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Resources for teachers, parents and support workers

Education NSW Home Learning resources

Education Qld resources "Learning@home"

Relief Teacher packs "Have fun Teaching"

Teach Starter resources for Teachers/Parents "Foundation/Prep file"

50+ Websites With Hands-on Enrichment Activities for Kids at Home Bored Teachers

BBC Bitesize https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize

ABC- Educational resources- https://education.abc.net.au/home#!/home

Everyday Activities Fun with Mama

School planning ideas Oatley Public School

Educational Activities ages 4-12 Study Ladder

Fuelthebrain https://www.fuelthebrain.com/

Online resources - Turtle Diary https://www.turtlediary.com/

Electoral System of Australia Teacher Resources

Remote learning for teachers/families Seesaw

Make me genius https://www.makemegenius.com/

Starfall https://www.starfall.com/h/

Learning resources and ideas

Literacy

Grammar- Work on the 8 parts of speech https://www.grammaropolis.com/

Boost writing confidence with Storybird http://storybird.com/

Stories read by famous people Storyline Online
Activities for teens and older
Online history classes preteen through adults Big History Project

STEM - Science Technology Engineering Mathematics

Make your own animated videos Go Animate

Prezi (make your presentations zoom) http://prezi.com/

Coding for 4-10 year olds- https://www.kodable.com/

Learn to code- https://www.codecademy.com/

Scratch teaches students all about coding- https://scratch.mit.edu/

Science

Street Science https://m.facebook.com/streetscienceau/

For budding Marine Biologists Smithsonian Ocean

Science experiments you can do at home Steve Spangler Science

The happy scientist https://thehappyscientist.com/

Cells alive https://www.cellsalive.com/

NASA Climate Kids

Listen to astronauts read stories from space- https://storytimefromspace.com/library/

Exploratorium - science activities https://www.exploratorium.edu/

Maths

DSQ "Washing Maths"

Daily Family Routine Bedtime Math

Mathletics https://www.mathletics.com/au/for-home/early-learner/

Maths games galore- https://gridclub.com/

Short videos about numbers https://www.numberphile.com/

Maths Frame- http://www.mathsframe.co.uk/default.aspx

Coolmath https://www.coolmath.com/

Art and Design

Think Design http://www.kidsthinkdesign.org/

Fun games, recipes, crafts, activities https://www.highlightskids.com/

Mo Willems uploading daily drawing lessons https://youtu.be/MjaYnyCJDdU

Fun games, recipes, crafts, activities https://www.highlightskids.com/

The world of art The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Crafts and activities https://www.allkidsnetwork.com/

How to draw lessons Cartooning Club How to Draw

Games, investigations, forms of art Artsology

Step by step instructions on art projects including origami, 3D cards, clay pots Red Ted Art

Carson Ellis' Art Club Carson Ellis

Geography

Google Earth https://www.google.com/earth/

Geography with National Geographic- https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/

National Geographic Young Explorers

Country Reports https://www.countryreports.org/

Geoguesser https://www.geoguessr.com/

Geocaching- https://geocaching.com.au

History

Online history classes preteen through adults Big History Project

History for kids BBC http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/forkids/

What Was There http://www.whatwasthere.com/

Languages

Learn a language- https://www.duolingo.com/

BBC Languages http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/
Kids news and magazines
Kids News- https://education.aec.gov.au/teacher-resources/

Youngzine - online news for kids https://youngzine.org/

Classroom Magazines https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html

Music

Virtual Musical Instruments https://www.virtualmusicalinstruments.com/

Kids Music Jam Sessions Kids Music Beat

Music is for everyone https://musiclab.chromeexperiments.com/Experiments

Songs for Preschool students https://www.songsforteaching.com/preschoolkindergarten.htm

Virtual field trips
Virtual field trips and live cams The Great Wall of China Louvre Museum Discovery Education San Diego Zoo Australian Virtual Tours Arts and Culture Tours British Museums Smithonian Kids
Games

Fun games, recipes, crafts, activities- https://www.highlightskids.com/

Maths games galore- https://gridclub.com/

Maths games galore- https://gridclub.com/

Fuelthebrain https://www.fuelthebrain.com/

Educational games K-12- https://www.breakoutedu.com/funathome
Fun games, recipes, crafts, activities- https://www.highlightskids.com/

Games https://www.abcya.com/

The Arts https://artsology.com/

Coolmath https://www.coolmath.com/

Podcasts

New York Times "Podcasts for Kids"

Science podcasts to listen to with your kids Podcasts

General learning

Online classes for kids- https://outschool.com/#abk7vott3k

Short videos/texts that answer various burning questions for children http://wonderopolis.org/

The Kid Should See This- https://thekidshouldseethis.com

Smithsonian learning lab https://learninglab.si.edu/#sll-discover

Funbrain https://www.funbrain.com/

Switch accesible games online

Switch Accessible Games Help Kids Learn

Switch Accessible Games SenICT Software Online

Switch Accessible Games Tar Heel Gameplay

Easy to read, accessible books Tar Heel Reader

AUSLAN

Australian Library and Information Association National Simultaneous Storytime 2020

Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children Auslan Storytime

Activity ideas

Cooking

Cooking covers many subjects "Mini Banana Pancakes"

Illustrated recipes designed to help kids age 2-12 cook. Nomsterchef

Cooking Jamie Oliver Cooking with Buddy

Fun games, recipes, crafts, activities Highlightskids

Online stories

Stories read by famous people Storyline Online

Storybox Library https://storyboxlibrary.com.au/

Support for families

Family support on Facebook

Family activities/support group Family Isolation/Lockdown Activities & Support Group (worldwide)
Special Needs for Special Kids Family lockdown tips and ideas Australian Special Ed Teachers COVID 19 Support page Family fun ideas at home On butterfly wings The big character challenge - resource for families, teachers and students
Health and wellbeing

Activities to help with stress and coping

Reach Out https://au.reachout.com/

Yoga and Mindfulness for Kids Cosmic Kids

Workouts for young kids

Movement and Mindfulness Activities Go Noodle

Live PE lessons at 9am Monday to Friday The Body Coach TV

Kid-friendly workouts Sworkit

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The following are links to resources recommended by people within the Down Syndrome community:

General information, advice, and support

DanceSyndrome An inclusive arts charity providing a range of opportunities for individuals and organisations to work with them through inspiring workshops, leadership training and performances. Regular session take place across the North West of England but they also perform at events across the UK. Twitter:@DanceSyndrome

Making Chromosomes count- a new magazine for the Down Syndrome community. You can visit the website to subscribe and receive your copy of Down Syndrome Community News and please get in touch with them if you would like to feature in future newsletters.

Stepping stones: A collection of stories detailing the challenges, opportunities, tears and joy of raising a child with Down Syndrome

Education

Going To School a book created by the Cornwall Down Syndrome Support Group. This is an inclusive book for preschool/reception year children that features pictures of the school day and includes images of children with Down Syndrome going about their school day alongside their typical peers. Read the ChatterPack review of the book here This 27 page Makaton download accompanies the book and includes all the signs and symbols to support communication around the school day plus visual timetable, etc
Speech, language, communication and literacy skills

Cartersyard phonics: Carter's Yard Phonics Flashcards are a set of 64, interactive 'talking' flashcards that are used in classrooms throughout the UK. The fun, engaging, multi-sensory cards are the perfect phonics accessory for home and school. Discount code to use at checkout: 2VC3HY9H

Shape coding - Introduction to Shape Coding by its creator, Susan Ebbels

Teaching number skills and concepts:

discusses the use of Numicon number teaching materials with children with Down syndrome. The theory underlying the design of the materials is discussed, the teaching approach and methodology are described and evidence supporting effectiveness is outlined

Training and consultancy services

LETS Go! provides specialist consultancy services for children with Down syndrome. We offer Down syndrome specific training, information, support and services for families, education providers, professionals, and organisations.

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Resources to support children, young people and adults with Down Syndrome

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The following are links to resources recommended by people within the Down Syndrome community: General information, advice, and support A book from Wouldn't Change a Thing For new parents of children with Down Syndrome, but many schools and organisations have requested a copy. We fund these for free for new parents, support groups and maternity units.

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See and Learn Speech

See and Learn Speech is designed to help children with Down syndrome develop clearer speech.

It offers activities to teach young children to hear and produce speech sounds, to hear the differences between sounds, to develop their speech sound system, and to produce clear speech.

Designed for children with Down syndrome aged from 6 months

See and Learn Language and Reading

See and Learn Language and Reading is a structured teaching programme that is designed to teach young children with Down syndrome to talk and to read. The programme is evidence-based and easy to use at home and at school.

Designed for children with Down syndrome aged from 18 months

See and Learn Numbers

See and Learn Numbers is designed to teach young children to count, to link numbers to quantity, to understand important concepts about the number system and to calculate with numbers up to 10.

Designed for children with Down syndrome aged from 3 years

A Reading and Language Intervention for Children with Down Syndrome (RLI)

RLI is an evidence-based teaching programme designed for children with Down syndrome aged 5 to 11 years. RLI was evaluated in a randomised controlled trial and found to improve average rates of progress compared to ordinary teaching.

Designed for children with Down syndrome aged from 5 years

Down Syndrome Issues and Information

Our Down Syndrome Issues and Information books offer comprehensive information about development, education and adult living for people with Down syndrome.

Most are now out of print, but are available as PDF ebooks from our online store.

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Videos

Our films offer practical guidance to support effective early intervention and education for children with Down syndrome. They include Activities for babies with Down syndrome , Speech and language activities for preschool children with Down syndrome and Inclusion in practice - Educating children with Down syndrome at primary schools .

