1. July is Such a Blast!

2. Circle Time! Started by discussing our plans for the 4th of July celebration Children shared about picnics, family time and FIREWORKS! I read aloud "Pooh and the Storm that Sparkled"

3. Note: since I knew ahead of time that I would not have time to set this up in the time frame given, I performed the demo in my classroom and took a video to show instead. Students enjoyed this because they got to see it on an iPad!

4. My Favorite Things About the 4th of July According the 4 year old S.T.A.R Autism Classroom at Pathfinder Preschool

5. Children drew what they liked about the 4th of July after discussing and reading “Pooh and the Storm that Sparkled” American Flag! Fireworks! Picnics!

6. Craft Time !

7. Giveaways! G l o w B r a c e l e t s P a t r i o t i c P e n c i l s

9. Evaluation Results Teacher comments Teacher loved the book and demonstration on the iPad She felt that I did a great job modifying to meet the needs of their schedule and the coming and going of therapists She thought the activities were age appropriate Thought that all parts of the lesson moved at a good rate to keep the attention of 8 autistic children! *Note: Lead teacher loved that I wanted to take pictures and asked for copies to use in the upcoming graduation program. Media permission forms are kept by the school. Student comments Students enjoyed the book but really loved the visual demonstration on the iPad. They liked that I let them touch it and change the shape of the images. Students loved discussing and drawing the events of the 4 th of July. They liked the poster we created with their drawings and were excited to hang it in the classroom. Loved using the glitter pens to make sparkly stars as their craft. Favorites were the giveaways of the glow bracelets and pencils!

10. Appendix Fireworks picture found at http://library.byways.org/view_details.html?MEDIA_O BJECT_ID=27214 http://library.byways.org/view_details.html?MEDIA_O BJECT_ID=27214 Permission to use photographs provided by Pathfinder Preschool