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Prepare your students for success beyond the classroom with life skills activities that focus on personal development and practical abilities. This collection includes resources on communication, financial literacy, time management, and more. By integrating these activities into your curriculum, you can equip students with the tools they need to navigate everyday challenges confidently.
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Sorting What goes together FOOD
Special Resources, Life Skills, Math, Early Math, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, Activities
In this educational activity , the learner will be presented with a set of food items, such as lettuce, cheese, ham, bread, tomato, pickle, mustard, and mayonnaise, along with a picture card of a sandwich. The goal of the activity is for the learner to sort the food items that go together to make the sandwich. Other food in this activity is baked potato, hamburger, taco, spaghetti, peanut butter and jelly sandwich, hot dog First, provide the learner with the picture card of the sandwich, and ask them to identify the different food items that go together to make the sandwich. The learner can then sort the food items into groups based on their function in the sandwich, such as the bread, filling, and condiments. To make the activity more engaging, the educator can use real food items instead of picture cards, and ask the learner to physically assemble the sandwich. This will not only reinforce the learner's understanding but also provide a hands-on learning experience. Next you can introduce the different food cards and discuss their differences, such as their taste, texture, and nutritional value. Then present the various sorting cards for the different foods and discuss the various different foods that go with the food card. Some food cards may have some of the same sorting cards For example cheese might be on pizza, baked potato, hamburger and a sandwich which makes it a great time to discuss how the some foods fit in with other foods. Lastly you could discuss the importance of a balanced diet and how the different foods contribute to overall health and well-being. The learner can also be encouraged to come up with their own healthy sandwich combinations, using the knowledge they have gained from the activity . By engaging in hands-on sorting the learner can develop important cognitive skills such as attention to detail, observation, and reasoning. It is also easy to individualize and can be used in a group setting or one on one. This activity is easy to create and assemble. Print and laminate for many years of teaching and learning. Enjoy! I'll Figure It Out IFIO girl
Author IFIO girl - I'll Figure It Out
Tags Sorting FOOD, Sorting By Categories, Visual Discrimination, Special Needs, Life Skills, Put Together Different Foods, Autism, Food Preperation, What Goes Together, Ablls C36
Riding the School Bus Social Story
Special Resources, Life Skills, Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Not Grade Specific, Activities
For many students, riding the school bus can cause uneasiness and uncertainty. This Riding the School Bus Social Story is designed to alleviate anxiety by clearly explaining what to expect before, during and after the bus ride. Using a reassuring tone and relatable imagery, this social story walks children through bus transportation from start to finish. It covers key steps like waiting at the stop, boarding the bus, sitting properly in a seat, following safety rules, and disembarking at school. The story also provides tips for staying calm, avoiding distractions and getting help if needed. By articulating every detail of the process, this social story reduces fear of the unknown. Teachers can review it with individuals or small groups to set expectations and impart skills like following directions, seat safety and asking for assistance. The step-by-step breakdown and supportive tone build confidence in even the most apprehensive riders. An invaluable inclusion resource, this Riding the School Bus Social Story promotes independence and eases transition jitters. It is ideal for special education teachers, counselors, therapists and parents supporting neurodiverse learners or children with behavioral struggles. Provide this social story to students before the first bus ride to curb anxious feelings and pave the way for a positive school year. These books should be used over and over to reinforce the point so I would suggest either putting the pages into a display book or laminating and binding them. Clipart images courtesy of Artifex
Author SEN Resource Source
Tags Social Story, Riding The Bus, SEN, Autism, Social Narrative
Functional Life Skills: Nelson Learns about Party Etiquette
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Speech Therapy, Life Skills, Grade 11, 12, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Functional Life Skills: Nelson Learns about Party Etiquette This resource is an educational tool with a focus on teaching students valuable life skills, especially proper party etiquette. 'Functional Life Skills: Nelson Learns about Party Etiquette' is a story that illustrates basic dos and don'ts of social manners at parties through the character Nora who guides Nelson. The narrative uses simple language to cover the importance of proper etiquette at parties including how to: Introduce oneself Start conversations Accept food or drink graciously, and Exhibit polite behaviour. The resource's strength lies in its relatability from practical examples and age-appropriate visual aids such as diagrams and illustrations. It simplifies complex social narratives making it suitable for high school students with intellectual disabilities and adults learning basic life skills. The addition of seven comprehension questions aid understanding along with answer keys allowing for reinforcement: Nora teaches Nelson how to introduce himself at parties. Functional Life Skills: Nelson Learns about Party Etiquette as Part of your Lesson Plan: Incorporate in whole group activities, Tailor for smaller focus groups, or Assign as homework. This product aims at fostering independent living skills creating confident individuals. Teachers, parents, coaches or therapists can use this resource effectively because it simplifies social narratives into easy-to-understand concepts using direct language and clear behavior expectations. Get Started Now! This product is available in a convenient printable format and easy-to-distribute six-page PDF. Incorporate 'Functional Life Skills: Nelson Learns about Party Etiquette' into your educational strategy today!
Author Adulting Life Skills Resources
Tags Party Etiquette, Life Skills, Social Norms, Manners, Interactive Instruction
I Am, Back At School! Social Skills Story and Activities
Life Studies, Special Resources, Life Skills, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities
A lot of students experience Anxiety when heading back to school. It can be difficult to transition from summer vacation back into the routines and stimulation of a busy classroom. This Social Story helps students know what to expect and how to handle back to school routines. With positive overtones, this story helps students feel prepared and calm feelings of nervousness.