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Is My Child Gifted? Trying to determine whether your child is gifted can be difficult; especially if it is your first child, as you have nothing really to measure against. Often it's other people, sometimes outside of the family, who will bring your child's talent to your attention. You may feel that your child is just simply a clever kid. Usually though, there will be tell tale signs and you'll notice that your child behaves in a different way pretty early on, even before he or she starts school. . .

Giftedness - Myths & Misconceptions The biggest myth about intellectually able kids is that they need no help what so ever in school! As they already seem to know it all, it's only their own laziness that stops them from achieving. Everything comes easier to them; they're assured a place of the top of the class. Their future is bright with no trouble sitting exams; they sail through both primary and secondary school and are assured a place at a top university doing the course of their choice! If only. School is a veritable mindfield for gifted kids and their parents. These children often struggle to fit in with both teachers and other pupils. . .

Getting Your Child Assessed Why should you get your child assessed? Firstly, not all children need to be assessed educationally; however it's vital for those children who, for whatever reason, are struggling in school with the normal curriculum. The advice from the Department of Education and Science around psychological assessment for children is that parents should be informed by the school about any difficulties a child may have, well before it's necessary to bring an Educational Psychologist onboard. In their view supplementary teaching should be tried prior to any intervention. Sounds like good advice but the reality is that there is a lot of pressure on the average primary school teacher, especially with large, overcrowded classes of pupils with varying abilities and languages. Understandably it can be difficult for the teacher to flag a child's difficulties. . .

Advocacy in Action! What does Giftedkids.ie do? We launched our pilot webinar series on January 28th 2010 with "Characteristics of the Exceptionally Able - Faster, Earlier, Differently", presented by Margaret Keane and Anna Giblin. Supported by Social Entrepreneurs Ireland and NCTE these webinars are free to teachers and parents.The purpose of this series is to raise awareness of issues affecting exceptionally able and twice exceptional children amongst teachers, parents and the general public. The series was shortlisted for the Edublogs Awards Best Webinar Series 2012.

We have also run a highly successful 3D immsersive technology pilot project based in Carlow Gaelscoil.. The project was placed as First Runner Up in the Edublog Awards 2010. The success of this pilot has led to the formation of MissionV Education Limited, a not for profit organisation specialising in the use of game based learning and virtual worlds technology for the support of primary and post-primary students; particularly those who are at risk of significantly underachieving and those with high potential. MissionV has been funded by the National Centre for Technology in Education and DSE, Discover Science & Engineering. MissionV has also provided an online virtual learning platform for CTYI's Centre for Academic Achievement.

We also support Irish Centre for Talented Youth initiatives and projects and provide speakers on gifted issues on request.

2011 saw the launch of our new parent and teacher blog " Fidget Jones Diary", a frank and sometimes tongue in cheek look at the realities of parenting or teaching an exceptionally able or twice exceptional child in Ireland.

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Is My Child Gifted? Trying to determine whether your child is gifted can be difficult; especially if it is your first child, as you have nothing really to measure against. Often it's other people, sometimes outside of the family, who will bring your child's talent to your attention.

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Working to deliver a better special education service

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SEN Teacher is amongst the oldest teaching resource sites and has over 300,000 regular users. Our learning materials are free to share and use in schools or at home. The Print tools on SEN Teacher allow you to create, adapt and share teaching resources for a wide-range of abilities.

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Here are dozens of free autism social skills teaching resources, most with free downloads. The resources vary in difficulty and can be used for children between ~ age 6 and ~ age 18.
Click on blue links below for specific areas of content.

~ For quick tips on navigating the website, click here.~

Photo sent in by SLP in USA

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Social Skills Activities for Children with Autism

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Skip to content Here are dozens of free autism social skills teaching resources, most with free downloads. The resources vary in difficulty and can be used for children between ~ age 6 and ~ age 18. Click on blue links below for specific areas of content.

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Guidelines for Primary Schools Supporting Pupils with Special Educational Needs in Mainstream Schools

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Good target-setting is central to effective teaching and learning for pupils with special education needs. There are four guiding principles when devising targets for pupils. Targets should be:

Linked to assessment

Strengths-based

Linked to interventions

Developed collaboratively

Best practice indicates that targets should be few in number; they should be informed by priority learning needs and directly linked to suitable interventions. Targets should be based on the evidence collected through both formal and informal assessment approaches. Schools should consult with parents when setting targets and reviewing progress. The views of pupils should also be included in this process, through their direct involvement in the discussion or by gathering their views in advance of the review process. This collaboration will help ensure that targets are relevant, meaningful, realistic, and that they draw on the strengths and interests of pupils.
Targets should be expressed in a way that is measurable and observable, and should reflect the specific special educational needs of individual pupils (for example, focus on social and emotional difficulties if that is a primary area of concern). While targets should be achievable within a specified time frame, they should also challenge and build on existing knowledge and address pupils' holistic needs.
Appendix 1: Target-setting as part of the problem-solving framework

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Good target-setting is central to effective teaching and learning for pupils with special education needs. There are four guiding principles when devising targets for pupils. Targets should be: Linked to assessment Strengths-based Linked to interventions Developed collaboratively Best practice indicates that targets should be few in number; they should be informed by priority learning needs and directly linked to suitable interventions.

