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Autism Adventures- Melissa Finch

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Directed Drawing for September

By Autism Adventures- Melissa Finch

Do your students struggle with simple drawing activities? Utilize this bundle to differentiate drawing lessons within your classroom. The levels vary with visual step by step prompts. Use this for the month of September for basic drawing lessons.

Subjects:

Visual Arts, Special Education, Back to School

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 9^th, Homeschool

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let's Play Dress-up: Fall Edition- Adapted Book for Students with Autism

By Autism Adventures- Melissa Finch

I'm always looking for new ways to challenge my students. This adapted book was created to test comprehension, build vocabulary and comprehension skills. Simply help dress the person by following directions on each page. This adapted book focuses

Subjects:

Reading, Special Education, Occupational Therapy

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, ...

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$3.00

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Understanding New Years- A Social Narrative for Students with Special Needs

By Autism Adventures- Melissa Finch

New Years Celebrations in the classroom can be OH so fun! Teach students about this holiday with this social narrative! Holidays can be a fun celebration in the classroom and in the student's lives. Teaching about holiday's and the meaning behind

Subjects:

Reading, Special Education, End of Year

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, ...

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Activities, Printables

$2.50

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Interactive Bulletin Board Set- SUMMER

By Autism Adventures- Melissa Finch

This interactive bulletin board series can be used SO many different ways: 1. As its own center 2. As a whole class activity 3. For early finishers 4. 1:1 work center 5. Reward activities This month has two different sets. -Sea

Subjects:

Special Education, Life Skills, Summer

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, ...

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Activities, Word Walls, Bulletin Board Ideas

$3.50

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Holiday Communication Book/Board

By Autism Adventures- Melissa Finch

This communication board/book is JUST what you need to build communication in any classroom or home during the holidays of the year. By utilizing visual supports to facilitate communication you can expand your students day so much more!This

Subjects:

Special Education, Holidays/Seasonal, Speech Therapy

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Activities, Printables

$21.00

$10.50

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Sizes- Binder Basics Work System

By Autism Adventures- Melissa Finch

This Binder Work System focuses on learning sizes! There are 59 interactive pages that can be used to practice learning sizes. This bundle includes:-big/small-more/less-short/tall-small/medium/largeThe Binder work system is great for early

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Numbers, Special Education, Life Skills

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, ...

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$8.00

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I Will Not Take My Friends Things- Behavior Basics Program

By Autism Adventures- Melissa Finch

It is not appropriate to take your friends belongings at school. Teach students how to ask for materials, toys and supplies in a safe and respectable way. This is one lesson included in Unit 3 of the Behavior Basics Program. To read more about the

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Special Education, Classroom Management, Problem Solving

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, ...

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Activities, Printables

$5.00

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Classroom Rules- Behavior Basics Data

By Autism Adventures- Melissa Finch

Behavior management is key to a successful classroom. With that said, it is imperative to teach students the basics of behavior to set them up to become successful, independent students. This product is designed to help create, implement and track

Subjects:

Special Education, Classroom Management, Classroom Community

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

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Wearing Costumes- Social Narrative for Students with Special Needs

By Autism Adventures- Melissa Finch

Social narrative are a great tool to be used within the classroom to teach students important skills. So often we expect our students to understand why our routine changes every time we celebrate a a holiday. Use this social narrative to teach

Subjects:

Reading, Special Education, Halloween

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, ...

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Activities, Printables

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Peek-A-Boo, Where is Cupid?- Adapted book for Autism

By Autism Adventures- Melissa Finch

Here is another adapted book I created from the series, Peek-A-Boo Through the Year- Adapted Book Bundle This is a fun interactive adapted book for children with special needs and autism. The children can look to find Cupid for the month of

Subjects:

Special Education, Speech Therapy, Valentine's Day

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

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Activities, Printables

$3.00

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Keeping My Workspace Clean- Behavior Basics Program for Special Education

By Autism Adventures- Melissa Finch

Keeping workspaces clean s is a huge component of any classroom management system. This is one lesson included in Unit 1 of the Behavior Basics Program. To read more about the Behavior Basics Curriculum, visit

Subjects:

Special Education, Classroom Management, Problem Solving

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, ...