Author Socially Skilled Kids
Tags Social Story, Back To School, Coping Skills, Social Skills, Special Education
Food Safety Skills: Nelson Learns Proper Food Handling
P.E. & Health, Special Resources, Life Studies, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Speech Therapy, Life Skills, Home Economics, Grade 10, 11, 12, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Food Safety Skills: Nelson Learns Proper Food Handling This is a powerful teaching resource designed to enrich life skills through facilitating health via accurate food handling strategies. The main character of the story, Nora, imparts her knowledge on Nelson about how to handle food items safely, particularly perishable foods such as meat, dairy products and eggs. The focal point here is avoiding foodborne illnesses. The narrative utilizes plain language for effective understanding and ease of relate-ability. This learning tool encourages students to adopt prudent habits like cleaning hands before and after interaction with any type of food and implementing correct storage methodologies for deteriorating goods. Interactive Learning The narrative ensures interactive engagement by weaving dialogues which result in active learning reinforcement concerning safe food strategies. With real-life instances combined along with suitable visual aids such as diagrams or illustrations, it transforms theoretical knowledge into practical understanding. "This tool's clarity and precision in explaining complex concepts makes it an ideal teaching aid for high school students or intellectually disabled adults." Ensuring Comprehension In order to strengthen the learning process further, seven comprehension questions appended with answers are included so that learners can grasp the elementary attributes of this critical life skill effectively. Beyond Food: Aiding Independent Living Skills Development Apart from promoting safety measures related to foods consumption, this story prepares high school students for independent living skills development which assists them during their transition phase from school environment towards home settings or beyond into broader society aspects seamlessly. Beneficial especially for special education teachers, therapists (occupational, speech or ABA), parents or living coaches who advocate community-based learning resources whilst defining goals within an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Practical Use Across Diverse Fields This worksheet's practicality extends over a plethora of subjects such as P.E & Health Special Resources and others, making it an extremely versatile teaching aid that can be put to use in many fields including Social Emotional Learning or Life Studies. This tool comes in a convenient printable format that easily fits into lesson plans , consisting of six pages in a PDF file.
Author Adulting Life Skills Resources
Tags Food Safety, Proper Handling, Perishable Foods, Hygiene, Life Skills
Money Math Life Skills Worksheet: Clothes Shopping Level 3
Special Resources, Life Studies, Creative Arts, Art, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Life Skills, Finance, Math, Money, Grade 7, 8, 9, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Clothes Shopping Money Math Level 3 is a 60-question special education worksheet that builds essential life skills for middle school students. This activity aids in teaching calculations for discounts, sales tax, and determining prices when shopping for various items of clothing. The questions are formatted as real-life word problems followed by multiple choice answers. There are 6 sets of 10 questions for calculating costs of pants, shirts, skirts, accessories, dresses, and shoes. This printable worksheet can be used one-on-one or in small groups to help students become more independent. It's an excellent resource for IEP goals related to money math and practical life skills. Interactive and hands-on, this worksheet is ready to use for grade 7-9 special education, autism life skills, or therapy sessions. With step-by-step instructions, age-appropriate graphics, and real-world examples, this is the perfect money math activity to engage middle school students.
Author Adulting Life Skills Resources
Tags Life Skills Money Math , Independent Living Skills, IEP Goal-Oriented Skills, Life Skills For Autistic Teens And Adults, Life Skills For Visual Learners, Adulting On The Spectrum, Social And Emotional Learning, Life Skills For Teens, Life Skills For Adults, Autism And Money Skills, Math Dresses
Independent Living Skills - The Importance of a Roommate Agreement
P.E. & Health, Special Resources, Creative Arts, Art, Life Studies, Health, Special Education Needs (SEN), Social Skills, Speech Therapy, Life Skills, Grade 10, 11, 12, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
The Importance of a Roommate Agreement is a comprehensive independent living skills worksheet created for teens and adults who require additional life skills training to transition into adulthood. This life skills worksheet covers how to handle common conflicts that occur among roommates, including: - How to split rent and utilities - When household bills are due - Overnight guests policies - Scheduling quiet hours - Chores assignment There are a total of 43 reading comprehension questions in this Functional Life Skills resource! This activity will assist high school students in developing the necessary life skills to become more independent at school, at home, and in their communities. A great place to use this handout is in special education classes or one-to-one settings, such as ABA therapy, speech therapy, job coaches, occupational therapy, and Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) sessions. High school students working on independent living would benefit significantly from this activity for defining, setting, and measuring IEP goals. In addition to interactive instruction, this resource is ideal for hands-on and community-based learning. Engage your special education class with this highly interactive High School Functional Life Skills Activity! This activity contains step-by-step instructions, questions, and answers that reinforce learning, age-appropriate graphics, real-world examples, and ideas for implementation. This is the perfect special education activity for grade 10, grade 11, grade 12, and autism life skill centers . This special education life skills handout was designed to assist teens and adults with difficulties developing independent living skills. It's a printable, easy-to-use activity ready to hand out! Related Products for Developing Independent Living Skills How to Read a Basic Pay Stub How to Fill Out a Job Application How to Create a Shopping List How Credit Cards Work How to Create a Monthly Budget How to Schedule an Appointment How to Prepare for a Job Interview Home Repair Service Agreement How to Complete a Boarding Pass Auto Repair Service Agreement A PDF with 21 unique pages. Color and black-and-white versions of each page are available for this pdf resource.
