These are practice worksheets for teenagers and adults with special educational needs. These worksheets include reading, writing, numeracy and technology, with a strong focus on reading. The worksheets can be used for the introduction, reinforcement and consolidation of concepts. Examples of worksheets include: Food label Recipe Personal safety checklist Graph Diagram Poem Job application Measurement Social media Signs and symbols Map Sayings Problem-solving Shopping Advertising ** Topics include:** Health At home Animals Career Finance Technology Going places Ireland Education These worksheets are designed to cover many learning outcomes and there is a full list of the learning objectives at the end of the resource. 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 currently fillable, but can be made so with specialised software. What is included? Student worksheets Student Worksheets: 250 Pages

This is an introduction to Personal Safety 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 safety, including: Safety at home Safety at work Safety when you are out Topics include: Medical health Home cleanliness Fire safety at home Bullying at work Public transport Pedestrian safety Sport safety Water safety These worksheets are designed to cover the following learning outcomes: Identify essential rights and responsibilities in relation to personal safety in a specific location eg. workplace / home / community List key safety risks in the workplace / home / community Recognise when his / her safety is threatened eg. bullying / harassment / using equipment / common chemicals Name daily practises that promote personal safety eg. using pedestrian crossings / disconnecting electrical goods at night / pouring hot liquids after cold, wearing protective clothing, seeking advice/help, preventing stranger danger Name the appropriate response when a risk is identified eg. finding a sage exit, contact person.organisation, fire drill 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 additional materials are needed? None, all of the components are available in the zipped folder, i.e. student worksheets and teacher slides. Student Worksheets: 121 Pages Teaching Slides: 94 Slides

This is an introduction to Health Related Exercise for teenagers and adults with special educational needs. It is a full course and includes student worksheets, teaching slides and templates. The resource is intended to introduce students to health related exercise, including: Benefits of exercise Exercise plan Exercising safety Exercise routine Topics include: How healthy are you Benefits of physical activity Steps for starting/maintaining healthy living Setting your health goals Checking and evaluating your plan These worksheets are designed to cover the following learning outcomes: Identify three personal benefits of regular exercise Outline a personal weekly exercise plan Demonstrate the principles of safe exercise practice eg. warming up, cooling down, wearing appropriate clothing Maintain an exercise routine in a well structured 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? None, all of the components are available in the zipped folder, i.e. student worksheets, teaching slides and templates. Student Worksheets: 95 Pages Teaching Slides: 58 Slides

This is an introduction to Personal Care for teenagers and adults with special educational needs. It is a full course and includes student worksheets, teaching slides and extra slides. The resource is intended to introduce students to the concept of personal care, including: Personal care products Personal care tools Personal care routines Keeping healthy and safe These worksheets are designed to cover the following learning outcomes: (1) List routines in daily personal care practices, e.g. hair care, dental care, daily hygiene practices, etc. (2) Practise essential skills that promote personal hygiene (3) Identify a range of personal care products Topics include: Keeping clean and hygienic, e.g. washing, haircare, brushing teeth, skincare, face washing, body odour, etc. Wound care Keeping own environment clean Taking care of belongings Healthy eating Sleep Daily routines Personal care checklists 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 the resources 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, teacher slides and extra slides. Student Worksheets: 116 Pages Teaching Slides: 92

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 Health and Safety Awareness 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 Health and Safety Awareness, including: General Safety Fire Safety Safety Investigation Topics include: The importance of health and safety Basic principles of health and safety Types of hazards Risk assessment Employer responsibilities Employee responsibilities Fire prevention Fire extinguishers Emergency exit plan Fire blanket Smoke alarms These worksheets are designed to cover the following learning outcomes: Describe the basic principles underpinning health and safety Describe health and safety related issues in a familiar work or learning environment in the context of the tools, equipment and associated documentation Define both employer and employee responsibilities for a familiar work or learning environment with regard to health and safety and accident prevention by referring to appropriate legislation Group hazards by type, including physical, electrical mechanical, chemical, psychological and work related musculoskeletal disorders Give examples of ergonomic risks in a familiar work or learning environment Demonstrate the correct method of using a fire blanket and firefighting equipment Participate in a fire drill following procedures correctly Describe the procedures to be taken following an accident Demonstrate knowledge of personal and workplace health, safety and hygiene 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: 94 Pages Teaching Slides: 85 Slides

