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Special Education Lesson Plans
Design effective instruction for students with special education needs using these lesson plans. They offer strategies and accommodations to meet diverse learning requirements. Implement these resources to ensure all students have access to meaningful and engaging education.
Functional Life Skills - Housekeeping
Special Resources, Special Education Needs (SEN), Not Grade Specific, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Functional Life Skills - Housekeeping A comprehensive teaching resource created to enhance the day-to-day capabilities of children with special educational needs. By mastering these core life skills, learners can interact confidently in their everyday environments and positively contribute to their communities. This well-structured study unit focuses primarily on housekeeping tasks and chores. The module provides practical understanding of maintaining a clean home and carrying out regular household chores safely and effectively. Educational Slides The unit includes expertly designed slides that present each aspect clearly. These engaging visual aids outline critical instructions, stimulating curiosity in learners irrespective of their learning abilities. Vocabulary Cards & Data Tracking Sheets Vocabulary cards loaded with relevant housekeeping terms help expand students' word knowledge linked to daily household tasks. Data tracking sheets aid educators in monitoring individual progress effectively over time. Diverse Range of Activities The resource offers numerous activities meant for group-based involvement as well as independent study sessions. These exercises include: Scenario question-and-answer segments, Matching exercises (both word-to-picture & picture-to-picture matching) for improved comprehension ability, Labeling activities targeted at helping visual learners firmly understand concepts, Cognitive processing-enhancing sequencing exercises addition, Bingo games promoting peer collaboration, Social stories generating empathy and understanding for societal norms related to cleanliness . < / ul > < h5 > Real Photographs & More Tools The materials provided are supported by real photographs – allowing children to connect the steps involved in each task more realistically. By reinforcing essential skills like sorting or labeling objects accurately within a known context – tidying up at home! To sum it up, Functional Life Skills – Housekeeping unit is an invaluable resource for those looking to provide enrichment materials precisely designed for empowering children with special educational needs while making learning fun and enjoyable. Included in the resource: · Ideas for planning · Teaching slides · Vocabulary cards · Data tracking sheets · Social story · Bingo game · Instruction cards with real photos · Labelling activities · Picture to picture matching · Word to picture matching · Differentiated scenario question and answer · Sequencing activities · Sorting activities Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Clipart
Author SEN Resource Source
Tags Housekeeping, Chores, Life Skills, Special Education, Functional
Functional Life Skills - Getting Ready for School
Special Resources, Special Education Needs (SEN), Not Grade Specific, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Functional Life Skills - Getting Ready for School An exceptional package meant for educators aiming to enhance life skills of children with special needs, focused on the crucial school preparation process . Main Features: An explicit representation of key tasks involved in preparing for school: washing up, dressing appropriately and understanding breakfast significance. Inclusive of planning ideas and teaching slides providing clear task breakdowns. Vocabulary cards aimed at improving communication skills; data tracking sheets offering individual progress visuals. A multitude of authentic activities, including picture-to-picture matching games, word recognition exercises and problem-solving scenarios around morning routines. Tailored Learning Tools: Type-1: Whole Class Instruction or Group Learning Enhancements , such as: Easy-teach instruction cards with realistic photography that demonstrates each task sequentially. Differentiated labeling activities acting as memory reinforcement tools along with engaging bingo games. Type-2: Individual multitasking or Station Work Initiatives , featuring: Carefully designed sorting activities alongside sequencing exercises fostering independence skills.Precious 'social stories' which encourage student interaction and foster social skill enhancement through real-life re-enactment scenarios. Note: Clipart images are sourced from Kari Bolt Clip Art under terms allowing unlimited usage in educational display but not reproduction or sharing over Internet platforms. Μost importantly,Lifelong Skills = Lifelong Independence and we aim to equip students for life with the 'Functional Life Skills – Getting Ready for School' package. Enrich your lessons or homeschool curriculum today! Resource includes: · Ideas for planning · Teaching slides · Vocabulary cards · Data tracking sheets · Social story · Bingo game · Instruction cards with real photos · Labelling activities · Picture to picture matching · Word to picture matching · Differentiated scenario question and answer · Sequencing activities · Sorting activities Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Clipart
Author SEN Resource Source
Tags Special Needs, Morning Routine, Life Skills, Independent Learning, Social Interaction
Learn to Read: Lesson 6: CK
Special Resources, ELA, Special Education Needs (SEN), Language Development, Pre-Reading, Phonics, Spelling, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