Author Adulting Life Skills Resources
Tags Independent Living Skills, IEP Goal-Oriented Skills, Autism Resource For Parent , Life Skills For Autistic Teens And Adults, Adulting On The Spectrum, Social And Emotional Learning, Financial Literacy
Fairness Song (MP3)
Life Studies, Special Resources, Life Skills, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Songs, Activities
The Fairness Song (MP3) is a great way for students to learn how to treat each other fairly at home and at school. This song is a great way to teach kids the importance of treating others fairly.
Author Have Fun Teaching
Tags Character Education
Break Time Choice Board
Special Resources, Special Education Needs (SEN), Life Skills, Not Grade Specific, Activities
Break time is meant for recharging, but many children struggle choosing constructively how to spend that precious free time without exceeding sensory or social limits. This customizable choice board resource enables students (especially those with special needs) to independently yet judiciously select preferred stimulating vs calming break activities. The foundation consists of a blank choice board grid displaying 8 picture box spaces per page. The accompanying word/image deck contains 12 illustrated break time option cards to slip into designated boxes, including: running, climbing, walking, skipping, drawing , riding a bike, sitting on a bench, playing basketball, throwing and catching a ball, hula hooping and talking with friends. Teachers and students collaboratively select which personalized options suit that child’s needs and interests to feature, rotating activities over time. Using the board, teachers can laminate and attach velcro the pieces so they can be easily moveable and reusable. This empowers students who struggle communicating desires to exercise autonomy over break time in a structured way. Having go-to options visualized prevents aimless wandering or overstimulation. Portable and customizable, these choice cards optimize both freedom and function! Resource includes 2 PDF printable sheets The Wonderful and eye catching clipart images are courtesy of Kari Bolt Clip Art
Author SEN Resource Source
Tags SEN, Choice, Choice Board, Self-Care, Decision-making, Self-Reflection
Kindness Word Search: 1 Page Sample (PDF)
ELA, Language Development, Resources for Teachers, Vocabulary, Spelling, ESL, Life Skills, Special Resources, Social Skills, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Word Searches
THIS IS A ONE PAGE SAMPLE OF A SIX PAGE WORD SEARCH DOWNLOAD FULL SIX PAGE WORD SEARCH DOWNLOAD INFORMATION This wordsearch series is designed for students in grades 2–5. Each set of wordsearches is built around a clear vocabulary theme, helping students develop word recognition, improve spelling, and boost topic-related understanding through engaging visual puzzles. Every wordsearch also includes a fun hidden shape for students to guess—adding an interactive twist to traditional vocabulary practice. These wordsearches are student-friendly, classroom-ready, and perfect for integrating into literacy warmups, seasonal units, fast-finisher tasks, or home learning extensions. Each puzzle reinforces themed vocabulary in a playful, structured format that keeps learners motivated. Kindness Word Search Word List 1. Kind Words Please, Thank, Hello, Sorry, Nice, Smile, Help, Share 2. Helping Others Help, Share, Carry, Give, Fix, Ask, Listen, Care 3. Being a Good Friend Friend, Play, Talk, Laugh, Help, Hug, Share, Kind 4. Showing Respect Listen, Quiet, Wait, Polite, Honest, Fair, Safe, Friendly 5. Kindness at School Teacher, Share, Wait, Help, Quiet, Fair, Write, Learn 6. Kindness at Home Parent, Sibling, Grandparent, Care, Share, Talk, Meal, Love PDF Version Other versions will appear here when available. Follow the store for the lastest on new products. How to Use These Wordsearches These wordsearches are ideal for: Morning work or early finisher bins Vocabulary centers or anchor activities Holiday or seasonal review lessons Independent literacy stations or take-home enrichment Each puzzle includes a themed word list and a shaped grid for students to complete. Word directions may vary (horizontal, vertical, diagonal), and answer keys are included for easy checking. Optional vocabulary challenges or writing tasks can be added to extend the learning experience. Whether you're reviewing key vocabulary, exploring a seasonal topic, or offering fun literacy practice, these wordsearches provide a flexible and engaging tool to support vocabulary growth in grades 2–5. More Kindness Themed Products CROSSWORDS FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Themed Word Search Links Addition PDF Animals PDF Around the Home PDF Birthday PDF Candy PDF Christmas PDF Cinco de Mayo PDF Clothes PDF Colors PDF Days and Months PDF Division PDF Earth Day PDF Easter PDF Easy Word Searches PDF Fall PDF Father's Day PDF Food PDF Geography (Set 1) PDF Geography (Set 2) PDF Geography (Set 3) PDF Graduation PDF Health PDF History (Set 1) PDF History (Set 2) PDF History (Set 3) PDF Human Body PDF Kindness PDF Life Skills PDF Mother's Day PDF Multiplication PDF Science Word Searches (Set 1) PDF Science Word Searches (Set 2) PDF Science Word Searches (Set 3) PDF Shapes PDF Social Skills PDF Spring PDF Sports PDF St. Patrick's Day PDF Subtraction PDF Summer PDF Thanksgiving PDF Transport PDF Valentine's Day PDF Winter PDF Wordsearches in Depth Structure Each wordsearch is crafted around a focused sub-theme and includes a visual puzzle shaped like a related object (e.g., balloon, gift, snowman). Students complete each puzzle using the provided themed word list, strengthening both content knowledge and spelling skills in a highly engaging format. Each completed set includes: A shaped wordsearch puzzle with 10 vocabulary words A student instruction guide with search directions (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) An answer key for teacher support or student self-checking A Did You Know? fact connected to the theme for enrichment or discussion Themes Included The wordsearches cover a wide range of fun, age-appropriate themes, including: Seasons & Holidays (e.g., Halloween, Easter, Valentine’s Day) Math Concepts (e.g., Addition, Number Words) Everyday Topics (e.g., Animals, Weather, School) Special Units (e.g., Health, Earth Day, Sports, Kindness) Each topic is selected to reflect students’ real-life experiences and interests while reinforcing literacy skills and content understanding in a playful, visual way. For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
Author Cored Education
