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What doesn't belong? And Wh- Question Scenes
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What doesn't belong? And Wh- Question Scenes

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This resource contains 10 different mini scenes where students have to work out what doesn't belong to the scene. BUT this resource also comes with extra wh- themed questions to accompany each of the scenes! Each set contains one mini scene image and one question card. The question card has 8 questions on it. The wh- questions are; who, what, where. 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.
Autism Morning Work Book
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Autism Morning Work Book

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This activity includes a morning work book in two different difficulty levels and an editable PPT and Keynote file for you to create and add your own symbols/answers to be included with the easier option. A morning work book is a great way to encourage students to settle down and prepare them for the day ahead. It provides them with a consistent morning routine when used everyday and they know what to expect. This book will target some general day-to-day life skill questions that your students will hopefully begin to master with regular use. There are 3 different types of covers for the morning work books included for you to use as you wish. There are two difficulty levels included to differentiate for different student individual work levels. The harder work book is where students are able to write their answers - writing lines are provided. The easier work book is where students are able to place symbol cards into the boxes as their answers. ★ If students are not yet at this level please see my easier level good morning greeting book please click here ★ The pages included are; ♦ All About Me My name, my age, my eyes, my hair, my School, my teacher. ♦ My Family I live in, I live with, I have _ sister(s), I have _ brother(s), my family's names are. ♦ Where I Live My address is, the country I live in is. ♦ Today The day, the month, the season, the year, the date (harder book only for date). ♦ The Weather What is the weather like today? What should we wear? ♦ My Clothes What col clothes am I wearing today? The PDF first page is instructions on how to get the best use out of this book.
CVC Spelling Frame Task Cards
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CVC Spelling Frame Task Cards

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CVC Spelling Frame Task Cards This download includes spelling frame task cards related to CVC words. There is a total of 30 different task cards included and they come in col and b/w option. I recommend cutting out each of the task cards individually and then laminating them so that they will be stronger and longer lasting. This will also mean you can use them over and over with students using a dry wipe pen. The CVC words included are: ♦ 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 Contains 30 task cards, 15 pages.
Daniel in the Lions' Den Bible Story Flashcard Story
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Daniel in the Lions' Den Bible Story Flashcard Story

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This resource contains a 24 mini page simplified story of Daniel in the Lions' Den 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 that will keep students engaged and focused. This is a fun, and simple way to introduce a Bible story into your setting. This download comes in colour/color or black and white option for your preference.
Superhero Word Search Activity
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Superhero Word Search Activity

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This Superhero themed word search pack contains 2 different levels of word search worksheets, blank word search worksheets for students to make their own Superhero word searches and also 2 vocabulary posters that include all the vocabulary used through all the word searches. This resource includes; ♦ Level 1 word search worksheets x 10 (8 words) ♦ Level 2 word search worksheets x 5 (16 words) ♦ Level 1 and Level 2 blank word search worksheets for students to make their own Superhero 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.
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.
UK Coin Recognition Task Cards
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UK Coin Recognition Task Cards

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This resource contains 40 task cards related to the theme of UK money. These task cards are a great way for students to work on their money recognition skills.Please note that this resource only contains UK coins/money. There are 4 task cards per page, I recommend cutting these out individually and laminating so that they will be stronger, longer lasting and re-usable throughout the School year. This comes with instructions on the first page for you to be able to get the most out of this resource. The task cards come in col and bw for your preference. The task cards come in different ability levels enabling you to differentiate to individual abilities; ♦ individual coin recognition - choose correct answer from 3 ♦ adding up 2 coins ♦ adding up 4 coins ♦ writing individual coin value
Noah's Ark Bible Flashcard Story
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Noah's Ark Bible Flashcard Story

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This resource contains a 22 mini page simplified version of the story of Noah's Ark 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 engaged. This download comes in colour/color or black and white option. Perfect for a special needs/autistic class or pre-k/k. This resource is a great way for you introduce a bible story into your teaching.
Animal Mystery Puzzle Addition Worksheets
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Animal Mystery Puzzle Addition Worksheets

