Carethriving

10/25/2025

If you know of a family or friend in Oregon struggling with food insecurity here is a helpful link covering food resources for all Oregon Counties. https://www.foodpantries.org/st/oregon 💚

We have located 136 cities in Oregon with over 322 active food pantries.

09/26/2025

Understanding children's behaviors from great folks at IEP Individualized Education Program, It could also be good general guide to other interpersonal relationships as well 🤣 🤪

09/11/2025

Charlie dedicated his life to fostering dialogue on college campuses, where diverse perspectives should be welcomed. His courage engaging students with robust debate left an indelible mark on our nation’s discourse. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his wife, Erika, and their children. His legacy inspires us to uphold the principles of free expression in the Market Place of Ideas he so fiercely defended.

09/06/2025

This is a really helpful chart and it started me thinking how adults communicate with children. Personally, I've witnessed too many events in grocery stores seemingly scripted from the "What NOT to Say" section. Similarly, also can't imagine adult relationships thriving with this tone. Thought provoking and hopefully helpful. Send to your local school or keep on the refrigerator door! Peaceful weekend to all! 💚

Transition Communication Scripts (PDF)
Transitions can be some of the most challenging moments in the school day for students with special needs. Moving between activities, classrooms, or environments often triggers anxiety, resistance, or shutdowns especially for students who thrive on predictability. Teachers need effective communication strategies that reduce stress, avoid power struggles, and create smoother transitions.
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Transition-Communication-Scripts-Practical-Phrases-for-Special-Education-T-14374456

09/02/2025

A great chart for building a sensory friendly environment in the Classroom or Home from the nice people at The Sensory Spectrum check them out! 💚

Sensory-friendly classrooms support all students by promoting regulation, flexibility and inclusion, creating a calm and focused learning environment.

09/01/2025

We put together a "Back to School Check List" to help you focus and stress less! Enjoy! 💚

08/15/2025

Functional Foundations Pediatric Services is holding an OPEN HOUSE. Discover Oregon's Premier Space Dedicated to Children's Physical and Occupational Therapies. Sept 12th 4-7PM 💚

08/07/2025

Carethriving Kids! Education Learning Videos for Classroom or Home. Made for fun and to highlight Visual and Sensory Experiences! 💚

Join us for fun adventures in learning shapes! Each video focuses on a single shape with bright colors and simple explanations to make learning easy and enjo...

07/11/2025

Join me today on Youtube as we learn about SPECIAL shapes. We'll look at different hearts, stars, arrows, crosses and crescents!

https://youtu.be/H8iPc4yNsWw

Created with CVI-friendly features: black background, high-contrast objects, and slower transitions, perfect for children with vision or processing delays, as well as early learners, special intervention classrooms and special education.

07/03/2025

Explore hexagons in a brand new way! Our latest YouTube video, designed specifically for special education, is dropping soon. We've crafted this video with high-contrast images on a black background to make learning visually clear and engaging for all learners. Plus, we've got a free downloadable workbook linked in the video description to help reinforce the concepts!

This resource is perfect for educators, parents, and anyone supporting special learners. Please give it a share if you know someone who could benefit!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noSRD18m72c

06/27/2025

This Friday, get ready to explore diamonds in a brand new way! Our latest YouTube video, designed specifically for special education, is dropping soon. We've crafted this video with high-contrast images on a black background to make learning visually clear and engaging for all learners. Plus, we've got a free downloadable workbook linked in the video description to help reinforce the concepts!

This resource is perfect for educators, parents, and anyone supporting special learners. Please give it a share if you know someone who could benefit!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnWVvtybTdo

06/20/2025

We're so excited to share our next special education resource with you all! This Friday, our new YouTube video will teach all about semicircles using high-contrast visuals on a black background for maximum learning impact.

We believe in making learning accessible and engaging for everyone, which is why we've also included a free downloadable workbook in the video description. We'd love for you to watch, use the resources, and share this with other educators and families who might find it helpful!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVV2fIMMJfY