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Tags Vocabulary, Spelling, Kindness, Kind Words, Helping Others, Kindness Activities, Ela Word Searches, Word Search, Kindness Word Searches, Word Searches
Vocational Skills Activity: How to Read a Basic Pay Stub
Special Resources, Creative Arts, Art, Life Studies, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Life Skills, Finance, Career, Grade 10, 11, 12, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
In this Special Education life skills activity, high school students will learn How to Read a Basic Pay Stub by calculating earnings, gross pay, and net pay. The use of this Vocational Skills Activity will allow students to engage in: • Calculating multiple earnings types • How to calculate your gross pay • How to calculate your net pay • Learn how to calculate earnings, gross pay, and deductions • Provide an overview of various types of deductions, such as medical and retirement deductions • Describe different types of taxes, including federal, social security, and Medicare There are a total of 30 reading comprehension questions in this Vocational Skills Activity! This activity will assist high school students in developing the necessary life skills to become more independent at school, at home, and in their communities. A great place to use this handout is in special education classes or in one-to-one settings, such as ABA therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) sessions. High school students who are working on independent living would benefit significantly from this activity for defining, setting, and measuring IEP goals. In addition to interactive instruction, this resource is ideal for hands-on and community-based learning. Engage your special education class with this highly interactive High School Vocational Skills Activity! This activity contains step-by-step instructions, questions, and answers that reinforce learning, age-appropriate graphics, real-world examples, and ideas for implementation. This is the perfect special education activity for grade 10, grade 11, grade 12, and autism life skill centers . This special education life skills handout was designed to assist teens and adults with difficulties developing independent living skills. It's a printable, easy-to-use activity ready to hand out! Related Products for Developing Independent Living Skills How to Schedule an Appointment How to Fill Out a Job Application How to Create an Emergency Exit Plan How to Create a Strong Password A PDF with 17 unique pages. Color and black-and-white versions of each page are available for this pdf resource.
Author Adulting Life Skills Resources
Tags Life Skills Money Math, Independent Living Skills, IEP Goal-Oriented Skills, Autism Resource For Parent, Life Skills For Autistic Teens And Adults, Adulting On The Spectrum, Social And Emotional Learning, Life Skills For Teens, Life Skills For Adults, Autism And Money Skills, Reading A Pay Stub Worksheet Pdf, How To Read A Pay Stub Worksheet, Reading A Pay Stub Worksheet Answers, Reading A Paycheck Stub Worksheet, Reading A Pay Stub Worksheet
Money Math Life Skills Worksheet: Clothes Shopping Level 1
Special Resources, Life Studies, Creative Arts, Art, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Life Skills, Finance, Math, Money, Grade 7, 8, 9, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Clothes Shopping Money Math Level 1 teaches middle school students with special needs how to budget for buying clothes. This 60-question worksheet covers calculating costs of pants, shirts, dresses, shoes, skirts, and accessories. Use this independent living skills activity one-on-one or in special education classes. It reinforces money math abilities needed for the community and features step-by-step instructions, real-world examples, and ideas for personalized implementation based on your student's needs and IEP goals. The interactive format engages students through word problems, answer options, and provided solutions. Print this activity for an easy-to-use resource that aids in developing essential life skills for increased independence at home and school. Pair it with our full series of practical money math worksheets on reading menus, grocery shopping, and more.
Author Adulting Life Skills Resources
Tags Life Skills Money Math, Interactive Math Problems, Independent Living Skills, IEP Goal-Oriented Skills, Autism Resource For Parent , Adulting On The Spectrum, Social And Emotional Learning, Life Skills For Teens, Life Skills For Adults, Autism And Money Skills, Basic Math Clothing Shop
Cooking Up Artic K and G, Boom Cards Speech Therapy, Articulation
Special Resources, Speech Therapy, Life Skills, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Activities
Cooking Up Artic K and G, Boom Cards Speech Therapy This multi-faceted teaching resource is specifically designed to facilitate speech therapy and language learning. Aided with interactive tools, the platform engages an individual student or an entire group in a highly flexible learning environment. What it Offers A unique methodology of learning through the creation of Cupcakes with Gold Sprinkles. Indirect targeting of multiple aspects such as language recall, following instructions, sequencing. Addition to answering 'what' and 'where' WH questions along with prepositions through a captivating activity . Inclusion of more than 50 target words for K and G articulation sounds in its curriculum. Benefits Gained Mixes learning with fun activities by providing opportunities for executing over 50 sentence productions featuring different target words. It aids proficiency in various areas like prepositions, sequencing and following directions etc. Tech Features Included: Packs 35 boom cards for face-to-face execution on iPads or computers aided by engaging distance learning exercises during scenarios like homeschooling etc., where direct interaction is hindered.. Compatible across multiple platforms such as Android devices or Kindle Fires granted that there's internet connectivity which aids hassle-free integration into lessons. Note: Utilizing fast pins offers immediate feedback regarding performance thus allowing self-grading usage of these Boom Card decks. . Cooking Up Artic K & G Boom Cards Speech Therapy – forms a versatile asset not only for public school teachers but also home educating parents aimed at equipping their children with crucial speech therapy skills amidst other subject learnings Caution: On purchasing the product, it is registered under one user only so to comply with the copyright laws (Power Speech and Language 2020).
