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Continue reading →: Teaching Kids How to Ask Better Questions: Why I Created This Social Skills BundleOne of the social skills I find myself teaching over and over again is how to ask good questions. It sounds simple, but for many kids (especially those with ADHD, autism, social communication difficulties, or executive functioning challenges) it isn’t always intuitive. I often work with students who want to…
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Continue reading →: Invisible Rules at Home Is Here! (+ Full Bundle Launch)There are so many social expectations kids are expected to understand without anyone ever directly teaching them. Things like: Knocking before entering a room Cleaning up shared spaces Knowing when to help Respecting privacy Handling changes in plans Sharing common areas with siblings and family members These are something I…
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Continue reading →: It’s Live 🥹📘 (24 Weeks of Executive Functioning Practice!)I’ve been working on this for a while… and it’s finally here. My Executive Functioning Workbook is officially live on Amazon 🎉 Why I made this So many of the kids I work with don’t struggle because they “don’t get it” They struggle with: getting startedstaying organizedmanaging timehandling frustration And…
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Continue reading →: Teaching Kids How to Handle Losing (Without Meltdowns)For some kids, losing a game is not a small disappointment. It can feel overwhelming, frustrating, and even unfair. You might see tears, shutdowns, or big reactions that seem out of proportion to the situation. In many cases, kids simply have not been taught what to do when they lose.…
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Continue reading →: Why Budgeting Skills Matter (and Why We Need to Teach Them Early)Money sense isn’t something kids just “pick up.” In this post, we break down why budgeting is really an executive functioning skill, and how real-life practice makes all the difference.
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Continue reading →: Invisible Rules: What They Are and How to Teach Them (With Real Examples)If you’ve ever had a student blurt out something “rude” without realizing it…stand too close during a conversation…or completely miss a social cue… you’ve already seen invisible rules in action. Invisible rules are the unspoken social expectations that most people pick up naturally, but many of our students need explicitly…
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Continue reading →: 3 Reasons I Love Using a Social Skills PacketIf you’ve ever wished for a quick, easy way to support your students’ social growth without adding more to your plate… you’re not alone. Here’s why I absolutely love having a Social Skills Packet ready to go: 1. It Makes Teaching Social Skills Feel NaturalI can pull out a real-world scenario that…
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Continue reading →: A Little About Me!Hi there! My name is Selah. I’m a special education teacher, curriculum creator, and the founder of Special Sunshine Learning and Special Sunshine Pathways. I work with a wide range of learners, supporting students with social-emotional needs, social skills goals, and executive functioning challenges in both structured sessions and real-life…
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Continue reading →: Build Independence with Executive Functioning Skills: A 24-Week Bundle for Real GrowthHelping students strengthen their executive functioning skills can feel overwhelming — especially when you’re balancing so many needs at once. That’s why I created the Executive Functioning Skills Bundle — a structured, practical resource designed to build real-world independence over time. Why Executive Functioning Matters Executive functioning skills are the foundation for…
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