This is a set of 2, short vowel /ck/, decodable phonic reading books, with supporting activity packs to help struggling readers develop reading fluency. Each lesson focuses on just ten decodable CK words and introduces the odd words: be, me, she and he. What is included: This is a pack of 2 lessons (3 books, 2 games, 2 packs of worksheets) - 2 for each vowel sound: a total time of 2 weeks of phonics instruction. This CK pack of worksheets and reading books is part of the Reading Made Simple Special Needs programme and follows straight after the 'Learn to Read Five Vowels Packs. https://teachsimple.com/product/decodable-reading-books-activity-packs-short-vowels For best effect, the lessons should be taught in order. Reading Made Simple for Special Needs A 100% systematic phonic reading programme for all ages and abilities. Give your child a Head start in reading! Due to its 100% systematic nature, this reading programme is highly suitable for any child with a special need, including dyslexia (or suspected), or any other need that is causing a child to have difficulties learning to read. What makes this reading programme different? · It has its own, easy-to-download and print phonic reading books, making it accessible to many children worldwide. · Each book carefully builds on the vocabulary of those that have gone before, providing much repetition, without relying on predictable text. · Pictures aid the storyline without encouraging reading from the pictures – i.e. guessing. · The vocabulary is based on phonic families, which are introduced in a carefully planned way. · True sight words – those that cannot be sounded out - are kept to the very minimum. Most words are introduced in their phonic family wherever possible. · It is truly multisensory, using the power of the hand. We not only look at the words, but we write them too. This is powerful and has the bonus of turning the child not only into a reader but into a writer as well. It is written to help children process differences between commonly confused words The author anticipates the common pitfalls of learning phonics and helps to ease the pupils over the difficulties. Typical signs that this programme can help: · Difficulty recalling words when seen on flashcards or when reading texts, which results in no or little reading fluency · b/d letter reversal of a chronic nature – i.e. the child has not grown out of it · Difficulty ordering letters in words: E.g. top becomes pot. · Difficulty differentiating between like words: spoon/soon; back/black; sheep/sleep etc… · Difficulty tracking words across a page To help all children succeed, each phonic family is taught in two lessons, each a week in duration. This speed has been tried and tested to be the optimum speed to allow children to absorb new information without mental overload. You may find that some children need longer - but never less. Each phonic family is split into half and only 5/6 words in a family are studied each week. Activities are provided to give the child plenty of exposure to the new sound and the set of words that contain it. These activities are not hard, but simply bring the child face to face with the words, first individually, then in sentences, and finally in longer passages. We also seek to strengthen knowledge of blends and develop phonemic awareness through the activities, much needed by these learners. In all, the way that Reading Made Simple has been designed reduces the burden on the working memory, making it easier for children to learn to read. Children relax as they meet familiar words again and again. They begin to say – sometimes for the first time, ‘I can read’. With this programme, you can help a non-reader today! Activities include: Reading fluency triangles Word Level: reading and spelling CK words Sentence Level; reading and spelling sentences, including previously taught sounds and /ck/ words. Reading books to practice reading with short stories. Games Spelling activities/other reading activities Activities to develop relevant phonemic awareness Activities to help ease children over the areas most struggle with. What is included: Full teaching instructions Flashcards 2 packs of activities and worksheets 3 reading books 2 games Full teaching instructions What next? Once completed, students should move straight on to the /oo/ Decodable Reading Books and Activity Pack.
Author Lilibette's Resources
Tags Learn To Read Programme, Struggling Readers, Dyslexia, Special Needs, Phonics, Decodable Reading Books, Reading Fluency, Homeschool Curriculum, Ck Phonics, Reading Scheme For Struggling Readers
Personal Safety Lesson-Safe and Unsafe Secrets
Special Resources, Life Skills, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Social Skills, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
This resource is a personal safety lesson specifically about safe and unsafe secrets. This is such an important skill to learn as asking children to keep unsafe secrets is part of the grooming process from child molesters. This is a key lesson in preventing childhood abuse. In this lesson, you will have a 9-slide Google slide presentation. The flow of the lesson is self-explanatory and there are slide notes to guide you on what to have ready for the students, what to print off, and what handouts should also go home with students. The first part of the lesson is asking students what are words and actions that cause them to feel happy or sad. The next part is a lesson about red light and green light (unsafe and safe) secrets. There are 6 examples the teacher or counselor will read and students will hold up either the red or green light (these handouts are provided). The next step is reviewing safety steps with the students in case someone is asking them to keep an unsafe secret. Students are encouraged to role-play these steps. Lastly, students will draw 2 safe adults besides their parents. The safety steps and safe adult' drawings should go home with students to share with their parents or guardians. After the 9-slide presentation, there are 3 handouts to copy and print out for students in preparation for the lesson. Read the slide show thoroughly before teaching this lesson so you will understand the flow of the lesson and the different activities. Because this is a Google Slide resource, you will be downloading a PDF and clicking on the image on the PDF to access the slide presentation. Once you are prompted to "make a copy", click "yes" and make a copy. You will then have access to the product. Enjoy!