Author Power Speech and Language
Tags Articulation Skills, Language Learning, Speech Therapy, Boom Cards, Interactive Resources
SEL Coloring Pages – 5 Mindfulness Quote Sheets
Resources for Teachers, Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Life Skills, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Coloring Pages
In This SEL coloring page resource and mindfulness coloring resources, students will have 5 different coloring pages with inspirational quotes to ponder as they color these wonderful coloring pages. The quotes are; "I Feel Crabulous", "Be The Anchor In A Friend's Storm", "Friendship Is Like A Ray Of Sunshine", "Let Your Worries Drift Away", "I Think Therefore I Am". All of these quotes are geared toward helping students realize their true potential and also consider how they are talking to themselves. These are great as a brain break, quiet time activity, early finisher activity or after an SEL lesson. You may also enjoy these SEL products from my store at: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/jennifer-moyer-taylor You may also enjoy these products from my store: https://teachsimple.com/product/christmas-themed-coping-skills-sel-coloring-pages (These are 5 color by coping Christmas fun activities. Students will learn about different coping skills strategies as they color some very fun and engaging Christmas themed activities. There is a picture of a Christmas tree, reindeer, snowman, gingerbread man, santa and snowman. These activities teach students about the various coping skills available to them.) https://teachsimple.com/product/changing-negative-self-talk-into-positive-self-talk-sel-presentation (An SEL presentation about self-talk. Students will learn about the fact that we talk to ourselves every day without even knowing it! This is a very engaging lesson to talk to students about how much we self-talk and should talk to ourselves so we feel better, not worse.) https://teachsimple.com/product/put-down-sel-presentation (In this very important lesson, students learn about nonverbal and verbal put-downs. They will analyze part of a story and also part of a video to see how many put-downs are happening. Then there is a homework assignment for students to analyze the put-downs they see and hear on TV or on a Video clip.. The they will bring their findings to school to analyze their findings and how this may impact other younger students when they watch these shows.)
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
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Tags Sel Coloring Pages, Sel Worksheets, Sel, Social Emotional Learning, Mindfulness, Mindfulness Coloring, School Counseling, Social Skills, Special Education
Life Skills Maze: 1 Page Sample (PDF)
ELA, Language Development, Vocabulary, Spelling, ESL, Resources for Teachers, Life Skills, Special Resources, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Mazes
THIS IS A ONE PAGE SAMPLE OF A SIX PAGE MAZE DOWNLOAD FULL SIX MAZE DOWNLOAD INFORMATION: Maze Series This maze series is designed for students in grades 2–5. Each set features a clear, kid-friendly theme with scene-based mazes that students first navigate, then complete by drawing a few target words from a simple word list. Pages come in varied styles and graduated difficulty, with an optional “color it in” step—and some themes invite quick calculations to match the task. These mazes are student-friendly, classroom-ready, and perfect for literacy warmups, seasonal units, fast-finisher bins, centers, sub plans, or home learning extensions. The playful, structured format builds problem-solving, attention to detail, and fine-motor control while reinforcing themed content in a motivating way. Note: Unlike many themed products, not all word-list words appear on the maze pages. To support full vocabulary coverage, we’ve released a companion word list you can find in the links section. Life Skills Word List 1. Being Responsible Chores, Listen, Help, Clean, Safe, Work, Try, Plan 2. Daily Routines Wake, Dress, Eat, Brush, Pack, Wash, Sleep, Rest 3. Social Skills Share, Wait, Ask, Say, Kind, Polite, Friend, Smile 4. Problem Solving Think, Fix, Try, Ask, Choice, Learn, Plan, Strong 5. Money and Shopping Money, Save, Spend, Shop, Price, Coin, Bill, Earn 6. Safety Skills Stop, Look, Listen, Helmet, Seatbelt, Cross, Hot, Help PDF Version Other versions will appear here when available. Follow the store for the lastest on new products. How to Use These Mazes Perfect for: Morning work or early-finisher bins Literacy or STEM centers Holiday/seasonal review lessons Independent stations, sub plans, or take-home enrichment More Life Skills Themed Products CROSSWORDS WORD SEARCHES FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Themed Mazes Links Addition PDF Animals PDF Around the Home PDF Birthday PDF Candy PDF Christmas PDF Cinco de Mayo PDF Clothes PDF Colors PDF Days and Months PDF Division PDF Earth Day PDF Easter PDF Easy Mazes PDF Fall PDF Father's Day PDF Food PDF Geography (Set 1) PDF Geography (Set 2) PDF Geography (Set 3) PDF Graduation PDF Health PDF History (Set 1) PDF History (Set 2) PDF History (Set 3) PDF Human Body PDF Kindness PDF Life Skills PDF Mother's Day PDF Multiplication PDF Science (Set 1) PDF Science (Set 2) PDF Science (Set 3) PDF Shapes PDF Social Skills PDF Spring PDF Sports PDF St. Patrick's Day PDF Subtraction PDF Summer PDF Thanksgiving PDF Transport PDF Valentine's Day PDF Winter PDF Mazes in Depth Structure Each maze is crafted around a focused sub-theme. Students navigate the maze, encountering branches and cul-de-sacs that build attention and planning. Most pages include a tiny follow-up box—students draw or label 2–3 target words from a small word box, add a quick count, or color in the scene—so the activity reinforces both content and skills in a highly engaging format. Each completed set includes: A themed maze page. A simple student instruction strip. An answer key showing the solved path for teacher support or self-checking Themes Included These mazes cover a wide range of