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Autism Adventures- Melissa Finch

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Peek-A-Boo, Where is the Student (boy)?-Adapted Book for Autism

By Autism Adventures- Melissa Finch

Here is FREE adapted book I created to match 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 a Student for the month of

Subjects:

Special Education, Back to School, Speech Therapy

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

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Digital Download PDF (4.09 MB)

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No Biting Visual Cue Card

By Autism Adventures- Melissa Finch

Use this double sided card for visual supports for students who engage in self-injurious behaviors. On one side of the card there is a large picture with the words "I will not bite myself." On the backside there is a list of replacement behaviors

Subjects:

Special Education, Speech Therapy, School Psychology

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, Homeschool

Types:

Flash Cards, Montessori

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Digital Download PDF (0.11 MB)

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Peek-A-Boo, Where is the Student (Girl)?-Adapted Book for Autism

By Autism Adventures- Melissa Finch

Subjects:

Special Education, Back to School, Speech Therapy

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

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Digital Download PDF (4.10 MB)

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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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Digital Download ZIP (2.21 MB)

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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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FREEBIE** Lets Draw It- SUMMER

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 summer for basic drawing lessons. This is a

Subjects:

Visual Arts, Special Education, Summer

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

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Digital Download ZIP (15.62 MB)

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Substitutes- Behavior Basics Program for Special Education

By Autism Adventures- Melissa Finch

Teaching students about substitutes how to handle them 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

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

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Digital Download ZIP (3.59 MB)

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FREE Computer Closed Visual- For Special Education classroom

By Autism Adventures- Melissa Finch

Use this simple visual to help students understand when they can work on the computer and when it is "closed." Simply print on colored paper, laminate and apply velcro to the back. Attach velcro to the top of the computer monitor and apply sign

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 (1.09 MB)

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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

Subjects:

Special Education, Life Skills

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

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Digital Download PDF (73.41 MB)

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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

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, Professional Development

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Digital Download PDF (2.21 MB)

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FREE CLASSROOM RULES POSTERS

By Autism Adventures- Melissa Finch

Use these simple 5 rules to set expectations within your classroom! Rule 1: Eyes are looking Rule 2: Mouth is quiet Rule 3: Hands and feet are to myself Rule 4: Ears are listening Rule 5: Raise your hand *****Pair this with a weeks worth of

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Physical 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

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The Monster Who Lost His Mean- 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:

Reading, Special Education

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

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Digital Download PDF (3.55 MB)

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FREE Bathroom Chart- Incentive Chart for Students with Special Needs

By Autism Adventures- Melissa Finch

Toilet Training is a HUGE task. It is also a huge milestone achievement for any student, staff member or parent. I have found that sometimes it can seem to be a near impossible task. I have created these incentive charts to motivate children to

Subjects:

Special Education, Life Skills, Occupational Therapy

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

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Digital Download PDF (3.06 MB)

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Writing Through The Year- Preview

By Autism Adventures- Melissa Finch

This product was created so that interested buyers can see what is included in the Writing Through The Year Bundle as well as the individualized Writing Units. Grab this for free and get a weeks worth of writing journals in 4 different levels,

Subjects:

Special Education, Writing, Occupational Therapy

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, ...

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

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Digital Download PDF (14.94 MB)

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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

FREE

289

Digital Download ZIP (13.02 MB)

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I Can Be Kind- Behavior Basics Program for Special Education

By Autism Adventures- Melissa Finch

Kindness helps make the classroom a better place. Teach students what it means to be kind and how they can be kind to others. This is one lesson included in Unit 3 of the Behavior Basics Program. To read more about the Behavior Basics Curriculum,

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, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, ...

Types:

Activities, Printables

FREE

Digital Download ZIP (3.31 MB)

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Personal Space Camp- Behavior Basics Book Club

By Autism Adventures- Melissa Finch

Subjects:

Special Education, Classroom Management, Speech Therapy

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

FREE

Digital Download PDF (2.63 MB)

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Classroom Rules- Behavior Basics Digital Task Cards

By Autism Adventures- Melissa Finch

Help your students master the basics of behavior with these digital task cards! Three task card sets are included in this product to help your students master the Classroom Rules. These task cards are aligned to my Behavior Basics Curriculum.

Subjects:

Special Education, Classroom Management, School Psychology

Grades:

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

Types:

Internet Activities, Printables, Task Cards

FREE

Digital Download ZIP (25.74 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