These fun, comprehensive, and easy-to-use activities focus entirely on building basic skills and cover the following subject areas: reading, writing, language, creative and critical thinking, science, social studies, and more! Students will read 12 short stories all about spring. Each story introduces vocabulary words to know and is followed by comprehension questions. 18 Additional Activities Cover: - counting - following directions - critical thinking skills - alphabetizing - finding details - vocabulary - math word problems - grammar - comprehension - map reading - bar graph - addition and subtraction - drawing solutions - thinking skills

These fun, comprehensive, and easy-to-use activities focus entirely on building basic skills and cover the following subject areas: reading, writing, language, creative and critical thinking, science, social studies, and more! Students will read 12 short stories all about winter. Each story introduces vocabulary words to know and is followed by comprehension questions. 18 Additional Activities Cover: - counting - following directions - critical thinking skills - alphabetizing - finding details - vocabulary - math word problems - grammar - comprehension - map reading - bar graph - addition and subtraction - drawing solutions - thinking skills

These fun, comprehensive, and easy-to-use activities focus entirely on building basic skills and cover the following subject areas: reading, writing, language, creative and critical thinking, science, social studies, and more! Students will read 12 short stories all about fall. Each story introduces vocabulary words to know and is followed by comprehension questions. 18 Additional Activities Cover: - counting - following directions - critical thinking skills - alphabetizing - finding details - vocabulary - math word problems - grammar - comprehension - map reading - bar graph - addition and subtraction - drawing solutions - thinking skills

From “Columbus Day” to “Christmas” and “American Indian Day” to “Cinco de Mayo,” annual holidays and special days are highlighted in the 27 fascinating word search puzzles found in this book. Students will be challenged to find each of the six words presented in the letter grid. Example: “Halloween: Goblin. Cat. Trick. Treat….”As they work the puzzles, students will expand their knowledge base, vocabulary, and spelling skills.

Knowing signs, symbols, and directions is essential for students who are trying to expand their knowledge outside the classroom into the “real world.” These flash cards present words and symbols that students will encounter in their everyday lives. This instant download features 94 full-color flash cards that include bold graphics and simple, easy-to-understand definitions, which makes these ideal for students of all ability levels. A must-have addition for any life skills class. This 24-page download includes 94 flash cards and activity suggestions. Simply print the file double-sided so that the definitions for each sign are on the back side. Signs & Symbols Include: - Bus Stop - Caution Automatic Door - Bike Crossing - Hospital - Camping Area - Detour - Elevator - Caution - Do Not Enter - Fire Department - Flammable - Fragile - No Parking - No Smoking - Out of Order - Poison - Police - Restroom - Recycle - and Many More!

Help your students develop important survival skills while improving their reading, writing, spelling and vocabulary! This practical book is filled with easy-to-use activities that focus on essential vocabulary and real-life situations to help students become more confident and independent. Key words are introduced, then reinforced through step-by-step exercises emphasizing word pronunciation, definitions, spelling, handwriting, problem solving, and more! A terrific way to help your students acquire vital life skills! Words Include: resume, employer, social security, qualified, salary, interview, overtime, supervisor, and many more. Interest Level 7-12 | Reading Level 4-5 Contents Include: - 7 Lessons - Activities that cover abbreviations, personal data, job applications, paychecks, safety, and much more - Answer key Skills Covered Include: - Apply information - Choose the correct word - Expand vocabulary - Understand meaning of words and ideas - Use context clues - Develop life/survival skills - Write an original sentence - Understand consumer information - Spell correctly - Apply math to real-life situations

The future looks brighter for students who use these activities to develop valuable life and survival skills! 160 essential survival signs and symbols vocabulary words are introduced in context and then reinforced in motivating exercises that emphasize word pronunciations and definitions. Interesting stories and real life activities improve problem solving and writing skills. As students work their way through the exercises, they will gain knowledge that will allow them to become more confident and independent in the real world. Reading Level 3-4 | Interest Level 4-12 Contents Include: - Safety Words - Mobility Words - Restriction Words - Information Words - Review - Answer Key

