Groups for early childhood and elementary classroom (can be adjusted for any age/ability group) to facilitate fine motor, gross motor, language and social skillsUses classroom materialsIncludes discussion on Common Core StandardsThe books in this collection are designed to meet the needs of educators of both regular education or special education students. Although many of the activities are developed around early childhood and elementary years, nearly all tasks can b...

Activities for toddlers or school aged children to work on fine motor, gross motor, language and social skills in a family settingUses household materialsAs a parent of a special needs child, Dr. Kelley found that as she searched for materials regarding her own child’s needs, they were sparse and often not parent friendly. As a promise to her son and families in need, she has developed a parent version of many of the books she’s developed in an effort to allow parents access...

J.S. Kelley weaves epic fantasy and hardboiled noir in this fast-paced, twisting tale of magic, mystery, and a whole lot of unruly behavior.In a kingdom where magic fuels everything from street lamps to horseless carriages, the mage guilds of Penador wield power equal to the king himself. So when Lord Edmund’s infant son is kidnapped by the ruthless Alath Guild, he turns to the one person who’s feared by even the most magically adept: Rosalind Featherstone, a.k.a. ...

Poor Scrap spends his days in the basement, tucked away in a box. He used to be someone’s blanket and used to look like an American flag but is now a long-forgotten rag. Scrap longs to fly high as a real flag. His friend Sam knows of this wish and comes up with a plan to make Scrap’s dream come true this Fourth of July.A Dream Come True shows that anything is possible when one has a dream and incredible friends!

MORE! Groups for early childhood and elementary classroom(can be adjusted for any age/ability group) to facilitate fine motor, gross motor, language and social skillsIntegrates the use of a puppet & classroom materialsProvides specific greeting protocol for group start and end to promote eye contact and engagementIncludes discussion on Common Core StandardsThe books in this collection are designed to meet the needs of educators of both regular education or spec...

MORE! Activities for families (can be adjusted for any age/ability group) to work on fine motor, gross motor, language and social skillsIntegrates the use of a puppet & household materialsProvides specific greeting routine for group start and end to promote eye contact and engagementAs a parent of a special needs child, Dr. Kelley found that as she searched for materials regarding her own child’s needs, they were sparse and often not parent friendly. As a promise to h...

Fun, basic sensory groups for various age groups in the classroomMay be suitable for younger classrooms, cross categorical, inclusive and self contained classroomsPrimary focus on motor planning (praxis), proprioception and vestibular input, with integration of other sensory systemsIncludes discussion on Common Core StandardsThe books in this collection are designed to meet the needs of educators of both regular education or special education students. Although...

Fun, basic sensory activities for various agesSuitable for various ages and play datesPrimary focus on motor planning (praxis), proprioception and vestibular input, with integration of other sensory systemsAs a parent of a special needs child, Dr. Kelley found that as she searched for materials regarding her own child’s needs, they were sparse and often not parent friendly. As a promise to her son and families in need, she has developed a parent version of many of the...

Sensory rich play is the foundation for skill development and academic function. A functional, regulated sensory system creates a strong base for academic performance and function. These activities provide a variety of opportunities for your students to enjoy sensory play in your classroom.The books in this collection are designed to meet the needs of educators of both regular education or special education students. Although many of the activities are developed around early childh...

Designed for babies, toddlers and emerging preschoolers, these activities are designed to work on exploratory sensory experiences at the basic and introductory levelAs a parent of a special needs child, Dr. Kelley found that as she searched for materials regarding her own child’s needs, they were sparse and often not parent friendly. As a promise to her son and families in need, she has developed a parent version of many of the books she’s developed in an effort to allow parents ac...

The Project Habit provides small doable shifts for busy teachers looking to enhance and innovate their practices. It aims to ensure students develop substantial growth in establishing agency in their own learning, developing rigorous academic content knowledge, and contributing that knowledge and skills to solve real-world problems. The book offers easy-to-implement practices in inquiry-based learning that any teacher can pick and be assured that whether they are done one at a time or all ...

Exploring the growing phenomenon of women gun owners in middle America, this book challenges the conventional narratives that often dominate discussions of gun culture.By applying a feminist and critical cultural framework, A Gun of Her Own: The Everyday Lives of Women Who Shoot argues that, for many women, guns are not merely tools for protection but powerful symbols of agency and autonomy. This book examines how women navigate gun culture, revealing a unique ethic of car...