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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.
Birthday Math Activity Counting Work Task Box for Special Education
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Birthday Math Activity Counting Work Task Box for Special Education

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Are you looking for hands-on and engaging work task boxes for your autism and special education students? Do you want your students to love working on their counting, color recognition and fine motor skills? Or are you looking for a sensory and hands-on activity to add to your math centers? If you say yes to any of those questions - this birthday math activity is the perfect addition to your task boxes. Your students will love working on their number, instruction, counting and fine motor skills with this hands-on and engaging task box activity. What’s Included? -Task cards with instructions from 0-20. -Task cards with instructions for color candles. How to Use -Students read - or be read - the instruction on the task card. -Students make a cake out of play dough in a cake case - or if you’re feeling brave - use real cupcakes! -Then, students use candles (we use real ones) and place them into the cake (fake or real) to match the instruction on the card. This could be by counting to a certain number or by color matching. Instructions -Print out the included task cards. -Laminate the task cards. -Provide your students with a cupcake (fake or real) and candles (fake or real). Your students will love working with this fun birthday math activity to work on their counting, number recognition, instruction and fine motor skills. This is also a great way for your students to work on understanding the connection between number and quantity as well as their color recognition skills. These task cards fit perfectly into photo storage boxes - making it easy for you to stay organised and keep all the pieces together.
Confetti Classroom Theme Decor Editable Pack
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Confetti Classroom Theme Decor Editable Pack

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Are you looking to transform your classroom into a confetti theme? If so, this confetti classroom decor bundle has almost everything you need! However if you think something extra should be included, please feel free to contact me. Most parts of this resource are editable, however there are a few that are not. If the part isn’t editable, it will state so below in the list of what is included. Editable parts of this resource come in Keynote and PowerPoint formats. Non-editable parts come as PDF files. For a more in-depth look at what the pages included look like, please click the preview option underneath the cover image of this resource to scroll through and get more a clear idea of what is included. This classroom decor pack includes the following: ♦ 2D Shapes ♦ 3D Shapes ♦ Alphabet Posters non-editable PDF ♦ Binder Covers and Spines ♦ Birthdays Posters ♦ Book Marks ♦ Calendar Squares ♦ Circle Labels bags, clipboards, pencils, crayons, erasers, glue, glue sticks, lined paper, markers, note books, paintbrushes, paperclips, pens, pins, rulers, scissors, sharpeners, staplers, tape, pencils ♦ Class Jobs caboose, calendar helper, cleaner, door monitor, librarian, line leader, lunch monitor, messenger, pencil monitor, table wiper, teachers assistant, technician, attendance monitor, bathroom monitor, board cleaner, chair stacker, litter monitor, paper monitor, plant monitor, pledge leader, recycling monitor, substitute, sweeper, weather reporter, computer helper, first aid helper, sanitizer monitor, homework monitor, journal helper, vest helper, mat helper, messages helper, pet helper, bell ringer, sink helper, snack helper. ♦ Color / Colour Posters ♦ Days of the Week ♦ Folder Labels ♦ Groups and Leaders ♦ Hall Passes girls bathroom pass, boys bathroom pass, nurses pass, hall pass. ♦ Long Labels bags, clipboards, pencils, crayons, erasers, glue, glue sticks, lined paper, markers, note books, paintbrushes, paperclips, pens, pins, rulers, scissors, sharpeners, staplers, tape, pencils ♦ Lower Case Bunting non-editable PDF ♦ Monthly Calendar - July 2019 to August 2020 and blanks. ♦ Months of the Year ♦ Name Plates Comes with alphabet - including highlighted vowels, left/right reminders and number line to 20. Also comes with handwriting lines - students can either handwrite their names onto the name tags or you can add them on ready to print.
Construction Vehicles Color Matching Task Box
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Construction Vehicles Color Matching Task Box

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Are you looking for a fun and hands-on activity to add to your preschool construction theme? Or are you looking for an engaging work task box to add to your math centers? If so, this color matching construction vehicle task box is the perfect addition to your classroom! Your students will love sorting the construction vehicles into the following colors; -Red -Blue -Yellow Students need to identify what color the construction vehicle is and then match this to the task card containing the same color splat. Your students will love working on their color recognition skills with these hands-on color matching task cards. I recommend laminating each of the individual task cards so that they will be stronger, longer lasting and reusable in the future. Instructions -Print the task cards. -Cut out and laminate each of the individual task cards. -Lay the task cards out in your math centers and watch your students work on their color recognition skills. These task cards fit perfectly into photo storage boxes - making it easy for you to stay organised and keep all the pieces together.
Caterpillar Math Activity Patterns and Play Dough
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Caterpillar Math Activity Patterns and Play Dough

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Do your students love working with play dough? Are they struggling with patterns? Then these caterpillar task cards are the perfect addition to your math and pattern activities. These are also great for learners who benefit from sensory learning activities. Your students will love working on their pattern, counting and fine motor skills with these caterpillar task cards. The task cards encourage students to use play dough - or other manipulatives - to build the caterpillar and follow patterns. What’s Included? -Task cards from 0-10 where students need to form balls out of play dough and use them to fill in the blank circles on the caterpillar. This is great for working on counting skills and connecting number to quantity. -Two color pattern task cards - red and yellow -Two color pattern task cards - blue and yellow -Three color pattern task cards - blue, red and yellow -Follow on the pattern two color - red and yellow -Follow on the pattern two color - blue and yellow -Follow on the pattern three color - blue, red and yellow Instructions -Print out the included task cards. You can print all out or just the levels you’ll be using. -Cut out and laminate each of the individual task cards. -Provide your students with red, blue and yellow play dough. How to Use -Students will use play dough to form balls and put them onto the caterpillar’s body pieces. -For the first task cards, students will count the balls and place them onto the caterpillar’s body - to match the number on the task card. -For the two and three color pattern task cards, students need to form balls/circles out of the play dough in the same colors shown on the task cards - and match these together. -For the following on task crds - students need to form balls/circles out of the play dough in the same colors shown on the task cards and carry on the patterns. Your students will love working with this fun caterpillar activity to work on their counting, number recognition, pattern and fine motor skills. These task cards fit perfectly into photo storage boxes - making it easy for you to stay organised and keep all the pieces together.
Caterpillar Math Activity
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Caterpillar Math Activity

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Are your students struggling with their counting and fine motor skills? If so, this caterpillar math activity is going to be the perfect addition to your math centers or individual work tasks. Your students will love working on their number, instruction, counting and fine motor skills with this hands-on and engaging task box activity. What’s Included? -Task cards with instructions from 0-10. -Leaves How to Use -Students read - or be read - the instruction on the task card. -Then, students use a hole punch to punch that amount of holes into the leaf - that the caterpillar has eaten. -Next, students use a pipe clear or piece of string to thread through the holes, counting them as they go along. Instructions -Print out the included task cards and leaves. -Laminate the task cards. -Provide your students with a hole punch and pipe cleaner - follow the instructions above under ‘How to Use’ to find out how students complete this activity. Your students will love working with this fun caterpillar activity to work on their counting, number recognition, instruction and fine motor skills. These task cards fit perfectly into photo storage boxes - making it easy for you to stay organised and keep all the pieces together.
Wh Questions for Speech Therapy Adapted Book Camping
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Wh Questions for Speech Therapy Adapted Book Camping

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Do your students struggle to answer wh questions? Are you looking for hands-on activities for your students to work on their wh questions and sentence building skills? If so, this camping themed wh question adapted book is perfect to use in your special education classroom or speech therapy sessions. Students read - or be read - the short sentence at the top of the page and find the appropriate and matching symbol to answer the wh- question. Adapted books are a great way for students to work on a range of skills in an adapted, engaging and hands-on way. The vocabulary is suitable for American or British classrooms. (Color, Colour etc.) All images/vocabulary is linked to the theme of camping.
Camping Theme Classroom Decor Pack Editable
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Camping Theme Classroom Decor Pack Editable

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Are you looking to transform your classroom into a camping theme? If so, this camping classroom decor bundle has almost everything you need! However if you think something extra should be included, please feel free to contact me. Most parts of this resource are editable, however there are a few that are not. If the part isn’t editable, it will state so below in the list of what is included. Editable parts of this resource come in Keynote and PowerPoint formats. Non-editable parts come as PDF files. For a more in-depth look at what the pages included look like, please click the preview option underneath the cover image of this resource to scroll through and get more a clear idea of what is included.
Wh Questions for Speech Therapy Adapted Book Beach
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Wh Questions for Speech Therapy Adapted Book Beach

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Are you looking for hands-on activities for your students to work on their wh questions and sentence building skills? If so, this beach themed wh question adapted book is perfect to use in your special education classroom or speech therapy sessions. Students read - or be read - the short sentence at the top of the page and find the appropriate and matching symbol to answer the wh- question. Adapted books are a great way for students to work on a range of skills in an adapted, engaging and hands-on way. The vocabulary is suitable for American or British classrooms. (Color, Colour etc.) All images/vocabulary is linked to the theme of the beach.
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.
3 Little Pigs Maze Worksheets
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3 Little Pigs Maze Worksheets

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These 3 Little Pigs maze worksheets are a fun and engaging way for your students to work on their attention to detail and fine motor skills. There are 5 different levels of mazes for you to differentiate for your student’s individual abilities. All of the maze worksheets included require no prep. Print them out and they are ready to hand out to your students. The worksheets all come in black and white for ink friendly printing. These maze worksheets will be the perfect addition to your 3 Little Pigs unit. It is also a great way for your students to work on their problem solving skills. Students have to work their way through the maze to the end. If you want to save on your ink, print out one copy of each worksheet and laminate it. That way the worksheets can be re-used in the future in your literacy centers with a dry-wipe pen.
3 Little Pigs Maths Worksheets
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3 Little Pigs Maths Worksheets

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This resource contains 22 different math worksheets linked to the theme of the 3 Little Pigs. The worksheets require no prep, simply print out and you’re ready to go. There is a variety of different worksheets meaning that numerous different skills can be targeted using this pack. The worksheets included are; ♦ Addition worksheets (2 levels - up to 5 and up to 10) ♦ Subtraction worksheets (2 levels - from 5 and from 10) ♦ What comes next (2 levels - to 10 and to 20) ♦ Before and after (2 levels - to 10 and to 20) ♦ Fill in ten frames ♦ Tallying ♦ Col by number Comes in US and UK/Can spelling options for your preference i.e color/colour, grey/gray.
3 Little Pigs Word Search Activities
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3 Little Pigs Word Search Activities

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These 3 Little Pigs word search worksheets are a great addition to your 3 Little Pigs activities. There are 2 levels of word searches included in this pack with a total of 11 different word search worksheets. This resource includes; ♦ Level 1 word search worksheets x 7 (8 words) ♦ Level 2 word search worksheets x 4 (16 words) ♦ Level 1 and Level 2 blank word search worksheets for students to make their own 3 Little Pigs theme word searches ♦ Vocabulary poster with all the words from the word searches ♦ Answer keys These worksheets come in black and white 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.
3 Little Pigs Write the Room Activity
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3 Little Pigs Write the Room Activity

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This 3 Little Pigs 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. 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 3 Little Pigs and all images can be seen in the preview of this resource. This will be an excellent addition to your 3 Little Pigs 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 col and b/w option for your preference.
3 Little Pigs Shadow Matching Task Cards
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3 Little Pigs Shadow Matching Task Cards

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These 3 Little Pigs themed task cards are a great way for students to work on their attention to detail skills by matching the shadows to their owners. There are 15 different task cards included and they come in col option only - no b/w. There are 2 task cards per page. Students have to choose 1 out of 3 possible answers to match the image to their shadow. There are instructions included on the front page of the document. I recommend cutting them out individually and then laminating them, this will make them stronger and longer lasting - meaning you can use them over and over again. All images related to 3 Little Pigs theme.
3 Little Pigs Ten Frame Task Cards
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3 Little Pigs Ten Frame Task Cards

