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Social Skills For A Year {A Year-long Curriculum}

By Traci Bender - The Bender Bunch

Social Skills For a Year includes 36 social skills lessons! Each week, a new social skill is introduced and explicitly taught throughout the week. Each lesson provides a kid-friendly definition of the skill, an objective, and an essential question.

Subjects:

Life Skills, Character Education, Classroom Community

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Printables, Lesson

$20.00

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Disability Awareness Day Kit {Host Your Own Event}

By Traci Bender - The Bender Bunch

Easily host your own Disability Awareness Day at your school with this kit! Holding a Disability Awareness Day is a great way to not only increase awareness and acceptance, but it decreases bullying and helps general education students to better

Subjects:

Special Education, Character Education, Classroom Community

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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A Get to Know You Back to School Activity & Display

By Traci Bender - The Bender Bunch

The Rainbow in Me is a fun back to school activity for that first day back! It's a great way for your students to get to know one another and makes a beautiful wall or bulletin board display! Students will love revealing their own unique rainbow at

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Character Education, Back to School, Classroom Community

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Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

$2.00

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Cool, Not Cool? {Visual Behavior Posters, Discussion Cards, & Task Cards}

By Traci Bender - The Bender Bunch

COOL OR NOT COOL?Do you use the "Cool vs. Not Cool?" strategy in your classroom? It's a language that kids can easily relate to at ANY age and is so simple, yet highly effective for teaching appropriate (cool) behaviors. This set includes visual

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Special Education, Classroom Management, Character Education

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Posters

$5.00

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Life Skills Social Stories - No Prep

By Traci Bender - The Bender Bunch

This is a set of 12 NO PREP LIFE SKILLS SOCIAL STORIES!! Prepare your child or students for a visit to the dentist or doctor or how to take care of a pet and be responsible. There are 24 stories in all, as each book comes in a blackline version and

Subjects:

Special Education, Life Skills, Character Education

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

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Printables, Lesson

$9.00

$7.00

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Birthdays, Birthstones, & Zodiacs Unit

By Traci Bender - The Bender Bunch

Are you teaching about constellations in your classroom for Science? Stretch your students' learning even further and make it more personable by tying in their birthstones and Zodiac signs! When we were recently learning about constellations, these

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Science, Astronomy, Character Education

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

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Unit Plans, Lesson

$5.00

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Tattling OR Reporting Activity Cards

By Traci Bender - The Bender Bunch

Are you tired of your students tattling all the time?? Do you need to teach your students the difference between tattling and reporting? You can do just that with these fun activity cards. This set includes 24 activity cards; 12 with examples of

Subjects:

Character Education, Problem Solving, Classroom Community

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Activities, Task Cards

$3.00

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Kindness Challenge EDITABLE {Promoting Kindness in the Classroom}

By Traci Bender - The Bender Bunch

Random Acts of Kindness Week is in February and February is great month to promote kindness in the classroom. And it's easy to do with this 28-day KINDNESS CHALLENGE!Each student is given a challenge sheet with 28 ways they can be kind at school.

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Character Education, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Printables

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Character Traits End of the Year Award Certificates

By Traci Bender - The Bender Bunch

Character Traits End of Year Award Certificates!!!Continue the love of picture books that you and your students have learned from and loved all year and give character traits end of the year award certificates to your students that match their

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Character Education, For All Subjects, End of Year

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

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Activities, Printables, Classroom Forms

$6.75

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Positive or Negative?? {Teaching Positive Behavioral Skills}

By Traci Bender - The Bender Bunch

Do you have a student that is negative about everything?? I do, so I created these cards to help teach this behavioral skill to my student. But I also found them to be beneficial for all of my students. These cards will allow you to teach your

Subjects:

Special Education, Character Education, Problem Solving

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1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Task Cards

$3.00

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Character Traits - Discussion Cards & Posters

By Traci Bender - The Bender Bunch

CHARACTER TRAIT DISCUSSION CARDS!!These discussion cards are a great way to build good character and teach children how to make socially and conscious choices! Also, a great addition to your social emotional learning lessons! They take a little

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Character Education, Social Emotional Learning

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Activities, Posters, Task Cards

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (2.51 MB)

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Positive Mindset Exit Tickets - Exit Slips

By Traci Bender - The Bender Bunch

Positive Mindset Exit Tickets!This is a positive way to send your students off at the end of each day and takes just a few minutes to do! Students reflect on one thing they did very well that day, one thing that may have been a struggle, and then

Subjects:

Life Skills, Character Education, Social Emotional Learning

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Activities, Classroom Forms

$2.00

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ALL ABOUT ME Lapbook/Mini-book {for kinders or special learners}

By Traci Bender - The Bender Bunch

I wanted an all about me activity for my students to do on the first day of school, but everything I find is too difficult for my special learners. They aren't able to answer questions like, "What did you do this summer?" or "What is your goal for