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Personal Safety, Secrets, School Counseling, Sel, Social Emotional Learning, Safety, Safety Steps, Grooming, Child Abuse Prevention
Visual Schedules For Counseling | Individual and Small Group Routines
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Life Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Not Grade Specific, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Minimize the frustration and outbursts of the unexpected in your sessions! This visual picture schedule will help your young students understand what to expect during your counseling sessions or classroom lessons. These visual schedule cards offer such variety to the way that you use them, and are perfect for younger students or students with autism! This visual schedule for counseling includes 24 different counseling topics, “Focus of the Day” card, “Plan for the Day” card, 29 activity cards, 5 blank tags, and smaller square versions of the schedule cards to use for individual visual schedules! You can post these cards in your classroom in a vertical row, or you can create individual file folder schedules for small groups or individual sessions! Counseling Topics Include: ⭐Coping Skills ⭐Emotions ⭐Empathy ⭐Expected Behaviors ⭐Size of the Problem ⭐Body Feelings ⭐Friendship ⭐Kindness ⭐Growth Mindset ⭐Including Others ⭐Self Control ⭐Anxiety and Worry ⭐Self-Esteem ⭐Conversations ⭐Flexible Thinking ⭐Bullying ⭐Conflict Resolution ⭐Personal Safety ⭐Diversity ⭐Mindfulness ⭐Goal Setting ⭐Perspective Taking ⭐Following Directions ⭐Relationships Activity Cards Include: ❤️Activity ❤️Story ❤️Video ❤️Craft ❤️Play ❤️Game ❤️Time Outside ❤️Lesson ❤️Group Work ❤️Independent Work ❤️Discussion ❤️Breathing Exercises ❤️Puzzle ❤️Movement Break ❤️Play Break ❤️Sensory Break ❤️Check In ❤️Introduction ❤️Practice ❤️Mindfulness Break ❤️Partner Work ❤️Workbook ❤️Art Activity ❤️All Done ❤️Closing ❤️Journaling ❤️Coloring ❤️Reflection ❤️Worksheet
Author The Feelings and Friends Teacher
Tags Visual Schedule, Visual Schedule Counseling, Counseling Schedule, Visual Schedule For School Counseling , Routines, Individual Counseling, Small Group Counseling, Schedule
Or Phonic Lesson for Special Needs: Video
Special Resources, ELA, Special Education Needs (SEN), Language Development, Phonics, Reading, Spelling, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
This is a simply taught, phonic lesson, to teach the sound 'or'. The video format can be easily shared. There is no distracting music, or any unnecessary pictures. Who is the Or video lesson for? It is suitable for all ages and abilities, including those with special needs. An adult should sit with the child for maximum benefit. It is better if an adult teaches the child him/herself, so this video can also be used to see how a phonic lesson can be taught, simply and cheaply at home. For an OR workbook for special needs pupils, please see: https://teachsimple.com/product/or-phonic-worksheets-for-early-yearsintervention How can it be used? Parents can use it as a home-education resource. It can be used by parents to learn how to teach their child, breaking each skill up into tiny steps so needed by those with a special need. It can be shared with parents if their child is learning Or in school, on a school platform. It can be used for teacher training purposes. It can be used by private tutors. Lesson Format: The lesson begins with training the child's ear to hear the new sound /or/ in words. The child is then encouraged to finger trace the letters 'or' while saying /or/ and then to write the sound /or/. Next, the pupil is led into and activity where s/he must see the /or/ sound in words. This leads on into spelling words with /or/: short, torch, storm, thorn and finally horse with the silent 'e'. Finally, the pupil is given three sentences to read containing words with the sounds /or/. The pupil is taught to firs track the sentences for known sounds - such as /or/ and then to read the passage. Produced by a teacher with over 30 years of experience teaching phonics, and who makes resources, particularly for those with special needs.
Author Lilibette's Resources
Tags Or, Phonics, Phonics Or, Or Lesson
Basic Math Skills | Counting Estimation Comparison 4
Special Resources, Special Education Needs (SEN), Math, Early Math, Numbers, Place Value, Preschool, Grade 1, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans, Worksheets & Printables, Flashcards, Activities
Basic Math Skills | Counting Estimation Comparison 4 . This pictorial math resource is created to enhance the process of teaching fundamental arithmetic concepts . It focuses on core mathematical areas such as quantity counting, quantity estimations and comparison . Tailor- made for kindergarten and first - grade students, this comprehensive tool spans across 24 pages enabling learning through visualization . Students interact with objects arranged in equal or unequal rows . ' Draw a line to connect ' exercises promote engaging activities . Boosts concentration and visual discrimination skills through mixed item presentations . Teachers would appreciate the multiple ways this collection presents materials making it suitable for various class dynamics such as whole group learning sessions, small focused groups or individual assignments and special education intervention sessions . Format Flexibility & Visual Stimuli . The available formats range from : A4 size work mats / screen view slides to four on a page flash cards which double up as task cards if desired . The use of familiar objects such as apples, pizza slices etc., enhances practical involvement among children . Both colored illustrations alongside blackline images cater distinctively according to student preferences while promoting an array of visual stimuli during interactions . Laminated Design & Easy Access . This resource proves enduring due its laminate-ready design thus integrating seamlessly into your math centers repertoire. Additionally, it provides easy access hence streamlining your teaching flow for subjects like Early Math, Numbers, and Place Value . Therefore, Basic Math Skills | Counting Estimation Comparison 4" serves as your reliable tool in unlocking numeracy potentials among young learners through its fun, engaging and easy to comprehend illustrative materials . 1 pdf file . 24 pages with mats / screens / task cards / flash cards to work on counting, estimation and comparison basic math skills .
