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Autism Awareness Colour by Number / Color by Number
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Autism Awareness Colour by Number / Color by Number

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Included in this pack are 6 different pages of color by number worksheets linked to Autism Awareness. It comes in spelling options for US and UK/CAN i.e colour and color. Simply print out the worksheets and have them on hand to give to your students. They look at the code at the bottom of the worksheet to find out what colors/colours to use on parts of the image.
Community Helpers Literacy Worksheets
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Community Helpers Literacy Worksheets

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This resource contains 273 different literacy worksheets related to the theme of Community Helpers. These worksheets are easy to print with no prep required, and a great way to introduce the theme of Community Helpers into your teaching. The activity includes the following community helpers; ♦ Chef ♦ Crossing guard ♦ Detective ♦ Doctor ♦ Farmer ♦ Firefighter ♦ Fisherman ♦ Forest ranger ♦ Lifeguard ♦ Mail man ♦ Mechanic ♦ Miner ♦ Nurse ♦ Policeman ♦ Ski guide ♦ Teacher ♦ Tour guide ♦ Trash collector ♦ Vet ♦ Waiter ♦ Waitress. The worksheets that are included in this pack are; • when i grow up • talk about/draw people (jennifer the chef, joe the detective etc) • writing prompts/discussion • describing 'what am i' • describing 'what am i' easier version - handwriting practice • coloring pages with handwriting practice • fine motor skills • letter/name jigsaws • color/spell the word • color the letters • research activity • labelling • a to z community helpers • matching tools to career • wanted posters • missing letters • practising handwriting letters • matching lower case to upper case • your spelling is on fire! (Fireman) • animal overload! (Vet) • taking temperature (Nurse) • can i take your order please? (Waiter/Waitress) • chef, we need more pizza! (Chef) • posting letters (Mail Man) • take the trash out (Trash collector) • down in the forest (Forest ranger) • grab your ski's! (Ski Guide) • where's the tour guide? (Tour Guide) • rate your teacher! (Teacher) • vehicle patterns (Mechanic) • fishing for -an words (Fisherman) • beginning sound match (Farmer) • detecting mistakes (Detective) • crossing guard rhyming (Crossing Guard) • lifeguard costume design (Lifeguard) • scrambled letters • missing letters As you can see there are a HUGE amount of worksheets/resources included in this bundle. All require no prep, print and hand out!
Halloween Comprehension, Literacy Activity
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Halloween Comprehension, Literacy Activity

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This resource includes 8 different comprehension activities related to the theme of Halloween. Each activity comes with 1 x story page and 1 x questions page. 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. It is related to Halloween 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.
Birthday Party Comprehension
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Birthday Party Comprehension

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This resource includes 6 different comprehension activities. Each activity comes with 1 x story page and 1 x questions page. They are all based on the theme of Birthday Party. The worksheets follow the order of the story but has been simplified into shorter passages. 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 Birthday Parties 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.
Easter Yes / No Questions
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Easter Yes / No Questions

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This resource contains 46 different task cards giving students the choice of two answers - yes or no - to the question at the top. Each task card contains 1 question, 1 image and 2 answers. The task cards are all in the theme of Easter. These task cards come in col and b/w option for your preference. They are a great way to encourage students to pay attention to detail, the image that they are looking at and to answer appropriately. I recommend cutting out each card individually and laminating so that they will be stronger and longer lasting. Students can complete with a dry wipe pen or a peg so that they can be used again.
Food Category Sorting Cards
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Food Category Sorting Cards

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This resource contains 6 different food categories for students to match the appropriate food images into. The categories included are: ♦ Fruit ♦ Vegetables ♦ Dairy ♦ Meat ♦ Grains ♦ Drinks If you have any recommendations for any additional sorting pages you would like added please don't hesitate to contact me. There are 6 food items to match for each card. I recommend laminating each of the individual parts so that they will be stronger, longer lasting and re-usable. This resource is a great way for students to work on their sorting and categorising / categorizing skills. They are used with an Autism Classroom on a regular basis which have really helped to develop the children's understanding. As well as suiting an Autism Classroom, this resource would also benefit Spec Ed Classrooms and even Mainstream Classrooms.
England, What Can You See, Adapted Book
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England, What Can You See, Adapted Book

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10 different pages are included in this sentence building / adapted book which encourages students to look at the image on the page, then choose the corresponding symbol to place into the box below it This is great for a Spec Ed or Autism Classroom / working with Spec Ed or students with Autism. It's a great way to encourage students to pay close attention to deal, become more familiar with sentence structure and symbols. The vocabulary is suitable for American or British classrooms. (Color, Colour etc.) All images/vocabulary is linked to the theme of England.
Fairy Tales Word Search Activity
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Fairy Tales Word Search Activity

