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Going to Dentist Social Story
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Going to Dentist Social Story

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This social story is a great read for students who may need some support with going to the Dentist. A lot of children struggle with going to the dentist, it may cause them anxiety and they may not even understand why they are going there or what to expect - mostly worried about pain. Hopefully, this social story will help encourage your child(ren)/students to go their to the Dentist, and also help promote independence. Many students with autism are visual learners and like to learn through seeing something in action. This book comes complete with matching, simple yet engaging graphics to help describe what is being said on the page. Comes in col option only - no b/w availability, however you can print in grayscale. Pages included are; ♦ Today I am going to the Dentist. ♦ Tomorrow, I am going to the Dentist. ♦ The Dentist will look in my mouth at my teeth and gums. ♦ The Dentist helps to keep my gums and teeth clean and healthy. ♦ When I get to the dentist, I check in with the receptionist. ♦ I may have to wait in the waiting room. ♦ When my name is called, I will go in to the Dentist’s room. ♦ The dentist, and their assistant will say hello to me. ♦ I will sit in the big dentist chair. ♦ The Dentist will put the chair down so I am laying down. ♦ The dentist will wear gloves when they check in my mouth. ♦ The Dentist will use special equipment to check my teeth. ♦ I must open my mouth wide for the dentist to see inside. ♦ The Dentist may talk to the assistant about my teeth for her to record. ♦ When the Dentist is finished, I can have a drink or mouthwash. ♦ If my teeth are wonky, I may need braces. ♦ I go to an Orthodontist to have braces fitted. They are special dentists. ♦ I may need an X-Ray, I just have to bite down on the plastic bit. ♦ This helps the dentist see what my teeth look like. ♦ If I have a bad tooth, the dentist may take it out. ♦ They will give me something to numb it so it won’t hurt me. ♦ If I have a bad tooth, the dentist may take it out. ♦ They will give me something to numb it so it won’t hurt me. ♦ When I leave, the Dentist can give me a sticker! ♦ My teeth and gums have been checked and they are great! I recommend printing out each of the individual pages, laminating them and then binding them into a book so it will be easier for students to read - or be read to, as well as being stronger and longer lasting. You can use only the pages that you feel most relevant.
Autism Classroom Visuals, First Then and More Visuals with Communication Symbols
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Autism Classroom Visuals, First Then and More Visuals with Communication Symbols

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This is a great visual resource to support and encourage students when taking part in different activities throughout the day. It comes with a variety of different 'boards' for your preference on which to use as well as 68 symbols to accompany the resource. The boards included come in both b/w and col option. There is a contents page included so you are aware of what you are printing in the PDF document. Included are: First, Then board b/w Now, Next board b/w First, Next, Then board b/w Now, Next, Then board b/w First, Then, Last board b/w First, Then board col Now, Next board col First, Next, Then board col Now, Next, Then board col First, Then Last board col Visuals/Symbols I highly recommend cutting out and laminating the individual pieces so that they will be stronger and longer lasting. There are also brief instructions included on the first page of the PDF, however this is a quick and simple resource to put together that will work wonders with you and your students throughout the year. This resource comes with some choice symbols, if you feel there is something that you desperately need please feel free to contact me through the 'Ask a question' tab as a request and I will try my best to add it. Contains 16 pages.
World War 1 Comprehension
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World War 1 Comprehension

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This resource includes 7 different comprehension activities. Each activity comes with 1 x story page and 1 x questions page. They are all based on the theme of World War 1. There is a short amount of information provided on each page and then 4 questions on another page - you can see examples in preview/thumbnail pictures. This is great for students to be able to read a passage and recall details from it, answering relevant questions. They are related to World War 1 to give a twist on the usual comprehension activities. Comes in black and white for ink friendly printing. The images are eye catching and appropriate for young students who will find them engaging.
The 7 Days of Creation Bible Story
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The 7 Days of Creation Bible Story

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This simplified story is based on the bible story The 7 Days of Creation. It includes 11 pages and the story has been simplified to be more engaging for students and easier for them to understand and follow the story. Each mini-page, is half an actual page size, meaning you cut each page in half. I recommend laminating each page individually and then binding together to make a book - it’ll also make it stronger and longer lasting for you. This is a fun, and simple way to introduce a Bible story into your classroom and Religious Education lessons. You can use this resource as a whole class story which you can read to your students, or print numerous copies and have them readily available for your students to read in your classroom library. Another great way to use this resource is to introduce the book page by page each day/week and put together as a sequencing activity into student’s literacy books so that you can discuss each page more in-depth and have your students work on their sequencing skills. This resource comes in colour/color or black and white option for your preference.
Going to Hairdressers Social Story
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Going to Hairdressers Social Story