Level 1 Around the World in 80 Days This is an introduction to Different Communities and Cultures 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 local and international communities and travel, including: Home is where the heart is A whole new world Planes, trains and automobiles Bon voyage Topics include: My community and local amenities Famous landmarks Local places of interest Researching a country of interest, including climate, food and culture Types of transport Using transport Travel costs Travel documents Going on a real or virtual journey **These worksheets are designed to cover the following learning outcomes: ** Be familiar with your home and living space List the different areas of the school or classroom and link them with activities that occur there Recognise places and people in the community Name the local attractions and famous landmarks in your home county Choose an area of interest in the locality and take part in discussions about it Make a piece of art about your chosen landmark Research a different country, including its climate, food, community, music, landmarks, sports, flora and fauna Take part in preparing a traditional meal from your chosen country List different modes of transport and look at the features and purposes of the vehicles Take part in a survey on which modes of transport the students use Choose a destination and make a social story to prepare for your outing or trip, including mapping routes and exploring costs Take part in a real or virtual journey to a foreign country. 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 the resources 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: 164 Pages Teaching Slides: 71 Pages

This is an introduction to Personal Decision Making for teenagers and adults with additional educational needs. It is a full course and includes student worksheets and teaching slides. The resource is intended to introduce students to making decisions, including: Everyday choices Types of decisions Things that affect decision making Topics include : Steps in decision making Effect of past experiences Rewards Personal values Personal preferences related to decision making These worksheets are designed to cover the following learning outcomes: (PDM1) Name recent personal decision, e.g. product choice, transport method, participation in learning/work (PDM2) Identify the stages of a recent short term personal decision, e.g. a decision to participate in an event from invitation to attendance, choosing appropriate dress for the workplace, possibilities with a familiar limited budget to cover transport and food for a short trip (PDM3) List some everyday personal choices involved in decision making, e.g. choosing from a menu, contacting a friend/colleague (PDM4) Identify influences and choices involved in decision making, e.g. personal preference, time/cost, elementary consequence for self/others, view of a trusted friend/colleague 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: 95 Pages Teaching Slides: 44 Slides

This is an introduction to Food Choice and Health for teenagers and adults with special educational needs. It is a full course and includes student worksheets, teaching slides and templates. The resource is intended to introduce students to healthy eating, including: Healthy food Benefits of healthy eating Preparing basic meals Food safety Topics include: Food groups Using a meal planner Food labels Food and your body Characteristics of food Reading and following recipes These worksheets are designed to cover the following learning outcomes: (FCH1) Identify some common foods that area associated with healthy eating (FCH2) Identify common benefits of healthy eating, e.g. energy, good skin and hair, healthy heart (FCH3) Identify some common characteristics of food, e.g. raw/cooked, hot/cold, sweet, sour, salty, spicy (FCH4) Follow short instructions to help prepare a meal (FCH5) Demonstrate appropriate personal food hygiene and safety practices 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, teaching slides and templates. Student Worksheets: 116 Pages Teaching Slides: 63 Slides

This is an introduction to Emotional Health for teenagers and adults with special educational needs. It is a full course and includes student worksheets, teacher notes and teaching slides. The resource is intended to introduce students to emotional wellbeing and self-awareness, including: Awareness of self in the environment Awareness of own personal abilities and skills Personal care and hygiene Food and nutrition Types of emotion Expressing feelings Coping strategies These worksheets are designed to cover the following learning outcomes, among others: Understand that own features are unique Use motivation to improve personal abilities and skills Cooperate with adults who give daily support Take part in personal care routines Use the senses to explore foods Use eating and drinking utensils Take part in preparing food Show basic hygiene rules around food Follow safety rules in the kitchen Make healthy snacks Plan, shop for and prepare healthy food Express some feelings Show interest in the feelings of others and respond Show interest and enjoyment in being with others Topics include: Abilities, skills, talents Motivation Anger management Relaxation Mindfulness Gratitude Healthy living 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 the resources 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 teacher notes. Student Worksheets: 144 Pages Teaching Slides: 88

This is an introduction to Setting Learning Goals for teenagers and adults with special educational needs. It is a full course and includes student worksheets, teaching slides, notes and extra slides. The resource is intended to introduce students to the concept of goal-setting, including: Everyday achievements Everyday health and safety Types of goals Steps for setting goals Identifying goals Reviewing goals Evaluating goals These worksheets are designed to cover the following learning outcomes: (1) Identify some recent personal learning achievements (2) Identify a small range of short medium-term learning aspirations (3) Name, with support, some steps needed to achieve a personal learning goal within a specified time period (4) Perform steps required to achieve the plan (5) Describe feelings/opinions on the plan at the end of a specified time Topics include: Everyday achievements of tasks, e.g. health, hygiene, safety Daily routines Dealing with stress Money skills Living in the community Own dreams and wishes for the future Setting SMART goals Defining goals Identifying strengths and weaknesses Writing and reviewing goals 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 the resources for whole-class teaching using a projector or interactive whiteboard. What is included? None, all of the components are available in the zipped folder, i.e. student worksheets, teacher slides, teacher notes, and extra slides. Student Worksheets: 93 Pages Teaching Slides: 52 Teacher Notes: 24 Pages Puzzle Slides: 21

This is an introduction to Managing Personal Finances for teenagers and adults with special educational needs. It is a full course and includes student worksheets, teaching slides, templates and documents. The resource is intended to introduce students to managing money in their everyday lives, including: All about money Minding your money Financial view Topics include: Personal financial experiences Spending diary Common financial documents Needs vs wants Budgeting Saving and borrowing money Employment Financial difficulties Gambling These worksheets are designed to cover the following learning outcomes: 1 Discuss personal and cultural values surrounding money 2 Explain a personal budget to include income and expenditure 3 Identify basic tax and social welfare deductions on a payslip 4 Distinguish between current financial needs and future spending 5 Identify common social welfare entitlements 6 Describe ways of managing payments, 7 Give examples of the agencies that provide support during financial difficulty 8 Demonstrate knowledge of consumer rights and the available mechanisms to exercise them 9 Prepare a weekly spending plan 10 Identify ways of saving money 11 Prepare a savings plan 12 Describe the economic and social environment and its impact on personal finances 13 Compare a limited range of savings and borrowing products from financial institutions 14 Compare personal financial experience and habits with those of dependents, partners, family and friends. 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 the resources 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, templates and documents. Student Worksheets: 168 Pages Teaching Slides: 142 Slides

Level 3 Nutrition and Healthy Options This is an introduction to Nutrition and Healthy Options 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 nutrition and healthy options, including: Nutrition and Nutrients Diet Food safety Cooking vegetables Topics include: Healthy eating The digestive process Eating disorders Food allergy and intolerance Poor nutrition Food safety Ireland Correct food storage methods Health benefits of vegetables Preparing vegetable accompaniments and meals These worksheets are designed to cover the following learning outcomes: Explain the basic principles of food safety and associated legislation Explain the role of nutrients in the body and the concept of a balanced diet Describe the human digestive process List common dietary disorders Discuss contemporary nutritional issues related to food production Identify ingredients relevant to special dietary needs Describe the impact of purchasing, storage, preparation and cooking on nutritional value Demonstrate the versatility of vegetables, as an accompaniment or as a well-balanced stand-alone meal Prepare a limited range of varied and palatable meals for vegetarians Can this resource be used online? This resource is a digital resource and the printable and fillable versions are included. If using the fillable version, students can type in their answers and save it on their device. What additional materials are needed? None, all of the components are available in the zipped folder, i.e. student worksheets and teaching slides. Student Worksheets: 141 Pages Teaching Slides: 59 Pages

This is an introduction to Setting Learning Goals 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 goal setting, including: Personal profile Learning plan Learning log and review Topics include: Get thinking about goals Learning styles Distractions Study habits Preparing and setting goals Motivation Work-life balance Supports Evaluating goals These worksheets are designed to cover the following learning outcomes: Identify elements of a personal profile e.g. some personal skills, attitudes, strengths and weaknesses. Discuss different ways of learning. Consider personal learning successes. Identify elements of the preferred personal learning style. Consider a learning plan e.g. setting a target, looking at resources and necessary steps, time frame. Implementing the plan. Express opinions on how performance could be improved. 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: 71 Pages Teaching Slides: 70 Slides

