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Special Educational Needs Activities
Support your students with special educational needs through activities designed to address various learning styles and abilities. This collection includes sensory play, social skills development, and adaptive learning exercises. By incorporating these activities into your teaching, you can create an inclusive environment that meets the needs of all learners.
Seasonal Life Skills - How to Dress for Spring Summer, Fall and Winter
Special Resources, Creative Arts, Art, Life Studies, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Life Skills, Career, Grade 10, 11, 12, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
How to Dress for Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter is an engaging and interactive functional life skills activity specifically designed for high school students and young adults. This activity focuses on teaching the importance of selecting appropriate clothing for each season, empowering students to make informed decisions. Key Features: * Carefully crafted to develop students' ability to make informed decisions about suitable attire for different weather conditions, enhancing their functional life skills. * Reading comprehension questions provide clues such as the season, temperature, occasion, weather, and location, enabling students to approach their decision-making process systematically. * Visual appeal is enhanced with images and illustrations that aid comprehension, making learning enjoyable and accessible. Visual cues reinforce the concept of season-appropriate clothing and improve understanding and retention. * Real-life scenarios reflect students' challenges when dressing for different seasons, promoting problem-solving skills and the practical application of knowledge. This comprehensive resource includes a total of 150 reading comprehension questions, fostering independence in high school students as they develop essential life skills for various contexts: school, home, and community. This handout is particularly valuable 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. The activity is ideal for hands-on and community-based learning, engaging students in interactive instruction while reinforcing learning objectives. It is suitable for grade 10, grade 11, and grade 12 students, as well as autism life skill centers . This printable, easy-to-use activity is designed to assist teens and adults with difficulties in developing independent living skills. It provides step-by-step instructions, comprehensive questions and answers, age-appropriate graphics, real-world examples, and implementation ideas. Empower your special education class with this highly interactive High School Functional Life Skills Activity, promoting independence and facilitating personal growth. 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 50 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
SEL Flashcards for Social Emotional Learning with SEL Coloring Pages
Special Resources, Life Skills, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Speech Therapy, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Centers, Games, Worksheets & Printables, Flashcards, Worksheets, Coloring Pages
In this SEL product, you will get SEL Flashcards for Social Emotional Learning. You will also get SEL coloring pages because there are two different pages of emotions/feelings. Both pages have a black and white version and a color version. The black and white version allows your students to color their own faces and images. The emotions listed are; happy, sad, silly, proud, shy confused, scared, excited, angry, tired, loving, sick, disgusted, cry, jealous, disappointed. These flashcards can be used for so many purposes. I have used these flashcards for Go Fish games where the students have to ask for a certain feeling. You will need to make two copies of the colored emotions poster to make this game work. If a student asks for "angry" and the student they asked has it, that student give the card to the one who asked and that student places the match down on the table and names a time they felt angry. I have also used this resource for memory games. You would, again, make two copies of each emotion. Then you would mix up the cards and place them face down (I would highly recommend cardstock) in a random order. Students then would choose two cards and reveal the emotion cards. If they are a match, then the student can share when they have felt that way. If it is not a match, they would place the cards face down again the the next student would take a turn. This is a fun and interactive game but also helps students discuss their feelings in a non-threatening way. This resource can be used as a whole class activity where students color their flashcards and then cut them out. They can randomly pick a card and name a time they felt that way. This can also be used as a center activity for Go Fish or Memory (as I described above). The ways to use these Emotion SEL Flashcards are endless!
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags SEL Flashcards, SEL Coloring Pages, Games, Social Emotional Learning, School Counseling, SEL, Social Skills, Emotions, Feelings, Sel Activities
Vocational Skills Activity: How to Prepare for a Job Interview
Special Resources, Creative Arts, Art, Special Education Needs (SEN), Life Skills, Grade 10, 11, 12, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Vocational Skills Activity : How to Prepare for a Job Interview The Vocational Skills Activity : How to Prepare for a Job Interview is an important resource designed with the primary goal of helping high school students acquire the essential skills needed for job interview preparation. This tool presents tailored activities to accommodate the specific needs of high school students while focusing on critical life skills. Both teenagers and adults will find this tool beneficial as it covers key vocational areas such as potential employer research, understanding job roles, preparing for probable interview questions, and formulating appropriate answers. These are facilitated through practical exercises and role-play scenarios offering hands-on interview experience. Features Dressing Correctly: Providing tips on appropriate attire along with maintaining excellent personal hygiene for interviews. Presentation Skills: Emphasizing one's unique qualities while staying relevant to the applied job positions - boosting confidence before prospective employers. Inclusivity: Offering assistance in developing essential life skills, making it suitable even for people with disabilities. Versatility: Comprised of numerous comprehension questions usable across different teaching environments like classrooms (large or small groups), special education classes or during one-to-one sessions. 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 42 unique pages. Color and black-and-white versions of each page are available for this pdf resource.