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This Fairy Tales themed word search pack contains 2 different levels of word search worksheets, blank word search worksheets for students to make their own Fairy Tale word searches and also 6 vocabulary posters that include all the vocabulary used through all the word searches. This resource includes; ♦ Level 1 word search worksheets x 16 (8 words) ♦ Level 2 word search worksheets x 16 (16 words) ♦ Level 1 and Level 2 blank word search worksheets for students to make their own Fairy Tale theme word searches ♦ Vocabulary posters with all the words from the word searches ♦ Answer keys These worksheets come in b/w for ink friendly printing and are appropriate for all spelling types - UK/US etc. The worksheets require no prep, simply print and hand out. These are great time fillers, literacy centres, or even to be left on sub days. They provide a different way for students to pay close attention to detail and encourages the recognition of letters and vocabulary. Fairy Tales included; • Alice in Wonderland • Cinderella • Elves and the Shoemaker • Emperors New Clothes • The Frog Prince • Hansel and Gretel • King Midas' Golden Touch • Little Mermaid • Little Red Hen • Princess and the Pea • Rapunzel • Sleeping Beauty • Snow White • Three Billy Goats • Town and Country Mouse • Ugly Duckling
Emotions Feelings Yes / No Questions
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Emotions Feelings Yes / No Questions

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This resource contains 24 different task cards giving students the choice of two answers - yes or no - to the question at the top. Each task card contains 1 question, 1 image and 2 answers. The task cards are all in the theme of Feelings / Emotions. These task cards come in col and b/w option for your preference. They are a great way to encourage students to pay attention to detail, the image that they are looking at and to answer appropriately. I recommend cutting out each card individually and laminating so that they will be stronger and longer lasting. Students can complete with a dry wipe pen or a peg so that they can be used again.
Valentine Wh- Questions and Scenes
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Valentine Wh- Questions and Scenes

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This resource contains 7 different 'Valentine' themed scenery images accompanied with two different types of recording sheets/questions. Each scenery image comes with: ♦ non-verbal question/recording cards ♦ verbal question/recording cards to suit individual student needs. The question/recording cards also come with space to record two different dates to track student progress. The wh- questions are; who, what, where. 10 questions included for each scene = 70 questions in total. A great way to improve student understanding, attention to detail and question/answering techniques. This resources comes in col option only - no b/w option.
The Good Samaritan Bible Story
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The Good Samaritan Bible Story

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This simplified story is based on the bible story The Good Samaritan. It includes 15 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.
Halloween Instruction Activity
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Halloween Instruction Activity

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This Halloween activity is a great way for your students to work on their reading, recognition and instruction following skills. Students have to read the instructions on each of the task cards included, and find/point to the matching items on the Halloween scene. This is a great way for students to pay close attention to detail and start to work on their symbol > image matching/recognition skills. The theme is linked to Halloween and is a great way for you to introduce some Halloween fun into your classroom while continuing your students work on these important skills. Instructions are also included on first page of the PDF document. I would highly recommend laminating each of the individual pieces so that they will be stronger, therefore longer lasting.
Social Story A New Student in Class
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Social Story A New Student in Class

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This social story is a great read for students who may need some support and help to understand how to deal with their feelings when a new student joins their class, and how they can be welcoming and help the new student to settle into their classroom. 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; ♦ In our classroom, we do lots of learning together. ♦ We spend lots of time together in class with other students and our teachers. ♦ Sometimes, our classroom will have the same students all year. ♦ Sometimes, we may get a new student join our class. ♦ The new student may be new to the school. ♦ The new student may also be new to the area, and just moved here. ♦ Or, the new student may be moving from another class to our class. ♦ Sometimes, having a new student in class may make me anxious. ♦ I should remember, that the new student may feel anxious too. ♦ Going to a new class can be very scary. ♦ We should look after the new student and become their friend. ♦ We should find out their name, and more about them. ♦ We should also help them find things around the classroom, and school. ♦ By helping our new student, we are being a good friend and classmate. ♦ This helps our classroom be a nice place.
Social Story Having My Nails Cut
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Social Story Having My Nails Cut

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This social story is a great read for students who may need some support and help to understand why they need to have their nails cut, and how this might make them feel. This social story will hopefully encourage them and help them to understand the process. 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; ♦ My fingernails grow everyday. ♦ When my fingernails get too long, I need to have them cut. ♦ If my fingernails are too long, they might snap or scratch me or someone else. ♦ My family will help me cut my nails. ♦ My teacher will help me cut my nails. ♦ I should sit really still when I’m having my nails cut. ♦ Sometimes, I might get scared of the nail clippers. This is ok. ♦ My family will be happy when my nails are cut. ♦ My teacher will be happy when my nails are cut. ♦ When my nails are cut, they won’t be as sharp. ♦ Once my nails are cut, I can go back to playing.
Autism Communication Fan Where Hurts?
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Autism Communication Fan Where Hurts?