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This activity contains 20 different color / colour by number grids which create the picture of different animals once completed. Addition goes up to 10. This resource is a great way for students to work on their math/addition skills. Students will love being able to work out the mystery animals hiding in the puzzles. Also includes finished pictures so that you can see what they look like as examples and use as an answer key to check students work. Animals included are; ♦ bear ♦ chicken ♦ cow ♦ elephant ♦ fox ♦ giraffe ♦ lion ♦ monkey ♦ penguin ♦ sheep ♦ snake ♦ turtle ♦ giraffe standing ♦ butterfly ♦ spider ♦ dog ♦ rabbit ♦ frog ♦ owl ♦ bee Comes with American and British spellings i,e gray and color vs grey and colour. At the bottom of each page are instructions for students to colour / color certain numbers. At the end of the activity students are able to write what animal they can see at the bottom of the page. The numbers in the grid are sums (of addition up to 10). Students have to work out the answer to the sum and then color/colour it the correct color/colour.
Verbs - Word Picture Matching
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Verbs - Word Picture Matching

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The word to picture matching activities are a fantastic resource for any classroom, although especially with non-verbal students. It can help to encourage and promote reading and recognition of vocabulary related to the theme of verbs. This resource is a great strategy to encourage students to read the words that they can see, but also to be able to understand that they can link the word to an actual image, Many students may learn to just read words but not understand the meaning behind them, this will help to work with students on working towards achieving this skill. Instructions on first page of how you can use this resource to it's best potential within your classroom. This resource will be great for group work, speech sessions, 1:1 activities. english/literacy sessions, vocabulary work and farm activities. 9 different activities boards in total. The first page in the PDF is the instructions page to help you use these to their best potential.
Body Parts - Word Picture Matching
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Body Parts - Word Picture Matching

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The word to picture matching activities are a fantastic resource for any classroom, although especially with non-verbal students. It can help to encourage and promote reading and recognition of vocabulary and different parts of the body. This resource is a great strategy to encourage students to read the words that they can see, but also to be able to understand that they can link the word to an actual image/body part. Many students may learn to just read words but not understand the meaning behind them, this will help to work with students on working towards achieving this skill. Instructions on first page of how you can use this resource to it's best potential within your classroom. This resource will be great for group work, speech sessions, 1:1 activities. english/literacy sessions, vocabulary work and even science / body themed activities. Vocabulary includes; ♦ ear ♦ eye ♦ face ♦ eyebrow ♦ elbow ♦ foot ♦ hair ♦ hand ♦ lips ♦ moustache ♦ nose ♦ teeth ♦ tongue ♦ ankle ♦ knee ♦ hand ♦ fingers ♦ head ♦ bone ♦ finger nail ♦ belly button ♦ brain ♦ cheek ♦ chin ♦ skeleton ♦ skull etc. Contains 14 different activity boards.
Aesop's Fables Word Search Activity
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Aesop's Fables Word Search Activity

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This Aesop's Fables themed word search pack contains 2 different levels of word search worksheets, blank word search worksheets for students to make their own Aesop's Fables word searches and also 4 vocabulary posters that include all the vocabulary used through all the word searches. This resource includes; ♦ Level 1 word search worksheets x 10 (8 words) ♦ Level 2 word search worksheets x 10 (16 words) ♦ Level 1 and Level 2 blank word search worksheets for students to make their own Aesop's Fables theme word searches ♦ Vocabulary posters with all the words from the word searches ♦ Answer keys Aesop's Fables included; • Belling the Cat • The Country Maid & Her Milk Pail • The Crow And The Pitcher • The Dog & His Shadow • The Fox & The Stork • The Fox And the Grapes • The Lion & The Mouse • The Miller His Son & The Donkey • The Shepherd Who Cried Wolf • The Tortoise & The Hare 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.
Feelings / Emotions Flashcards
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Feelings / Emotions Flashcards

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This resource contains 70 different flashcards related to the theme of feelings / emotions. These are a perfect way for trying to introduce and encourage students understanding of different feelings / emotions. The feelings included are; ♦ abandoned ♦ afraid ♦ angry (boy and girl option) ♦ anxious (boy and girl option) ♦ ashamed (boy and girl option) ♦ awesome ♦ bored (boy and girl option) ♦ brave (boy and girl option) ♦ cheerful ♦ cold ♦ concerned (boy and girl option) ♦ confident (boy and girl option) ♦ confused (boy and girl option) ♦ crazy (boy and girl option) ♦ curious (boy and girl option) ♦ determined ♦ disappointed (boy and girl option) ♦ disgusted (boy and girl option) ♦ dizzy (boy and girl option) ♦ doubtful ♦ embarrassed ♦ excited ♦ exhausted ♦ fidgety ♦ frustrated ♦ funny ♦ good ♦ grateful ♦ great ♦ grumpy ♦ home sick ♦ hot ♦ hungry ♦ in pain (boy and girl option) ♦ irritated ♦ lonely ♦ lucky ♦ mad (boy and girl option) ♦ proud ♦ relaxed ♦ sad ♦ shy (boy and girl option) ♦ sick ♦ silly ♦ sleepy ♦ surprised ♦ talkative ♦ terrified ♦ thirsty ♦ thoughtful ♦ tired ♦ uncomfortable ♦ wonderful (boy and girl option) I would recommend cutting out and laminating each of the individual flashcards so that they will be stronger, longer lasting and it also means that you can pull them out through the year when needed.
Halloween Conversation Prompt Task Cards Social Skills
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Halloween Conversation Prompt Task Cards Social Skills

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Halloween themed conversation prompt cards to encourage your students to work on their communication, social and conversation skills in a fun and engaging way this Halloween. This resource includes 34 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 i.e favorite/favourite. These are fantastic for prompting students to start conversations with each other, especially for morning work, social skills groups etc.
Fishing for CVC Words
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Fishing for CVC Words

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This resource contains a fun CVC game where students have to use a fishing rod to catch the matching CVC words on the fish. You will need to purchase/have a fishing rod to play this game. It is your personal preference how you use the rod with the fish, you can stick a paperclip to the back of the fish to use with a magnetic fishing rod or you can use a paper clip that sticks out past the fish mouth and bend up to be used with a grabber fish rod - as shown in the images. The fish each have a CVC word on them. At the bottom of the PDF file are flashcards with the images of CVC words on them. Students have to catch the fish that matches the CVC image on the flashcard that they have. It comes in b/w or col option for your preference. This is a fun activity that will keep your students engaged and focused while learning their CVC words. It contains a total of 4 different 'fish' images for each vowel - a,e,i,o,u. Simply cut out the fish and flashcards, laminate so that they will be stronger and longer lasting and you have a great game ready to pull out whenever needed!
100 Number Grid, Mystery Pictures - Animals
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100 Number Grid, Mystery Pictures - Animals

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This resource contains 20 different color by number (colour by number) grids which create the picture of animals when completed! Students will love these activities and solving who the mystery animal is hidden in the grid. Also includes finished pictures so that you can see what they look like as an example and to use as an answer key to check students work. This is a great way for students to work on their number and color / colour recognition skills. Animals included are; • bear • chicken • cow • elephant • fox • giraffe • lion • monkey • penguin • sheep • snake • turtle • giraffe standing • butterfly • spider • dog • rabbit • frog • owl • bee. This resource is suitable for both American and British etc spellings e.g.) gray and color vs grey and colour. At the bottom of each page are instructions for students to colour / color certain numbers in certain colours / colors. At the end of the activity students are able to write what animal they can see at the bottom of the page.
Life Skills Recognition, What Goes Together?
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Life Skills Recognition, What Goes Together?

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This resource includes jigsaw puzzles and no prep worksheets where students have to recognise and find the matching items that go together and practise their fine motor skills by drawing over the lines. These activities are a great way for students to work on understanding life skills and working on what goes together. The jigsaws involve students matching two puzzle pieces together with the correct matching image. Comes in col and b/w option for your preference. There are 44 mini jigsaw puzzles included in this resource, 11 matching worksheets and 11 fine motor worksheets.
Farm Animal Sentence Building Adapted Books
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Farm Animal Sentence Building Adapted Books

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This resource contains a sentence building / adapted book based on the theme of Farm Animals. The book includes 12 different animals and comes complete with symbols to use to complete the book. 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. Instructions are included on the first page for you to get the best use out of this resource with your students. This book contains real life photographs of farm animals.
Animal Matching Poke Cards
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Animal Matching Poke Cards

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This resource contains 25 different animal matching poke cards. Students have to match the skin of the animal to the correct animal out of a choice of 3 below. Simply put an object/coffee stirrer etc. through the hole to select the answer. Students can self check their answers and also record their answers on a recording sheet. Instructions 1. Print out the cards onto card stock - 4 per page. 2. Laminate each of the cards. 3. Hole punch each of the cards on the + sign with a single-hole puncher. 4. Turn each card over and use a marker to circle the hole that corresponds with the correct answer. 5. (Optional) Hole punch each card in the upper left hand corner so that you can keep them altogether with a keyring. 6. Find coffee stirrers or cupcake picks for your students to use as ‘safe pokers’ An answer key is included for you to be able to check students answers quickly.
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.