Author Adulting Life Skills Resources
Tags Job Interview Preparation, Vocational Skills, High School Students, Life Skills, Inclusive Resource
Robot Math Addition Multiplication BUNDLE
Special Resources, Special Education Needs (SEN), Math, Early Math, Addition and Subtraction, Addition, Multiplication and Division, Division, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Worksheets & Printables, Flashcards, Activities, Worksheets
The Robot Math Addition Multiplication BUNDLE is a comprehensive teaching resource designed to make learning mathematics fun and engaging. This bundle contains four individual robot-themed math books , totaling 284 pages of content. It's suitable for students in grades 1 through 4, uniquely integrating playful imagery with profound mathematical concepts of addition and multiplication. Addition Doubles Facts Book The first book you'll find in the bundle is a spectacular one focused on Addition Doubles Facts. Here, robots serve as companions during practice sessions of mental math strategies and fluency. Enriched with color-by-number worksheets and variations of visual cues, you can use this part for morning work or homework, early finishers, or within your math centers . Repeated Addition/Multiplication Facts & Multiplication Color Cards Books Mastery over multiplication facts is made simpler with two separate books dedicated to Repeated Addition/Multiplication Facts and Multiplication Color Cards. These resources boast over a hundred pages combined - presenting facts in multiple ways (written, pasted, pointed) along with unique graphics consisting different robot images for each set of multiplication factors. Multiplication Custom Cards Book In our fourth book titled Multiplication Custom Cards, practicing basics comes to life through hands-on activities where students get creative while coloring black & white formatted cards bearing diverse sets of factors – further integrating learning. Diverse Learning Opportunities This bundled kit supports diverse learning environments: from displaying large-scale posters during whole group instructions to designing custom games for small group interventions; from crafting personalized flashcards at home to doling out fun assignments - the opportunities are limitless! It reinforces critical early mathematical skills. The Robot Math Addition Multiplication BUNDLE is a blend of education and entertainment, inviting students to explore the world of mathematics with their robotic friends. Crafted by educators who believe in simplifying complex concepts through thematic learnings and injecting excitement among little learners; this bundle is all about having fun while learning! 4 math books with robot graphics, 284 pages total for repeated addition, doubles facts and multiplication .
Author WORDS ASIDE
Tags Mathematics, Addition, Multiplication, Robots, Centers, Math Stations, Independent Work, Pictorial Math, Math Manipulatives, Words Aside
SEL Stress Management Game-SEL Coloring Pages
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Social Skills, Life Skills, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities, Games, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Coloring Pages
In this resource, you will get an engaging game like Apples To Apples. There are 36 strategy cards and 18 situation cards. This is an SEL game. Each person takes a turn with being the judge like Apples to Apples. It is important to make enough sets for the number of groups who will be playing. for example, I recommend at least 3-5 people playing together for each group. So if there are 20 students, then create at least 5 different sets of the cards, Then follow the directions for the game below: First, everyone gets 5 strategy cards. There is no revealing the cards to other players. Then one person is chosen to be the " judge " for the first round. I usually pick the oldest person to make it fair. The judge reveals the card to all and even can read the card out loud. The the other players choose one of their strategy cards to handle that particular situation. Then the judge decides which one they would use. Important; there is not right or wrong here, just what one person would do in that situation. Next the next player goes (usually counter clockwise) to who will be the judge. The person will reveal the situation and the other players will play their strategy card. Play as long as time allows. Next, you can print off the mindfulness coloring sheets for students to color and reinforce the idea or coloring mindfully when they are upset, frustrate, need some time alone, etc. There is a way to change the word and position of the word in the mindfulness coloring sheet. These are SEL coloring pages. For more SEL resources and products, please visit my SEL store at: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/jennifer-moyer-taylor I am a full-time school counselor who works with kindergarten through 8th graders. My products are "kid tested, kid approved"!
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Apples To Apples, Games, Stress Management, Social Skills, Social Emotional Learning, School Counseling, SEL, SEL Coloring Pages, Special Education
Emoji Game-Played like Apples to Apples (No reading required!)