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Special Education, Character Education, Back to School

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Kindergarten, 1^st

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Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

$1.75

Digital Download PDF (0.88 MB)

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Thanksgiving Thankful Turkeys - Thanksgiving Craft - Thankful For Activity

By Traci Bender - The Bender Bunch

DOLLAR DEAL! Thankful Turkeys Thanksgiving Project!Your little turkeys will love sharing their gratitude with their families with this fun, "I am thankful for" lunch bag activity and cute poem that will remind them of what good turkeys do! And

Subjects:

Character Education, Thanksgiving, Social Emotional Learning

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

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Activities, Printables, Centers

$1.00

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Super Star Student Reward Cards {Scratch & Reveal}

By Traci Bender - The Bender Bunch

Add some fun and a little twist this school year with these fun scratch & reveal "Super Star Cards!" Perfect for when you want to recognize and reward a student quickly for a good deed or for an improvement they may have made! For example, when

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Classroom Management, Character Education, Back to School

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Activities

FREE

Digital Download PPTX (1.97 MB)

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Light Box Inserts with Weekly Positive Affirmations for Students or Teachers

By Traci Bender - The Bender Bunch

Social Emotional Learning is so important, and now more than ever! Display a new Positive Affirmation for your students every week to build up their confidence and self-esteem! Make them feel loved and supported and build a positive mindset

Subjects:

Character Education, For All Subjects, Social Emotional Learning

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Printables, Posters

$7.00

$5.00

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SAFE SPOT POSTER {Freebie}

By Traci Bender - The Bender Bunch

Do you have an area in your classroom that you call the "time out" or the "chill out" area?? I like to call it "The Safe Spot." It's a small area where my students can go when they're feeling angry, sad, or confused. This freebie is a small poster I

Subjects:

Life Skills, Classroom Management, Character Education

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Posters

FREE

Digital Download PDF (1.02 MB)

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Positive Affirmations Mandala Coloring Book - For Kids or Adults

By Traci Bender - The Bender Bunch

Overcome self-sabotaging and negative thoughts and build self-confidence and maintain a positive mindset, while doing some relaxing coloring with this Positive Affirmations Coloring Book! There are 50 coloring pages included! Each coloring page

Subjects:

Character Education, For All Subjects, Social Emotional Learning

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$5.00

Digital Download PDF (2.32 MB)

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Complete Buddy Program Pack {Editable}

By Traci Bender - The Bender Bunch

Have you ever wanted to set up a Buddy Program at your school, but didn't know where to start?? This Buddy Program Pack includes everything you'll need to implement a Buddy Program at your school today! Includes: How to sheet with step-by-step

Subjects:

Special Education, Character Education, Classroom Community

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Activities

FREE

Digital Download PDF (1.60 MB)

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Kindness Notes - Be Kind Certificates for Students and Teachers

By Traci Bender - The Bender Bunch

Thanks for BEEing Kind!!!These BEEING KIND NOTES are a great way to spread kindness in your classroom all year long!!! They include two options; one for the teacher and one for students. Teachers can use the “You were caught” notes to reward a

Subjects:

Character Education, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, Homeschool

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Classroom Forms

FREE

Digital Download PDF (0.47 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have been teaching in a self-contained primary/intermediate special education classroom for 11 years. I teach in a very diverse classroom with a multitude of disabilities that range from autism, downs, emotional disturbance, OHI, ID, to SLD students. I also taught in a resource room for two years and prior to obtaining my teaching degree, I was an aide in a resource room for five years.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I'm all about a positive learning environment and positive reinforcement. I avoid negative consequences and recognize the best. I believe classroom management, organization, rapport, and honesty are key to running an effective classroom. I use ABA in my classroom and I like to think of my classroom as family and my students feel the same way.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Autism Teaching of Excellence Award 2014 Educator of the Year Award 2015

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

M.Ed in Special Education M.S. in Cognitive Behavioral Disorders (EBD)

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I have two children and am married to the man of my dreams. We love anything outdoors. We enjoy nature, camping, state parks, and our beautiful Colorado River. I love the desert, but my roots and soul are from North Carolina.

GRADES

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Algebra, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Other (Math), Science, Astronomy, Environment, Other (Science), Social Studies, U.S. History, World Languages, Arts & Music, Physical Education, Computer Science, Special Education, Career and Technical Education, Health, Other (Specialty), Geography, Other (ELA), Life Skills, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Business, Character Education, Word Problems, General Science, Physical Science, Problem Solving, Cooking, Short Stories, Writing, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Mental Math, Halloween, Speech Therapy, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Place Value, Products For TpT Sellers, Tools for Common Core, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, American Sign Language, Occupational Therapy, Handwriting, Coaching, End of Year, Phonics, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning