Special Learners Elements
Resources & Visual Supports to Maximize Growth & Independence for Individuals with Disabilities
02/22/2026
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Loved seeing this beautiful example of Social-Emotional Learning in action during a recent classroom walkthrough. 🌈
This “How Do You Feel?” board provides students with visual supports to identify emotions and concrete strategies to regulate — deep breaths, counting, sensory tools, drawing, asking for a hug, and more.
When classrooms intentionally teach emotional awareness and self-regulation, students build lifelong skills.
So proud to see best practices like this supporting our learners every day. 💙✨
01/08/2026
Supporting autistic students doesn’t have to feel overwhelming.
In this episode of Autism Elements, we focus on how small, intentional shifts—not perfection—can make a meaningful difference in real classrooms. We talk about predictability, behavior as communication, and why regulation comes before expectation.
This episode sets the tone for the podcast and is perfect for educators who want practical support without pressure.
🎧 Start here if you’re feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to begin.
Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcasts! Look for Autism Elements in your favorite podcast station!
12/13/2025
❄️ NEW PRODUCT ALERT! ☕
We’re excited to share two new winter-themed resources designed with visual learners and special education classrooms in mind!
✔️ Winter Action Verbs with the Wolf Task Cards
✔️ Hot Chocolate Emotions Adapted Book
Perfect for building language, SEL skills, and independence in a fun, engaging way.
👉 Available now in our TeachersPayTeacher store!
07/28/2025
🚨 FINAL HOURS! 🚨
If you’ve been eyeing the Ultimate Bundle Sale, THIS is your sign to grab it before it’s gone! 🎉
🛒 $35 gets you access to over $450+ in resources per grade level.
💾 110+ downloadable activities, slides, crafts, task cards, and more!
🧠 Pre-K through 2nd, Math, and ELAR bundles available!
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07/25/2025
🚨 Pre-K to 2nd grade teachers — this is your sign! 🚨
Would you pay 32¢ for a classroom-ready resource? What if you got 110+ of them for just $35?! 🎉
That’s exactly what the Ultimate Early Elementary Bundle offers:
✅ 450+ worth of high-quality printables, centers, crafts, slides & games
✅ Designed by top teacher-authors
✅ Instant download — use them tomorrow!
💡 How it works:
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💬 Don’t just take our word for it — 6,000+ teachers loved last year’s bundle, and this year is EVEN BETTER!
🎯 Offer ends July 28th, so don’t wait!
📲 Tap the link in bio to grab your grade level!
07/22/2025
✨🎉 It’s here! I’m so excited to be a contributor in the Ultimate Early Elementary Bundle 2025 — and it’s seriously the deal of the year for Pre-K to 2nd grade teachers! 👩🏫🍎
For just $35 per grade, you get access to 110+ high-quality resources — that’s over $400 in value 😍
Perfect for:
✔️ Morning work
✔️ Crafts & centers
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07/20/2025
🚨 Something BIG is on its way for Pre-K to 2nd grade teachers…
No, you’re not dreaming — it’s real and it’s going to change your prep game.
Keep your eyes on this space 👀
04/03/2025
Celebrating autism awareness & acceptance day with my favorite person Rhonda!
02/05/2025
Weekly Motivation
In Special Education, we learn that the most valuable lessons often lie beyond the surface. These students teach us about empathy, resilience, and the importance of connecting on a deeper level.
Everyday I think about my master plan and my goal in life. In the end, I always have the same response.... to make a difference in the world of Special Education. As I continue to learn in my career, I love sharing and creating the ideas that cross my mind. I hope I can create change one day at a time. :)