This is an introduction to Breakfast Cookery for teenagers and adults with special educational needs. It is a full course and includes student worksheets, teaching slides and many extras. The resource is intended to introduce students to breakfast cookery, including: Food legislation and kitchen safety Making hot and cold breakfasts Food preparation Menu planning Topics include : Food safety, e.g. food storage, temperature, hygiene, dietary requirements, etc. Kitchen terminology Basic cooking processes, including following recipes, measuring, choosing ingredients, baking, frying, grilling, poaching, garnishing, presenting, etc. Organisation of a professional kitchen Basic techniques of tasting Basic understanding of food costs and quality These worksheets are designed to cover the following learning outcomes: Explain the basic principles of food safety and associated legislation Explain the organisation of a professional kitchen Use kitchen terminology, weights and measures appropriately Explain how different degrees of cooking affect foods Demonstrate basic techniques of tasting, recognition of food freshness and garnishing finished dishes Demonstrate basic cookery processes including grilling, poaching, shallow frying, boiling and simmering Demonstrate basic techniques for preparation of hot and cold cereals and breads Assist in preparing and presenting a full Irish cooked and a continental breakfast, plated and buffet style Comply with current food safety and hygiene legislation and regulation Demonstrate basic understanding of the food cost and quality control cycle 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, teaching slides, templates and checklists. Student Worksheets: 143 Pages Teaching Slides: 131 Slides

This is an introduction to **Living in a Community **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 living in a community, including: Developing good relationships Resolving conflict Using local facilities Seeking help and advice Making consumer choices Topics include: Benefits if a relationship Friendships Community relationships Speaking to different audiences Peer pressure Bullying Conflict resolution Helplines Support agencies Needs and wants Consumer rights and responsibilities Making complaints **These worksheets are designed to include the following learning outcomes: ** Explore different kinds of relationships eg. parent/child, student/teacher, student/student, friends Identify situations where people speak differently depending on audience eg. peers, teachers, parents, other adults Describe ways of making and keeping friends Identify healthy and unhealthy relationships Participate co-operatively in a group situation Recognise peer pressure and coping strategies Resolve conflict Spend leisure time in the community Take part in a school-based community project Seek help and advice, e.g. helplines, agencies, people in the community 11.Study consumer labels and vocabulary Make good consumer choices 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: 209 Pages Teaching Slides: 71 Pages

This is an introduction to Personal Safety 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 safety, including: Safety at home Safety in the community Safety at work Topics include: Fire safety First aid Being safe on your own Going out on your own PPE Signs at work Risk assessment These worksheets are designed to cover the following learning outcomes: Recognise symbols relating to safety in a given location Name situations at home / in the community / in the workplace that put personal safety at risk Demonstrate safe practice for frequently encountered risk situations in the daily environment Identify people with responsibility for safety in everyday situations 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: 118 Pages Teaching Slides: 83 Slides

This is an introduction to Food Choice and Health 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 food choice and health, including: Food groups and balanced meals Benefits of a healthy diet Preparation of healthy meals Topics include: The food groups Elements of a healthy diet Healthy eating habits Energy and mood Preventing and fighting diseases Benefits of some foods General health benefits Kitchen health and safety These worksheets are designed to cover the following learning outcomes: Sort familiar foods according to food groups eg. fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, diary. Describe typical food and drinks associated with a well balanced diet List common consequences of of a good diet eg. healthy heart, strong bones, clear skin, dental health Participate in the preparation of healthy meals Identify common safe practises associated with food preparation and storage Demonstrate appropriate food hygiene and safety practices 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: 113 Pages Teaching Slides: 55 Slides

This is an introduction to **Caring for Animals **(DOGS) for teenagers and adults with special educational needs. It is a full course and includes student worksheets, teaching slides and a student project. The resource is intended to introduce students to caring for animals, including: Learning about dogs Caring for dogs The dog around the home The dog in the community These worksheets are designed to cover the following learning outcomes: Learning about different dogs Learning to care for dogs The benefits of having a dog The responsibilities of having a dog Topics include: Dog health Shelter Exercising your dog Costs of having a dog Fear of dogs Dogs that help us 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, teacher slides and a student project. Student Worksheets: 215 Pages Teaching Slides: 134

Level 2 Personal Care This is an introduction to Personal Care for teenagers and adults with special educational needs. It is a full course and includes student worksheets, teaching slides and templates. The resource is intended to introduce students to personal care, including: Personal hygiene Personal health Clothing Personal care checklist Topics include: Bathing, hand washing, cleaning your skin, washing your hair Keeping active Sleeping well Relaxing Benefits of water Food safety These worksheets are designed to cover the following learning outcomes: List essential daily care practices Identify some benefits and consequences of good personal care Explain the benefits of a range of daily care products eg. dental care, anti-perspirant, hair care, foot care Maintain an agreed personal plan List reasons to care for personal belongings Identify appropriate clothing for a range of routine activities at home, work and the community 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 additional materials are needed? None, all of the components are available in the zipped folder, i.e. student worksheets, teaching slides and templates. Student Worksheets: 107 Pages Teaching Slides: 121 Slides