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St David's Day Math Activity, Counting Daffodils
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St David's Day Math Activity, Counting Daffodils

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This counting activity is a fun, interactive and engaging way for your students to work on their number recognition and counting skills during the run up to St David’s Day or Spring. Students follow the instructions on the page to put the daffodils into the field of grass. There are printable daffodils included - or you can use real daffodils to add some extra sensory fun to your learning. Two boards are included (daffodil and daffodil’s). Numbers go from 0-10. On the top of the board there is a blank box. This is where you change out the numbers (included) for students to follow. The instructions come with visual, symbol prompts to support your learners. For example; “Put 5/five daffodils in the grass” - and then the student has to put 5 daffodils onto the grass. This activity is also a great way for students to work on their fine motor skills, picking up daffodils - printed or real. I recommend laminating all of the pieces included. This will make them stronger, longer lasting and reusable in the future. Instructions Print out the base boards and laminate them (two boards) Print, cut and laminate the individual number cards (0-10) and daffodils. Put the number cards onto the board to complete the instruction for students to follow i.e ‘Put 6 daffodils in the grass.’
Goldfish Adapted Book Colour Recognition
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Goldfish Adapted Book Colour Recognition

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This goldfish adapted book is a great way for students to work on reading and understanding instructions. Then, carrying them out. Students have to read - or be read - the instruction on top of the page and then find the matching goldfish to put into the bowl. This is a fun and engaging way for your students to work on their color recognition skills / colour recognition skills. This adapted book comes in colour option only and will be a great addition to your color recognition activities. This adapted book is also a great way to encourage students to pay close attention to detail and to become more familiar with sentence structure and symbols. The vocabulary is suitable for American or British classrooms. (Color, Colour etc.)
St Patrick's Day Adapted Work Binder for Special Education
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St Patrick's Day Adapted Work Binder for Special Education

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This adapted St Patrick’s Day work book contains a variety of different activities for students to work on a variety of skills such as counting, colour / color recognition, shapes, vocabulary, sequencing, directional skills and so much more. ★ 54 activities included. ★ Comes with both spelling options - color/colour. The activities included; • Matching identical images • Matching b/w to colour images • Matching symbols to images • Matching symbols to verb images • Matching identical shamrock numbers • Counting gold coins in the pot 0-5 • Counting gold coins in the pot 5-10 • Putting the amount of gold coins into the pot (numbers included) • Matching numbers to ten frames 0-5 • Matching numbers to ten frames 5-10 • Match 2d basic shapes to shamrock shapes in clouds • Order the sequence of life cycle of a leprechaun • Matching identical feeling images - leprechauns • Matching symbols to feeling images - rainbows • Matching words to feeling images - rainbows • Matching identical color leprechauns • Matching color leprechauns to color splats • Matching sequences of images • Matching the different directions of images • Point to the images (upon request) or name them (upon request) • Shopping for items at the store - follow shopping list • Match basic 2D shapes to shamrock shapes • Match words (shape names) to shamrock shapes • Match the shamrock alphabet • Order the shamrock alphabet • Match the shamrock upper case to lower case alphabet • Match images to initial letters • Follow the pattern and fill in the missing picture • Read the story and then order the images • Overwrite/form numbers 0-5 and 6-10 • Sort big and small shamrocks • What comes next? Counting onwards • What comes before? Counting backwards • Counting how many coins are in the pot and writing (or using the numbers included) to match • Counting the shamrocks in the ten frames 10-20 and writing (or using the numbers included) to match • Who is heavier/lighter? Shamrock v leprechaun • Greater than, less than and equal to
Farm Number Puzzles Counting to 10
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Farm Number Puzzles Counting to 10

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This farm themed activity is a great way for your students to work on their math, number, counting, fine motor and problem solving skills. As well as all these skills, this activity will provide your students with the opportunity to look at photographs of different farm animals The puzzles come in 8 different difficulty levels; • Level 1 - 0-3 • Level 2 - 0-4 • Level 3 - 0-5 • Level 4 - 0-6 • Level 5 - 0-7 • Level 6 - 0-8 • Level 7 - 0-9 • Level 8 - 0-10 There are a range of ways that these can be used in your classroom such as; • Print out the puzzles, cut them up and laminate them. Use them as a center activity where your students have to look at the numbers on the bottom of each puzzle piece, put them into numerical order to make the puzzle. • Print out two copies of each puzzle (one copy can be b/w), laminate one as a full puzzle (I recommend the b/w one) and then cut out the puzzle pieces on the other puzzle. Laminate the puzzle pieces. Have your students match the individual pieces onto the completed puzzle. This provides a lower ability option for students struggling. Instructions are also included on first pages of each PDF document. I would highly recommend laminating each of the individual task cards so that they will be stronger, therefore longer lasting. The farm animals included are; • Ducks • Cows • Chickens • Sheep • Pigs • Chicks • Lambs • Horses • Rooster
Valentine's Day Ten Frame Task Cards
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Valentine's Day Ten Frame Task Cards