The future looks brighter for students who use these activities to develop valuable life and survival skills! 216 grocery store and supermarket vocabulary words are introduced in context and then reinforced in motivating exercises that emphasize word pronunciations and definitions. Interesting stories and real life activities improve problem solving and writing skills. As students work their way through the exercises, they will gain knowledge that will allow them to become more confident and independent when shopping at the supermarket. Reading Level 3-4 | Interest Level 4-12 Skills Covered Include: - Apply information - Choose the correct word - Expand vocabulary - Understand meaning of words and ideas - Use context clues - Develop life/survival skills - Understand consumer information - Apply math to real-life situations - Use dictionary and glossary skills - Analyze information - Classify information - Make decisions/choices - Develop consumer skills - Determine alphabetical order - Use logic to solve problems This 48-page unit includes an answer key.

The future looks brighter for students who use these activities to develop valuable life skills! These activities introduce 108 computer vocabulary words in context and then reinforced in motivating exercises that emphasize word pronunciations and definitions. Interesting stories and real-life activities improve problem solving and writing skills. Glossary pages feature words about computer parts, computer types, computer careers, and the Internet. As students work their way through the exercises, they will gain knowledge that will allow them to become more confident and independent when using a computer. Reading Level 3-4 | Interest Level 4-12 Contents Include: - Computer parts diagram - Glossary - Activities that cover computer words, the Internet, and computer careers - Answer key - And more! Skills Covered Include: - Apply information - Choose the correct word - Expand vocabulary - Spell correctly - Understand meaning of words and ideas - Use context clues - Use dictionary and glossary skills - Write an original sentence This 48-page unit includes an answer key.

Let's go shopping! The 216 shopping mall vocabulary words introduced in this unit will prepare students for the real world. Words are introduced in context and then reinforced in motivating exercises that emphasize word pronunciations and definitions. Interesting stories and real life activities improve problem solving and writing skills. As students work their way through the exercises, they will gain knowledge that will allow them to become more confident and independent when out shopping at a mall or department store. Reading Level 3-4 | Interest Level 4-12 Skills Covered Include: - Apply information - Choose the correct word - Expand vocabulary - Understand meaning of words and ideas - Use context clues - Develop life/survival skills - Apply math to real-life situations - Use dictionary and glossary skills - Analyze information - Classify information - Make decisions/choices - Determine alphabetical order - Use logic to solve problems - Spell correctly - Understand consumer information - Develop consumer skills - Understand long vowel sounds This 48-page unit includes an answer key.

The future looks brighter for students who use these activities to develop valuable life and survival skills! 216 restaurant vocabulary words are introduced in context and then reinforced in motivating exercises that emphasize word pronunciations and definitions. Interesting stories and real life activities improve problem solving and writing skills. As students work their way through the exercises, they will gain knowledge that will allow them to become more confident and independent when out to eat a restaurant or fast food diner. Reading Level 3-4 | Interest Level 4-12 Skills Covered Include: - Apply information - Choose the correct word - Expand vocabulary - Understand meaning of words and ideas - Use context clues - Develop life/survival skills - Apply math to real-life situations - Use dictionary and glossary skills - Analyze information - Classify information - Make decisions/choices - Determine alphabetical order - Use logic to solve problems - Spell correctly - Express/justify an opinion This 48-page unit includes an answer key.

Help your students develop important survival skills while improving their reading, writing, spelling, and vocabulary! This practical book is filled with easy-to-use activities that focus on essential vocabulary and real-life situations to help students become more confident and independent. Key words are introduced, then reinforced through step-by-step exercises emphasizing word pronunciation, definitions, spelling, handwriting, problem solving, and more! A terrific way to help your students acquire vital life skills! Words Include: supermarket, coupon, subtotal, method of payment, installation, area code, guarantee, warranty, and many more. Interest Level 7-12 | Reading Level 4-5 Contents Include: - 7 Lessons - Activities that cover community services, supermarket, mail order, telephone, warranty, paying bills, and electronic services - Answer key Skills Covered Include: - Apply information - Choose the correct word - Expand vocabulary - Spell correctly - Understand meaning of words and ideas - Use context clues - Use dictionary and glossary skills - Develop consumer skills - Develop life/survival skills - Find relevant facts - Understand and use reference sources - Understand consumer information