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This social story is a great read for students who may need some support with going to the Hairdressers. A lot of children struggle with going to the hair dressers, it may cause them anxiety and they may not even understand why they are going there or what to expect - mostly worried about not knowing what's going to happen. Hopefully, this social story will help encourage your child(ren)/students to go their to the Hairdressers, and also help promote independence. Many students with autism are visual learners and like to learn through seeing something in action. This book comes complete with matching, simple yet engaging graphics to help describe what is being said on the page. Comes in col option only - no b/w availability, however you can print in grayscale. Pages included are; ♦ Today I am going to the hair salon. ♦ I will sit in a big chair. ♦ I can choose a hair style to have. - boy ♦ I can choose a hair style to have. - girl ♦ The stylist will brush my hair. ♦ The stylist will use scissors to cut my hair. ♦ The stylist can also use trimmers to cut my hair. ♦ The hair stylist will only cut off how much I want. ♦ I can have my hair washed and cleaned. ♦ The stylist will dry my hair for me. ♦ The stylist can use hairspray to keep my hair in style. ♦ I can have my hair dyed in the salon. ♦ The stylist can use straighteners or curlers on my hair, I recommend printing out each of the individual pages, laminating them and then binding them into a book so it will be easier for students to read - or be read to, as well as being stronger and longer lasting. You can use only the pages that you feel most relevant.
St. David's Day Bingo
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St. David's Day Bingo

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This bingo activity is great to take part with small or large groups. All themes are linked to the theme of St. David’s Day. This comes with image bingo cards, image and word flash cards as well as small word/image cards and just word cards. The second page of the PDF contains instructions on different ways you can use this bingo resource in your classroom. 10 different boards in total - up to 10 players during one game. I would recommend laminating each board individually for them to be stronger and longer lasting but this is personal choice.
Conversation Prompt Task Cards Social Skills
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Conversation Prompt Task Cards Social Skills

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This resource includes 104 different prompt cards to help and encourage students to make conversation. Conversation is a hard skill for our students to master, especially when trying to start one. These prompt cards help to break the ice and encourage your students to feel more supported and confident when starting a conversation. A conversation helps to build relationships between students or even staff. It's also a great way for you to find out more about your students in class - especially if you have many shy students who usually struggle to keep a conversation flowing. The cards are bright and fun to keep students engaged throughout the activity. The prompt cards come in b/w and col. option as well as with UK and US spelling options. These are fantastic for prompting students to start conversations with each other, especially for morning work, social skills groups etc.
UK Coins Making Money Piggy Banks
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UK Coins Making Money Piggy Banks

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This resource is a fun and engaging activity for students to work on their coin recognition and money making skills. Students simply read the price tag that is on the piggy bank and use real coins or coins provided in this pack to make up the amount that it says. There are flashcards for price tags from £0.01 right up to £3. This resource is a great way to get students thinking and adding money. I highly recommend cutting out and laminating each of the individual flashcards that you will be using, the coins (if you are using these instead of real coins) and a few copies of the pig (so that you have multiple copies so multiple pupils can work at one time if you want). This can be done as small group activities, a full class activity or even 1:1 work for working on money targets. Comes in col and and b/w option for your preference. This resource contains UK coins.
Number Recognition and Counting Math Activity
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Number Recognition and Counting Math Activity

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Are your students struggling to recognize numbers displayed in different ways? Or are they struggling to understand the relationship between numbers and quantities? If so, this fun and hands-on popcorn activity is going to be the perfect addition to your math centers. Your students will love working with this fun popcorn game - and it can be used in two different ways in your math centers! Students match the different pieces of popcorn that display numbers (0-10) in different variations to the same popcorn box. Students count the popcorn (use real one for best results - or cotton wool balls) and put these into the popcorn boxes. Counting the numbers as they place them down and being able to connect numbers and quantities. This math activity is a great way for you to get your students working on their number recognition and counting skills in a hands-on and engaging way. Each popcorn box contains a number and number name. What’s Included? -Numbers displayed in different variations 0-10. -Popcorn buckets with number and number name 0-20. The variations for numbers included are; -Number Block -Fingers/Hands -Tally Marks -Dice Instructions -Print out the popcorn buckets and popcorn pieces. -Cut out and laminate each of the pieces. -Students can use real popcorn - or cotton wool balls - to count them out and put them into the correct popcorn bucket. -Or, students can match the popcorn pieces with the different number variations on and match these into the correct popcorn buckets (0-10). These task cards fit perfectly into photo storage boxes - making it easy for you to stay organised and keep all the pieces together.
Shark Facts Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions
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Shark Facts Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions

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These shark fact themed comprehension packs are a fun and engaging way for your students to work on their comprehension, reading and writing skills. There are 10 different comprehension activities included and all are based on facts of different species of sharks. Each activity consists of 2 pages - a reading passage page and an accompanying questions page. All images and stories in this comprehension pack are based on facts about different species of sharks and will be a perfect addition to your Shark Week. There is a short amount of information provided on each page and then 4 questions on another page. This is great for students to be able to read a passage and recall details from it, answering relevant questions. All pages come in black and white for ink friendly printing. The images are eye catching and appropriate for young students who will find them engaging.
Animal Life Cycle Puzzles
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Animal Life Cycle Puzzles

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This resource includes 5 different animal life cycle puzzles where students have to match together the different animal life cycles. Simply cut out each of the jigsaw pieces and laminate (this will keep them strong and longer lasting and students match the parts of the life cycle to the correct animals. Animals included are: ♦ ant ♦ butterfly ♦ chicken ♦ frog ♦ turtle Each puzzle comes with 4 pieces. Each puzzle piece has an image and the name of that image below it. A fun activity that is a great way to introduce or practice life cycles.
Feed the Monkey Instruction Task Cards
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Feed the Monkey Instruction Task Cards

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This resource contains 47 different task cards where students have to follow the instructions at the top of the task card to complete the action. Comes in 2 different types; find the food to feed the monkey and feed the food to a colour/color monkey. Comes in col and b/w option for your preference. These task cards are a fun way to have your students work on a variety of different skills such as; reading and following instructions, colour/color recognition, food recognition etc. The best part about these task cards are that students can self-correct or change their answer without worrying about the answer they previously chose. Appropriate for American and British/Canadian etc. classrooms - color/colour.
I Am Working For Visual Reward System
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I Am Working For Visual Reward System

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This is a great visual resource to help motivate and encourage students to complete their task(s) or work in order to gain tokens to receive their reward. Students collect a token for each task they complete/minute worked (you choose), once they have achieved all the tokens they get to have their choice activity. It is important for you to offer children the choice of what they want once they have finished their work so that they are motivated to achieve it at the end! This resource comes with two different options of each board (one with a yellow box for choice to go inside, one with black box). It also comes in 4 different difficulty levels. ♦ Level 1: 3 tokens then reward ♦ Level 2: 4 tokens then reward ♦ Level 3: 5 tokens then reward ♦ Level 4: 10 tokens then reward If you are unsure of what your student’s level of working is, I would start at the bottom and use level 1 then build your way up, if you feel your student is capable of working a large amount before achieving their reward then use your professional opinion on where to start them. To put together; ♦ print out the board that you want to use ♦ laminate it and attach velcro bits in each box ♦ cut out and laminate the choice activities provided (or provide your own) and add velcro to the back of them so that they will stick to the box on the page ♦ cut out and laminate your choice of reward coupons (3 different options provided) and also velcro these. You’re done! This is a great resource for encouraging students to work and also to improve how long they are able to work for or how many activities they can complete! This resource comes with some choice symbols, if you feel there is something that you desperately need please feel free to contact me through the ‘Ask a question’ tab as a request and I will try my best to add it. The symbols included so far are; ♦ ball pit ♦ blocks ♦ game (2 options) ♦ book ♦ bubbles ♦ car ♦ computer ♦ lego ♦ iPad ♦ music (2 options) ♦ outside ♦ playground ♦ puppets ♦ relax ♦ sand ♦ time out ♦ choice ♦ toys ♦ train ♦ walk ♦ trampoline ♦ water play.
Spring Counting Task Cards
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Spring Counting Task Cards

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This activity is a fun, interactive and engaging way for your students to work on their number recognition and counting skills during Spring. Students need to count the different items on each of the task cards and then choose their answer out of 3 possible choices on the right hand side of the task card. Your students will love working on their counting skills with these fun and engaging Spring themed task cards. I recommend laminating all of the task cards included. This will make them stronger, longer lasting and reusable in the future. The task cards cover from 0-10. There are 33 different task cards included. ** Instructions** Print out the task cards. Cut and laminate the task cards. Provide your students with dry wipe pens or clothing pegs for your students to select their answers. There are 3 different types of counting task cards included; Count the spots on the bug Count the petals on the flower Count the eggs in the nest. These task cards fit perfectly into photo storage boxes - making it easy for you to stay organised and keep all the pieces together.
Spring Rhyming Activity
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Spring Rhyming Activity