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These 3 Little Pigs ten frame task cards are a great way for students to work on their counting and ten frame skills. The task cards included in this pack include ten frames with answers from 0-10 for your students to work on. Students have to count how many pigs are in the ten frame and then select the correct answer out of 3 choices on the bottom of the task card. Come in color/colour and black and white option. Instructions are included on the first page of PDF file. 2 task cards come on each page. I recommend cutting and laminating each task card individually. By laminating the task cards you will find they are stronger and longer lasting. This means you can use them year in, year out for your students, just pulling them out and you can wipe them clean after your students have finished with them! Great for number/counting work and for your 3 Little Pigs thematic unit.
3 Little Pigs Counting Task Cards
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3 Little Pigs Counting Task Cards

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These reading comprehension passages and questions worksheets are an engaging addition to your literacy centers and 3 Little Pigs activities. There are 6 different reading comprehension activities included in this pack. Each reading comprehension activity comes with 1 reading passage worksheet, and 1 matching questions worksheet. Students read through the reading passage and then answer the matching questions on the questions worksheet. All of the comprehension passages are linked to the theme of the 3 Little Pigs. This activity is great for students to be able to read a passage and recall details from it, answering relevant questions. Comes in black and white for ink friendly printing. The images are eye catching and appropriate for young students who will find them engaging.
3 Little Pigs Comprehension Worksheets
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3 Little Pigs Comprehension Worksheets

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These reading comprehension passages and questions worksheets are an engaging addition to your literacy centers and 3 Little Pigs activities. There are 6 different reading comprehension activities included in this pack. Each reading comprehension activity comes with 1 reading passage worksheet, and 1 matching questions worksheet. Students read through the reading passage and then answer the matching questions on the questions worksheet. All of the comprehension passages are linked to the theme of the 3 Little Pigs. This activity is great for students to be able to read a passage and recall details from it, answering relevant questions. Comes in black and white for ink friendly printing. The images are eye catching and appropriate for young students who will find them engaging.
3 Little Pigs Worksheets, Fine Motor Skills
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3 Little Pigs Worksheets, Fine Motor Skills

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These fine motor skill worksheets are a great addition to your 3 Little Pigs unit and to get your students working on their fine motor skills. With 12 different worksheets included in this pack, your students will have plenty of opportunities to work on their fine motor skills. These no prep worksheets are a fun and engaging addition to your literacy centers and to expand learning on your 3 Little Pigs unit. They require no prep, just print them out and they are ready to go. However, if you want to save on your ink, just print one copy of each worksheet and laminate them. This way, students can re-use them over time in your literacy centers.
American Presidents Comprehension Worksheets
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American Presidents Comprehension Worksheets

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This reading comprehension pack is the perfect addition to your President’s Day activities. With 43 different reading comprehension passages and question activities included, your students will love learning about the different presidents. Each activity comes with 2 worksheets; one reading passages worksheet and one matching questions worksheet. Students need to read the reading passage and then answer the questions on the question worksheet. This is a great way for your students to learn more about the individual president’s in an engaging and fun way. All of the comprehension worksheets are related to American Presidents 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. Presidents included are: ♦ Abraham Lincoln ♦ Andrew Jackson ♦ Andrew Johnson ♦ Barack Obama ♦ Benjamin Harrison ♦ Bill Clinton ♦ Calvin Coolidge ♦ Chester A. Arthur ♦ Dwight D. Eisenhower ♦ Franklin Pierce ♦ Franklin D. Roosevelt ♦ George Bush Jr. ♦ George Bush Sr. ♦ George Washington ♦ Gerald Ford ♦ Grover Cleveland ♦ Harry Truman ♦ Herbert Hoover ♦ James Buchanan ♦ James A. Garfield ♦ James K. Polk ♦ James Madison ♦ James Monroe ♦ Jimmy Carter ♦ John Adams ♦ John F. Kennedy ♦ John Quincy Adams ♦ John Tyler ♦ Lyndon B. Johnson ♦ Martin Van Buren ♦ Millard Fillmore ♦ Richard M. Nixon ♦ Ronald Reagan ♦ Rutherford B. Hayes ♦ Theodore Roosevelt ♦ Thomas Jefferson ♦ Ulysses S Grant ♦ Warren G. Harding ♦ William Taft ♦ William Henry Harrison ♦ William McKinley ♦ Woodrow Wilson ♦ Zachary Taylor