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Good target-setting is central to effective teaching and learning for pupils with special education needs. There are four guiding principles when devising targets for pupils. Targets should be:

Linked to assessment

Strengths-based

Linked to interventions

Developed collaboratively

Best practice indicates that targets should be few in number; they should be informed by priority learning needs and directly linked to suitable interventions. Targets should be based on the evidence collected through both formal and informal assessment approaches. Schools should consult with parents when setting targets and reviewing progress. The views of pupils should also be included in this process, through their direct involvement in the discussion or by gathering their views in advance of the review process. This collaboration will help ensure that targets are relevant, meaningful, realistic, and that they draw on the strengths and interests of pupils.
Targets should be expressed in a way that is measurable and observable, and should reflect the specific special educational needs of individual pupils (for example, focus on social and emotional difficulties if that is a primary area of concern). While targets should be achievable within a specified time frame, they should also challenge and build on existing knowledge and address pupils' holistic needs.
Appendix 1: Target-setting as part of the problem-solving framework

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Good target-setting is central to effective teaching and learning for pupils with special education needs. There are four guiding principles when devising targets for pupils. Targets should be: Linked to assessment Strengths-based Linked to interventions Developed collaboratively Best practice indicates that targets should be few in number; they should be informed by priority learning needs and directly linked to suitable interventions.

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How to manage anxiety

Acceptance

We reduce the impact anxiety has if we accept some discomfort as natural, and even necessary, in our lives.

If we start learning and listening to signals that anxiety brings, it can help us take action. Sometimes getting anxious lets us work through the feelings of discomfort and learn to be OK with it.

We can look at anxiety as a way to bring our attention to something. Then it gives an opportunity to assess what it is that's causing us to feel like this.

Ask yourself:

What is this about?

Is it because it is all new?

Is it something you can overcome?

We will all experience anxiety and difficult situations in our lives. This is part of the experience of being human. Trying to eliminate anxiety from our lives or achieve 'zero anxiety' can actually make us feel more anxious because it's an impossible goal!

Try not to develop a habit of avoidance

When we're getting anxious a lot, it's only natural to do things, or avoid doing things, so these feelings won't come. It can seem like an obvious solution and may work in the short term. But it can easily become a habit of avoidance.

This then prevents us from feeling free in our life. It interferes with us being able to be who we want to be and do what we want to do. It also prevents us from learning to face discomfort when we need to and to overcome anxiety.

Being OK with anxiety

There are situations in our lives that will cause us to feel discomfort. Times of transition, like starting a new school, or job, going to college or moving out of home are some examples.

It's perfectly natural to feel anxious at these times and it's important to remember most people would feel the same. Often, we don't recognise this though, because of our own worry.

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A booklet for parents and carers wanting to know more about anxiety in children and young people.

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UrAbility | Free Guide to Apps and Software for Learning

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Learn to use the built-in features of the Apple iPad or Windows laptop to help kids with additional learning needs, plus apps and software for reading, writing, maths, organisational skills, and more!

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Technology to make learning easier - PATH

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Autism Information for Parents and Carers

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Because approximately 1 in 59 students are diagnosed with autism, learning how to help students with this disorder in the classroom is so important.[1] Teaching young students with autism communication skills and learning strategies makes it all the more likely that they'll reach their academic potential later on. And the more you learn about autism spectrum disorder, the better you'll be able to prepare these students for lifelong success.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that causes hypersensitivity to sights, sounds, and other sensory information. Symptoms of autism generally fall into three categories:[2]

Communication issues

Social impairment

Repetitive behaviors (known among the autism community as "stimming")

Here are 15 fun activities to help children with autism feel welcome in your class while addressing their symptoms and individual learning styles. Whether you play them one-on-one or as group activities, these are excellent ways to keep students with autism engaged and ready to learn.

Social Skills Activities for Elementary Students with Autism

A common characteristic of students with autism is trouble communicating or connecting with their classmates. Use these social skills activities to teach kids with autism how to recognize social cues, practice empathy, and learn other important life skills.

1. Name Game [3]

This fun group communication activity teaches students with autism an essential skill: how to introduce themselves and learn someone else's name. To play this game, gather your students in a circle so they can all see each other. Start by pointing at yourself and saying your name ("I am Mr. or Ms. _____."). Then, ask the child on your right to share their name just like you did and then repeat your name while pointing at you. Have each child take turn saying their name, then pointing at another child in the class and repeating their name.

The Name Game is an especially fun social skills activity for children with autism to do at the beginning of the school year. That way, they'll be able to learn their classmates' names and get a head start on making new friends.