Author WORDS ASIDE
Tags Math Stations, Math Centers, Task Cards, Numbers, Pictorial Math, Manipulative Math, Minibook, Mats, Illustrations, Words Aside
How Big Are My Feelings-An SEL Lesson On The Size Of Feelings
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Social Skills, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
In this SEL resource, you will receive a 9-slide story about a cat and dog named Ginger and Koko. Throughout the story, students will be prompted to share how Ginger and Koko feel and how big their feelings are. There is animation on slides 2,4,5 and 9. There is a brain break on slide 2. There is also a pink cute hidden mouse on each slide so students can also have fun hunting for the mouse and commenting on the mouse's expression if they wish. There are 2 color handouts. One is for using as a reference throughout the story. The students can look at the handout that has both Ginger and Koko on it and see the different sizes of feelings such as happy, angry, scared, and sad. There is another feeling unlabeled as some students might think of a different one. The other handout is for students to fill out based on their own feelings that day and the size of their feelings. Once you download the product, there is a PDF with access to the Google Slides story and the second page is directions for the lesson. The link will ask you to make a copy, please click yes. The other PDF contains the color handouts for during the story and for after. This resource is appropriate for grades kindergarten, first and second. Other SEL products like this one are: The Grudge Eating Goldfish This lesson has a cute 22 slide PowerPoint story and a craft to help students write down their grudges and have the goldfish eat them. Football Field of Feelings In this SEL Boom Deck, students learn what is a "touchdown" way to handle their feelings and what is a "fumble" way to handle feelings. Football lovers will enjoy this resource! This also includes a handout to reinforce the messages. For more products like these, please visit my store at: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/jennifer-moyer-taylor
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Sel, Social Emotional Learning, Size Of Feelings, School Counseling, Special Education, Social Skills, Self-management, Self-awareness, Handouts
Using "Flower Power" At Recess-A problem-solving strategy!
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Social Skills, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Overview 'Using Flower Power At Recess: A Problem-Solving Strategy' is a critical teaching resource designed to foster respect, safety, and responsibility among students during recess. It targets educators and homeschoolers teaching grades kindergarten through second with a special focus on Social Emotional Learning ( SEL ). Main Features An interactive 12-slide Google Slides Presentation forms the core of the product. The slides methodically reveal pictures prompting consequent classroom discussion opportunities. This resource is conceptualized for both whole group learning as well as small group activities. The use of illustrations ensures participation inclusivity across varied reading levels. "Flower Power" The children get introduced to the concept of " Flower Power ", an inventive approach to problem-solving. An analysis of the problem at hand equated with studying a flower's aspects– its roots denote size (big or small), leaves symbolize individual feelings about it (depicted as upside-down hearts). The petals represent potential solution strategies based on problem size. Activity Time! On conclusion of exploring Flower Power, they transition into an activity segment involving: A sorting task ensuring reinforcement for understanding respectfulness, safety, responsibility in one's behavioral choices. A deliberation segment discussing potential Flower Power solutions that could arise from non-compliant behavior situations. This experiential exercise enhances critical thinking abilities. Taking it Home... An extension take-home handout promotes family discussions around related SEL topics. This tool serves to integrate the Flower Power Strategy at home as well as school environments such as classrooms, lunch areas etc., ensuring the promotion of constructive social interactions across varied settings.
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Flower Power, Recess, Problem-solving, Social Skills, Behavior
Basic Math Skills | Counting Estimation Comparison 2
Special Resources, Special Education Needs (SEN), Math, Early Math, Numbers, Place Value, Preschool, Grade 1, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans, Worksheets & Printables, Flashcards, Activities
Basic Math Skills | Counting Estimation Comparison This is a comprehensive and resourceful teaching aid series designed to instill foundational math skills in kindergarten and grade 1 students . It is an essential tool for educators in varied environments, including public schools and homeschooling . Resource Contents : Each PDF file features 24 pages of vibrant, picture - based materials . Covered concepts include quantity counting, estimations, and comparisons . The resources emphasize visual representation of quantities for easier understanding . Inclusive are pages where equal or unequal amounts are arranged either linearly or randomly . Certain sheets feature objects appearing up to 20 times for learners to cut out, point, count and paste - reinforcing manual learning techniques . All materials come both as colored illustrations as well as blackline versions catered to different printing preferences or learner needs . The resource can be used either as larger A4 size work mats / screen view slides or smaller task cards / flash cards - proving effective during group instruction sessions or individualized tutoring . The range of visuals from apples & worms to elephants & coconuts provides fun reinforcement while maintaining student’s interest in counting skills . Furthermore these sustainable resources can be laminated post - printing thus ensuring their longevity while enhancing tactile engagement among young learners . In addition to basic numeracy, the Basic Math Skills | Counting Estimation Comparison , lays the groundwork for number comprehension & place value ! It provides teachers with reliable support while forming the strong numeric foundations crucial at this important educational stage . The material is presented either in A4 size, as work mats / screen view slides or as 4-on-a-page flash cards to use as task cards as well . It is a great resource for your math stations and math centers and once you print and laminate, you can store forever . 1 pdf file . 24 pages with mats / screens / task cards / flash cards to work on counting, estimation and comparison basic math skills . For more pdf materials on numeracy, basic math and pictorial / manipulative approach to learning, you can click WORDS ASIDE .
