September visuals for autism
September is such a lovely month. The changes in the outdoor environment. The smell of pumpkin spice. Farmers busy harvesting. So much for the senses to take in. I love this month and I want my autistic learners to be able to communicate to me their joy about September too! That’s why September visuals for […]
All About Me Autism Friendly Activities
If you have seen the ALL ABOUT ME activities blog post then you may have been curious how could you take it to the next level to make the worksheets more autism friendly. Well, I’ve created task cards for each of the All About Me worksheets in the pack to help with this! The best […]
First Year Teacher Tips
Are you a first year teacher? You’re probably feeling a little overwhelmed right now. But don’t worry, you’re not alone. We’ve got 5 tips to help you get started in your first year of teaching. It also includes exclusive free printables! Check out our email newsletter and get started on the right foot this school […]
February Themes For Kids
There are lots of ideas for February themes for kids ! There are also fun “National Days” that you could incorporate into the month of February. To help inspire you, here are some ideas that are popular at Primary Creations! Groundhog Day – Groundhog day takes place every year on February 2nd. Check out our […]
A guide to autism classroom setup
I was given a blank canvas of a room when I took on the position of an autism teacher. A joy to most educators … anxiety inducing for me. Where should I start? Especially having not met my students and having been given no information on them. They were to come from around the area […]
Fathers Day Craft Ideas for Kids
Father’s Day takes place in the USA and UK on Sunday June 21st. It is not a religious holiday like Mothering Sunday. In my classrooms, I have always let my children make a card and a craft for their Fathers or someone special in their lives (the same for Mothering Sunday). If a child does […]
Bugs and Insects Theme for Preschool
Bugs, insects, minibeasts, creepy crawlies – however you refer to them in your part of the world all children love learning about them! There are so many ideas that pop into my head as a teacher/parent when I think about this theme and the many creatures it covers! It’s not just […]
St. Patrick’s Day Activities for Preschool
I love St. Patrick’s Day celebrations – not just because it means my little learners dress up as adorable leprechauns, then ask animals if they have seen a pot of gold but because it has a magical, fun element to it too! Rainbows, leprechauns, shimmering gold coins, the greenness of shamrocks. Whilst […]
How to plan the best farm animals activities for preschool
At some point, most early year teachers teach a farm animal topic for preschool learners. It lends itself nicely to so many areas of learning! Plant life cycles, animal life cycles, farm to plate food activities, animals and farm vehicles. I also like to link it to Old MacDonald had a farm. I like to […]
20 Jungle Animals Activities for Preschool, PreK, SPED, Autism
All children love the adventure of a jungle animal theme. Preschoolers and Prek students alike will enjoy immersing themselves in the jungle life and meeting the wild animals. If you are planning on having a jungle theme in your homeschool or classroom save yourself time and see all the resources and ideas I have put […]
9 Must-Have Books to Read To Kids In February
You as parents, teachers and childcare providers know the importance of a well stocked book basket or reading nook either to select the perfect story for the end of a long day, or for a child to immerse themselves among the words and illustrations. However, we also know as busy adults we don’t always […]
Groundhog Day Activities for Preschool and PreK
Welcome to all things Groundhog Day! Groundhog day is celebrated on February 2nd annually and at the time of writing this post this year will be the 134th Groundhog Day! It is celebrated across the United States but originates from the state of Pennsylvania. On this day people wait patiently for Punxsutawney Phil to emerge […]
Valentines Preschool Activities and Printables
In this post I plan on showcasing some of the most popular activities and resources for a Valentine’s Day Preschool – PreK theme. These preschool printables will definitely add a bit of love and kindness in the air of your classroom – they are so darn cute! Letter recognition is a skill that needs to […]
Winter Activities for Preschool and Prek
Ahhhh, the wintery months! We love a sprinkling of snow here in the Primary Creations household. Not too much though – just a dusting is always nice and brings a feeling of magic into the air. In the colder months I like to take the opportunity to introduce my young learners to Arctic life […]
Apple Activities For Special Education
There’s something almost comforting about doing an apple theme. Perhaps it signals for me the start of Autumn? The taste of a warm slice of apple pie that soothes the soul? I’m not sure what it is, I do know though that an apple theme is always well received by my autistic learners. In this […]
5 Tips on how to deal with Constant Complainers
Since 2001 I’ve been working with parents in a variety of ways and places, schools in the UK, English immersion school in Japan, home-daycare and nannying in Texas, USA. No matter where I have been, or how likeable a teacher I try to be or perceive myself to be – there’s always ‘that one’. […]