2. "How Would It Feel to Be ____?" [4]

Next time you read a book to your class, try asking your students how it would feel to be the main character in the story. If you're reading a picture book about Cinderella, for example, you could ask how they would feel if they had two evil stepsisters who were mean to them. Or if you're reading Peter Pan as a class, you could ask them what happy memories they would think about to fly with magic pixie dust.

This can help students with autism learn empathy as well as how to see situations in their lives from another perspective. It can also teach them how to recognize emotional cues by encouraging them to put themselves in the perspective of another person.

3. Sharing Time [5]

Sharing time is a classic elementary school staple, and it can also be a great social-emotional learning (SEL) activity for kids with autism. Every week, have one kid in your class bring something that they'd like to share with the class. This will not only show students with autism how to discuss their interests with others but also how to practice active listening. And if they're fascinated by something another student brings in (or vice versa), they may even make a friend.

4. Emotion Cards

These printable cards for students with autism can help them learn how to recognize different emotions in themselves and others. Cut out each one with scissors and shuffle them in a deck. Then, go through each card and see if your student can recognize the emotion without looking at the word.

If they get stuck, that's okay-just show them the word and give them context for the emotion shown. If the card is "embarrassed," for example, you could say, "When a person is embarrassed, they might feel like they have done something silly or wrong on accident."

5. Board Games with a Twist

Teaching children manners can be a helpful way to boost social skills and explain the importance of being polite. This simple, but effective activity puts an etiquette-related twist on a simple game of chess, checkers, or mancala by requiring players to wish their opponent "good luck" or "good game" before and after they have played.

6. What Would You Do?

For a take-home activity you can share with families, try this What Would You Do? game. Families can go through different scenarios together and decide how they would react with questions like "How would you help?" or "What would you say?"

This activity keeps social skills sharp and reinforces relationship-building skills.

Sensory Activities for Children with Autism

Because children with autism are often hyper aware of sensory input, it's helpful for educators to provide accommodations so their students can focus in class. These activities involving sensory stimulation can keep kids with autism grounded in the present and comfortable learning with the rest of their classmates.

7. Sorting with Snacks Activity [6]

This tactile activity for children with autism can be a fun way to engage students during math time. Give everyone in your class a food that is easy to sort, like chewy snacks or small crackers. Multicolored snacks are ideal, but you can also use food that comes in different shapes, textures, or sizes.

First, ask them to sort the food by color, shape, or another characteristic. Then, use the snacks to teach students basic math skills like counting, adding, or subtraction. Once they've grasped the concept you want to teach, reward your students by letting them eat the snack.

8. Vegetable Paint Stamps [7]

This art activity for children with autism engages touch and sight to keep students focused on their assignment. Before class begins, cut slices of vegetables like potatoes, cucumbers, or peppers. Hand out a few vegetable slices to each child along with a cup of paint. Instruct your students to dip the bottom of the vegetable slice into the paint and then press it against a piece of paper.

As your students use these homemade stamps, they will make vibrant botanical impressions on their paper. From there, your students can either leave them as they are or finger paint to transform them into whimsical artwork.

9. Scientific Slime Experiments

Slime is not only a popular craft for young children but also a great sensory activity for autism in class. There are plenty of simple slime recipes online-look up your favorite and have fun making it with your students. You can use this as a tactile art activity if you'd like or as a science activity for elementary students.

10. Fidget Toys

Fidget toys are a well-known sensory tool for helping children with autism and other sensory processing disorders stay calm and focused. Depending on your available resources, you can either stock your classroom with a few fidget toys or make some of your own.

We Are Teachers has compiled a list of eleven fidget toys you can make on a budget with your students. From classics like fidget spinners to repurposed pipe cleaners or popsicle sticks, you're sure to find something useful for your classroom.

11.Auditory Sensory Play

When the phrase "sensory play" comes up, visual or textual activities usually come to mind first. Autism Adventures, however, suggests including activities that involve sound-with a few examples to get you started:[15]

Musical chairs

White noise machine

Simon Says

Noise-cancelling headphones

Rhythm instruments like shakers, rain sticks, or drums

12. Sensory Bin

Sensory bins can be useful for two reasons. First, they encourage differentiated instruction or independent play-both of which can have academic benefits for students. And second, they're a straightforward and accessible sensory experience for students with autism.

The Kindergarten Smorgasbord has put together a few useful tips for making your own sensory bin. Use them as a guide to set up a sensory bin that will best accommodate your students' needs.

Calming Activities to Prevent Autism Meltdowns in Class

When students with autism are feeling overwhelmed, the intense response that they feel may cause them to lose control of their emotions. This is called an "autism meltdown" and is different from when students without autism act out in class. While the best strategy for autism meltdowns is to seek help from a school specialist, these calm down activities can help to de-escalate stressful situations.

