I'm currently a teacher in a special needs school working with pupils who have ASD. I've worked in a number of age ranges, from 3-16. All of my resources are ones that I have used in class and have worked well! Although my resources are aimed towards pupil with ASD, they are easily and quickly adapted to use in mainstream schools too.
I'm currently a teacher in a special needs school working with pupils who have ASD. I've worked in a number of age ranges, from 3-16. All of my resources are ones that I have used in class and have worked well! Although my resources are aimed towards pupil with ASD, they are easily and quickly adapted to use in mainstream schools too.
**Food Tech - Baking - Sorting Activity **
These sorting activities are based on food technology, especially on promoting the correct vocabulary used in the kitchen with equipment/routines/ingredients. It can be used as a single use cut and stick worksheet, or can be laminated with velcro to be used again - the latter is what I have done with this resource myself. The addition of velcro to the activity adds a tactile element that works well with pupils and engagement.
I’m currently a teacher in a special needs school for children with ASD. The class I currently have range from P4 - 2C. We use these as starter activity during food technology lessons weekly. Our topic for this term is baking, so we use these to help boost our vocabulary, as well as for recognition of routines/equipment/ingredients when in the kitchen. The repetition of these activities weekly works well, and we are seeing great improvement in food technology, especially with vocabulary.
Pictograms and Tally Charts (P6-L2)
I work in specialist school for pupils with ASD. The class I currently have are working at levels P6 up to 2C. This lesson is based on Pictograms and Tally Charts, and is a lesson that I repeated on a regular basis to ensure that progression and understanding was taking place.
This lesson would work as a one off lesson, or could be laminated and tweaked to repeat over a series of lessons (as I did).
Resources include:
PowerPoint - Includes information and practical tasks relating to Pictograms and Tally Charts
HA/MA/LA Tasks - Differentiated tasks to complete as part of the lesson during the PowerPoint, related to creating a Pictogram of their own.
**World War One & Warhorse - Differentiated Worksheet Activities **
These worksheets are all based upon either WW1 or the story of Warhorse. Our English topic for the half term was Warhorse. As part of this, I did some basic knowledge on WW1 before moving onto the story.I work in a special needs school for children with ASD. The levels in my class range from P6 to Level 2C. So these worksheets are extremely varying in level and ability.
The worksheets included are:
Settings Descriptions - Farms and Trenches
In these activities pupils had to describe what they could see in the pictures on their worksheet. We did some examples on the board to model.
‘I can see’ - Farms and Trenches
These were for my lower ability pupils. They had to say what they could see in the picture, and label it accordingly. They also had to state where the setting was based.
Character Descriptions - Albert Narracott & Joey
In these activities pupils had to describe the different characters. The pictures provided the pupils with examples of their physical appearance, however they were also encouraged to include things they knew about their personality.
Handwriting & Phonics Booklets - WW1, Animals/Trench life & Warhorse
Again these were used with my lower ability pupils. I set them up in a clear fashion, allowing pupils to get used to the layout. They had to verbalize the word, trace it, and then copy it underneath. They then had to match the word to the correct picture at the side.
Animals used in WW1
In these activity, pupils had to cut out and stick the animals on their worksheets into the different sections. From this, they then had to write a sentence about the animals that were used in WW1.
The Olympics - Differentiated Activities (P6 - L2C)
I work in specialist school for pupils with ASD. The class I currently have are working at levels P6 up to 2C. These resources are based on a lesson about The Olympics, that I repeat once a week to ensure understanding is taking place. I read a story to the pupils about The Olympics, as running through a PowerPoint with visuals. As I do this, the pupils will be completing their differentiated task.
It would work well as a one off lesson, or the resources can be laminated to be used on a regular basis (as I currently do).
Whats included:
HA Task - Pupils are to write the word relating to the visual they can see on the PowerPoint, and answer questions throughout the story.
MA Task - Pupils are to write the word relating to the visual they can see on the PowerPoint.
LA Task - Pupils are to match the words that they can hear and see on the PowerPoint.
Story - To be read along with the PowerPoint.
Olympics PowerPoint - Visuals to be used in conjunction with the story.
Number Bonds to 10 & 20
These activities are based on number bonds to 10 & 20. Pupils have to put the correct number out of a selection in the number bonds. It can be used as a single use worksheet, or can be laminated and used with velcro to be used again - the latter is what I have done with this resource myself. The use of velco on this activity also adds a tactile element that appeals to pupils. It consists of two activities, one on number bonds to 10, and the other on number bonds to 20.
I’m currently a teacher in a special needs school for children with ASD. The class I currently have range from P4 - 2C. These are a lifesaver. I use them daily with my pupils as part of their workboxes following the TEACCH system. The pupils respond well to the worksheet, and with daily repetition I am seeing great progress in Maths.
This contains a spelling booklet for years 1/2, 3/4 & 5/6 National Curriculum spellings. Each spelling is split into four different columns, pupils must firstly read aloud the spelling, then trace it, copy it, and then finally cover the rest of the page and spell it correctly in the final column. Also attached is a cover for the booklet, which can be adapted to include the pupils name and the correct term - such as Spring 1 etc. I’m currently a teacher in a special needs school for children with ASD. These are a lifesaver. I use them daily with my pupils as part of their workboxes following the TEACCH system. The pupils respond well to the booklets, and we are beginning to see an improvement in spelling in general.
***Years 1/2 National Curriculum Spelling Booklet ***
This contains a spelling booklet for years 1/2 National Curriculum spellings. Each spelling is split into four different columns, pupils must firstly read aloud the spelling, then trace it, copy it, and then finally cover the rest of the page and spell it correctly in the final column.
Also attached is a cover for the booklet, which can be adapted to include the pupils name and the correct term - such as Spring 1 etc.
I’m currently a teacher in a special needs school for children with ASD. These are a lifesaver. I use them daily with my pupils as part of their workboxes following the TEACCH system. The pupils respond well to the booklets, and we are beginning to see an improvement in spelling in general.
***Years 3/4 National Curriculum Spelling Booklet ***
This contains a spelling booklet for years 3/4 National Curriculum spellings. Each spelling is split into four different columns, pupils must firstly read aloud the spelling, then trace it, copy it, and then finally cover the rest of the page and spell it correctly in the final column.
Also attached is a cover for the booklet, which can be adapted to include the pupils name and the correct term - such as Spring 1 etc.
I’m currently a teacher in a special needs school for children with ASD. These are a lifesaver. I use them daily with my pupils as part of their workboxes following the TEACCH system. The pupils respond well to the booklets, and we are beginning to see an improvement in spelling in general.
***Years 5 & 6 National Curriculum Spelling Booklet ***
This contains a spelling booklet for years 5/6 National Curriculum spellings. Each spelling is split into four different columns, pupils must firstly read aloud the spelling, then trace it, copy it, and then finally cover the rest of the page and spell it correctly in the final column. Also attached is a cover for the booklet, which can be adapted to include the pupils name and the correct term - such as Spring 1 etc. I’m currently a teacher in a special needs school for children with ASD. These are a lifesaver. I use them daily with my pupils as part of their workboxes following the TEACCH system. The pupils respond well to the booklets, and we are beginning to see an improvement in spelling in general.
French - Colours Sorting Activity
These activities are based on French, focusing on colours. They are sorting activities, where the pupils have to match the correct French word to the colour. The activity is differentiated three ways. On a basic level it is a simple matching activity. The other two activities require pupils to match the words to the colours and re-write the word underneath.
It can be used as a single use worksheet, or can be laminated with velcro added to be used again - the latter is what I have done with this resource myself. By adding velcro to the activity, it adds a tactile element which seems to work well and engage the pupils.
I’m currently a teacher in a special needs school for children with ASD. The class I currently have range from P4 - 2C. We use these differentiated activivities weekly as part of our MFL lessons, the repetition of these activities weekly is working well and the pupils are making great progress.
Anne Frank - Differentiated Activities (P6 - 2C)
I work in specialist school for pupils with ASD. The class I currently have are working at levels P6 up to 2C. These resources are based on a lesson about Anne Frank, that I repeat once a week to ensure understanding is taking place. I read a story to the pupils about Anne Frank, as running through a PowerPoint with visuals. As I do this, the pupils will be completing their differentiated task.
It would work well as a one off lesson, or the resources can be laminated to be used on a regular basis (as I currently do).
Whats included:
HA Task - Pupils are to write the word relating to the visual they can see on the PowerPoint, and answer questions throughout the story.
MA Task - Pupils are to write the word relating to the visual they can see on the PowerPoint.
LA Task - Pupils are to match the words that they can hear and see on the PowerPoint.
Story - To be read along with the PowerPoint
Anne Frank PowerPoint - Visuals to be used in conjunction with the story.
**Synonyms Sorting Activity **
This activity is based on synonyms/words with similar meanings. The pupils have to sort the different words into the six categories of: Happy, Sad, Angry, Scared, Big and Small. It can be used as a single use cut and stick worksheet, or can be laminated to be used again - the latter is what I have done with this resource myself. It also doesn’t have to be used as one activity, as part of workboxes using the TEACCH system I have split it into 3 activities.
I’m currently a teacher in a special needs school for children with ASD. The class I currently have range from P4 - 2C. These are a lifesaver. I use them daily with my pupils as part of their workboxes following the TEACCH system. The pupils respond well to the activity, and with daily repetition I am seeing great progress in English.
Finding Equivalent Values to 10p
This activity will require you to have some 1p/2p/5p coins to use alongside it.
This activity is based on money, focusing on equivalent values to 10p. Using coins, pupils have to come up with three different ways to make 10p. It can be used as a single use worksheet, or can be laminated to be used again - the latter is what I have done with this resource myself.
I’m currently a teacher in a special needs school for children with ASD. The class I currently have range from P4 - 2C. These are a lifesaver. I use them daily with my pupils as part of their workboxes following the TEACCH system. The pupils respond well to the worksheet, and with daily repetition I am seeing great progress in Maths.
**Tracing & Copying 2D Shapes **
This worksheet is based on 2D shapes, focusing on shape recognition as well as promoting pencil control with tracing. It can be used as a single use worksheet, or can be laminated to be used again - the latter is what I have done with this resource myself.
I’m currently a teacher in a special needs school for children with ASD. The class I currently have range from P4 - 2C. These are a lifesaver. I use them daily with my pupils as part of their workboxes following the TEACCH system. The pupils respond well to the worksheet, and with daily repetition I am seeing great progress in Maths.
1950s till Now - Technology/Toys/School Life
Our history topic one half term was ‘1950s till Now’. I work in a special needs school for pupils with ASD, in class with pupils ages 11-15 and levels P6 - 2C. Due to this, I had to adapt my lessons to focus around topics that would engage pupils and relate to their own lives, hence the focus on technology, toys and school life.
Each lesson we would explore and engage with different physical examples from each topic, from the different decades. Then each lesson we would use the attached worksheets. The worksheets are based upon a sorting activity, where the pupils had to sort the different objects into modern day or older. They are differentiated with the further tasks, such as labeling the pictures or writing a description underneath the activity.
The following worksheets are included:
Toys - differentiated into LA/MA/HA
School Life - differentiated into LA/MA/HA
Technology - differentiated two ways LA & MA/HA
**Leaves, Trees and Flowers - Activities **
These worksheets and activities are all related to the topic of ‘leaves, trees and flowers’. I work in a special needs school for pupils with ASD. The class I had varied very much in level from P4 - 1C. These activities are all physical based, with cutting and sticking working on fine motor skills. Two of the activities are based on sorting either ‘leves and flowers’ or ‘trees and flowers’. The last document is a tick list that I created for a nature walk with my class. We walked around the school grounds and pupils had to tick off if they had seen that object.
2D & 3D Shape Matching
These documents when put together make two different resources. They make matching boards for 2D and 3D shapes. These include matching the picture of the shape, and then name. I work in a special needs school for pupils with ASD, with pupils ranging from P4-1C in my class. These matching activities allowed the pupils to physically match the shape to increase shape recognition.
The cover image shows an example as to how the resources look when completed and laminated. You will have to laminate, cut out and use velcro to complete the resource.
Basic Tally Chart Activity
This worksheet is focused on tally charts, it allows pupils to see a visual representation that they can input on the tally chart. It can be used as a single use worksheet, or can be laminated to be used again - the latter is what I have done with this resource myself.
I’m currently a teacher in a special needs school for children with ASD. The class I currently have range from P4 - 2C. These are a lifesaver. I use them daily with my pupils as part of their workboxes following the TEACCH system. The pupils respond well to the worksheet, and with daily repetition I am seeing great progress in Maths.
**Identifying Operations Activity **
This activity is based on identifying operations in a sum. Pupils have to identify whether they think the sum is an addition or subtraction, and add the correct symbol in the gap. It can be used as a single use worksheet, or can be laminated with velcro added to be used again - the latter is what I have done with this resource myself. The addition of velcro adds a tactile element to the activity, that pupils respond well to.
I’m currently a teacher in a special needs school for children with ASD. The class I currently have range from P4 - 2C. These are a lifesaver. I use them daily with my pupils as part of their workboxes following the TEACCH system. The pupils respond well to the worksheet, and with daily repetition I am seeing great progress in Maths.