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Designed by experts in literacy and special education, Balanced Literacy provides a sequential, balanced approach to give students the multisensory reinforcement they need to become successful readers through: guided reading, supported writing, word study, phonics activities, multi-sensory reinforcement, and extensive practice. ***This item has been discontinued by the manufacturer. -
Kaufman Kit 1 teaches children to combine consonants and vowels to form words while controlling for oral-motor difficulty. The 225 visual referent cards were selected specifically to target and teach the syllable shapes that are the building blocks of speech for children to master in order to become effective vocal/verbal communicators. Treatment methods employ a systematic and progressive approach of simplifying word pronunciation patterns to shape and expand verbal expression and make communication easier for children with childhood apraxia of speech and other speech sound disorders. ***The manufacturer sells an updated version of this product. -
The Model Me Going Places™ video features children, ages 2-8, involved in activities in the community. It is designed to familiarize children with locations that may be challenging, and to help teach appropriate behavior in these locations through peer modeling. Each scene lasts between 2-4 minutes, depending on the chapter. At the end of each chapter is a storyboard summarizing the locations shown. Recommended for ages 2-8 -
The Model Me Airplane™ video presents the essential elements of air travel. Follow Owen as he goes through the airport, security, and boarding. Then join him on the plane as he listens to the flight attendant, buckles his seatbelt, and enjoys the plane ride.Recommended for ages 3-14 -
The Time for School™ video presents social skills in the context of school. It features elementary school-aged children demonstrating appropriate social skills in the classroom, library, on the playground, and in the hallway. Each scene lasts between 30 seconds and 3 minutes, depending on the chapter. At the end of each chapter is a storyboard summarizing the rules taught.The video is hosted by a young boy, who narrates each scene. The visual is combined with narration and graphics that help explain the particular rule. Each social skill is demonstrated in more than one situation and across environments. This is useful to children with Autism because it helps with generalization of the skill taught. Recommended for ages 5-12 -
The Time for a Playdate™ video presents social skills in the context of several playdates. It features elementary school-aged children demonstrating appropriate social skills on a playdate. Each scene lasts between 30 seconds and 3 minutes, depending on the chapter. At the end of each chapter is a storyboard summarizing the rules taught. The video is hosted by the young children in the video, who narrate each scene. The visual is combined with narration and graphics that help explain the particular rule. Each social skill is demonstrated in more than one situation and across environments. This is useful to children with Autism because it helps with generalization of the skill taught.Recommended for ages 5-12 -
The The I Can Do It!™ video presents social skills in the context of challenging circumstances. It features elementary school-aged children demonstrating appropriate behavior in a variety of difficult situations. Each scene lasts between 30 seconds and 3 minutes, depending on the chapter. At the end of each chapter is a storyboard summarizing the rules taught.The video is hosted by the young children in the video, who narrate each scene. The visual is combined with narration and graphics that help explain the particular rule. Each social skill is demonstrated in more than one situation and across environments. This is useful to children with Autism because it helps with generalization of the skill taught. Recommended for ages 5-12 -
The Model Me Yoga™ video leads children through yoga sequences for breath, movement, and self-awareness. No yoga experience necessary! Designed for children with Autism but appropriate for all kids! Each sequence runs approximately 10-15 minutes, so it can be used as a short break or strung together with other segments for a longer yoga class. The sequences are first presented with visual cues and background music to explain the poses. In the second version, the same sequences are offered without the visual cues or music background as an option. Each pose is modeled by a child and explained by the yoga teacher. The video includes partner yoga and chair yoga sequences. Model Me Kids, LLC is a Yoga Alliance Registered Children's Yoga School.Recommended for ages 7-15 -
Copy 2 of 2 The Model Me Conversation Cues™ video features middle and high school-aged children demonstrating social skills at school and in the community. Each scene lasts between 30 seconds and 3 minutes, depending on the chapter. At the end of each chapter is a storyboard summarizing the rules taught. Hosted by teenagers from the video who narrate each scene. The visual is combined with narration and graphics that help explain the particular rule. Each conversation skill is demonstrated in more than one situation and across environments. This is useful to children with Autism because it helps with generalization of the skill taught. Recommended for ages 9-17 -
The Model Me Friendship™ video presents social skills needed to develop and maintain friendship. It features teen-aged children demonstrating appropriate social skills at school, playing on sports teams, eating at a restaurant, and in other settings. Each scene lasts between 30 seconds and 3 minutes, depending on the chapter. At the end of each chapter is a storyboard summarizing the rules taught. The video is hosted by the children in the video, who narrate each scene. The visual is combined with narration and graphics that help explain the particular rule. Each social skill is demonstrated in more than one situation and across environments. This is useful to children with Autism because it helps with generalization of the skill taught.Recommended for ages 9-17 -
The Model Me Tips & Tricks™ video features upper elementary, middle, and high school-aged children demonstrating social skills at school and in the community. Each scene lasts between 30 seconds and 3 minutes, depending on the chapter. The visual is combined with narration and graphics that help explain the particular rule. At the end of each chapter is a storyboard summarizing the rules taught.Hosted by children from the video, who narrate each scene. Each social skill is demonstrated in more than one situation and across environments. This is useful to children with Autism because it helps with generalization of the skill taught. Recommended for ages 9-17 -
Model Me Confidence & Bullying Prevention™ provides children with Autism a teaching tool for preventing bullying and building self-esteem. The video is hosted by children from the video, who narrate each scene. The visual is combined with narration and graphics that help explain the particular rule. Each skill is demonstrated in more than one situation and across environments. This is useful to children with Autism because it helps with generalization of the skill taught. Recommended for Ages 9-17.