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These task cards are a fun and engaging addition to your rhyming activities and centers. Students need to piece together the 2 pieces of the raindrop to match together the words/images that rhyme together. This is an engaging way for your students to work on their rhyming skills, as well as their fine motor skills. There are 10 different rhyming puzzles included in this pack. Your students will love working on their literacy skills with these puzzles. I recommend laminating all of the pieces included. This will make them stronger, longer lasting and reusable in the future. Instructions Print out the pages included. Cut and laminate the pieces of the raindrops. Lay the pieces out for your students to put the raindrops together to match the rhyming words together. These task cards fit perfectly into photo storage boxes - making it easy for you to stay organised and keep all the pieces together.
3D Shapes Sorting Pages
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3D Shapes Sorting Pages

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This resource contains 6 different 3D Shape pages for students to match different regular objects to the matching shapes. Shapes included are: ♦ Cone ♦ Cube ♦ Cylinder ♦ Pyramid ♦ Sphere ♦ Triangular Prism Some shapes come with 9 shape images to match, others come with fewer - ranging between 6-9. You can either use this as a re-usable activity where you laminate it all and use velcro or it can be used as a worksheet for students to cut and stick. ★ Comes in b/w and col option. ★ A great way to see if students are able to relate different objects to the community helper. Appropriate for American and British/Canadian etc. classrooms.
Jonah and the Whale Bible Flashcard Story
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Jonah and the Whale Bible Flashcard Story

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This resource contains a 35 mini page simplifie story of Jonah and the Whale, from the Bible. Each mini page, is half an actual page size, meaning you cut each page in half. I recommend laminating each page individually and then binding together to make a book - it'll also make it stronger and longer lasting for you. It has been simplified into a short story, with bright, eye-catching graphics to keep students focused and engaged with the story. This download comes in colour/color or black and white option. Perfect for a special needs/autistic class or pre-k/k. It also provides you with a great and engaging way to introduce the Bible into your teaching/classroom.
Growth Mindset Question Reflection Cards
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Growth Mindset Question Reflection Cards

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This download consists of 19 different Growth Mindset reflection / question cards. These are are a great way to have your students work one a 1:1 basis or in groups at the end of the day or a session to be able to reflect back on their performance and help work towards Growth Mindset. I highly recommend laminating each of the individual question cards so that they will be stronger and longer lasting. These cards will provide you with a great opportunity to encourage Growth Mindset within your classroom / work room.
Community Helpers Sentence Building Book, Adapted Book
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Community Helpers Sentence Building Book, Adapted Book

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This resource contains a Sentence Building / Adapted Book liked to the theme of Community Helpers. This resource comes complete with symbols. This resource includes 18 different community helpers. The symbols come on a separate page. I recommend laminating the pages with empty boxes and pictures on then binding into a book. Cut out the symbol boxes individually and laminate. You can either have these spread out on a board/table for students to choose from or stick them muddled up on the back of the page in front for students to choose from. Brilliant for building sentences with children who need symbols for prompts. Also great for non-verbal students.
Communication Book with Symbols
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Communication Book with Symbols

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This is a communication book, created with symbols to provide students with an extra aide to communicate their needs and wishes with those around them. Every day we look around for different visual prompts i.e road signs, shopping lists. These help us to go through our daily lives. Many people diagnosed with autism are thought to learn best visually. By providing this communication book you are providing your student(s) with a visual aide. This communication book will also help your students to work on their vocabulary, language development and ability to process information. Most importantly, this resource is fantastic for promoting yours students independence and life skills. Anyone can benefit potentially from using a communication book or similar visual aide, regardless of age or ability. Each communication book can be personalised and differentiated to suit individual needs. It has different pages for different categories including; ♦ snack ♦ choice ♦ people ♦ colors ♦ colours ♦ numbers. More pages can be added to suit you and your student(s) individual needs and levels of communication. This pack also includes numerous symbols for you to use in the book. Included is also a walkthrough PDF directing you on how to use the book, what way to put it together etc. This download comes as a PDF file. It comes with an option of 4 different covers to choose from. Each page also comes in 2 different options for you to choose from; • border • full colour/color. There are 2 spellings of the 'colours/color' page to suit different spelling i.e American/UK etc. Contains 26 pages.