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Social Skills, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities, Games
In this resource you will receive a very engaging and fun game played like Apples to Apples. There are 30 different emoji cards and 90 different person, place, thing, event cards. There is no reading required. Anyone over 5 can easily play this game. Directions: One person is the "judge" first. I usually choose the oldest in the group. The judge turns over one of the emoji cards. The other players choose one of their person, place, thing, event cards that best fits with that particular emoji. The judge then decides which one is best and the person who put down that card in the pile wins the emoji and also gets a point. The game continues as the next person clockwise is now the "judge". Each player needs to have 5 person, place, thing, event cards at all times. If they played a card, then on the next round they get another person, place, thing, event card. The discarded/used cards go back in the person, place, thing, event card pile to be replayed in future rounds. There are directions in this product. Uses: This game is great to play for indoor recess, centers , community building, etc. Because this is fully editable, you can choose which emojis you want and which person, place, thing, event cards you want. You can add or delete any of the pictures. You know your students best. I would recommend copying one set for each group of students playing. I also recommend using card stock and laminate for durability. Some of the emojis represented are party, cook, excited, mad, disgusted, poopy, yummy, hot, icy cold, steaming mad, laughing, crying, scared, etc. Some of the situations are disneyland, ziplining, broken window, darth vader, alien, smelly socks, super hero, minecraft person, candy, ice cream truck, the dentist, getting a shot, arcade, go carts, legos, smores, baseball, touchdown, and many more! You will be downloading a pdf with the link to the Google Slides . You will be prompted to "make a copy". Click "yes". And then enjoy!!!
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Emojis, Sel, Social-emotional Learning, Fun, Activity, Apples To Apples, Indoor Recess, Centers, Feelings, School Counseling
Vocational Skills Activity: How to Write Your First Resume
Special Resources, Creative Arts, Art, Special Education Needs (SEN), Speech Therapy, Life Skills, Grade 10, 11, 12, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
How to Write Your First Resume is a special education life skills resource covering everything from recognizing a resume's purpose to creating a professional document highlighting a high school student's skills and achievements. The use of this Vocational Skills Activity will allow students to engage in the following: • Learn how to craft a winning resume for teens and adults without work experience. • Create a clear, concise, effective resume with easy-to-follow templates and prompts. • Provides tips and advice on how to customize the resume for individual needs. • Discusses how students can utilize their coursework, extracurricular activities, and volunteer work to highlight their transferrable skills. • This activity helps individuals present themselves to potential employers more favorably. • Individuals with disabilities who require additional support and guidance in developing essential life skills may benefit from this tool. • Assists individuals in applying for jobs and taking the first step toward their career goals. • The activities are tailored to meet the specific needs of high school students. There are 144 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 one-to-one settings, such as ABA therapy, speech therapy, 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 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 Read a Basic Pay Stub How to Schedule an Appointment How to Create an Emergency Exit Plan How to Create a Strong Password A PDF with 52 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, Adulting On The Spectrum, Career Exploration For High School, Vocational Education For Autistic Teens And Adults, Job Skills For Autistic Teens And Adults, Resource For Job Coaches , Life Skills For Autistic Teens And Adults, Life Skills For Visual Learners, Autism Reading Comprehension, Reading Comprehension Passages
Phonic Worksheets for Early Years/Intervention - Growing Bundle
Special Resources, ELA, Special Education Needs (SEN), Language Development, Pre-Reading, Phonics, Reading, Spelling, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Activities, Games
This is a pack of Bumper Pack of seven (to date) books of phonic worksheets for the digraphs: EE, AR, OR, A-E, I-E, O-E and U-E specially designed for the very young child, or the older child requiring reading/spelling intervention, including those with dyslexia or who may be suspected of being dyslexic. These sheets are LETRS and UK GOV requirements aligned. These worksheets also align with the most popular phonic programmes, including RWI and Letters and Sounds. What is included? 7 PDF's of 12 worksheets each covering the sounds: EE, OR, AR and A-E, I-E, O-E and U-E, all following my special method devised as I privately tutor children of all ages with profound special needs. 1 PDF of 40 worksheets teaching the L-Blends: bl, cl, fl, gl, pl, sl. 2 PDF games for AR and A-E in full colour and black and white to send home for extra practice! Other packs have one-sheet, no-prep games. Who are these worksheets for? I have written them for young pupils who may be a little slower at processing information. This includes children who may be DYSLEXIC or have ANY other kind of processing disorder. Such children may be at risk of failure or even have failed with other methods of teaching phonics. Such pupils need activities that: Are highly structured - one tiny step at a time building on the one before using only a limited number of words to start with and only using words that the child has already learnt to sound out, with no nasty surprises. Have only a little on each page as these pupils tire easily. Have a simple layout to help them focus on reading and writing without distractions What makes these worksheets special? I have a powerful three-step process which I use with my special needs pupils, which is worked out over the course of the 12 worksheets: 1. See it! where we focus on becoming aware of the new sound in words. This involves first hearing the new sound in words and then seeing it in words (tracking). 2. Sound-it-out! Having learnt to see the new sound in words, we learn to sound out these words to read and write them. We begin by using sound-it-out boxes for reading and spelling which help the child to segment the word prior to blending the sounds together. Once the child can read and write individual words, we work on fluency by building familiarity with the common words in the new sound family. Once the child can sound the words out to read and spell confidently, we move on to recognising them/using them in longer reading and dictation passages, as soon as the child is able. I provide 2 reading passages with comprehension exercises and one dictation passage, with a page in the workbook dedicated to it, with room for a picture, which again cements understanding. 3. Write it! Incorporated into the above two steps, we constantly write the new sound. This adds a multi-sensory dimension to our work - we see with our eyes, we sound it with our mouth parts and voice, and then we move by writing. All three steps work together to help the child feel in control of his/her learning and to become a successful, confident learner. We finish each sound with a dictation which culminates our work before we remove on to the next sound. I try to give this a week after we finish the book, to act as revision. The dictation: Read this passage to your pupil, who should write it. Have the child read his/her work and check for errors. Make sure the writing is completely accurate before saying the child has finished, including full stops and capital letters correctly used. Flashcards are included in most books. Phonic Games are also included for AR, A-E and O-E stand as one-sheet, no prep games in I-E, O-E and U-E.
