing the importance of creating a central hub for parents of students with disabilities to access resources in one location. For example, the primary utility of the Social Skills Virtual Theme Park is to serve as a comprehensive resource for both students and parents. By bringing together various activities, games, and practical tools, the website empowers parents and educators to support students with disabilities in developing vital social skills. It also provides a central hub where families can access helpful resources, making it easier to navigate the often complex world of special education and disability support.