This is an introduction to Mindfulness for teenagers and adults with special educational needs. It is a full course and includes student worksheets and teaching slides. The resource is intended to introduce students to mindfulness, including: An introduction to mindfulness Mindfulness practice Guided meditations (transcripts available) Breathing techniques Avoidance Flight, fright or freeze Practising acceptance Health benefits of mindfulness Thoughts are not facts Taking care of yourself Course evaluation Topics include: The automatic pilot Present-moment focus Doing everyday activities mindfully Ways to reduce stress Facing challenges Mental health Happier life Avoiding negative thinking and judgement Practising mindfulness techniques Finding focus Time for ‘technology-free’ Life balance Can this resource be used online? This resource is designed to be used in person. If you have purchased this resource and would like to use it for online teaching, you have permission to do so. These worksheets are best printed, although teachers can use also them for whole-class teaching using a projector or interactive whiteboard. What additional materials are needed? None, all of the components are available in the zipped folder, i.e. student worksheets, teaching slides and guided meditation transcripts. Student Worksheets: 122 Pages Teaching Slides: 139

This is an introduction to Relaxation Techniques for teenagers and adults with special educational needs. It is a full course and includes student worksheets and teaching slides. The resource is intended to introduce students to the concept of ways to use coping strategies, including: The benefits of relaxation Health and wellbeing Everyday problems and stress Dealing with stressful situations Relaxation techniques These worksheets are designed to cover the following learning outcomes: Identify the benefits of relaxation to personal and interpersonal life, their mind, their body their work life and their home life. Research and look at a variety of relaxation techniques, breathing exercise, meditation, walking, yoga, and see how they help to relax and calm the mind and the body. Practice a range of relaxation techniques in real life circumstances Identify a range of situations in which the ability to relax has been helpful to de-stress and deal with it. Evaluate the success in own personal life where using relaxation techniques helped to deal with different situations at home and at work. Topics include: Breathing techniques Visualisation Muscle relaxation Walking Tai chi Yoga Meditation Mindfulness Healthy living Sleep Daily schedule Can this resource be used online? Yes, it is a digital resource. If you have purchased this resource and would like to use it for online teaching, you have permission to do so. A fillable and printable version is included. Students can type in their answers online, or worksheets can be printed. Teachers can also use them for whole-class teaching using a projector or interactive whiteboard. What is included? All components are available in the zipped folder, i.e. student worksheets and teaching slides. Student Worksheets: 85 Pages Teaching Slides: 47 Relaxation Techniques Vocabulary

This is an introduction to Using the Calculator for teenagers and adults with special educational needs. It is a full course and includes student worksheets and answers. The resource is intended to introduce students to the concept of using the calculator, including: Calculator basics Vocabulary Rounding and estimating Operations on the calculator Decimals, fractions and percentages Calculator practice These worksheets are designed to cover the following learning outcomes: Find digits 0-9 and the decimal point and necessary operations buttons (+, -, ÷, =) on a calculator Use a calculator to solve simple problems, e.g. add two items Use a calculator to correct work which has been completed without the use of a calculator Find and use a calculator on a mobile phone to work out how much several items will cost in a shopping trip Topics include: Using calculators Calculator keys The calculator display Maths words Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division on the calculator Patterns in numbers Mixed operations on the calculator Can this resource be used online? This resource is a digital resource. If you have purchased this resource and would like to use it for online teaching, you have permission to do so. A fillable and printable version is included. Students can type in their answers online, or worksheets can be printed. Teachers can also use them for whole-class teaching using a projector or interactive whiteboard. What is included? Student Worksheets and Answers Student Worksheets: 116 Pages

This is an introduction to Recognising Emotions for teenagers and adults with special educational needs. It is a full course and includes student worksheets. The resource is intended to introduce students to recognising emotions, including: Types of emotions Expressing emotions Others’ emotions Topics include: What are emotions Big and small emotions Humour Sadness Anger Fear Peer pressure Being positive Mindfulness Emotional reactions **These worksheets are designed to cover the following learning outcomes: ** Identify common emotions and associated words used to express them Recognise their own emotions responses to a range of situations e.g. happy, sad, impatient, angry, upset Describe appropriate ways of expressing your emotions Recognise the emotions of others e.g. know what upsets him/her, being aware is he/she is upset React in an emotionally appropriate way in a given situation e.g. a friend receives bad news. Can this resource be used online? This resource is a digital resource. If you have purchased this resource and would like to use it for online teaching, you have permission to do so. A fillable and printable version is included. Students can type in their answers online, or worksheets can be printed. Teachers can also use them for whole-class teaching using a projector or interactive whiteboard.are. What is included? All components are available in the zipped folder, i.e. student worksheets and teaching slides. Student Worksheets: 142 Pages Teaching Slides: 62

This is an introduction to computer literacy for teenagers and adults with special educational needs. It is a full course and includes student worksheets and teaching slides. The resource is intended to introduce students to computers and technology, including: Introduction to I.T. Using a computer application Health, safety, hygiene and security Topics include: I.T. in everyday life Social media Ecommerce Elearning Computer hardware Word processing exercises Ergonomics Hazards Online safety **These worksheets are designed to cover the following learning outcomes: ** 1 Outline how Information Technology affects everyday life 2 Explain commonplace Information Technology concepts and terminology 3 Describe the health, safety and personal hygiene considerations of working with computers 4 Describe information security considerations 5 Outline the functions of the main hardware elements of a computer 6 Operate computer hardware by performing all required steps including connecting all required devices, and powering up and shutting down equipment appropriately 7 Use a range a keyboard capabilities 8 Use a computer application to create a file 9 Apply relevant environmental impact reduction, health, safety and personal hygiene procedures when working in an ICT environment. Can this resource be used online? This resource is a digital resource. If you have purchased this resource and would like to use it for online teaching, you have permission to do so. A fillable and printable version is included. Students can type in their answers online, or worksheets can be printed. Teachers can also use them for whole-class teaching using a projector or interactive whiteboard. What is included? All components are available in the zipped folder, i.e. student worksheets and teaching slides. Student Worksheets: 85 Pages Teaching Slides: 46 Pages

This is an introduction to Communications for teenagers and adults with special educational needs. It is a full course and includes student worksheets, teaching slides and documents. The resource is intended to introduce students to **everyday communications **including: What is communication Reading Writing Interpersonal communication Topics include: Improving communications Reading comprehension Reading techniques Text features, e.g., CV, blog, advertisement, fictional texts, etc. Everyday writing tasks, e.g. invitation, email, proofreading, formal letter, journal, etc. Using social media Signs and symbols Nonverbal communication, e.g., gestures, visual aids, etc. Factors affecting interpersonal communication Effective listening and speaking Conversation Questioning Vocabulary relating to work, health and finances **These worksheets are designed to cover the following learning outcomes: ** Reading 1.1 Outline a limited range of reading techniques to include scanning, skimming 1.2 Read a limited range of different texts 1.3 Use a limited range of reading techniques 1.4 Extract the main facts, ideas and opinions from simple written material Writing 2.1 Use drafting, proof reading, spelling and sentence structure that is fit for purpose 2.2 Write to support learning to include note and message taking, expressive writing, and learning aids 2.3 Interact with others through a limited range of current electronic and social networking technologies Interpersonal Communications* 3.1 Interpret common signs, symbols and non-verbal messages 3.2 Identify the principal factors affecting everyday interpersonal communication 3.3 Use non-verbal signals and visual aids to convey different messages 3.4 Initiate a conversation in different settings 3.5 Narrate observations, events, experience, feedback and procedures 3.6 Use questioning techniques 3.7 Use the vocabulary appropriate to a range of public contexts, to include personal health care, working life, financial transactions. Can this resource be used online? Yes, it is a digital resource. If you have purchased this resource and would like to use it for online teaching, you have permission to do so. It is a printable version only. Teachers can also use the resource for whole-class teaching using a projector or interactive whiteboard. What is included? All components are available in the zipped folder, i.e. student worksheets, teaching slides and documents. Student Worksheets: 218 Pages Slides: 195

This is a set of Reading Comprehension Activities for teenagers and adults with additional educational needs. It consists of one book which includes reading texts, student worksheets, and teacher notes. The resource is intended to give students practice using various reading comprehension strategies, including: Pre-reading comprehension strategies Comprehension strategies during and after reading Topics include: Pre-questioning Predicting Synthesising Purpose for reading Types of meaning Note-making Reading aloud Using Bloom’s Taxonomy These worksheets are designed to cover learning outcomes related to reading and understanding different types of texts. Can this resource be used online? This resource is a digital resource. If you have purchased this resource and would like to use it for online teaching, you have permission to do so. These worksheets can be printed, and teachers can use them for whole-class teaching using a projector or interactive whiteboard. This resource is not fillable online. What materials are included? All components are available in the workbook, i.e., reading texts, student worksheets, and teacher notes. Student Worksheets and Teacher Notes: 200 Pages

This is an introduction to Personal Effectiveness for teenagers and adults with special educational needs. It is a full course and includes student worksheets and teaching slides. The resource is intended to introduce students to personal effectiveness, including: Personal profile Personal learning plan Working with others Topics include: Personal values Strengths and weaknesses Skills Goal-setting Implementing an action plan Review and evaluation Benefits of teamwork Team-building activities Team project These worksheets are designed to cover the following learning outcomes: Describe the concept of personal effectiveness Demonstrate an awareness of self by exploring strengths, talents, goals, values, challenges, and abilities Draw up a personal learning plan Apply communications, team working, and hygienic and safe work practices in a workplace or community environment Practise a limited range of the skills required for successful team or group work Work as a member of a team Describe the personal learning gained from participation in a planned learning activity Can this resource be used online? Yes, it is a digital resource. If you have purchased this resource and would like to use it for online teaching, you have permission to do so. A fillable and printable version is included. Students can type in their answers online, or worksheets can be printed. Teachers can also use them for whole-class teaching using a projector or interactive whiteboard. What is included? All components are available in the zipped folder, i.e. student worksheets and teaching slides. Student Worksheets: 120 Pages Teaching Slides: 55 Slides

This is an introduction to Career Preparation for teenagers and adults with special educational needs. It is a full course and includes student worksheets and teaching slides. The resource is intended to introduce students to preparing for their career, including: Introduction to work Education and training Personal profile Getting ready to work Topics include: Work opportunities Volunteer work Local training and educational possibilities Personal profile and career Goals Formal and informal communication Listening Job ads Curriculum vitae Rights and responsibilities **These worksheets are designed to cover the following learning outcomes: ** 1.Describe the basic principles underpinning career preparation 2.Distinguish between different types of work 3.Describe local or foreign work opportunities 4.Identify local training and education opportunities 5.Compile a personal profile 6.Identify preferred personal qualities 7.Practise a range of personal interactions typical of work situations 8.Describe changes that may occur during a working life 9.Prepare to participate in the workplace Can this resource be used online? This resource is a digital resource. If you have purchased this resource and would like to use it for online teaching, you have permission to do so. A fillable and printable version is included. Students can type in their answers online, or worksheets can be printed. Teachers can also use them for whole-class teaching using a projector or interactive whiteboard. What is included? All components are available in the zipped folder, i.e. student worksheets and teaching slides. Student Worksheets: 148 Pages Teaching Slides: 83

This is an introduction to **Spreadsheets **for teenagers and adults with special educational needs. It is a full course and includes student worksheets and files for students. The resource is intended to introduce students to the basics of spreadsheets, including: Getting started with spreadsheets Creating worksheets and workbooks Modifying worksheets Topics include: Common uses and features of a spreadsheet application Key terminology File handling Formatting Previewing and printing Using the keyboard effectively Using different file save options Health, safety and hygiene **These worksheets are designed to cover the following learning outcomes: ** Outline the significance of using spreadsheet applications in terms of their common uses and features. Explain spreadsheet terminology. Use a spreadsheet application to open an existing workbook, access a worksheet, print a hardcopy of the worksheet and exit the application. Enter data to a spreadsheet, including formatting rows and columns, applying data formats and moving information within the worksheet. Use formulae to perform simple calculations including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Produce a hardcopy printout from a spreadsheet taking all required steps including creating a workbook, entering data into a worksheet, applying suitable formatting, previewing and printing the cell range, saving the workbook, and closing the spreadsheet application. Apply appropriate health, safety and personal hygiene procedures when working in an ICT environment. Can this resource be used online? Yes, it is a digital resource. If you have purchased this resource and would like to use it for online teaching, you have permission to do so. A fillable and printable version is included. Students can type in their answers online, or worksheets can be printed. Teachers can also use them for whole-class teaching using a projector or interactive whiteboard. What is included? All components are available in the zipped folder, i.e. student worksheets and files. Student Worksheets: 50 Pages

This is an introduction to Crime Awareness for teenagers and adults with special educational needs. It is a full course and includes student worksheets, teaching slides and other extras. The resource is intended to introduce students to crime awareness, including: Personal values Wrongdoing and crime Irish legal and justice system Prison life Topics include: How values help Wrongdoing and its impact Attitudes and crime Restorative justice Prisoners’ rights Effects of prison Prison officers Alternatives to prison These worksheets are designed to cover the following learning outcomes: Explain personal values and factors which influence them. Identify situations of wrong doing and their impact on the individual, family and society. Describe the difference between wrong doing and crime, and personal attitudes to crime. Discuss factors which influence participation in offending behaviour and criminal behaviour. Describe the impact of crime on victims’ feelings. Explain restorative justice, its purpose, the process and the people involved in the process. Discuss prison life, its impact on the prisoner, the family and friends, daily routine, prisoners’ rights and prison officers’ duties. Describe elements of the Irish legal justice system including arrest, court appearance, verdict, Juvenile Liaison Officer, Community Garda, underage crime. Role-play a scenario involving negotiation of agreement by all parties following committing an offence. Describe the learning gained from participation in the role-play prior to reaching agreement. Discuss the application of the justice system to young people and how it might be improved. Discuss the effectiveness of prison and its alternatives on behaviour. Can this resource be used online? This resource is a digital resource. If you have purchased this resource and would like to use it for online teaching, you have permission to do so. A fillable and printable version is included. Students can type in their answers online, or worksheets can be printed. Teachers can also use them for whole-class teaching using a projector or interactive whiteboard. What materials are included? All components are available in the zipped folder, i.e. student worksheets and teaching slides. Student Worksheets: 125 Pages Teaching Slides: 73 Slides