This action-packed book is sure to capture and hold student interest while building essential reading skills. Each intriguing story is followed by step-by-step activities that improve reading comprehension, vocabulary, writing, and more! The truly high-interest topics and low reading levels make this book ideal for reluctant readers, those reading below grade level, and teachers who simply want to spice up their reading curriculum. Reading Level 1-3 | Interest Level 3-12

Improve a multitude of skills while learning that Thanksgiving is about more than eating turkey with stuffing! From answering “Pilgrim Problems” to sequencing historical facts, students will expand their knowledge of this unique American holiday as they practice basic skills. The 39 activities in this unit focus on reading, comprehension, finding the main idea, inferences, cause and effect, fact vs. opinion, comparing, sequencing, rhyming, vocabulary, decision making, and more. Contents Include: - Pre/Post Test - Vocabulary List & Activities - Reading Comprehension Activities - Language Activities - Math Word Problem Activities - Writing Prompts - Arts & Crafts - Mapping Skills - Game - Bulletin Board - Much More!

Functional Life Skills | Consumer Skills | Discounts | Ads | Coupons | Reading Comprehension | Math | Life Skills | Visual Lessons | Environmental Print. Help students read and interpret money-saving coupons, determine discounts, compare savings & learn how special offers can be found in promotional ads with these engaging lessons. Whether shopping for skateboards or XBox games, researching soccer camps or a rock concert, these captivating lessons are sure to help students improve their consumer skills while also improving their comprehension. Realistic lessons feature more than 50 different print and online ads/coupons and more than 200 follow-up questions! A great way keep learning relevant while improving essential reading and math life skills. Easy-to-Use & Visual Lessons: More than 50 different promotional ads and coupons are included in these very visual lessons. Students comparison shop for skateboards and skydiving lessons, find the best discounts on camping supplies and candy, and use coupons on everything from X-box games to concert tickets… and so much more! A great way to introduce environment print into your daily lessons! Comprehension & Math Activities: More than 200 follow-up comprehension and math questions challenge students to not only read everyday coupons and ads, but also interpret what they have read, comparison shop, and calculate discounts. Reading Level: 3 - 4 Interest Level: 4 - 12 Page Count: 32 Answer Key Included Includes 50+ Different Ads Includes 200+ Comprehension & Math Questions

120 Interactive Google Slides! What YOU Need to Know about Living on Your Own! Help students prepare for the real-life challenges of living on their own with these essential new life skills Google Slides lessons! Part of the new Independent Living Series, Getting a Place to Live provides practical advice and helpful information to teach students how to successfully prepare for, locate, and even rent an apartment. This essential program offers a large, easy-to-read font, colorful photos and illustrations, and a low reading level to ensure these lessons are accessible and usable for all students. (See the product preview for more sample pages). READY-TO-USE: These ready-to-use lessons are sure to save you time! Simply download and start assigning them to your students. Assign the entire set or just a few for today’s lesson. ENGAGING LESSONS: These sequential lessons walk students through key topics and guides them along the path to Independent Living. The first section, Preparation, begins with creating a housing budget and progresses to helpful tips on finding a good roommate. The second section, Renting, gives students valuable information about finding the right place to live. They learn how to interpret rental terminology and abbreviations and how to read rental ads. They learn what to expect when meeting a landlord, filling out a rental application, and signing a rental agreement. The last section, Moving, guides students through the process of transferring utility service, packing, and then renting and loading a moving truck. FOLLOW UP ACTIVITIES: READING, WRITING & MATH! Follow-up activities include practical application math, basic comprehension questions to reinforce understanding, and practical writing exercises. Some questions ask students to think about the information given and express their opinions and ideas. VOCABULARY: These essential lessons include a glossary of key words and phrases students may not be familiar with plus activities to test understanding of the new words and phrases. These words and phrases are highlighted in bold throughout the text. TABLE OF CONTENTS: SECTION ONE: PREPARATION Housing Budget Location Search Types of Housing Choosing a Roommate Creating an Ad & Interviewing Qualities of a Good Roommate Andrew’s Housing Budget Online advertising Brittney and Amy Roommate Rules Review SECTION TWO: RENTING Rental Words to Know Sample Rental Ads Finding the Right Place Meeting the Landlord Sample Rental Application Rental Agreement Rental Advice SECTION THREE: MOVING Planning Your Move Packing Renting a Moving Vehicle Loading and Unloading the Truck SECTION FOUR: GLOSSARY & VOCABULARY Glossary Match-Up Fill-in-the-Blank Includes: 120 Google Slides Answer Key