Author Lilibette's Resources
Tags Phonic Worksheets, Phonic Games, Speical Needs, Special Needs, Ee Phonics, Or Phonics, Ar Phonics, A-e Phonics, Split Digraph Phonics
Changing Negative Self-Talk Into Positive Self-Talk SEL Presentation
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Elementary, Middle School, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Coloring Pages, Worksheets
In this Google Slide SEL presentation, students will learn how to change their negative thoughts into positive ones. There is a quote at the beginning of the slide show that says "Watch what you tell yourself, you're likely to believe it." by Russ Kyle. The students can share what they think this quote means to them. Then there is an educational slide on the value of changing their negative thoughts into positive ones. Then the students will have 12 slides to practice changing negative thoughts into realistic and positive ones. They can do this as a turn and talk with a partner, whole group instruction, or in their table groups. You can decide the best approach for your students. After they practice 12 different thoughts, the students will participate in an elimination game using a playing deck of cards. You will randomly pull a red or black card and students need to declare which one they think you will pull before you pull it. There are directions on the slide notes. The goal is for them to say out loud to the person next to them about which one they guess is going to get pulled for their own accountability. Ask students to pay attention to their own self-talk during this game. This game is based on luck only. You can play the game as many times as you want as time allows. Lastly, the students will get to color a mindfulness coloring sheet of a brain with their own name on it. You can make as many handouts as you have students in your class. Simply double click on the name and change it to the names of students in your class and press enter. Print off as many copies as you need. For other lessons on thoughts and changing one's thinking, check out this lesson about inner coach versus inner critic: https://teachsimple.com/product/inner-coach-or-inner-critic-boom-cards-plus-extension-handout https://teachsimple.com/product/cut-sort-and-glue-inner-coach-or-critic
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Sel, Social Emotional Learning, School Counseling, Social Skills, Self-regulation, Cognitive, Special Education, Psychology, SEL Presentations, SEL Coloring Pages
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
Friendship Dilemmas Game-Played like Apples To Apples
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Social Skills, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities, Games
In this resource, you will teach students how to solve a variety of friendship dilemmas. This game is played like Apples to Apples . There are 18 examples (with pictures) of friendship dilemmas. There are 36 friendship strategy cards. Some of the examples for the dilemma cards are; your friend likes to copy you, your friend brags, your friend does not let you play with other friends, your friend cheats at games, your friend shared something private to someone else and other examples. For the strategy cards, some examples are; talk to your friend about how you feel, listen to their perspective, think about your part in the problem, talk to a parent, talk to an older sibling, distract yourself with something fun, and many other strategies. For the game, divide students into groups of about 4-5. All players get 5 strategy cards. The judge begins by drawing a friendship dilemma card and reads it and shows the group. Each player chooses one strategy from their 5 cards that could be a way to handle the friendship dilemma. Players place the strategy cards FACE DOWN so the judge does not know who placed which strategy card. The judge chooses which one they would most likely use in that situation. It helps to know what the judge might choose! Important: All strategies are valid, there is not one BEST strategy, only which one the judge might most likely choose. The next round, all players take another strategy card as they always need to have 5 strategy cards with each turn. The played strategy cards go back under the strategy pile. someone else is the judge and the game continues as time allows. There are 2 mindfulness coloring sheets to offer to the students after the game. This is an engaging game to play after a friendship skills lesson or conflict resolution skills lesson.
