January is starting out to be a grand month. Many new things are in store for the new year. Autism Classroom wants to start the year prepared!!!! There are a few new and favorite classroom supports that can help out in January and February. Let's take a look.
For those of us who work with students who have difficulty with transitions which will...
-Assist smoother transitions with visual supports.
-Clarify time limits and expectations using a visual count down board.
-Make a simple contract with a “First, Then” board.
-Help students tolerate unfavorable activities with the help of a transition bin.
-Use a poster to remind your team to verbally state when a transition will occur.
-Show a topic board with the various activities that will occur during the lesson to help students know when the lesson will be over.
-Assist smoother transitions with visual supports.
-Clarify time limits and expectations using a visual count down board.
-Make a simple contract with a “First, Then” board.
-Help students tolerate unfavorable activities with the help of a transition bin.
-Use a poster to remind your team to verbally state when a transition will occur.
-Show a topic board with the various activities that will occur during the lesson to help students know when the lesson will be over.
For anyone looking to figure out a strategy to decrease challenging
behaviors, try this FREEBIE:
behaviors, try this FREEBIE:
If you need Printables for Teens with Special Needs:
This one might be more for the teachers than the students. These are adult
coloring pages with Civil Rights terms and vocabulary:
coloring pages with Civil Rights terms and vocabulary:
For those interested in teaching character education, these printables ask
students to practice spelling and defining words related to personal
character traits:
students to practice spelling and defining words related to personal
character traits:
Also new… Data Binder Covers
Start the year off prepared. I hope you have a great January...and February!
