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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

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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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Behavior Basics Data Program

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

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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

$120.00

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Table Tools- Work Center Organization Tools

By Autism Adventures- Melissa Finch

Stop running around during work center rotations! Store everything you need in your table tools tote to maximize your instruction time with your students.Included: (in color and b/w)-Caddy Labels-Rules (one pager)-Rules (student desk strips)-Rules

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Special Education, Life Skills, Classroom Management

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

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Printables

$5.00

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Social Emotional Learning Curriculum, Behavior Basics Program

By Autism Adventures- Melissa Finch

Social Emotional Learning should be a component of every classroom. Teaching students how to behave and to set expectations is a huge component of any classroom management system. To read more about the Behavior Basics Curriculum, visit

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Special Education, Classroom Management, Social Emotional Learning

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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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Visual Schedules Pack for Autism Program

By Autism Adventures- Melissa Finch

Schedules, consistency and routines are CRUCIAL in any special education and/or autism program. I have three different versions of schedules currently being used in my classroom. You can purchase each product individually or purchase them in this

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Special Education, Life Skills, Classroom Management

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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

$13.50

$10.80

480

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DISCOUNTED BUNDLE Sight Word Activities- For Special Education

By Autism Adventures- Melissa Finch

Looking for a comprehensive sight word bundle for your students? This bundle includes 5 hands on activities and a MEGA Teacher Binder for easy organization. The system focuses on Dolch Sight Words and Nouns. *****Activities

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Reading, Spelling, Special Education

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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, Flash Cards, Printables

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$32.00

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Classroom Starter Kit- Discounted Bundle

By Autism Adventures- Melissa Finch

Everything you need to set up a special education classroom is all in one bundle! These top 20 best selling resources resources are all you need to set up a structured special education classroom and to lay the framework for a successful year.

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Special Education, Classroom Management, Early Intervention

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

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Activities, Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

$103.50

$60.00

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Independent Binder Work System- WHERE TO START FREEBIE!

By Autism Adventures- Melissa Finch

I am introducing a new product line to my TpT store that I have been using in my classroom for quite some time… and I LOVE it! The Binder work system is great for early childhood programs, special education programs or autism

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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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Activities, Printables

FREE

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Calm Down Kit Checklist FREEBIE

By Autism Adventures- Melissa Finch

Need help organizing your calm down kits? Look no further. This FREE checklist and tool pairing guide will help you get started. To read more about setting up your calm down kit, click HERE To learn more about the calm down kits, click

Subjects:

Special Education, Classroom Management, School Counseling

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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, Professional Development

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Scrapbook- Year Long Memory Book for the Classroom

By Autism Adventures- Melissa Finch

Do you scramble at the end of the year to prep a student portfolio? Stress no more! Use this no prep year long scrapbook to stay organized and document your students year!Simply print all pages in this document. Post the Teacher’s Guide and

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Special Education, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School

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

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Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

$8.50

364

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Behavior Basics- The BIG Bundle

By Autism Adventures- Melissa Finch

Behavior management is crucial to every classroom. Without it, you cannot provide quality instruction in a safe and nurturing environment. After many requests, I have bundled all of my behavior basics products into one BIG bundle at a huge

Subjects:

Special Education, Classroom Management, Classroom Community

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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, Lesson

$440.00

$250.00

189

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First Day of School- Behavior Basics Extension Lessons

By Autism Adventures- Melissa Finch

The first day of school is a big day for every student. Teaching students classroom expectations and addressing first day nerves should be taught from day 1. This lesson is NOT included in the behavior basics curriculum, this is a stand alone

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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

129

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Interactive Calendar Activities- Discounted Bundle for Children with Autism

By Autism Adventures- Melissa Finch

Calendar routine for a special education classroom. This bundle is perfectly designed to differentiate your classroom calendar routine to meet the individual needs of your students. This bundle is perfect for an early childhood classroom or a

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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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Activities, Printables

$21.50

$12.50

763

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Calm Down Kit- Social Emotional Learning Strategies and Visual Supports

By Autism Adventures- Melissa Finch

Calm Down Strategies for your classroom! This huge discounted pack is filled of different supports for students with behavioral needs. All of the products can be printed, assembled and placed in a "Calm Down Kit" box or calm down area for students

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Special Education, Classroom Management, Social Emotional Learning

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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

$30.00

$24.00

158

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Homework Pack- Life Skills Based Homework for the Entire Year

By Autism Adventures- Melissa Finch

HOMEWORK CAN BE SO MUCH MORE THAN A WORKSHEET!Do you struggle with homework that is developmentally appropriate for your students? Use this no-prep easy to manage homework packet to organize your homework for the entire year. This can be used in

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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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Activities, Homework, Printables

$15.00

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Special Education Program Starter Kit- Single Teacher License

By Autism Adventures- Melissa Finch

Setting up a special education classroom can be a challenge. Where do you start? What do you do? What is the most important?This huge 227 page manual was created to help teachers set up their own special education classrooms. This manual can be

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Special Education, 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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Teacher Manuals, By TpT Sellers for TpT Sellers, Professional Development

$12.50

1,252

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Work Center Rotation System- For Special Education Classroom

By Autism Adventures- Melissa Finch

Color code your classroom work center rotations with up to 8 work centers in your classroom. Assign a color to each center and provide students with a visual working card to help build independence with transitions between each center.*This product

Subjects:

Special Education, Life Skills, For All Subject Areas

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, By TpT Sellers for TpT Sellers

$7.00

813

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Teacher Binder for Sight Word Activity Organization- For Special Education

By Autism Adventures- Melissa Finch

Utilize this binder for organization in your sight word center or fluency station. This FREE 250 page teacher binder comes with everything you need to set up, run, manage and successfully monitor students progress during sight word practice

Subjects:

Reading, Spelling, Special Education

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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Teacher Manuals, Activities, Printables

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289

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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.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

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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

SUBJECTS

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