Author WORDS ASIDE
Tags Numbers, Numeracy, Place Value, Quantity, Equation, Math Center, Math Station, Task Cards, Mats, Words Aside
Functional Life Skills - Personal Hygiene
Special Resources, ELA, Special Education Needs (SEN), Life Skills, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Language Development, Vocabulary, Not Grade Specific, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Functional Life Skills - Personal Hygiene UNIT Teaching life skills to children with special educational needs helps to give them knowledge and skills to handle daily tasks, become more independent and know how to take action when an adult is not around to help. The teaching of life skills should be thought of as a crucial part of the curriculum for children with special needs as it prepares them for day to day challenges and helps the become more productive members of their communities. This Functional Life Skills - Personal Hygiene UNIT resource provides planning, teaching slides, vocabulary cards and data tracking sheets as well as a range of different activities perfect for use with a whole class, small group and some of them can be used as independent workstation activities. This Functional Life Skills - Personal Hygiene UNIT was designed for students with special needs, however, it can be used for students in elementary grades as well. It is after all, covering all the needed information for students to develop the skills to maintain their personal hygiene to the maximum! This Functional Life Skills - Personal Hygiene UNIT covers personal hygiene, and teaches children about the importance of keeping a clean body, teeth and hair. It also teaches about the importance of keeping your teeth healthy, brushing twice a day and visiting the dentist. Included in this Functional Life Skills - Personal Hygiene Unit are the following resources which can be used in sequence or as needed: · Ideas for planning · Teaching slides · Vocabulary cards · Data tracking sheets · Social story · Bingo game · Instruction cards with real photos · Labelling activities · Picture to picture matching · Word to picture matching · Differentiated scenario question and answer · Sequencing activities · Sorting activities Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Cliprart For similar or other engaging resources, visit my store here!
Author SEN Resource Source
Tags Life Skills, Hygiene, SEN, Personal Hygiene, Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary
ch, sh, th and ng Phonic Lessons PowerPoints/videos for special needs
Special Resources, ELA, Special Education Needs (SEN), Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
This 'ch, sh, th, ng PowerPoint is a taught lesson especially suitable for those who have special needs or need a slower pace. Special features of the PowerPoint lesson Totally phonetic No guessing! REAL READING! These lessons are intended to be watched with a teacher. These lessons conform to the standards of the phonics component of the UK Gov. National Curriculum for English. This PowerPoint is one of a series, teaching phonics systematically, to enable every child to succeed. No words are introduced that cannot be sounded out, except common the sight words. It does however presume that the child can blend both CVC words and consonant blend words with a short vowel sound, like pond. These have been taught in previous lessons. There are no distractions for the special needs child to have to 'block out' before s/he can learn - no jingly music, no comic pictures. Nothing moves quickly. Everything is explained very simply. Sound buttons are provided for use if necessary. What is included in/with the sh, ch, th, ng PowerPoint? This 'ck' PowerPoint is a narrated lesson. The PowerPoint format means that you can go at a pace suitable for your pupils. It is just like having your own phonics teacher! How can the sh, ch, th, ng PowerPoint be used? It can be used in multiple ways: It can either be used by the child, with support from an adult, as well as to give the parents a feel for what is necessary - i.e., for training purposes. It can be sent home for a child to watch with his/her parents after seeing it in class - this will then act as revision as well as training the parent as to what is necessary to help the child, Find out more at www.readingmadesimple.weebly.com
Author Lilibette's Resources
Tags Ch Sh Th Ng Lesson, Special Friends Ch Sh Th Ng Lesson, Ch Phonic Lesson, Th Phonic Lesson
SLANT Strategy Lesson-A lesson about paying attention and listening
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Social Skills, Special Education Needs (SEN), Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
In this resource, students will learn about the strategy called S.L.A.N.T. This is a strategy to teach students how to pay attention and listen. This can be such a critical skill when students are in school, at home, and with their friends. SLANT stands for S-Sit up, L-Lean forward, A-Ask questions, N-Nod head, T-Track the speaker. Students will first be asked about what does "paying attention" and "listening" mean. They will also be encouraged to talk about who and what they need to pay attention to and listen to at home and school. Then they will learn about the SLANT strategy. They will be asked to participate in a partner activity in which they will tell about a happy memory for 2-3 minutes with a beginning, middle, and end for the story. They will then ask their partner a question about their memory to see if they were listening. The partner is allowed to ask 1-2 questions if they are unclear about some details. Next, they will swap roles and the person who shared is now the listener and vice versa. The PPT slideshow will prompt some questions about what was easy or challenging about this activity. The last part of the lesson is a fun game called "When someone claps twice." This is such a fun game that your students will want to play again and again. I placed this at the end of the lesson because you can play it as many times as time allows. There are 27 commands in the game. The teacher begins the game by passing out a strip of paper to each student. Some students may get 2 strips as there are 27 strips and you may not have 27 students. That is o.k.! It adds to the challenges. After the teacher claps twice, the student with the command "When the teacher claps twice, ..." needs to do the task on their strip of paper. Then the next student needs to do the task after the student does their task and so on. To reinforce the SLANT strategy, you can print off either slide 5 or 10 and put up in the classroom.
