Is your classroom covered in visuals?! I hope so! And if not, here’s a few compelling reasons why mine is, and why it works!
Visuals matter. Many of my students have super slow processing. Giving them verbal directives and prompts can be so overwhelming to them, and visuals really help. I use visuals in social stories and behavior cues to help remind them of what their expectations and options are across the day.
Visuals additionally HUGELY help with expressive communication. All of my students are VERY verbal. None of them require speech therapy for speech, it’s mainly for language concerns. So, communication of basic needs is NOT a concern for my current class. But – we cannot discount the need for visuals for our students to communicate! Visuals for sharing emotions have been so imperative for my students who are unable or reluctant to communicate when they are dysregulated.
I have a few sets in my Teachers Pay Teachers store that may be just what you need to increase your visuals to help your students when they need it most.
This freebie is a great way for students to choose a coping skill that might help them regulate and get back to their baseline.
This is my best seller! This toolkit includes MANY pre-teaching strategies as well as visuals that greatly help communicate with students when they need visuals most!
Love,
Allie