Walt Disney movie soundtracks are known for beautiful compositions and thoughtful lyrics. The list of Disney songs that have yielded Oscar wins for “Best Original Song” is plentiful. Like many people all over the world, I am a sucker for a Disney movie. The characters, the story, the actors- they
When teaching little people to read, Dr. Seuss is the man. There is no better way to teach rhyming than reading Dr. Seuss. Why not make the learning even more magical by making some Dr. Seuss crafts to go along with the story! I even threw in a snack or
Learning about pirates is one of our favorite things to do here in Autismland. It’s my favorite ride at Walt Disney World so it’s not a surprise there. This pirate flag puffy paint flag is a great way to teach your kids about the Jolly Roger in a hands on
Don’t overwhelm yourself trying to teach everything in high school. Hire out the difficult subjects like math using an online program. There is only so much of you to go around. You have to navigate autism, therapies, your house, your family, and homeschooling. Seriously, there is only so much one
Sensory bins are an important part of a sensory tool kit. You don’t need to spend a fortune on the colored rice that goes in them though. It’s really easy to make at home. I’m going to share 2 different ways to do it. One lasts a bit longer than
Play Doh is a great item for working on hand strength. Add in crayons for color makes it fun too. Slime and play doh should be in every sensory toolbox. Your sensory tool kit doesn’t have to be entirely expensive items! This is a fun activity to do with your
If you have a preschooler, then you know that they like to move, play with things, touch everything, and are just plain curious….which is AWESOME! But, have you ever tried to get them to sit and do a worksheet for more than five minutes? With a few exceptions, it is
Do you have a highly visual learner? One who thinks in pictures so even abstract concepts have to be taught in a way that translates that way? Online math programs, like Teaching Textbooks, are perfect for those types of learners. Colorful, multi sensory, and fun makes learning complicated math concepts
Are you looking for a way to get art and art history covered without adding one more subject in your schedule? A fellow homeschooling mom shared the idea of an art placemat with me many years ago. She is the mom of 11 children which makes her an expert in
Christmas is my favorite time of year. I love everything about it. The sights, the sounds, the smells, and most importantly, the fun memories I make with my family. One of our favorite traditions is to count down the days to Christmas. We do this in a variety of ways