13. Grounding Techniques

Grounding techniques are designed to help us focus on the present during stressful situations. Here are a few grounding activities for kids with autism to try if they seem agitated:[8]

Count to ten or recite the alphabet as slowly as you can

Listen to calming music and pay attention to the different instruments

List five different things that you can see around the room

Try stretching or simple yoga exercises and focus on how your body feels

Hold something tactile like a piece of clay or a stuffed animal

For older students with autism, you could also try mindfulness meditation. This can produce a similar effect and help students tune into the present rather than getting carried away by their emotions.

14. Student Retreat Zone [9]

When a student with autism is overwhelmed, giving them a place where they can relax and take a break from sensory stimulation can sometimes go a long way. Designate a corner of your class as the "Student Retreat Zone" and fill it with sensory toys, picture books, comfortable seats, and calming activities that students with autism could do on their own.

Let every student in your class know that if they feel anxious or stressed, they can always take a few minutes to decompress in the Student Retreat Zone. That way, you don't have to single your student with autism out but still let them know that it's an option. If your student with autism seems like they could use some time away from class, you could also ask them if they'd like to read or work on homework in the library for a while.

15. Calm Down Drawer [10]

Tactile toys can help children with autism calm down if they're agitated since their minds are so attuned to sensory information. If you have children with autism in your class, fill a drawer in your classroom with toys that could help neutralize overwhelming emotions. When your student seems stressed or has trouble focusing, give them a sensory toy or two to help them relax.

Here are a few ideas for sensory toys to put in your "calm down drawer:" [11]

Play dough

Fidget toys

Stress balls

Weighted blankets

Aromatherapy pillows

16. Coloring

According to a partner article by The National Institute for Trauma and Loss in Children published by We Are Teachers, coloring pages can be a great mind-body exercise for calming down and focusing on the here and now.[16]

Keep a few coloring pages on hand, and suggest them as a calm-down activity when your students are overwhelmed. For a few free coloring pages to get you started, check out this resource from Disney.

17. Calm-Down Cards

If your student with autism struggles with calming down after feeling strong emotions, calm-down cards can be a helpful resource. A mother whose child has autism has created a how-to on creating your own calm-down cards at And Next Comes L.

Each card has a helpful idea for calming down after a stressful moment. Plus, the author notes they can also be useful for children with anxiety-a great resource for your classroom to have.

18. Mindful Breathing

Mindfulness is a technique that encourages children to keep their mind in the present and deal with uncomfortable emotions. If your student is struggling to calm down, try watching this mindful breathing video to help them regain composure.

Effective Teaching Strategies for Children with Autism

In some cases, the learning characteristics of students with autism may differ from the rest of your class. But luckily, the right teaching strategies and methods can keep children with autism on track to finish the school year strong. Try these tips, educational accommodations, and resources for students with autism to help them learn concepts that might otherwise be difficult for them to grasp.

19. Bring Special Interests Into Lesson Plans [12]

Many children with autism have a fixation on certain topics or activities. Take advantage of what they're passionate about and use it while teaching students with autism to help them focus in class. If a child with autism loves outer space, for example, you could plan a math assignment about counting the planets in our Solar System.

20. Use Multisensory Learning

Many kids with autism are multisensory thinkers and don't focus as well when assignments only engage one of their senses. Renowned scientist and autism advocate Dr. Temple Grandin once said, "I used to think adults spoke a different language. I think in pictures. Words are like a second language to me." [13]

For this reason, lessons that engage several senses like sight, hearing, and touch can make students with autism more responsive in class. You could, for example, teach children with autism how to read with magnet letters or sing a patriotic song to learn about American history.

21. Try a SMART Goal Challenge

If a student with autism is having a hard time with school, sit down with them and pick a SMART goal to work on over the next month or semester. SMART goals are an effective way to help children with autism reach their potential, and they are: [14]

Suppose, for example, that your student with autism is having trouble learning how to recognize emotions. You could make a goal with them to practice flash cards with emotions on them every day for five minutes and for the student to recognize each card by the end of the month. As long as the SMART goal hits all of the criteria, it can help your student focus on ways to make progress.

22. Provide Clear Choices

According to educators at the special education program of St Joseph's University, children with autism may become overwhelmed when given too many options.[17] Keep this in mind while creating assignments for your students or asking them questions in class. That way, you're more likely to keep your student with autism focused and comfortable choosing an answer.

23. Create a Strong Classroom Routine

In an article with Scholastic, educator Kim Greene reminds teachers that students with autism work best with a strong daily structure.[18] She suggests posting your class schedule for every student to see and, if possible, providing visuals and extra transition time to students with autism.

24. Offer Accommodations for Students with Limited Motor Skills

Some students with autism may have more trouble with activities that require fine motor skills than others. In an article with the Indiana Resource Center for Autism, renowned scientist and advocate Dr. Temple Grandin suggests offering accommodations-like typing on a computer instead of writing-to mitigate these challenges.[19]

When it comes to specific accommodations, it may depend on the individual. It's always a good idea to reach out to a student's family to determine the best resources for their child.