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This visual communication fan is a great way for your students to communicate with you where they are in pain. Many of our students struggle to explain where they feel pain - or where is hurting. This visual, symbol supported fan is going to help aide with the communication barriers - and get your student the help that they need. There are a range of different body parts included on this fan, and you can put them together with a keyring and keep on you at all times. Visuals are very important to your autism and special education students. By having them portable, and on the go, it means that we can continue our communication outside of the classroom. Body parts included are; arm head (boy) head (girl) ear eye finger foot knee ankle leg lips nose shoulders stomach teeth thumb toe tongue hand wrist I highly recommend cutting out each of the individual fan pieces, laminating them then hole punching the bottom and attaching to a keyring so that they can be used to show students quickly and easily.
CVC Words Spelling Rockets
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CVC Words Spelling Rockets

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This cvc word activity is a great way for you to combine some space and rocket fun into your cvc work. Students look at the image of the cvc word that they need to spell on the triangle (top of the rocket) then use the letters to spell out the cvc word. They build it down from the top of the triangle to make a rocket ship while also forming their cvc words. This is a great way to give your students the opportunity for some hands on work that is engaging and fun for them, while also working on their cvc words and spelling skills The rockets come in both col. and b/w option for your printing preference. We printed onto bright color card to make them more fun and engaging. Vocabulary included; • car • cat • dam • ham • pan • wag • bed • den • hen • net • pen • wet • dig • fin • hit • lid • pig • pit • dog • fox • hop • log • mop • top • bun • cub • gum • hut • mud • sun
Yoga Movement Breaks Brain Breaks Cards
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Yoga Movement Breaks Brain Breaks Cards

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This resource includes 2 different styles of yoga movement breaks / brain breaks to be used for the classroom; flashcards or round toppers which can be put on top of pens/pencils/lollipop sticks etc. Students can start to lose concentration if they are sat working at a desk/activity for a long period of time, so introduce some fun and jazz up your classroom with these fabulous yoga movement breaks to get your students engaged and focused again. These can be introduced at whatever time interval you deem appropriate - either 10/15 minutes into a work session or first thing in the morning, after break, after lunch etc.You know your students best and you will be able to judge when is best for them. You can either do all the movement breaks at once, or do one every so often throughout the day or even get students to come up the front and choose a movement break as a reward for good working etc. Many researchers and education specialists have stated that movement breaks and physical activity are a great way to get children re-focused to sit back down for an activity. These come in colour or black and white option. Includes 40 different movement breaks.
St Patrick's Day Colour Matching Task Cards
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St Patrick's Day Colour Matching Task Cards

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This activity is a fun, interactive and engaging way for your students to work on their color recognition / color recognition and fine motor skills skills during the run up to St Patrick’s Day. Students need to match the same color pom poms to the leprechaun on the task card. Your students will love finding the different color pom poms to the leprechauns. You can also use giant tweezers to pick up the pom poms to work on fine motor skills. I recommend laminating all of the task cards included. This will make them stronger, longer lasting and reusable in the future. Instructions Print out the task cards. Cut and laminate the task cards. Have the same color pom poms available for your students to match them to the correct color task card/leprechaun. The colors included are; Black Blue (light) Brown Grey/Gray Green Orange Pink Purple Blue (dark) Red White Yellow The task cards come in both spelling options i.e color/colour, grey/gray. These task cards fit perfectly into photo storage boxes - making it easy for you to stay organised and keep all the pieces together. You will need to have matching color pom poms to use this activity.
Body Parts Write the Room
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Body Parts Write the Room

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This body parts themed write the room activity is a great way to have students moving around the room, hunting for the different cards, reading them and then writing down the answers onto recording sheets. This activity will also give them the chance to work on their body part recognition skills. The recording sheets come in numbers 1-10 as well as in 2 different ability levels - plain boxes to write the answers in or boxes with handwriting lines for students to write in. Each image is linked to the theme of body parts and all images can be seen in the preview of this resource. This will be an excellent addition to your body topic and expand your students knowledge while allowing them to move around. You can hide these flashcards anywhere you want to get the students active and moving about. Some example are: ♦ Around the classroom ♦ Outdoor play area ♦ In a tough tray ♦ In a sensory tub etc. This is a great way to keep students motivated and engaged while working on their vocabulary and spelling skills. This resource comes in both col and b/w option for your printing preference.
3 Little Pigs Jigsaws
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3 Little Pigs Jigsaws

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These jigsaw puzzles are a fun and hands-on addition to your 3 Little Pigs activities. Jigsaw puzzles are a great way for students to work on their concentration, attention to detail, fine motor and problem solving skills. The jigsaws are differentiated into 4 different levels for you to use with your students as appropriate and all images on the jigsaws are linked to the theme of The 3 Little Pigs. The jigsaws come in the following levels: • 2 piece jigsaw • 3 piece jigsaw • 12 piece jigsaw • 20 piece jigsaw Each level comes with 11 different jigsaw puzzles. Cut out each of the individual jigsaw pieces, laminate and you have a re-usable jigsaw puzzle to pull out at any time you need. Or cut out the individual pieces and have students stick them into their work books to build the image. Each jigsaw comes in col and b/w option for your preference.