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Friendship Skills, Sel, Social Emotional Learning, Social Skills, School Counseling, Conflict Resolution, Problem Solving, Self-regulation, Relationship Skills
Fear of insects Social Story
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Not Grade Specific, Activities
For children who experience intense fear or phobias related to insects, this social story resource provides supporting explanations and coping strategies. Specifically tailored for children on the autism spectrum who may struggle reading social cues, the story aims to logically address the reasons behind insect fears and equip children with skills to manage them. Using a reassuring tone, the social story explains how most insects pose no real danger to humans, as many are so tiny compared to a person’s size. While some insects like bees can sting, the story gives facts about how insect stings rarely cause serious harm. It also highlights all the useful things insects do, like pollinating plants. The second half of the story outlines constructive ways children can deal with insect fears when encountered. This includes techniques like staying calm, thinking logical thoughts about how small insects are, and reminding themselves that insects are useful to their earth. By addressing both the emotional and reality-based sides of insect fears, this social story uses clear language and visuals to teach autistic children coping methods. It validates their feelings while also gently challenging catastrophic thinking. The final outcome is a set of strategies children can employ themselves when afraid, giving them skills, reassurance, and power to manage phobias. 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 Kari Bolt Clip Art
Author SEN Resource Source
Tags Insects, Fear, Anxiety, Social Story, Coping Strategies, Coping Skills, Overcoming Fears
Colorful Semantics Sentence Making Support
Special Resources, ELA, Special Education Needs (SEN), Speech Therapy, Language Development, Phonics, Writing, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Activities
Colorful Semantics is a Speech and Language therapy technique which uses color coded cards to help children to learn the important elements of a sentence,and how to join them together in the correct order. Colorful semanticsbreaks down sentences into their thematic roles and then color codes them to help children to learn the important elements of a sentence,and how to join them together in the correct order. The approach initially has 4 key color codes: subject is orange, verb is yellow, object is green and place is blue. As children progress in their understanding there are further stages for adverbs, adjectives and time. This set has boards for children to form the sentence using cards and then write it out underneath. There are 2 different designs of board with different writing lines. There are also different boards for different sentence types and lengths to differentiate to the child’s ability. Colorful semantics is perfect for use with young children learning correct sentence formation or in specialist settings with children with special educational needs. This resource can be used as a learning aid during whole class literacy or on a small group or 1:1 basis. Included are 8 different sentence boards and 4 sets of colour coded cards for who, what doing, what and where. There are 354 cards in total. Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Children’s Illustrator
Author SEN Resource Source
Tags Colorful Semantics, Early Writing, Sentence Structure, SEN, Phonics
Stranger Danger Social Story
Special Resources, Life Skills, Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Not Grade Specific, Activities
Teaching children about stranger safety is crucial, but can be a scary topic. This Stranger Danger Social Story takes the fear out of this important lesson by using a warm, straightforward approach. Designed for preschool and elementary age kids, this social story clearly defines "stranger" and explains why children should never go anywhere with someone they don't know. It covers strangers in different situations, like if approached on the street, in a store or playground. Kids learn that strangers can trick them with offers of candy, pets or fun activities. Importantly, this Stranger Danger story also teaches children what to do if a stranger tries to interact with them. It provides simple steps like saying "No!", running to a trusted adult, yelling for help and reporting it right away. The empowering message is: Your body is yours and no one can take you without permission. With its therapeutic tone and real-world advice, this social story removes anxiety and arms children with strategies. It is an indispensable tool for teachers, counselors, social workers and parents wanting to broach this sensitive safety issue. Using concrete examples and a reassuring voice, this Stranger Danger guide will build awareness, confidence and essential skills to help keep kids secure.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 Kari Bolt Clipart
Author SEN Resource Source
Tags Stranger, SEN, Social Skills, Autism, Social Story, Social Narrative
SEL Boom Cards With Audio-Goal Setting Plus Handout
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Social Skills, Life Skills, Elementary, Middle School, Activities, Worksheets & Printables
In this fun Boom Deck, students will learn about goal setting. They will learn about TOP goal setting. T is for choose a target goal, O is for think of any obstacles that could get in the way, and P is for make a plan with action steps. There is audio on each Boom card so no reading is required. This deck is fully accessible for all students. There are 5 informational/educational cards and 26 task playing cards. You can do this Boom Deck as a whole class lesson on goal setting, you could assign this to students as homework, and you could also have students do this as a center activity. There is a handout for students to fill out after they play the Boom Deck to think of their own goal and choose a target, any obstacles to overcome and choose some specific action steps. Some of the goals in this deck are; joining a garden club, participating in a walkathon, climbing a mountain, learning division, cleaning the kitchen, cleaning a bedroom, planning a food drive at a school, joining a soccer team, joining a debate team and many more. These examples are really relatable to students in elementary and middle schools. Learning to set goals is a valuable skill and can strengthen a student's executive functioning skills. Many students can benefit from this lesson on choosing a target goal, thinking ahead of any obstacles that they may need to overcome or think of solutions for and planning action steps to accomplish their goal. Boom Decks are an engaging way for students to learn concepts as they will be able to move around and take a turn at the Smartboard, think about other students' examples and think in their head about how they would answer the question and students will then connect with the concept more because it is fun. Please review Boom Leaning's Terms of Service. Do not share the link with anyone after purchasing.
