Inside: Maximizing Social and Language Skills with our Year Long Guides/Plans to Running Centers
for Social Skills and Language Skills and Simplify Your Year with This All-in-One Autism Classroom Bundle
So. Many. Hours. In. The. School. Day.
If you’re finding yourself tearing your hair out trying to keep those little hands busy and engaged, we have something you need to know about. Because here’s what we are not going to do: spend endless hours writing lesson plans on top of drafting IEPs and changing pull-ups.
If you're looking for a way to streamline your planning while still delivering engaging, meaningful instruction, we’ve got an option for you. The Autism Classroom Yearly Target Bundle, which is a collection of year-long guides and plans for running centers for social skills and language skills, is designed specifically for self-contained and autism support classrooms. It's packed with 34 weeks of ready-to-use lesson ideas focused on a wide range of skill areas, including:
- Social Skills
- Play Skills
- Personal Life Skills
- Sensory Activities
- Fine Motor Development
- Language and Communication
Each set provides activity ideas and weekly targets. Just a heads-up: some of these targets reference worksheet bundles and now they are a combined in the bundle. Specifically, the Social Skills and Language Skills targets are meant to supplement the Social Skills and Personal Skills worksheet bundles. However, the Play Skills, Sensory Skills, and Fine Motor Skills targets stand completely on their own.
This resource gives you a structured, systematic approach to skills that students with autism are often working on. In turn, eliminating the guesswork of lesson planning. You’ll get a comprehensive, easy-to-follow list of activities that will last for weeks.
Here's What Makes It Work:
The worksheet pages are designed to be the core of your activity, but they’re flexible enough to build out a full lesson. Add a warm-up, prep any picture symbols or images that can reinforce the vocabulary, and introduce reinforcers at the beginning of the lesson to create a routine and build on communication. Use moments like passing out pencils or choosing colors as opportunities for students to request, make choices, or use voice output devices to lengthen the lesson. These small additions help extend the activity and take a one-page worksheet and turn it into a 15-minute lesson.
Why Teachers Love This Bundle:
- Planning is Done for the Year – Just follow the guide.
- Most Worksheets Are Ready to Use – Some prep required, but not a year’s worth.
- Perfect for Paraprofessionals – Clear, structured plans they can run independently.
- Great for Volunteers & Substitutes – Weekly targets are clearly laid out, making it easy to jump in.
- Built for Expansion – Start with the worksheet, expand with hands-on or interactive components.
- Ideal for Center-Based Learning – Set up 3 centers and rotate students through them efficiently.
Tips for Running Centers:
We’re all about helping teachers build a strong, structured classroom program. This bundle makes that possible.
Think in 3s if you can.
1. Set up three stations and assign one adult to each.
2. Have the students rotate.
3. Use clearly labeled containers with lids to store materials at each center.
4. Place a binder with the guide for the lessons for the year and use zippered baggies to hold the worksheets and materials for the week.
This makes transitions smoother, keeps supplies organized, and helps support staff jump in with ease.
Check out our full blog post about running centers here for more strategies!
Take a look at what is inside the lesson targets.
They have been combined with the Social Skills and Personal Skill here.
No one tells you that students with autism can finish a task faster than your planning time slipping away during an unannounced fire drill. Leaving you with time to fill. Whether you’re setting up your classroom for the first time or looking to make your current structure more efficient, this bundle can help you save time and reduce the stress of figuring out how to use all those extra minutes.
