Boom Learning

I've jumped on the boom cards bandwagon and created an account.  I think I may have one boom card so far that I've personally made.  I'll try to get some better cards up there soon, but if you're interested HERE is a link.  I'm excited to learn more!

Super Simple Songs

Super Simple Songs are super simple and super cute!  WARNING... these songs may get stuck in your head. 

HERE is the YouTube link as well.

Communication Boards for Pre-K Rocks

We are trying to get some communication boards that can be paired with the videos on Pre-K Rocks.  More will be added shortly.  Some ideas on how to utilize the boards is opening them on a tablet or computer, so the student can point to the pictures to request the desired videos.  Additionally, the slides can be printed if needed.
Click HERE to be taken to the slides.

Pre-K the New Way

My awesome coworker, Mr. Eli has created a blog to stay connected with his students and parents at this time.  He is such a wonderful teacher and knows his way around technology... Google Slides, etc.  His blog will be such a great resource for those needing Pre-K supports during this time.
Check out Pre-K the New Way HERE. 

Support Mrs. Eli's Donors Choose HERE.

Speech and Language Songs

We are in a Teletherapy Bootcamp Web Conference today and these songs were being showed before the conference began.  They are great to help with Core Vocabulary and much more.
HERE is the informational video and channel.  

Virtual Family Paint Night

Our talented artist friend, Brittney, has so thoughtfully posted her March 2020 Family Fridays Paint Night class.  Thank you, Brittney for creating and sharing this video with us all.  We appreciate you!  Happy painting!

Acrylic paint colors recommended: white, black, dark brown, yellow, blue, sky blue, purple, and hot pink, and optional glitter (if you dare 😉)

Paint brushes recommended: large flat brush, medium flat brush (angled), detail brush, medium round brush, and fan brush

Braille and VI Ideas

A teacher friend of mine created a "cheat sheet" for us on the CHALKBOARD 😂 for those of us that are helping students with Braille.  I still find that I reference it often for reminders when I'm helping students or creating materials.  Here is an example of how she set it up for us at school.  It is so helpful.  (I will try to link the word documents as soon as I figure out how to do that).  Below is a cupcake/muffin tin idea.  I just painted the baseballs to help illustrate the "cheat sheet."  Students can move the baseball around the tin (aka braille cell) to practice their letters.  Paths to Literacy has some more examples on how to use this strategy.  The last image shows how to use the tin with containers to help students explore textures and sounds.  

Georgia Aquarium

Virtual Field Trip time to the Georgia Aquarium where you can see the...

Ocean Voyager
California Sea Lion
Puffin Underwater
Indo-Pacific Barrier Reef
African Penguin
Piranha
Jelly

... oh my!

Kinder Owls

One of my former coworkers and sweet teacher friends created the YouTube channel Kinder Owls.  She has such a wonderful way of explaining writing prompts and reading stories.  I love how she pauses and gives her students time to reflect on the questions she is asking.  

Quozio

I was recently introduced to Quozio through a Linkedin Learning course.  You can make quotes stand out through various background options.

Very thankful today and always to get to work with such a supportive and dedicated team!

Support Ms. Lynch's Donors Choose HERE.
Support Ms. Sistler's Donors Choose HERE.

Support Ms. Speech's Donors Choose HERE.
Support Ms. Clara's Donors Choose HERE.

Support Ms. Fortun's Donors Choose HERE.

Support Ms. Ward's Donors Choose HERE.

 

Create Your Own Dominoes...

game, not pizza.  HERE is a template that will create many categories of Dominoes with the images and words to help with vocabulary development.  Other templates for games include word searches, crosswords, board games, bingo, mazes, and spelling.

Storyline Online

Would you like to hear Bettie White read a story?  Well, check out Stoyline Online to hear her and other celebrities read your favorite children's books.

Talk to Me Technologies

My forever speech mentor, coworker, and fellow speechie just shared this AWESOME resource for general communication boards and communication boards specific to current events.  There is a ton of additional content related to navigating AAC devices as well.

Thank you, MM (mentor mom, aka Wendy).

Support Mrs. Light's Donors Choose HERE.

Social Stories

A wonderful coworker and behaviorist shared these helpful social stories (click on the image for the link to The Autism Educator) and visual support tool kits.

The Autism Helper is another great resource. 

Vooks-Video Books

Vooks is a wonderful option for those wanting stories read to students.  They are offering a free month trial.  In addition, there are printable resource guides to go with specific books and a March reading calendar. 

Here are two sample books:
The All Saw a Cat
Where Are You?

Quarantine Challenge! Day 1-Fitness

A fellow coworker and speechie's husband and his coworkers created this fitness challenge.  Take a look HERE and get the kids involved.  It's so important to stay active.  Thanks for sharing Brianna, Robbie, and fellow PE teachers.  We appreciate you!
#CHIPMANHONORSPE

Mo Willems-Lunch Doodles

The Kennedy Center is offering Lunch Doodles with popular author and illustrator, Mo Willems.  He demonstrates fun art and doodle techniques with much needed humor.  In addition, there are activity pages to go along with certain episodes.

P.S. How cute is the Pigeon!?!  A dear friend, Aspen made it.  She has made so many cute stuffed animals to accompany popular children's books.  I love them all!  I'll share some more in future posts.  She also knows her stuff about essential oils if you have any questions.  

Oliver Jeffers-Stay At Home Story Time

Oliver Jeffers writes and illustrates some of my favorite books.  I once emailed him and guess what?... he responded!  As you can see, I'm still excited about this although it has been years.  His stories have beautiful art and such fun and sweet morals.  Through his Stay At Home Story Time, he is reading his stories to all to show "we are all at home, but none of us are alone."

Small Fox Press-Coloring Pages and Nature Resources

I can not say enough positive things about my sweet friend, Lia.  I have known her for years and went to school with her.  She she such a talented artist, singer, author, teacher, and so much more!  She has shared some Free Printable Coloring Pages HERE, but stay tuned because she has more in store.

In addition to Small Fox Press, she has shared the following:

California Native Plant Society- for families with access to backyards
Beetles Project- for those with an interest in bugs
The Okee Dokee Brothers-outdoor Americana Folk music

Positively ECSE-Teachers Pay Teachers and You Tube

Another amazing coworker is sharing her talent and love for education through online teaching resources and You Tube.  

Please check her out above and support her Donors Choose HERE.

Pre-K Rocks-YouTube

Check out my awesome coworker's YouTube channel at Pre-K Rocks!

Mr. Rob’s story, song, and activity’s for Pre-K Students.

Please let us know if you have any book suggestions or favorite YouTube story channels.
Support Mr. Rob's Donors Choose HERE.

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