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags SEL, Social Emotional Learning, School Counseling, Goal Setting, Boom Cards, Special Education, Executive Function, Handout, Counseling
Social Skills: 25 Conversation Starters for Teens and Adults
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Speech Therapy, Life Skills, Grade 10, 11, 12, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
25 Conversation Starters for teens and young adults working to develop social skills at school and in the community. • This resource helps to spark creativity in teens and young adults. • The conversation starters cover a wide range of topics, including hobbies, vacations, and family events. • This life skills resource was designed to enhance problem-solving, critical thinking, and social skills. • The real-world examples and age-appropriate topics, such as anime and gaming, make this life skills resource an excellent tool for teaching social skills. • The 25 conversation starters are written in simple and direct language, making it ideal for high school students and young adults with intellectual disabilities. This resource aims to foster positive social interactions for teens and adults with autism and related disabilities using thought-provoking prompts, allowing them to connect and grow together. This life skills resource 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 How to Create an Emergency Exit Plan How to Create a Medication List How to Create a Supplement List Understanding and Tracking Allergies How to Read a Prescription Label How to Create a Strong Password What to do When the Doorbell Rings Engage your special education class with this highly interactive High School Functional Life Skills Resource! It's printable, easy to use, and ready to hand out! A PDF file with one (1) page.
Author Adulting Life Skills Resources
Tags Adulting On The Spectrum, Independent Living Skills, IEP Goal-Oriented Skills, Community-Based Instruction, Autism Reading Comprehension, Life Skills For Autistic Teens And Adults, Autism Safety Resources, Autism Visual Aid Life Skills, Autism Social Narratives
SEL Boom Deck-Flower, Weed and Cactus Friendship Behaviors & Handout
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities
In this SEL Boom Deck, students will learn about flower (healthy), weed (bothersome) and cactus (unhealthy) friendship behaviors. It is important for students to learn some of the behaviors that are bothersome and frustrating and to learn that they do need to address these sooner rather than later. Just like a weed ignored or not wanting to be dealt with, it can get worse and impact the friendship in a negative way. Some examples of flower (healthy) behaviors are; letting your friends have other friends, being there to help, standing up for them (being an upstander), and many more. Some of the weed (bothersome) examples are; bragging, copying a friend, not paying a friend back for borrowing money, and more. Some examples of cactus (unhealthy) behaviors are; being mad if something good happens to a friend, putting a friend down, gossiping, not letting a friend join their other friends, and many more. There are 24 task playing cards and 5 instructional cards so this can be played as a whole classroom lesson, a small group lesson, with partners or assigned to individuals to do as homework. There is a handout that matches the concepts for students to fill out to remember the different friendship behaviors and a question about what they can do if there friend is exhibiting either a weed or cactus type friendship behavior. This is a Boom Deck that is great for 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, and sixth grade. If there are strong readers or the classroom teacher or school counselor can read each slide, this could be something 2nd grader also do. You know your students best and can judge whether the examples are relevant to your students. Please review the Boom Deck Terms Of Use as because of AI, it does not allow me to post them here due to it is the same verbiage as each product. If you want to know about other friendship Boom Decks or other friendship lessons, please visit my store at: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/jennifer-moyer-taylor
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Sel, Social-emotional Learning, Friendship Skills, Social Skills, Special Education, Boom Cards, Handout, Relationship Skills, Social Awareness, School Counseling
Race To Match The Coping Skill! An SEL Game Played Like Spot It!
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Social Skills, Not Grade Specific, Activities, Games
Product Title: Race To Match The Coping Skill! An SEL Game Played Like Spot It! Uncover an engaging and fun way for students to learn valuable coping skills with this innovative teaching resource - Race To Match The Coping Skill! This game , fashioned in the manner of popular matching games like Spot It and Dobble , challenges students to identify matching coping skills from a central deck. This inclusive game caters to all ages, from kindergarten through to college-age and even into adulthood. Coping Skills Deck Offering 57 unique coping skills within its deck, this product suits teachers seeking tools that promote Social Emotional Learning (SEL), as well as those working in Special Education Needs (SEN) or aiming at enhancing social skills education. Each card combines learning and play with superb ease by representing various practical life-coping methods like: Reading Drawing Hiking Connecting with friends. Taking a rainbow walk or making dinner Hugging a pet or sipping tea Gardening or yoga for relaxation School counseling techniques Fidget spinners/pop-its as modern stress relief tools. Bonus Handouts Included! In addition to these diversified cards – double-sided handouts list each of the 57 uniquely presented coping methods. Not only does it help streamline gameplay but also serves as quick reference guides helping kids remember strategies when needed at home/school. Different Ways Teachers Can Use This Resource: 'Race To Match The Coping Skill' : variations of usage for teachers Full class game sessions for peer bonding and laughter Small groups can focus on interacting personally and working on specific skills Educators could assign it for home-play, turning learning time into family interaction time Serves as helpful homework assignment especially beneficial to students dealing with stress during their own time. To ensure longevity of these handy learning tools, we recommend printing out on cardstock in color. Get ready to add a fun element into your SEL lesson planning with this PDF game available after purchase!
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Coping Skills, Social Emotional Learning, Matching Game, Special Education Needs, Stress Relief, Spot It, Dobble, Fun Stuff, Game, Coping
AAC Picture Description Visual Guides BUNDLE
Special Resources, ELA, Special Education Needs (SEN), Speech Therapy, Language Development, Pre-Reading, Vocabulary, Writing, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Worksheets & Printables, Flashcards, Activities
AAC Picture Description Visual Guides BUNDLE This versatile educational resource is designed to support various teaching scenarios. Ideal for educators in both the public school setting and those involved in homeschooling, this valuable tool aids teachers, therapists, and parents in enhancing communication skills and social interaction among students. Created with a understanding that every learner thrives on clear instructions, this bundle uses visual means to reinforce pre-reading competency as well as early-prompted literacy. It serves dual purposes: acting both as a descriptive tool itself and providing visually guided narration. Comprehensive Bundle Details: Books filled with color-coded sentence strips centered around everyday themes. Suitable for learners of varying age groups: from preschoolers through grade 1 students. Detailed page descriptions featuring real-life pictures complimented by easy-to-follow short story activities. The books also include three pages dedicated to answering queries like 'who', 'what', 'where', 'when' along with details about thoughts evoked by the image or scenario given, experience narrated through an individual's emotions (the feelings), and finally what could have transpired afterwards—all adding dimensions to understanding a situation further. (Tailored especially towards children facing learning difficulties or those identified with developmental challenges). Included Extra features: Detailed pages about attire description or appearance descriptives on selected materials accompanied by sentence strips that focus exclusively on the question theme-providing meaningful narrative sequences for young learners. Four blank pages of color-coded strips can be used individually or integrated into your centers acting as task materials-infusing an interactive aspect into learning; encouraging students' active participation. Augmentative & Alternative Communication Material: This material enhances reading comprehension while supporting sentence construction leading up to paragraph-length texts writing competently—a user-friendly approach proving integral during one-to-one educational or therapeutic sessions. Format & Use: This flexible 5-book bundle, each with a downloadable option, comes as a PDF-format making it ready-to-use for both physical and digital classroom settings—showcasing an educator's commitment to nurture well-rounded students. This essential bundle covers diverse subject areas like Special Resources & Language Arts while touching sub-subjects such as Pre-Reading, Vocabulary & Writing—a truly comprehensive tool aiding in holistic language development for our emerging learners. 5 books, each with 15 - page PDF with strips , boards and cards to use in your classroom or one to one educational or therapy sessions, aiming communication skills, language development, literacy and even short text writing .
Author WORDS ASIDE
Tags AAC, Picture Description, Visual Guides, Language Development, Communication Skills, Autism, Communication, Writing, Short Story, Words Aside
SEL Boom Cards! Match The Group Like A Chameleon Boom Cards
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Social Skills, Life Skills, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities
Title: 'Match The Group Like A Chameleon Boom Cards With Audio' 'Match The Group Like A Chameleon Boom Cards With Audio' is an engaging interactive resource designed to help students develop critical social skills. This resource features a total of 26 cards , including 22 for gameplay, jam-packed with engaging content rounded off with jovial jungle sound effects. Every card includes audio, so no reading is required–perfect for younger students or learners needing extra auditory support. The key character here is Cody the chameleon , our friendly guide through this educational journey. He explains the importance of fitting into social situations and behaving as expected within group settings—a vital life skill every student should master early on. This concept bridges such subjects as sociology and psychology while making them accessible for children from preschool to grade two. This digital tool works seamlessly across various devices and web browsers—for convenience at school or home alike. Please note that an internet connection is prerequisite due to its essential online functionalities that provide immediate feedback and encourage self-assessment among students. As educators can attest, resources like these are flexible in their application depending on context: suitable for whole-class instruction in school or during homeschooling sessions; Effective during small-group work fostering cooperative learning; Even applicable as independent activities helping individual pupils advance at their pace accommodating differentiated instruction requirements or homework assignments encouraging continuous learning outside classroom walls. An embedded image houses a paid link within a downloadable PDF format which ensures this resource easily transfers between devices promising accessibility wherever you teach—be it in a traditional classroom environment, at your home office guiding homeschoolers, or anywhere else education happens! Note: It's noteworthy that in order to assign these boom cards encouraging playful pedagogy while providing valuable progress metrics back to teachers healthy rapport between education service providers like teachers, tutors etc., parents/guardians and learners becomes imperative—the provision appointments requiring premium account setup considered seriously by most educators subscribing our services thus balancing user benefits against some manageable costs. In summary, 'Match The Group Like A Chameleon Boom Cards With Audio' stands as a valuable tool promoting social skills learning through fun, interactive tasks designed for the modern day classrooms of preschoolers to second graders. This product includes a Match The Group fortune teller activity .