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags SLANT, Listening, Paying Attention, Focus, School Counseling, Special Education, Social Skills, Friendship Skills, Behavior Management
Traffic Light Feelings Lesson-An SEL Self-Regulation Tool
Special Resources, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Special Education Needs (SEN), Social Skills, Speech Therapy, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
In this 7-slide Google Slides Lesson Presentation, students will learn about the Traffic Light Feelings. This is a self-regulation tool that helps students identify when they are being unsafe, have a big emotion, and need to stop. Red feelings are feelings that are BIG such as really angry, scared, unsafe, or out of control. Students will learn the phrase STOP, SLOW AND GO strategy. The yellow light represents feelings that are silly, excited, worried, stressed, or frustrated. The green light represents feelings that are good for class, with peers in the class or when they need to focus on a task. There is a sorting activity with 18 sorting cards. Some of the scenarios on the cards are; kids who are too excited and silly with their parent, a child who is very upset and visibly crying, 2 kids arguing, 2 kids fighting, a child who is calm, a child who is reading, a child who is proud about graduating, a child who is raising their hand, a child in their own personal space bubble, a child who is frustrated about breaking a toy, a child who is thinking, a child who is running from a crocodile, children who are jumping in excitement, a child scared about talking in front of an audience, etc. First, you can show the 7 slide presentation with animations throughout the presentation. Next, the students will work in partners/group to do the sorting activity. They will get a sorting sheet and 18 cards. Print off a sorting sheet and 18 cards for each partnership/group. Lastly, invite students back at their own desk to color in their traffic light coloring sheet and think of the different feelings represented in each light. There are 7 slides in the presentation for the class and there are 5 slides that contain the sorting activity, sorting cards, and coloring sheet. For a wonderful extension activity, check out my Boom Deck about Traffic Light Feelings with audio here: https://teachsimple.com/product/sel-boom-deck-traffic-light-feelings-with-audio
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Self-regulation, Sel, Social Emotional Learning, School Counseling, Social Skills, Handout, Sorting Activity, Special Education, Self-awareness, Feelings
Core Semantics Mats + Cards: Drinks Pack
Special Resources, ELA, Special Education Needs (SEN), Speech Therapy, Language Development, Pre-Reading, ESL, Vocabulary, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans, Worksheets & Printables, Flashcards, Activities, Games
Core Semantics Mats + Cards: Drinks Pack This educational resource helps build language and communication skills. The pack contains 13 pages of full-color and black-and-white images related to drinks. Teachers can use the cards for open-ended writing prompts, conversation starters, vocabulary building, and more. The visual nature of the cards makes them adaptable for diverse learners. Educators can utilize them to develop comprehension, expression, speech, following instructions, and other skills. Print or display the cards for whole-group activities or individual practice. Create matching games, memory games, homework sheets, and other engaging tasks. The materials aim to strengthen cognitive abilities and communication in a fun way. Combine this pack with others in the semantics series to further vocabulary growth across 35 categories. With customizable applications, the resource suits small groups, individual assignments, or a classroom full of students. It aligns with speech therapy goals while working for mainstream or special education settings.
Author WORDS ASIDE
Tags Vocabulary, Dialogue, Semantics, Poster Mats, Language Development, Beverages, Conversation, Match To Sample, Occupational Therapy, Words Aside
Basic Math Skills | Counting Estimation Comparison 1
Special Resources, Special Education Needs (SEN), Math, Early Math, Numbers, Place Value, Preschool, Grade 1, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans, Worksheets & Printables, Flashcards, Activities
Basic Math Skills | Counting Estimation Comparison . This is a comprehensive and resourceful teaching aid series designed to instill foundational math skills in kindergarten and grade 1 students . It is an essential tool for educators in varied environments, including public schools and homeschooling . Resource Contents : Each PDF file features 24 pages of vibrant, picture - based materials . Covered concepts include quantity counting, estimations, and comparisons . The resources emphasize visual representation of quantities for easier understanding . Inclusive are pages where equal or unequal amounts are arranged either linearly or randomly . Certain sheets feature objects appearing up to 20 times for learners to cut out, point, count and paste - reinforcing manual learning techniques . All materials come both as colored illustrations as well as blackline versions catered to different printing preferences or learner needs . The resource can be used either as larger A4 size work mats / screen view slides or smaller task cards / flash cards - proving effective during group instruction sessions or individualized tutoring . The range of visuals from apples & worms to elephants & coconuts provides fun reinforcement while maintaining student’s interest in counting skills . Furthermore these sustainable resources can be laminated post - printing thus ensuring their longevity while enhancing tactile engagement among young learners . In addition to basic numeracy, the Basic Math Skills | Counting Estimation Comparison , lays the groundwork for number comprehension & place value ! It provides teachers with reliable support while forming the strong numeric foundations crucial at this important educational stage . The material is presented either in A4 size, as work mats / screen view slides or as 4-on-a-page flash cards to use as task cards as well . It is a great resource for your math stations and math centers and once you print and laminate, you can store forever . 1 pdf file . 24 pages with mats / screens / task cards / flash cards to work on counting, estimation and comparison basic math skills . For more pdf materials on numeracy, basic math and pictorial / manipulative approach to learning, you can click WORDS ASIDE .
