Enhancing Social Learning with the Power of Visual Tools

Leveraging Visual Aids for Optimal Social Learning

A list of videos to jumpstart observations and discussions about wishing. I like how these videos contain specific moments and examples of wishing – differentiated from wanting, which often is reflected in active attempts. Wishing is more…ethereal, less visible.

A good animated video includes a wide range of feelings. While I have done some general “sorting,” keep in mind that most of the videos I recommend can be used for a broad range of social-emotional learning. By starting with animations, we can have students learn and discuss abstract feelings (e.g. discouraged versus furious) and concepts (e.g. cooperation) via engaging characters.

Preview the first chapter here!

I have listed my favorite Maca and Roni videos with brief descriptions. With most Maca and Roni, you can use them following a simplified story line for beginning social thinkers, or on a more sophisticated level with more advanced students. My list starts with the original 3, but be sure to enjoy them all!

We all need some entertaining relief as many of us are putting our toe in teletherapy for the first time! Here are my top 10 animated video recommendations for social learning.

Screens, Students, and ASD Tips for Meeting Your Child's Needs During COVID-19

Click below to find a list of my top game recommendations to help students with social learning!

Get your computer, smartboard, or iPad ready for my top video recommendations for social learning! Many of these provide fabulous material to use when working on narrative. These are in no particular order. Enjoy!

Download a list of my top Mental State Verbs