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Social Skills, Interactive Resource, Chameleon, Audio Support, Online Learning, Boom Cards, Fortune Teller, Sel, Social Emotional Reading, Counseling
Finance Life Skills: Brian Learns How to Stick to His Budget
Special Resources, Life Studies, Special Education Needs (SEN), Speech Therapy, Life Skills, Finance, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
In "Brian's Budget Journey," Brianna helps Brian manage his money wisely. This Finance Life Skills resource teaches students: 1. Learn to tell the difference between things you need and things you want so you can make smart spending choices. 2. Understand the importance of checking your budget before making purchases. This ensures you have enough money for the things you need and won't mess up your overall budget. 3. Get better at comparing prices to see if something is a good deal or if you can find a cheaper option. 4. Talk and ask questions that help you understand the story and the important ideas. 5. Use pictures and real-life examples that match your age, like drawings and diagrams . They make it easier to learn about social stuff. 6. Use simple language that's easy to understand. This is great for high school students and adults with intellectual disabilities. The story includes seven (7) reading comprehension questions and answers to reinforce and measure the student's understanding of the Finance 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 Finance 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, Summer Life Skills Autism Reading Comprehension, Personal Finance Life Skills, 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 Life Skills For Visual Learners, Reading Comprehension Life Skills Passages
Coping Skills Brochure and SEL coloring pages
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Coloring Pages, Worksheets
In this resource, your students will have a take home brochure to help them think of and remember ways to calm down and cope with big feelings. There are 6 sections of this resource. There are SEL coloring pages in this resource. The first section is the cover page with has a mindfulness coloring activity that students can customize to their liking. This in and of itself is a coping skill! Next you have a place where students can use their name and use the acronym of their name to help them come up and customize how they would like to calm down when they have a big feeling. For example, if the name is Jenny, they can write; J is for make a joke or listen to a joke, E is for Exercise, N is for Try something New, the other N is for Notice objects in the room (such as all the things that are green, blue, etc.) and the Y is for do yoga poses. On of the pages is the directions and the other page (flap) is for them to write their own name and customize their strategies. One of the flaps give them the acronym of CALMS which stands for C-Calming Exercises, A-Activities that distract (reading, playing a game or sport, puzzle, word search, etc) L-Look around the room (Look for all the blue objects, Look for things you see that begin with the letter A, etc.) and then M-Mindfulness practices. These are things that really bring students into the present moment. Look for 5 things you see, 4 things you hear, 3 things you feel, 2 things you smell, 1 thing you taste, etc. The S is for Sensations. Do things that make you feel different sensations that are pleasant such as place an ice pack on your forehead, go into a hot shower or hot tub, etc. Taste something sweet or spicy. These are all the things that can help someone cope with a strong feeling.
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Sel, Social Emotional Learning, Coping Skills, Stress Management, School Counseling, Social Skills, Self-regulation, Calming Down, Sel Coloring Pages
Internet Safety Life Skills: How to Create a Secure Password
Special Resources, Creative Arts, Art, Life Studies, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Life Skills, Coaching, Grade 10, 11, 12, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
"Creating a Strong Password" is an educational activity designed for high school students in special education. It helps them understand why having a secure password is important for safeguarding their money and personal information. The use of this Internet Safety Life Skills resource will allow students to engage in the following: • Understanding Why Usernames and Passwords Matter • Making Passwords with Descriptive Phrases • Learning How Strong Passwords Keep You Safe • Telling Apart Strong and Weak Passwords • Checking If a Password Is Strong or Weak There are 16 reading comprehension questions in this Internet Safety Life Skills resource! This activity aims to help high school students acquire essential life skills, enhancing their independence in school, at home, and in their communities. This handout is particularly suitable for use in special education classes or one-on-one settings like ABA therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) sessions. High school students focusing on independent living can greatly benefit from this activity, as it assists in defining, setting, and measuring IEP goals. Beyond interactive teaching, this resource is excellent for hands-on and community-based learning experiences. Engage your special education class with this highly interactive High School Internet Safety 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 Schedule an Appointment How to Fill Out a Job Application How to Create an Emergency Exit Plan A PDF with seven unique pages. Color and black-and-white versions of each page are available for this pdf resource.
Author Adulting Life Skills Resources
Tags Interactive Safety Lessons, Autism Safety Resources, Internet Safety, Independent Living Skills, IEP Goal-Oriented Skills, Life Skills For Autistic Teens And Adults, Adulting On The Spectrum, Social And Emotional Learning, Life Skills For Teens, Life Skills For Adults
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