Here’s Your Ticket to Independent Living! Prepare students for the ‘real world’ with these important life-skills lessons! Getting Around town safely, affordably, and efficiently is your ticket to freedom, but it can also be a real-life challenge… These essential lessons feature helpful tips and important information about the joys and pitfalls of commuting by bike, bus, subway, and car. Whether interpreting subway routes, bus schedules, calculating fares or buying and maintaining a car, students get tons of real-life-situation practice while also improving reading comprehension and practical application math skills.Topics Include: Commuting by Bike: What are the Do’s and Don’ts of commuting by bike? Are there bike-friendly cities? How much less does it cost to commute by bike versus a car? Are electric bikes a good option? What are important bike-safety issues and more…Commuting by Bus: Practice interpreting bus schedules, routes and determining how to get to your destination on time. Are there bus-friendly cities? How much does riding a bus cost? Can a bus carry a wheelchair or a bike? Is it possible to travel long distance by bus? Commuting by Subway & Train: Practice interpreting schedules and determining how to get to your destination on time. Calculate train fares, purchase monthly passes and more…Commuting by Car: How do car loans work? Buying vs leasing? Used cars vs new cars? Is car insurance really necessary? Car maintenance… is it that important? What are The Top 7 reasons for getting a traffic ticket? Tips for being a good and safe driver… even in bad weather! Reading Level: Grades 3-4 Interest Level: Grades 8-12 Easy-to-Use: Simply download these Google Slides and assign them to your students. Assign them all, or just a few for today’s lesson! For additional flexibility, these slides can also be printed for in-class use! Benefits of Google Slides: If you’ve been looking for a way to integrate technology into your lessons, this is your answer. And the best part is you don’t have to print, cut, laminate, or replace when you lose pieces…it’s ALL DIGITAL! How do Google Slides Work? Students read each high-interest story on a computer or iPad then answer the comprehension questions right on their copy of the slides. Teachers can see students’ answers in real time, or review them later. Slides can also be printed and used as colorful classroom worksheets. You can assign a set of slides to each student, so that they have their own personal packet.

The Independent Living Series was developed to help students prepare for the real-life challenges of getting a job and making their way in the world. Living On Your Own provides practical advice and information to help students make the transition from living at home to being responsible for themselves. This is a Google Slides product The first section, Moving In, gives students the experience of setting up a household and discovering their own sense of design style. The second section, Food, covers everything from grocery shopping, meal planning, understanding and using a cookbook, to following a recipe. The Cleaning and Laundry sections prepare students for the less glamorous side of independent living with helpful tips to deal with basic chores. The Health and Safety sections are a reminder that living on your own means being responsible for you own health and well-being. Follow-up activities include practical application math, basic comprehension questions to reinforce understanding, and practical writing exercises. Some questions ask students to think about the information given and express their opinions and ideas. The vocabulary section includes a glossary of words students may not be familiar with. The glossary is divided up by sections allowing these unfamiliar words to be introduced before reading each section. To reinforce understanding, there are activity pages using the glossary words.

Social Skills Lessons to Improve Reading & Comprehension • Advantages and Disadvantages of Social Media (or Pros and Cons of Social Media) • 12 Stories Provide Relevant Lessons and Practical Advice • Follow-Up Activities Reinforce Comprehension Social media is safe, right? Who needs privacy? I just want more friends! Social media is the primary way teens communicate. It’s here to stay. The lessons in these stories will help students understand how to safely and responsibly use these complex platforms. One of the biggest challenges of social media is knowing what is real and true. And how to understand and respect different viewpoints. The practical advice of Sam our “expert” on using social media will help teens avoid common mistakes. Each lesson and tips from our relatable teen characters will help students navigate the ever-changing world of online communication. Page Count: 66 full-color pgs. Grade Level: Not level specific Topics Include: • Understanding the risks of online-only friendships • How to know what’s true • Why privacy is important • The risks and rewards of online challenges • Being responsible with your posts • Different versions of the same event