fun, age-appropriate themes, including: Seasons & Holidays (e.g., Halloween, Easter, Valentine’s Day) Math-Lite Connections (e.g., quick counts, number words) Everyday Topics (e.g., Animals, Weather, School) Special Units (e.g., Health, Earth Day, Sports, Kindness) Each topic reflects students’ real-life experiences and interests while strengthening problem-solving, visual scanning, and fine-motor control in a playful, highly visual way. Easy extensions (optional): Time it: solve once in pencil, then try to beat the time in pen Retell the route using sequence words (first, next, then, finally) Count intersections or turns and graph the results Write a 1–2 sentence mini-story about the scene using the target words Design a tiny maze in the corner for a partner to solve Differentiation tips: Offer a finger-trace pass before pencils for emerging learners Highlight the borders of the correct region on first attempts Use thicker-line versions or simpler pages to build confidence Pair roles: “navigator” gives directions; “driver” traces the path For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
Author Cored Education
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Tags Vocabulary, Spelling, Life Skills, Daily Routines, Social Skills, Problem Solving, Safety Skills, Life Skills Mazes, Maze, Mazes
High School Life Skills Worksheet - How to Complete a Boarding Pass
Special Resources, Creative Arts, Art, Life Studies, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Social Skills, Speech Therapy, Life Skills, Grade 10, 11, 12, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
How to Complete a Boarding Pass is a high school life skills worksheet that teaches students about the airline's requirements for boarding a plane. Using simple language, this worksheet explains the information on a basic boarding pass, including passenger information, flight details, seat assignments, boarding information, and more. The resource covers topics such as: The importance of an accurate boarding pass for a smooth travel experience. The benefits of a mobile boarding pass include the ease of use and the absence of the worry of losing it. Checking in early after completing the boarding pass may help you avoid long airport lines. There are a total of 30 reading comprehension questions in this Functional Life Skills resource! This activity will assist high school students in developing the necessary life skills to become more independent at school, at home, and in their communities. A great place to use this handout is in special education classes or one-to-one settings, such as ABA therapy, speech therapy, job coaches, occupational therapy, and Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) sessions. High school students working on independent living would benefit significantly from this activity for defining, setting, and measuring IEP goals. In addition to interactive instruction, this resource is ideal for hands-on and community-based learning. Engage your special education class with this highly interactive High School Functional Life Skills Activity! This activity contains step-by-step instructions, questions, and answers that reinforce learning, age-appropriate graphics, real-world examples, and ideas for implementation. This is the perfect special education activity for grade 10, grade 11, grade 12, and autism life skill centers . This special education life skills handout was designed to assist teens and adults with difficulties developing independent living skills. It's a printable, easy-to-use activity ready to hand out! Related Products for Developing Independent Living Skills How to Read a Basic Pay Stub How to Fill Out a Job Application How to Create an Emergency Exit Plan How to Create a Strong Password A PDF with 16 unique pages. Color and black-and-white versions of each page are available for this pdf resource.
Author Adulting Life Skills Resources
Tags Employment Related, Independent Living Skills, IEP Goal-Oriented Skills, Community-Based Instruction, Autism Resource For Parent , Life Skills For Autistic Teens And Adults, Adulting On The Spectrum, Social And Emotional Learning, Life Skills For Adults, Life Skills For Teens
Discover Your Best Selves: An Engaging Activity Booklet
Life Skills, Special Resources, Social Skills, Grade 2, 3, Crafts, Activities, Games, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Through a series of creative worksheets and engaging games , kids will embark on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth. Here's what they'll experience: Celebrate Individuality: Activities like "All About Me" and "My Personal Shield" provide fun and unique ways for kids to express themselves and build self-esteem . Promote Healthy Habits: Kids will learn about nutritious eating with "Go Foods!" and "Slow Foods!" and get active with a playful fitness exercise cube. Learn Essential First Aid: Important safety skills are made easy to grasp and remember through interactive games like "Bandage Buddy" and "Bandage Tag." Understand Emotions: Through engaging emotion role-playing and a creative vision board, girls will learn to identify and express their feelings in healthy and constructive ways. Recognize Community Helpers: A scavenger hunt, charades, and thank-you card creation will help girls appreciate the vital roles of health heroes in their communities. This booklet offers a comprehensive and enjoyable way for kids to build confidence, learn valuable life skills, and become their best selves! This is a 18 page activity booklet.
Author Leader Connecting Leaders
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Tags Healthy Habits, Self-esteem, Good Habits, All About Me, Community Helpers, Understand Emotions
Community Song (MP3)
Life Studies, Special Resources, Life Skills, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Songs, Activities
The Community Song (MP3) helps students learn how to be good citizens in the community. This catchy song is a great way for teachers to encourage their students to be active and engaged members of the community.
