The Lorax is such a fun book and movie no matter how old you are. This Lorax paper plate craft makes a fun mask or even to use as a character while doing whatever. My kids love to act out the story using it. You probably have everything you need
Here in Autismland, we like to incorporate food into our hands on activities. After a week of celebrating Read Across America, a fitting end is Cat In The Hat pizza. Shaped pizza always taste better anyway. Most kids love pizza. Homemade pizza has the added benefit of becoming a cherished
All of the Dr. Seuss books bring a smile to my face. I fondly remember using them to help the children practice their reading skills. One of our favourite holidays is Read Across America Day on March 2nd. A Cat In the Hat solo cup party hat craft is a
Kids who “think in pictures” love to do hands on activities to use while reading stories. This Lorax paper bag puppet is perfect for use while reading the story for Read Across America Day. What is Read Across America Day? Read Across America Day is universally celebrated on Dr. Seuss’
Homeschooling and holidays do not make for a good mix in my opinion. Certainly the holidays pose a interesting blend of problems when it comes to autism. The sensory needs of your autistic child will make even the most mundane homeschooling/ holidays tasks seem excruciating. Imagine how overwhelming it must be
Teaching kids about voting seems a bit presumptuous at first glance. If your child is non verbal or may never live independently then why would they need to vote? If someone has legal guardianship of them then the right to vote is taken away. Why take time to teach about
This Tide container ghost is so much fun to make as an easy Halloween decoration. You can make a whole ghost family if you have time. Kids love to make decorations and it helps with fine motor skills. Add in the pride they feel whenever they see them displayed and
Teaching your children about their family military service is an important aspect of teaching your children family history to help instill a sense of family pride. Family military service helps to foster a sense of patriotism in your children. They realize that military service members are people who leave families
Who takes care of the homeschool mom? Herself with the help of a self care planner! Homeschool moms care for the children, the meals, the laundry, the housework, appointments, and are the taxi driver to and from to and from point a to point B. Mommas take care of everyone
When I first started homeschooling, I was excited to fill out my first homeschool planner. I bought it at the teacher’s supply store near downtown. It had a big apple on the front, and unlined blocks to write in. I used it faithfully every day, but it didn’t take too