Author WORDS ASIDE
Tags Math, Numbers, Task Cards, Mats, Manipulatives, Math Station, Math Center, Pictorial , Slides, Words Aside
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
Pictorial Math Multiplication Flashcards | SPACE x3
Special Resources, Special Education Needs (SEN), Math, Addition and Subtraction, Addition, Multiplication and Division, Division, Place Value, Grade 2, 3, 4, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans, Worksheets & Printables, Flashcards, Activities
Pictorial Math Multiplication Flashcards | SPACE x3 Description The Pictorial Math Multiplication Flashcards with a space x3 theme are designed to provide engaging and intuitive ways for students in grades 2-4 to learn multiplication facts. With a unique focus on pictorial representation, these visually pleasing flashcards make memorizing multiplication facts easier. Key Features: Packaged into a 13-page PDF , three different styles of fact display are used per page, offering variety and catering to diverse learning styles. They showcase the fact number integrated with the factor (such as 2 times tables); the fact number alongside the subsequent part of its equation; and additionally depict individual factors at the bottom row of their respective matrix. A clever feature is how each range (factors from 1 -10 ) is depicted in unique colors which help aside sorting and cueing. Also enriching student’ experience is the inclusion of quirky space-themed images for every set of flashcards, making learning lively while keeping it educational. Versatile in use , these flashcards can be transformed into an instructive flipbook for centers or could perform efficiently as reference material for problem-solving sessions centered around operations like addition and division alongside multiplication. The content has been crafted keeping potential applications such as task cards and custom-made books in mind – truly an educator's delight! Their attractive designs also qualify them to double up as fun décor pieces on bulletin boards across seasons further assist visual learners. A resource that covers all elementary grade levels', this makes it simple to tailor its usage – from decoration posters to visual cues resource or work mats. This tool sets itself apart by approaching teaching multiplication differently: instead appealing directly both via design alone visually enforces each math concept associated with multiplying numbers up till ten. Let your students dive headfirst into a rich galaxy teeming with equations waiting to be solved – take their learning journey exactly where it needs to go with this Pictorial Math Multiplication Flashcards | SPACE x3 tool. 13 - page PDF resource with three types of pictorial explanation for multiplication FACTS and FACTORS , for your bulletin boards , your classroom walls , your screens and your custom made task cards and books .
Author WORDS ASIDE
Tags Multiplication Flashcards, Pictorial Representation, Space, Math Manipulatives, Visual Aids, Math Center, Bulletin Board, Decoration, Wall Poster, Words Aside
IRREGULAR NOUNS | SINGULAR PLURAL COLOR IMAGES/PICTURES
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Irregular Nouns | Singular Plural Color Images/Pictures is an insightful 20-page PDF resource aimed at enriching the learning process for Preschool to 2nd grade students. With singular and plural forms displayed side-by-side for easy viewing, this educational tool helps teach the vital English language arts topic of irregular nouns. The colorful images keep young students engaged while the innovative green and red borderlines allow for sorting when printed. Teachers can use this versatile resource for whole-class, small group, or individual activities to hone grammar skills. The multi-modal engagement also encourages linguistic acquisition during spoken and written lessons. Overall, this intuitive visual aid functions effectively across various teaching approaches. By blending engagement and usefulness, Irregular Nouns | Singular Plural Color Images/Pictures meets pedagogical goals while appealing to young learners.
Author WORDS ASIDE
Tags Grammar, Oral Communication, Writing, Irregular Nouns, Exceptions, Centers, Task Cards, Stations, Screen, Words Aside, Color Plural, Nouns Pictures, Nouns Images
Core Semantics Mats + Cards: Salty Snacks Pack
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Core Semantics Mats + Cards: Salty Snacks Pack This 13-page pack focuses on building vocabulary related to salty snacks. It includes full-color and black-and-white images of various snacks that can be used as writing prompts or conversation starters. Teachers can utilize these cards for individual, small group, or whole class activities to practice language skills. The cards work well for matching activities, memory games, and giving instructions. They can help students develop language comprehension, expression, speech, communication, and more. The images provide visual guidance to strengthen vocabulary and writing skills in a student's native language or as part of ESL curriculum. Teachers can print the cards to create homework boards for parents to use with their children. The series contains semantic category materials on toys, household items, animals, community locations, weather, senses, and more that can be combined for categorization and reasoning tasks. This versatile resource allows teachers to build critical language and cognitive skills in a variety of engaging ways.
Author WORDS ASIDE
Tags Snacks, Language Development, Speech Therapy, Literacy Station, Semantics Posters, Flachcards, Centers, Match To Sample, Occupational Therapy, Words Aside
Core Semantics Mats + Cards: Bedroom Pack
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Core Semantics Mats + Cards: Bedroom Pack This 13-page pack teaches vocabulary for bedroom items through images and activities. Use the colored and black-and-white cards for writing prompts, conversation starters, task cards, and more. Build language skills by matching images to sample words, playing memory games, giving descriptions, and following instructions. Cards can be printed or displayed digitally for individual, small group, or whole class activities. Combine this pack with others in the series to create reasoning, categorization, and exclusion tasks. With boards and cards for vocabulary, cognitive skills, and communication, this resource helps early learning through 1st grade students, including ESL and special needs.