Activities for Autism Awareness Month in April

April is Autism Awareness Month, a time when we celebrate neurodiversity and help students with autism feel welcome in private or public schools. Although parents may not want their child's autism diagnosis to be shared (and you never should without their permission), you can still teach your class about inclusion this month without mentioning a certain student.

Use these three games as autism awareness activities during April or whenever you want to teach a lesson on diversity.

25. "Just Like Me" Activity

For this activity, gather all of your students together on the floor so they can all see each other. Have each child take turns sharing something about themselves, like:

"I have a pet dog."

"I can play the piano."

"My birthday is in September."

"I love to play soccer."

"My favorite color is yellow."

If a statement also applies to other students (like, for example, they also play the piano), instruct them to raise their hands. This will help remind students that they share more similarities than differences with their peers and that they can always find something to talk about.

26. Picture Books About Diversity

By reading a story about inclusiveness to your class, you can help them remember to be kind to everyone and look out for people who are different.

Here are a few picture books about diversity that you can share with your students:

The Sneetches and Other Stories by Dr. Seuss

I'm New Here by Anne Sibley O'Brian

It's Okay to Be Different by Todd Parr

Everywhere Babies by Susan Meyers and Marla Frazee

The Girl Who Thought In Pictures: The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin by Julia Finley Mosca

The last book on this list, The Girl Who Thought in Pictures, is about a famous researcher who was diagnosed with autism and has since stood as an activist for people with her condition. It is perfect for helping kids understand autism a little better without calling out a specific student.

27. Apples and Actions Game [15]

This object lesson starts with showing your student an apple. Pass the apple around the class and, as you do, have each child insult it and drop it on their desk or the ground. After every child has dropped it and said a mean thing to it, cut the apple in half and show your students all the bruises inside.

Explain to them that our words have consequences and that everything we say can make an impact on someone else. Just like how insulting and dropping the apple can bruise it, being mean to a classmate can have big effects on them. That way, your students will always remember to be kind.

28. Autism Bulletin Board

The puzzle piece is a popular autism awareness symbol. For a simple yet meaningful way to teach your students about autism awareness, create this puzzle piece bulletin board from Mrs. D's Corner. Each piece fights against negative stereotypes by reminding your students that people with autism are intelligent, empathetic, important, and so much more.

29. Teach Students About Historical Figures with Autism

Although the disorder wasn't discovered until the twentieth-century, people with autism have made important contributions to history, and it's important to educate students about them-not just in April but throughout the year. Here are a few well-known figures who are diagnosed with or believed to have had autism to get you started:[20]

Greta Thunberg

Vincent van Gogh

Temple Grandin

Albert Einstein

Emily Dickinson

30. Hold a Professional Development Session on Autism

It's so important to teach faculty about autism awareness, too. If you're a school administrator, consider holding a professional development session on teaching students with autism or sharing a few resources.

For example, the Regional Educational Laboratory Program has put together a helpful resource for administrators on how educators can support students with autism during remote learning.
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The National Institute for Mental Health. A Parent's Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorder. https://www.autism-watch.org/general/nimh.pdf

Shapiro, L.E. 101 Ways to Teach Children Social Skills. The Bureau for At-Risk Youth, 2004.

Dougan, R. Social Emotional Learning Guidebook: Ideas for Incorporating SEL Activities into your Classroom. https://www.dvc.edu/faculty-staff/pdfs/SEL-Guidebook.pdf.

Shapiro, L.E. 101 Ways to Teach Children Social Skills. The Bureau for At-Risk Youth, 2004.

Autism Parenting Magazine. Sensory Play Ideas and Summer Activities for Kids with Autism. https://www.autismparentingmagazine.com/best-sensory-play-ideas/.

Autism Speaks. 10 Fun Summer DIY Sensory Games for Kids. https://www.autismspeaks.org/blog/10-fun-summer-diy-sensory-games-kids.

Noelke, K. Grounding Worksheet. https://www.winona.edu/resilience/Media/Grounding-Worksheet.pdf.

Tullemans, A. Self-Calming Strategies. Autism Spectrum Disorder News, July 2013, 23.

Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Data & Statistics on Autism Spectrum Disorder. Retrieved from cdc.gov: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/data.html.

Larkey, S. Strategies for teaching students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other students with special needs. Learning Links: Helping Kids Learn, 3, pp. 1-5.

Blanc, M. Finding the Words... When They Are Pictures! Helping Your Child Become Verbal! Part 1. Autism/Asperger's Digest, May-June 2006, pp. 41-44.

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The National Institute for Trauma and Loss in Children. 5 Calming Mind-Body Exercises to Try With Your Students. We Are Teachers. April 2018. https://www.weareteachers.com/mind-body-skills/.