Author Have Fun Teaching
Tags Character Education
Cognitive Processing Mental Function Boost Activities BUNDLE
Special Resources, ELA, Special Education Needs (SEN), Speech Therapy, Life Skills, Language Development, Vocabulary, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Worksheets & Printables, Flashcards, Activities, Games
Cognitive Processing Mental Function Boost Activities BUNDLE This resource is invaluable for educators focusing on cognitive development, accommodating preschool through grade 2. It involves a vast array of activities designed to boost cognitive processes such as perception, working memory, attention and planning among others. This extensive resource includes six books: Book One: Contains detailed boards and cards that focus on identifying shapes and colors. Can be employed as laminated cards or cut-out worksheets for individual or group activities. Book Two: Offers over 100 A4-sized visual aids suitable for those needing larger visuals to practice psychomotor skills. Particularly supportive for learners with low vision or fine motor difficulties. Book Three: Emphasizes matching different visual elements based on color, symbolism and signs thus developing spatial understanding as well as enhancing the ability to follow instructions effectively. Book Four (two versions): Concept-oriented boards containing common category images like fruits, vegetables etc., encouraging categorization skills while improving recognition of semantic context through colored and black & white illustrations. Book Five: Involves classification tasks across various categories to reinforce grouping skills presented in both colored illustrations and black & white ones based on preference. Book Six (Color edition): Houses 'what is different', 'what is missing' activities plus understanding 'part-to-whole' relationships spanning across 120 pages/activities. These exercises are fantastic tools for vocabulary expansion along with comprehension abilities strengthening. The Cognitive Processing Mental Function Boost Activities BUNDLE offers diverse flexibility - whether it's employing these resources in classroom sessions; breaking them into smaller subsets during workshop-style lessons; assigning certain exercises independently at home or tailoring assignments based on student needs – these materials offer unlimited learning potential! This bundle translates cognitive function enhancement into a playful learning experience for budding young minds. The themes incorporated in this compilation are in direct correlation with key elements of Special Education Need (SEN), Speech Therapy, Life Skills, and Vocabulary curriculum domains. 669 pdf pages of boards, mats and cards for cognitive and visual perception skills.
Author WORDS ASIDE
Tags Cognitive Processing, Perception, Attention, Memory, Mental Skills, Centers, Boards, Mats, Occupational Therapy, Words Aside
Simon's Hook SEL Extension Activities
Special Resources, Life Skills, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities
Simon's Hook SEL Extension Activities: An Educational Resource Simon's Hook SEL Extension Activities is a resource designed for educators encompassing Grades 1 to 3. These activities provide an extension of the popular book, Simon's Hook by Karen Burnett and beautifully integrate life skills teaching with regular curriculum. The Primary Handouts Drawing Activity : In this activity , children can draw images depicting their understanding of the strategies to handle teasing or put-downs in daily-life situations. Possible Situations: This interactive handout presents hypothetical scenarios that need appropriate solutions from the strategies outlined in Simon’s Hook. This assists in enhancing critical thinking and emotional intelligence among young learners. Flexibility In Teaching Approach The activities allow teachers to use them either for whole group discussions or small group interactions. They even work as personal assignments, ensuring a broad mix of individual processing and collective thinking. A Special Resource In The Classroom And Beyond This educational tool not only aligns well with traditional teaching setup but also homeschooling environment, fostering enhanced learning outcomes along with improved personality development. In conclusion, Simon's Hook SEL Extension Activities offer versatile tools providing vital social skills necessary for a child’s growth into adult life.
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags SEL, Social Skills, Teasing, Bullying Prevention, Emotional Intelligence, Simon Hook
Free Time Choice Board – Self-Directed Activities
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Life Skills, Not Grade Specific, Activities
Unstructured free time can often overwhelm students who struggle flexibly shifting activities or communicating needs. This customizable choice board resource empowers children (especially those with special needs) to independently yet judiciously self-direct preferred stimulating or calming leisure activities. The foundation consists of a blank choice board grid displaying 8 picture box spaces per page. The accompanying word/image deck contains 12 illustrated free time option cards to slip into designated boxes. Fun yet constructive categories include: play dough, outside play, read a book, board games , home corner, draw or color, lego, train set, marble run, paint, toy animals or dressing up. Teachers and students collaboratively select which personalized options suit that child’s sensory needs and interests to feature, rotating items over time. To use teachers can laminate and put velcro on the back of the cards so they can be easily moveable and reusable. This scaffolds executive functioning skills for children who struggle voicing decisions or pivoting tasks. Having appropriate, appealing activities identified prevents aimless wandering or overstimulation during open-ended periods. It builds students’ self-awareness around constructive leisure pursuits that actually recharge them as individuals. Customizable, portable and visual, these choice cards nurture time/emotion regulation skills with student autonomy! This resource includes 2 PDF printable pages The wonderful and eye catching clipart images are courtesy of Kari Bolt Clip Art
Author SEN Resource Source
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Tags Choice Board, Choices, Regulation, SEN, Autism, Free Time
Friend Song (MP3)
Life Studies, Special Resources, Life Skills, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Songs, Activities
The Friend Song is an MP3 that helps students learn how to be a good friend at home and at school. This song is a great resource for teachers who want to encourage their students to be kind and considerate to others.