Author WORDS ASIDE
Tags Cards, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Language , Vocabulary, Communication, Boards, Images, Match To Sample, Thematic
Functional Life Skills - Clothes and Getting Dressed
Special Resources, Special Education Needs (SEN), Not Grade Specific, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Functional Life Skills - Clothes and Getting Dressed: An Overview Designed specially for children with special educational needs, this resource lays paramount emphasis on fostering practical skills pertaining to clothing and dressing. The aim is to prepare students for daily challenges, boost independence, and cultivate informed decision-making ability in the absence of supervision. Main Aims Fosters understanding about choosing appropriate clothes based on a range of factors from weather conditions to fit for different occasions. Covers practical aspects like managing buttons, zippers and shoe laces tying. The resource comes complete with planning ideas, teaching slides that outline lessons comprehensively, vocabulary cards to enrich student language capacity regarding clothes while data tracking sheets help monitor learning progress over time. Note-worthy Features: An array of activities ranging from whole class integration or small group use along with some suitable for independent workstation applications. A social story designed to stimulate conversational abilities among learners while making topics around clothing relatable through day-to-day scenarios. An engaging bingo game that aids in the grasp of naming conventions of clothing items thereby facilitating memory retention. Instruction cards filled with realistic photos visually represent each attire piece simplistically enhancing understanding and recall ability. Resources included: · Ideas for planning · Teaching slides · Vocabulary cards · Data tracking sheets · Social story · Bingo game · Instruction cards with real photos · Labelling activities · Picture to picture matching · Word to picture matching · Differentiated scenario question and answer · Sequencing activities · Sorting activities This proficiency-enhancing resource is available across grade limitations and is ideal for educators dealing with students of varying ages and developmental milestones. Provided in a widely-used PDF format, it extends threshold-free access for teachers worldwide. Clipart images courtesy of Kari Bolt Clipart.
Author SEN Resource Source
Tags Life Skills, Clothing, Dressing, Independence, Special Education
Leveled Passage 3: Reading and Writing
Special Resources, ELA, Special Education Needs (SEN), Speech Therapy, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Language Development, ESL, Strategies, Writing, Handwriting, Spelling, Grade 1, 2, 3, Worksheets & Printables, Flashcards, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans, Activities, Worksheets
This Leveled Passage 3: Reading and Writing is a great resource for your students to work on reading fluency / comprehension and writing practice through versatile ways of presenting text. A dual leveled text for literacy activities with worksheets, cards and strips for : - reading . - handwriting ( dot to dot and tracing ) . - word ordering . - sentence sequencing . - correcting spelling mistakes . - filling in the gaps . - finding the other half of the sentence . - role playing the scenario . - taking notes . With this Leveled Passage 3: Reading and Writing resource you focus on grammar, syntax, reading comprehension / reasoning, working memory and self organising strategies , with the hands on participation of the student, whether one-to-one or in a small classroom or session group . The two ( 2 ) different levels give the opportunity to students with varying literacy performance to work parallel or cooperatively on the same project and promote inclusion . In addition, it is a great way for the same student to "level up" his / her literacy game ! Furthermore, the card strips in this Leveled Passage 3: Reading and Writing allows for games of: - text-based questions and answers . - choral and ordinal reading . - cut and paste activities . - "titles" for custom made drawings or notes . - spot the word differences / what is added or missing . - memory . - copying . - move around the classroom activities . - hide and find . and many more ! 1 pdf fle of 42 NO - PREP pages . You can beneficially use this versatile material from 1st through 3rd grade . Use it as an intervention resource in learning difficulties sessions as suited . For many many more free to download and immediately use materials on language, basic math, cognitive and perceptual skills, you can visit my store page by clicking HERE .
Author WORDS ASIDE
Tags Reading Comprehension, Reading Fluency, Cards, Guided Reading, Guided Writing, Dyslexia, Learning Difficulties, Sequencing, Passages, Words Aside
Multiplication Facts Posters and Flashcards BUNDLE
Special Resources, Special Education Needs (SEN), Math, Addition and Subtraction, Addition, Multiplication and Division, Division, Place Value, Grade 2, 3, 4, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans, Worksheets & Printables, Flashcards, Activities
Multiplication 1 - 10 x 1 - 12 CARDS / MATS / POSTERS to use with your students, display during teaching or on the wall as decor or visual prompts . * Big size versions to work with snap cubes, bricks and other manipulatives on. * Smaller size versions to create task cards and books . Six ( 6 ) books included in this BUNDLE : 1 . Big cards / SPACE THEMED . 2 . Big cards / HALLOWEEN THEMED . 3 . Big cards / With MATH CUBES . 4 . Big cards plain . 5 . Smaller cards / OCEAN THEMED . Smaller cards plain . Each book contains THREE VERSIONS / SETS OF ALL THE FACTS : FACT NUMBER WITH EMBEDDED FACTOR ( x times to make up the fact ) . FACT NUMBER WITH THE FACTOR ( x times to make up the fact ) IN A ROW AT THE BOTTOM OF THE MAT . FACT NUMBER WITH THE RELEVANT FIRST PART OF EQUATION . Facts of each factor 1 - 10 have a mutual distinct color ( when colored ) for sorting and prompting / cueing reasons . Each version / set of facts carries ( when themed ) a different and unique backround space / halloween / ocean themed . Useful in your centers . Try as a flip through laminated book . Great as pictorial reference / explanation for operations and word problems , for repeated addition, multiplication and division . Print and laminate to reuse or display them on your screen ( wall screen or tablet ) . Create task cards . Make classroom books of group reference . A4 size helps for group presentation and activities 1696 pdf pages with big and smaller cards of facts and factors in 3 display versions . For more pdf materials on numeracy, basic math and pictorial / manipulative approach to learning, you can click WORDS ASIDE .
Author WORDS ASIDE
Tags Facts And Factors, Math Center, Math Station, Repeated Addition, Classroom Decoration, Decor, Halloween, Task Cards, Manipulatives, Words Aside