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Activities, Printables

$5.00

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The Best Book to Read- Behavior Basics Book Club

By Autism Adventures- Melissa Finch

The behavior basics book club was created to help teach students the basics of behavior through childhood classic books. Each book has activities to start the discussion and teach the behaviors to create a strong foundation in your classroom. Use

Subjects:

Special Education, Classroom Management, Speech Therapy

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$2.00

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Understanding Kwanzaa- Social Narrative for Students with Autism

By Autism Adventures- Melissa Finch

Kwanzaa can be a meaningful holiday in the classroom setting. Teach students about this holiday with this social narrative! Holidays can be a fun celebration in the classroom and in the student's lives. Teaching about holiday's and the meaning

Subjects:

Reading, Special Education, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, ...

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Activities, Printables

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Staying On Topic- Behavior Basics Program for Special Education

By Autism Adventures- Melissa Finch

Staying on topic is an important skill to teach students who are working at mastering basic social skills. This is one lesson included in Unit 4 of the Behavior Basics Program. To read more about the Behavior Basics Curriculum, visit

Subjects:

Special Education, Classroom Management, Problem Solving

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, ...

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Activities, Printables

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Assembly Rules- Behavior Basics Program for Special Education

By Autism Adventures- Melissa Finch

Following rules during assemblies is a huge component of any classroom management system and school wide system. This is one lesson included in Unit 2 of the Behavior Basics Program. To read more about the Behavior Basics Curriculum, visit

Subjects:

Special Education, Classroom Management, Problem Solving

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, ...

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Activities, Printables

$5.00

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Lets Draw It- APRIL

By Autism Adventures- Melissa Finch

Subjects:

Visual Arts, Special Education, Easter

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 9^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Printables

$3.00

$2.00

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FREE Play Area Sign- For Special Education classroom

By Autism Adventures- Melissa Finch

Use this simple visual to help students understand when they can have access to the play area of your classroom and when it is "closed." Simply print these images, glue onto a poster, laminate and stick it on an aisle. I use it to block the

Subjects:

Special Education, Life Skills, Classroom Management

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, ...

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Activities, Printables, Posters

FREE

Digital Download PDF (0.61 MB)

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Earthquake Drills- Behavior Basics Program for Special Education

By Autism Adventures- Melissa Finch

Following rules during earthquake drills is a huge component of any classroom management system and school wide system. This is one lesson included in Unit 2 of the Behavior Basics Program. To read more about the Behavior Basics Curriculum, visit

Subjects:

Special Education, Classroom Management, Problem Solving

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, ...

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Activities, Printables

$5.00

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Lets Draw It- MARCH

By Autism Adventures- Melissa Finch

Subjects:

Visual Arts, Special Education, St. Patrick's Day

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 9^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Printables

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$2.00

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Visiting Santa Claus- Social Narrative for Students with Special Needs

By Autism Adventures- Melissa Finch

Santa Claus is a favorite holiday tradition. No beard pulling please :) Teach students about this holiday tradition with this social narrative! Holidays can be a fun celebration in the classroom and in the student's lives. Teaching about holiday's

Subjects:

Reading, Special Education, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, ...

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Activities, Printables

$2.50

Digital Download PDF (1.98 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I teach a special day class-severely handicapped grades 3-6 in Los Angeles, Ca. I specialize in teaching students with autism and multiple disabilities.

MY TEACHING STYLE

My class focuses on functional academics and community based instruction.

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

California State University, Long Beach Education Specialist, Moderate/Severe Credential Multiple Subject Credential Assistive Technology Certificate AAC Certificate PECs Trained

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff

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English Language Arts, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Basic Operations, Numbers, Other (Math), Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Special Education, Life Skills, For All Subjects, Classroom Management, School Counseling, Study Skills, Library Skills, Problem Solving, Short Stories, Writing, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Autumn, Mental Math, Physical Therapy, Halloween, Speech Therapy, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Earth Day, Summer, Occupational Therapy, Vocational Education, Early Intervention, School Psychology, End of Year, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning