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Shark Facts Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions
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Shark Facts Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions

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These shark fact themed comprehension packs are a fun and engaging way for your students to work on their comprehension, reading and writing skills. There are 10 different comprehension activities included and all are based on facts of different species of sharks. Each activity consists of 2 pages - a reading passage page and an accompanying questions page. All images and stories in this comprehension pack are based on facts about different species of sharks and will be a perfect addition to your Shark Week. There is a short amount of information provided on each page and then 4 questions on another page. This is great for students to be able to read a passage and recall details from it, answering relevant questions. All pages come in black and white for ink friendly printing. The images are eye catching and appropriate for young students who will find them engaging.
Going to the Zoo Social Story
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Going to the Zoo Social Story

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This social story is a great read for children who may need some preparation for an upcoming visit to the zoo. The animals included have been kept as generic as possible so that they will more than likely be seen in any zoo. It is a generic story of two children who go to the zoo with their family. It's a great way to prepare children for what will happen, what they may see and what they may do at the zoo. Comes in col option only - no b/w availability, however you can print in grayscale.
Going to Movies / Cinema Social Story
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Going to Movies / Cinema Social Story

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This social story is a great read for students who may need some support with going to the cinema / movies. A lot of children struggle with understanding the process of what is involved going to the cinema / movies, it may cause them anxiety and they may not even understand why they need to do the things asked of them. Hopefully, this social story will help encourage your child(ren)/students to go to the cinema / movies, and also help promote independence. 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 in 'Going to Movies' Social Story are; ♦ Today I am going to the movies. ♦ The movies is where you can watch all the new movies. ♦ First, we have to buy our tickets for the movie we want to watch. ♦ We can buy some snacks and drinks to watch the movie. ♦ We have to take our seat ready for the movie to start. ♦ When the movie starts, the lights will go dark. ♦ During the movie we have to be quiet so others can watch too. ♦ At the end of the movie, the lights will come back on. ♦ We should put all our trash into the trash can. Pages included in 'Going to Cinema' Social Story are; ♦ Today I am going to the cinema. ♦ The cinema is where you can watch all the new movies. ♦ First, we have to buy our tickets for the movie we want to watch. ♦ We can buy some snacks and drinks to watch the movie. ♦ We have to take our seat ready for the movie to start. ♦ When the movie starts, the lights will go dark. ♦ During the movie we have to be quiet so others can watch too. ♦ At the end of the movie, the lights will come back on. ♦ We should put all our rubbish into the bin. I recommend printing out each of the individual pages, laminating them and then binding them into a book so it will be easier for students to read - or be read to, as well as being stronger and longer lasting. You can use only the pages that you feel most relevant.
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.
Going to Hairdressers Social Story
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Going to Hairdressers Social Story

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This social story is a great read for students who may need some support with going to the Hairdressers. A lot of children struggle with going to the hair dressers, it may cause them anxiety and they may not even understand why they are going there or what to expect - mostly worried about not knowing what's going to happen. Hopefully, this social story will help encourage your child(ren)/students to go their to the Hairdressers, and also help promote independence. 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; ♦ Today I am going to the hair salon. ♦ I will sit in a big chair. ♦ I can choose a hair style to have. - boy ♦ I can choose a hair style to have. - girl ♦ The stylist will brush my hair. ♦ The stylist will use scissors to cut my hair. ♦ The stylist can also use trimmers to cut my hair. ♦ The hair stylist will only cut off how much I want. ♦ I can have my hair washed and cleaned. ♦ The stylist will dry my hair for me. ♦ The stylist can use hairspray to keep my hair in style. ♦ I can have my hair dyed in the salon. ♦ The stylist can use straighteners or curlers on my hair, I recommend printing out each of the individual pages, laminating them and then binding them into a book so it will be easier for students to read - or be read to, as well as being stronger and longer lasting. You can use only the pages that you feel most relevant.
Going to the Beach Social Story
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Going to the Beach Social Story

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This social story is a great read for students who may need some support with going to the beach. A lot of children struggle with understanding the process of what is involved going to the beach, it may cause them anxiety and they may not even understand why they need to do the things asked of them. Hopefully, this social story will help encourage your child(ren)/students to go to the beach, and also help promote independence. 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; ♦ Today I am going to the beach. ♦ It’s going to be warm so I should wear some sunscreen. ♦ I should also wear a hat and sunglasses to stay safe from the sun. ♦ I can take some toys with me to play on the beach. ♦ When we get to the beach there is lots of sand and the sea. ♦ I can build sandcastles on the beach. ♦ I can go swimming in the sea, and use my floats. ♦ If I don’t like the feel of the sand I can wear beach shoes. ♦ I can look in the pools for different creatures. ♦ I can lay on my towel on the sand to relax. ♦ I can take a picnic to the beach to eat and drink on our blanket. ♦ There is a cafe at the beach where I can go for some food and drinks. ♦ When I am finished at the beach I can have a shower to get the sand off. ♦ I can change into clean, dry clothes for the journey home. I recommend printing out each of the individual pages, laminating them and then binding them into a book so it will be easier for students to read - or be read to, as well as being stronger and longer lasting. You can use only the pages that you feel most relevant.
World War 1 Comprehension
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World War 1 Comprehension

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This resource includes 7 different comprehension activities. Each activity comes with 1 x story page and 1 x questions page. They are all based on the theme of World War 1. 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 World War 1 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.
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.
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
Animal Life Cycle Puzzles
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Animal Life Cycle Puzzles

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This resource includes 5 different animal life cycle puzzles where students have to match together the different animal life cycles. Simply cut out each of the jigsaw pieces and laminate (this will keep them strong and longer lasting and students match the parts of the life cycle to the correct animals. Animals included are: ♦ ant ♦ butterfly ♦ chicken ♦ frog ♦ turtle Each puzzle comes with 4 pieces. Each puzzle piece has an image and the name of that image below it. A fun activity that is a great way to introduce or practice life cycles.
Animal Habitats Puzzles
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Animal Habitats Puzzles

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This resource contains 5 different puzzles / habitats. These puzzles are a great way for you to introduce and reflect upon animal habitats in your teaching. Simply cut out each of the jigsaw pieces and laminate (this will keep them strong and longer lasting and students match the animals/objects to the correct habitat. Habitats included are: ♦ desert ♦ ocean ♦ arctic ♦ rainforest ♦ pond Each puzzle comes with 4 animals/nature piece. Each puzzle piece has an image and the name of that image below it. A fun activity that is a great way to introduce or work on animal habitats.
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.
Guy Fawkes Flashcards, Bonfire Night
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Guy Fawkes Flashcards, Bonfire Night

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Bonfire Night, Guy Fawkes, Flashcards, Prompts A total of 19 different flash cards all related to Bonfire Night/ Guy Fawkes. Comes in colour/color option. Appropriate for American and British classrooms. These come two to a page. I recommend cutting them out individually and laminating. They can be used as flashcards, introducing the topic Guy Fawkes/Bonfire Night, or just as writing prompts.
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.
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 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.
Classroom Rules Visual Adapted Book
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Classroom Rules Visual Adapted Book

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This resource includes an 12 page (including cover) simplified visual story book based on Classroom Rules. 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. Perfect for a special needs/autistic class or pre-k/k. This resource is also a great way to reinforce your classroom rules throughout the year, visually. You can also have on display in a quiet area to refer students to as quick reminders.
Class Timeline, Schedule, Visual, Symbol Cards
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Class Timeline, Schedule, Visual, Symbol Cards

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These cards are perfect to use as a class timeline/schedule to improve your classroom management, organisation and help students to visually see what they will be doing throughout the day and preparing themselves. There is a wide range of different symbol cards available, if you require something that is not included please contact me and I will add this. This resource will really help keep your students focused on their task at hand while helping them to transition to the next activity but also knowing what to expect throughout the day. By having a fixed timeline in front of them students will become more aware of what is expected of them through the day - this will especially help with students who may get anxious about the unknown. The symbols included so far; ♦ English ♦ Literacy ♦ Math ♦ Numeracy ♦ Geography ♦ History ♦ PE ♦ ICT ♦ IT ♦ Computers ♦ iPads ♦ Choice ♦ Assembly ♦ Music ♦ Outside ♦ Trip ♦ Park ♦ Walk ♦ Playtime ♦ Dinner ♦ Snack ♦ Home ♦ School ♦ Guided Reading ♦ Art ♦ Library ♦ Drama ♦ Party ♦ Birthday ♦ Celebration ♦ Science ♦ Colouring ♦ Coloring ♦ Writing ♦ Language Arts ♦ Field Trip ♦ French ♦ Bus ♦ Spelling ♦ Group Work ♦ Gym ♦ Lunch ♦ Reading ♦ Story ♦ Cookery ♦ Bathroom ♦ Playground ♦ Breakfast All children, regardless of differing needs, can have huge benefit from having a class timeline/schedule. This is a growing bundle and as requests are made, more symbols will be added to this pack that are appropriate for timeline/schedule use.
CVC Gum Ball Sorting Game
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CVC Gum Ball Sorting Game

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This is a great cut and stick activity or velcro activity for students to learn more about CVC words. Students cut/stick the words/pictures into the correct gum ball machines. If you want this to be a resource that can be used over and over I recommend cutting out each machine and gum ball then laminating, students can select and place the gum balls in the correct machines. Great fun to help students practice their CVC words. Comes in colour or black and white option for ink friendly printing. Contains 10 pages.
July Short Story Sequencing Jigsaws
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July Short Story Sequencing Jigsaws

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This resource contains 7 different, short story, sequencing jigsaws. Students simply read the short story then use the information that they have read to figure out which order to place the image into the jigsaw. All the jigsaws comes in b/w option and col option for your preference. The stories are; ★ Today is Canada Day, me and my family are going to a special parade through the village. After the parade, we are going to have a picnic in the park, and then tonight we are going to watch the fireworks. ★ It’s the 4th of July and we are celebrating Independence Day. We’re having a barbecue for lunch, then we are going to wave our flags while watching the parade. Tonight, my father is going to set off some fireworks in our back yard to celebrate ★ I wake up to the sound of my father singing ‘God Bless America’ because today is Independence Day. My sister is in the kitchen in her America skirt and waving her American flag. My mom has made us special cupcakes for breakfast and my dad has put a huge American flag in our front yard. ★ Today, my brother is taking me fishing on the pier. He has given me some green boots to wear and he has hired a boat for us. My brother uses a fishing rod and I use a net on the other side of the boat and finally we catch a blue fish. ★ My dad has bought us a camper to go camping in. We set off to the camping park, by the time we arrive it’s dark and the moon is out. In the morning, we wake to the sun shining and my dad is standing there with all his fishing gear on. ★ Today we are doing a car wash to raise funds for our sports club. Lucy is standing out the front with a car wash sign. First, a green car comes in, we wash it with soap, then Fred washes it down with a hose pipe. At the end the driver gives us some cash for our collection. ★ Today, we are going to the carnival. My brother rushes to the ball toss game and throws the ball straight through the hole, he wins a goldfish! Next, we play hook-a-duck and I win a giant, pink teddy bear!