Free Resources

Explore our free virtual training materials, social skills activities, visual supports and more!

Educators, check out our store for downloadable highly structured units by clicking here.

Family Game Night

Here are directions for games that you can play at home with your family. Candyland and UNO are absolute classics and fun for all ages! We have also instructions on how to create an interactive Guess the Song game and adapt Guess Who. Watch the video to see how to play the adapted version.

TJ’s Takes

Welcome to TJ’s Takes where Have Dreams Academy Graduate and current Have Dreams Training Assistant, TJ, gives you his thoughtful book reviews. To read more about TJ and see his “Takes”, click here!

Autism Education Flyer for Kids

Here is two-sided family-friendly community education flyer that is meant to serve as a discussion piece to share with your family or your students. Side one shows how Autism Spectrum Disorder challenges can get in the way of showing feelings. Side two illustrates ways your child can be a friend to someone with autism. We hope this flyer sparks meaningful conversations!

 Virtual Training Materials

Use these tools at home to help maintain structure throughout your day


Schedule

Here are digital picture, picture symbols, and written schedules to download to create for home. For information check out our video on how to use a schedule at home.

To-Do List

To help your children stay on task at home try a ‘to do’ list. For more information check out our video on how to use a to do list at home.

Wait Strip

Waiting can be hard, try out this wait strip!

Art Activities

Check back often for new free groups of downloadable materials!


Cornstarch Chalk

Did you know you can make your own chalk? We’ll show you how!


Have Dreams Kites

Make our logo come to life with paper and glue!


Dancing Corn

Here’s an easy activity using items found in your pantry!


Handprint Wreath

Get in the holiday spirit with this adorable craft.


Coffee Filter Butterflies

Only three things are needed to make this craft “fly”!


Cloud In A Jar

Watch it “rain” indoors with this fun and engaging activity.


Snowflake Salt Art

You don’t need to go out in the cold to make these!


Watercolor Flowers

Bring Spring inside with this fun and easy art project.


Glow Jar

You won’t need electricity to create this nightlight!


Winter Trees

You won’t need many supplies to make this winter wonderland.


Cooking Ideas

Check back often for new free structured recipes!


Love Pops

These sweet treats are perfect for Valentine’s Day!

Apple Nachos

Apples and caramel and chocolate! A sweet take on this classic.


Flower Pretzels Bites

A salty and sweet way to work on those fine motor skills.


S’mores

You won’t need to go outdoors to enjoy these classic campfire treats!


Grinch Kabobs

We promise you won’t be grouchy after making these!

Wafer Pencils

Get into the school spirit with this creative and fun treat!


April Shower Cookies

Make these rainy-day inspired treats to share with family!


Holiday Hugs

We bet you won’t be able to just eat one of these sweet treats!


Dirt Cups

Yum! We promise, your family will love digging into this dirt!


Pizza Bagels

Have fun creating this toasty, cheesy snack with these easy to follow steps.


Hot Chocolate

Help foster independence and skills with these easy instructions.