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National Council for Special Education (NCSE) (2015) Guidelines for Setting Up and Organising Special Classes for Boards of Management and Principals of Primary and Post-Primary Schools NCSE http://ncse.ie/policy-advice

National Council for Special Education (NCSE) (2011) Inclusive Education Framework, NCSE http://ncse.ie/inclusive-education-framework

Department of Education and Skills (DES) (2006) An Evaluation of Educational Provision for Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders: A Report by the Inspectorate of the Department of Education and Science. Dublin: The Stationery Office.Click here for the report [PDF, 1Mb].

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Autism Working Group, Department of Education, Northern Ireland (2006) Autism Spectrum Disorders, A Guide to Classroom Practice Belfast: DES, Northern Ireland

Department of Education, Northern Ireland (2005) Evaluating Provision for Autistic Spectrum Disorders in Schools Belfast: Department of Education Northern Ireland Evaluating Provision for Autistic Spectrum Disorders in Schools

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Middletown Centre for Autism supports development and co-ordination of education services to children and young people with autism. Click here for Middletown Centre for Autism

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ASIAM : provides information on autism and a platform for peoplewith autism to share their experiences and views http://www.asiam.ie

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This Behaviour Resource Bank is a compilation of SESS Advice Sheets which present some of the many strategies that may assist schools to meet the needs of pupils who display challenging behaviour related to special educational needs. The material covers both the preventative and management aspects of dealing with challenging behaviour and can be adapted to suit particular situations. More about the Resource Bank...

No. 23

Life Space Interview (I-ESCAPE): A Repair and Rebuild Technique
A follow up / repair and rebuild technique useful for teaching self responsibility and alternative behaviours.

No. 24

Likes / Dislikes Inventory
A description of a simple way of getting to know pupils and their likes and dislikes.

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The activities below are available for free download, and are to be used in educational and/or private settings. They may not be used elsewhere or for other purposes (such as for profit) unless explicit permission is granted.
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Do you like practising your English pronunciation? Have fun saying tongue twisters in English. Saying tongue twisters can be difficult at first, so don't worry if you can't do it very well to begin with. Just keep practising and have fun!

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This packet contains 16 different ways to play with toys to facilitate speech and language goals. Cards were created for use as homework to be sent home with parents.

Page 1: Title Page

Page 2: Description

Page 3: Parent Letter

Page 4: Bubbles

Page 5: Basic Books

Page 6: Peg Puzzles

Page 7: Toy Cars

Page 8: Toy Bus

Page 9: Toy Farm

Page 10: Stacking Cups

Page 11: Simple Songs

Page 12: Mr. Potato Head

Page 13: Blocks

Page 14: Teddy Bear

Page 15: Playdough

Page 16: Crayons

Page 17: Mystery Box

Page 18: Ball

Page 19: Piggy Bank

Page 20: Terms of Use

Page 21: Credits

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Small world play is an important part of preschool and a great way for little ones to learn. It's an easy play activity to set up and kids love the invitation to play. Today I'm going to share more about what small world play is and why it is important!

Small world play is creating a life scene for the child to play with. You can use miniature items (such as miniature furniture or barn animals) in the environment you create for them to play with. The goal is for the child to act out ideas from real life or reenact stories they know of. Often times, many sensory elements are used with small world play. It's a wonderful, rich time of learning!

This type of play is wonderful for language building. Children are imagining, and while doing so are talking out loud and using vocabulary. I created a farm scene with our Big Red Barn , farm animals , and fences for my children to play with. I noticed my 5-year-old son reenacted a story he knew about deer. He was using vocabulary words that he heard in the story, and not necessarily words he would use in daily life! It was so cute to hear him using dialogue between the animals. It also showed me that he really comprehended the story he listened to!

Small world play is an awesome opportunity for children to use their imaginations. I love this quote from Benjamin Franklin.

Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.

When you do small world play with other children, they learn how to share, play nicely together, and imagine together.

Small world play is also great to do independently. It can be an activity that children do independently to work on doing activities alone. That's a great skill to work on with children!

Now that you know what Small World Play is all about, let me share some of my favorite examples!

We like to set up sensory sinks. This is basically a sink for the child to play in with miniature animals.
Frog Sensory Bin Sea Turtle Sensory Bin
Here are 14 more fabulous small world play ideas!

1. Construction Gravel Pit from Imagination Tree

2. Magical Gnome Garden from Childhood 101

3. Frog Pond from One Perfect Day

4. On the Farm from Two-daloo

5. Arctic Animals from The Imagination Tree

6. The Three Little Pigs from Growing Book by Book

7. The Little Red Hen from Fun-A-Day

8. Under the Fall Tree from Buggy & Buddy

9. The Wild West from Happy Brown House

10. Dinosaurs from One Perfect Day

11. Forest World from My Nearest and Dearest

12. Beach Vacation from Still Playing School

13. Emergency Vehicles from Where Imagination Grows

14. Reptile World from Two-Daloo
What small world play ideas do you have?

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What is Small World Play and Why is it Important?

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Department of Children, Disability and Equality

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An annual government-led campaign designed to remind everyone of the importance of play