Hi! I am Allison. I am an Intervention Specialist and Certified Autism Specialist with nearly 20 years of experience working with students with autism and low-incidence disabilities.
I taught in an elementary special education classroom where I created countless individualized supports, organizational tools, and differentiated activities for my students before transitioning to my current position on an autism and low-incidence coaching team where I have had the pleasure of meeting and helping teachers in hundreds of classrooms in the Dayton, Ohio area. I am passionate about special education and helping teachers!
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Hi Reader! Can you believe it is already time to teach about gingerbread?!?! Okay maybe you've never taught about gingerbread but keep reading so I can convince you why you should!! Some of my favorite gingerbread activities this time of year include:
To learn more Gingerbread Activities in my classroom, check out my blog post:
β Unsure where to start? My Gingerbread Thematic Unit has 12 different cross-curricular activities to get you started or to supplement your district curriculum. These activities are low and no-prep and engaging! This month check out:
Do you have a diverse group of students this year? Don't worry! I have that covered too. Every activity in each of my thematic units includes ideas for accommodating and extending to meet your students' needs. β Ready to hit autopilot on those lesson plans? My Picture Book Communication and Comprehension Supports for The Gingerbread Man retold by Mary Sandels are the perfect book companion to make it easier to differentiate popular picture books to meet the diverse needs of your students! β Can't choose what to try first? No worries! Grab them both and save 20% with my bundle! β Until next time! β |
βHi! I am Allison. I am an Intervention Specialist and Certified Autism Specialist with nearly 20 years of experience working with students with autism and low-incidence disabilities.
I taught in an elementary special education classroom where I created countless individualized supports, organizational tools, and differentiated activities for my students before transitioning to my current position on an autism and low-incidence coaching team where I have had the pleasure of meeting and helping teachers in hundreds of classrooms in the Dayton, Ohio area. I am passionate about special education and helping teachers!
Hi Reader! The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats is one of my absolute favorite picture books. I love it so much that when I was pregnant I insisted my husband stop by Kohl's to grab a little stuffed Peter doll for our baby boy. It was his very first doll! I love the pictures, the sequence of the story, the mystery of the missing snowball, and all of the great vocabulary I can teach my students as we read. This was actually the very first Communication and Comprehension set I made for my TPT...
Hi Reader! Do you cook in your classroom? I do!π Cooking time each week is one of my students' absolute favorite π₯°activities! I loved the real-world functional application of math skills and manners. And the kids loved the yummy treats! πͺ To learn more about what cooking looks like in my classroom, check out my blog post: Cooking in the Special Education Classroom Unsure where to start? I have a classroom cookbook with Visual Recipes for the Entire Year that is full of seasonal cooking...
Hi Reader! I admit it. Winter is my LEAST favorite season. I hate cold weather and driving in snow and ice. But it is actually one of my favorite seasons to teach in the classroom! I love giving my students the chance to explore the snow and we read some of my favorite picture books each year. To learn more about what Winter looks like in my classroom, check out my blog post: What to Teach in January in the Special Education Classroom Are you excited to teach about Winter in your classroom...