Author Have Fun Teaching
Tags Character Education
Kindness Mazes (PDF)
ELA, Language Development, Resources for Teachers, Vocabulary, Spelling, ESL, Life Skills, Special Resources, Social Skills, Grade 2, 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Mazes
Maze Series This maze series is designed for students in grades 2–5. Each set features a clear, kid-friendly theme with scene-based mazes that students first navigate, then complete by drawing a few target words from a simple word list. Pages come in varied styles and graduated difficulty, with an optional “color it in” step—and some themes invite quick calculations to match the task. These mazes are student-friendly, classroom-ready, and perfect for literacy warmups, seasonal units, fast-finisher bins, centers, sub plans, or home learning extensions. The playful, structured format builds problem-solving, attention to detail, and fine-motor control while reinforcing themed content in a motivating way. Note: Unlike many themed products, not all word-list words appear on the maze pages. To support full vocabulary coverage, we’ve released a companion word list you can find in the links section. Kindness Word List 1. Kind Words Please, Thank, Hello, Sorry, Nice, Smile, Help, Share 2. Helping Others Help, Share, Carry, Give, Fix, Ask, Listen, Care 3. Being a Good Friend Friend, Play, Talk, Laugh, Help, Hug, Share, Kind 4. Showing Respect Listen, Quiet, Wait, Polite, Honest, Fair, Safe, Friendly 5. Kindness at School Teacher, Share, Wait, Help, Quiet, Fair, Write, Learn 6. Kindness at Home Parent, Sibling, Grandparent, Care, Share, Talk, Meal, Love PDF Version Other versions will appear here when available. Follow the store for the lastest on new products. How to Use These Mazes Perfect for: Morning work or early-finisher bins Literacy or STEM centers Holiday/seasonal review lessons Independent stations, sub plans, or take-home enrichment More Kindness Themed Products CROSSWORDS WORD SEARCHES FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE Themed Mazes Links Addition PDF Animals PDF Around the Home PDF Birthday PDF Candy PDF Christmas PDF Cinco de Mayo PDF Clothes PDF Colors PDF Days and Months PDF Division PDF Earth Day PDF Easter PDF Easy Mazes PDF Fall PDF Father's Day PDF Food PDF Geography (Set 1) PDF Geography (Set 2) PDF Geography (Set 3) PDF Graduation PDF Health PDF History (Set 1) PDF History (Set 2) PDF History (Set 3) PDF Human Body PDF Kindness PDF Life Skills PDF Mother's Day PDF Multiplication PDF Science (Set 1) PDF Science (Set 2) PDF Science (Set 3) PDF Shapes PDF Social Skills PDF Spring PDF Sports PDF St. Patrick's Day PDF Subtraction PDF Summer PDF Thanksgiving PDF Transport PDF Valentine's Day PDF Winter PDF Mazes in Depth Structure Each maze is crafted around a focused sub-theme. Students navigate the maze, encountering branches and cul-de-sacs that build attention and planning. Most pages include a tiny follow-up box—students draw or label 2–3 target words from a small word box, add a quick count, or color in the scene—so the activity reinforces both content and skills in a highly engaging format. Each completed set includes: A themed maze page. A simple student instruction strip. An answer key showing the solved path for teacher support or self-checking Themes Included These mazes cover a wide range of fun, age-appropriate themes, including: Seasons & Holidays (e.g., Halloween, Easter, Valentine’s Day) Math-Lite Connections (e.g., quick counts, number words) Everyday Topics (e.g., Animals, Weather, School) Special Units (e.g., Health, Earth Day, Sports, Kindness) Each topic reflects students’ real-life experiences and interests while strengthening problem-solving, visual scanning, and fine-motor control in a playful, highly visual way. Easy extensions (optional): Time it: solve once in pencil, then try to beat the time in pen Retell the route using sequence words (first, next, then, finally) Count intersections or turns and graph the results Write a 1–2 sentence mini-story about the scene using the target words Design a tiny maze in the corner for a partner to solve Differentiation tips: Offer a finger-trace pass before pencils for emerging learners Highlight the borders of the correct region on first attempts Use thicker-line versions or simpler pages to build confidence Pair roles: “navigator” gives directions; “driver” traces the path For similar downloads and other frees, do check out Cored Group on TeachSimple.
Author Cored Education
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Tags Vocabulary, Spelling, Kindness, Kind Words, Helping Others, Kindness Activities, Ela Mazes, Maze, Mazes, Kindness Mazes
Daily Life Skills: Nelson Learns the Benefits of Good Personal Hygiene
Special Resources, Life Studies, Special Education Needs (SEN), Social Skills, Speech Therapy, Life Skills, Grade 10, 11, 12, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
In "Nelson Learns About Personal Hygiene," Neil teaches his brother the importance of staying clean and how it affects how others see you. Here's what you'll learn from this everyday life story: 1. Start a Conversation: This story is a great way to start talking about the benefits of simple personal hygiene, like brushing your teeth, taking showers, and wearing clean clothes. 2. Easy to Understand: It uses simple words to explain how to make personal hygiene more fun, like singing while you shower. 3. Consequences of Neglect: The story also talks about what happens when you don't take care of your hygiene, like bad breath and body odor. 4. Get Engaged: The questions and conversations in the story help you understand and remember the important ideas. 5. Real-life Examples and Pictures: The story has pictures and real-world examples, like drawings and diagrams , to help you learn about personal hygiene. 6. For Everyone: This story's easy language makes it great for high school students and adults with intellectual disabilities. It sets clear expectations for personal hygiene. The story includes seven (7) reading comprehension questions and answers to reinforce and measure the student's understanding of the Daily Life Skills contained in the story! This life skills story will assist high school students and young adults in developing the necessary independent living skills to become more independent at school, at home, and in their communities. This story is designed to be used by special education teachers, occupational therapists, speech therapists, ABA therapists, registered behavior technicians (RBT), parents, supported living coaches, and life skills teachers to teach their students valuable life skills. In addition to interactive instruction, this resource is ideal for hands-on and community-based learning, defining, setting, and measuring IEP goals. Related Products for Developing Independent Living Skills The Value of a Bank Account How to Create a Monthly Budget How to Create a Shopping List How Credit Cards Work Level 1 Grocery Shopping Money Math Level 1 Clothes Shopping Money Math Level 1 Reading Menus Money Math Engage your special education class with this highly interactive High School Daily Life Skills Story! It's printable , easy to use, and ready to hand out! A PDF file with six(6) pages.
Author Adulting Life Skills Resources
Tags Adulting On The Spectrum, Life Skills For Autistic Teens And Adults, Summer Life Skills Activities, Life Skills For Speech Therapists, Life Skills For Occupational Therapists, Life Skills Resource For ABA Therapists, Life Skills For Special Education Teachers, Social And Emotional Learning, Autism Resource For Parent, Autism Reading Comprehension