Tis' the season! Try these fun and easy-to-do art activities with your child or student.  

Materials: Glue, Glitter, Crayons

1. Follow the color code in the key and color in the spaces as it corresponds with the number and color.

2. Where glitter should be used, spread glue in that area and sprinkle the glitter on top of the glue.  

3.  Let it dry for 5-10 minutes (or longer depending on how much glue is used).

4. Punch a hole through the top of the ornament.

5. String a piece of yarn through the hole.

6. Tie the loose ends of the yarn together

7. Hang the newly made ornament on your Christmas tree

Merry Christmas

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New to AutismLearners is touch point math flashcards and a math board that will allow you to create as your own equations.  Just interchange the flashcards on the laminated board and write in or allow the learner to write in the correct answer.  

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At AutismLearners we focus on aiding in the skill development of children with special needs by breaking down complex skills and introducing concepts in a systematic manner.  Enjoy a free Action Identification worksheet.  Become a Member to view all of our worksheets!

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It is Halloween!  Here is a fun, simple and decorative activity that children of all ages can enjoy. Some assistance may be needed depending on the individual's fine motor skills.

Materials: Construction Paper (orange and green), scissors and a mini stapler

1. Cut orange construction paper into 1 inch strips

2. Cut green construction paper into 1 inch strips

3.  Roll the two ends of the orange construction paper to the center and slide a piece of green construction paper between the two ends.  Then staple twice where the construction paper meets.  

4.  Loop the top of the green construction paper and staple to secure the loop.

5. Finally cut the excess construction paper from the middle of your newly made pumpkin.

You've made your very own Halloween pumpkin.  Make as many as you would like and decorate your environment to celebrate this fun day!

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It is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  To honor those who have been affected by breast cancer today's activity is focused on the signature pink ribbon.  It is always great to heighten your student, client or child's social awareness.  Some assistance may be needed depending on the individual's fine motor skills.

Materials: Construction paper (pink and white), scissors, liquid glue and a pen.

1. Cut the pink construction paper into 1 inch strips.

2. Take one strip and write a word of your choice.  For this project the words "love", "care" and "hope" were chosen.  Use a pen or a writing utensil that will not bleed through the construction paper.

3. Flip the strip around that the letters within the word are presented upside down.

4. Put a dot of liquid glue on the opposite in of the strip, approximately 2 inches in from the end of the strip.

5. Arch the strip of construction paper in the center and cross the tail ends together, pressing down where the ends meet to make a ribbon.   Repeat this step until you have made a ribbon for each word.

6. Add glue to the back of each newly made ribbon and attach it to the white construction paper. 

7. Add a border to complete the art project.  Use a 1/4" strip of pink construction paper at the top and bottom of the paper.

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Today's activity is celebrating Alaska just in time for Alaska Day, which is celebrated on 10/18/16.  The theme for this project is the Northern Lights.  This is a fun and simple activity that your students can do with moderate to no assistances depending on the learners skill level.  See how to make this craft project below.

Materials: Black poster board, construction paper (green, blue and yellow), scissors and glue

1. Fold black card stock, poster board or construction paper in half

2. Stack 3 sheets of construction paper.  I chose green, yellow and blue

3. Cut the stacked construction paper into strips a 1/4" thick

4. Cut the strips into 1/2" thick squares

5. Glue lines up the construction paper
6  Take the squares and sprinkle them onto the glue, then press down
7. Continue step 6 across the sheet of paper
8. Take the glue and make a waved line across the bottom of the lines made with the colored squares
9. Choose one colored square and glue the squares on the waved line
10. Let your project dry!

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