Special Education Resources
Resource Program Links and Recommendations
Education.com -Access to free printable worksheets and academic games
ABCMouse and Adventure Academy- Access to Literacy and Phonics support & games
ABCYa - Literacy and Math Games Grades TK-5
Starfall - Literacy Games Grades K-2
Fun Brain - Reading & Grammar Games
Storyline Online - Digital Read-alouds for All Ages
Just Books Read Aloud - Read-alouds by Reading Level
Prodigy - Math Practice Made Fun
Khan Academy - Math and Science Digital Lessons Grades K-8
Moby Max - All Academic Content Grades 1-8
Math Playground - Games Sorted by Topic/Math Strand
Fun Brain - Math Games with Grade Level Recommendations
Mr. Nussbaum.com - Math Games
PBS Kids - Math Games for Little Learners
Special Day Class Links and Recommendations
Starfall - Literacy Games Grades K-2
Education.com -Access to free printable worksheets and academic games
20 days of free articles, stories, videos, and fun learning activities
Autism SDC Links and Recommendations
Your teacher’s Google Classroom
Autismclassroomresources.com - This website has math, matching, and many other practice activities students can do at home.
Education.com -Access to free printable worksheets and academic games
Use natural opportunities to maintain skills
Count/add/subtract/multiply when
Setting the table
Cleaning up
Sorting/folding laundry
Cooking
Playing a board game
Read environmental print/numbers
Sing the ABC Song while washing hands
Label objects/actions/attributes at home and in the community
Ask “wh” questions about a video or book
Speech and Language Links and Recommendations
Speech and Language Songs- Youtube Channel of videos with Core Vocabulary Songs
Occupational Therapy Links and Recommendations
www.kidsmasterskills.com - free take-home packet created by an OT
https://www.toolstogrowot.com/free-therapy-resources/sort/date-new - free ideas, packets available
These monthly movement activities use a lot of items found around the home.
Here are fine motor and coordination activities using a simple deck of playing cards.
Here are movement, dexterity, and strengthening activities using craft pom poms (or cotton balls work really well, too.)
Here are activities with paper clips to encourage coordination, visual motor skills, perception, and dexterity.
Here are sensory diet activities for the backyard.
Here are 31 ways to learn through movement and play. These strategies are perfect for learning at home or homeschooling.
Playdough is a powerful tool that can be added to home therapy programs! Here is a giant list of activities using play dough.
Activities/ideas to work on a variety of skills http://therapystreetforkids.com/
Typing Practice
Online Eye Exercises
Adaptive PE Links and Recommendations
To encourage gross motor movement, core strengthening, and heavy work for sensory needs, try these indoor recess activities. They work at home, too!
Get outside!
Maintain a routine of going outside daily and being active
Reduce screen time
Do warm-ups (jumping jacks, toe touches, stretches)
Dance party!
Have a set PE time (physical movement, outdoor play, sports games) throughout the week
Helping your student maintain consistency to ease their transition back to school
Maintain routines: Help your student maintain a routine. Make a copy of this example and edit it to meet your family needs.
Try to have a snack and lunch at your child’s typical school snack and lunch times
Have your child wake up and go to sleep like they were attending school
Limit gaming and device time
Help with chores
Take out the trash
Set the table
Sort Laundry
Make a snack/help make a meal
Clean up a room
Health and Wellness
Family GoNoodle- This website gets kids moving and practice mindful activities
Headspace For Kids- A great website for kids to practice meditation and calming exercises
UCLAhealth.org-Guided Meditations- Guided meditations
Tech & Other Resources
Brainpop (Your teacher can give you the password)
Code.org - Coding: Challenge the Mind & Learn 21st Century Skills
Type Rocket - Practice Your Typing Skills
Dance Mat Typing - Improve Your Touch Typing & Speed
Offline Activities
If you have a music instrument...practice!
Family puzzles and game boards
Enjoy Nature (go for a walk, play outside, ride a bike or scooter)
Bake cookies or cook a family favorite recipe
Scrapbook photos of friends and family
Write a letter to a friend
Organize an area in your room
Read a book and share your favorite part of the story
Create a comic book
Find geometric shapes in your home (I spy a triangle...I spy a square)
Flip a coin 10, 20, 100 times to compare heads vs. tail
Study patterns in plants by collecting leaves
Create a new dance move or game
Count steps between rooms in your home
Play "I'm Thinking of..." (I am thinking of an animal that is grey, is large, and has a trunk...)