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These hands-on task cards are a fun and engaging way for your students to work on their number formation, counting and ten frame skills. The task cards included are from numbers 0-10. First, students form the number on the top of the task card. Then, they count out the amount of manipulative or mini erasers to place into the ten frame on the task card. Your students can also use dry-wipe pen for this. The ten frames are all blank on these task cards. Meaning your students use a manipulative or dry wipe pen to fill in the ten frames for the same number that is shown on the task card. I recommend cutting out and laminating each of the individual task cards so that they will be stronger and longer-lasting. The task cards come in both col. and b/w option for your printing preference. Instructions are included on the first page of PDF file. 2 task cards come on each page to minimise your printing.
Valentine's Mini Eraser, Racing Home Game
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Valentine's Mini Eraser, Racing Home Game

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Are you looking for a fun and engaging way for your students to use mini erasers? This racing home Valentine game will be perfect for you and your students. Students can complete it individually or against each other, racing to be the first one home. This game is a fun addition to your Valentine’s unit and can be used with mini erasers (that we all love!) or any manipulative that you with to use. The aim of the game is for students to work on their number recognition and counting skills. Students roll a dice, count out the manipulative, and add them to their game board. There are also recording sheets for students to record what numbers they have rolled, a great way to work on number formation skills. Students have to keep rolling the dice, and counting, until they reach home at the end of the game. If you want your students to be even more excited, put students up against each other. That way, it’s a race across the clock - or each other! The student to reach the house first, wins! Included in this pack; • 2 different game boards • recording sheets - for students to record what numbers they have rolled • dice template - if you don’t have dice available You will need to have mini erasers or manipulates at hand to complete this activity.
Groundhog Ten Frame Task Cards
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Groundhog Ten Frame Task Cards

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These hands-on task cards are a fun and engaging way for your students to work on their number formation, counting and ten frame skills. The task cards included are from numbers 0-10. First, students form the number on the top of the task card. Then, they count out the amount of manipulative or mini erasers to place into the ten frame on the task card. Your students can also use dry-wipe pen for this. The ten frames are all blank on these task cards. Meaning your students use a manipulative or dry wipe pen to fill in the ten frames for the same number that is shown on the task card. I recommend cutting out and laminating each of the individual task cards so that they will be stronger and longer-lasting. The task cards come in both col. and b/w option for your printing preference. Instructions are included on the first page of PDF file. 2 task cards come on each page to minimise your printing.
Groundhog Number Puzzles Counting to 10
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Groundhog Number Puzzles Counting to 10

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This groundhog themed activity is a great way for your students to work on their math, number, counting, fine motor and problem solving skills. As well as all these skills, this activity will be a great addition to your Groundhog Day unit. The puzzles come in 8 different difficulty levels; • Level 1 - 0-3 • Level 2 - 0-4 • Level 3 - 0-5 • Level 4 - 0-6 • Level 5 - 0-7 • Level 6 - 0-8 • Level 7 - 0-9 • Level 8 - 0-10 There are a range of ways that these can be used in your classroom such as; • Print out the puzzles, cut them up and laminate them. Use them as a center activity where your students have to look at the numbers on the bottom of each puzzle piece, put them into numerical order to make the puzzle. • Print out two copies of each puzzle (one copy can be b/w), laminate one as a full puzzle (I recommend the b/w one) and then cut out the puzzle pieces on the other puzzle. Laminate the puzzle pieces. Have your students match the individual pieces onto the completed puzzle. This provides a lower ability option for students struggling. Instructions are also included on first pages of each PDF document. I would highly recommend laminating each of the individual task cards so that they will be stronger, therefore longer lasting.
Chinese New Year Number Puzzles Counting to 10
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Chinese New Year Number Puzzles Counting to 10

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This Chinese New Year themed activity is a great way for your students to work on their math, number, counting, fine motor and problem solving skills. As well as all these skills, this activity will be a great addition to your Chinese New Year unit. The puzzles come in 8 different difficulty levels; • Level 1 - 0-3 • Level 2 - 0-4 • Level 3 - 0-5 • Level 4 - 0-6 • Level 5 - 0-7 • Level 6 - 0-8 • Level 7 - 0-9 • Level 8 - 0-10 There are a range of ways that these can be used in your classroom such as; • Print out the puzzles, cut them up and laminate them. Use them as a center activity where your students have to look at the numbers on the bottom of each puzzle piece, put them into numerical order to make the puzzle. • Print out two copies of each puzzle (one copy can be b/w), laminate one as a full puzzle (I recommend the b/w one) and then cut out the puzzle pieces on the other puzzle. Laminate the puzzle pieces. Have your students match the individual pieces onto the completed puzzle. This provides a lower ability option for students struggling. Instructions are also included on first pages of each PDF document. I would highly recommend laminating each of the individual task cards so that they will be stronger, therefore longer lasting.
Halloween Number Puzzles Counting to 10
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Halloween Number Puzzles Counting to 10

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This Halloween themed activity is a great way for your students to work on their math, number, counting, fine motor and problem solving skills. As well as all these skills, this activity will provide your students with the opportunity to look at images of Halloween and use these as a talking point. The puzzles come in 3 different difficulty levels; • Level 1 - 0-3 • Level 2 - 0-5 • Level 3 - 0-10 There is a range of ways that these can be used in your classroom such as; • Print out the b/w puzzles, cut them up and hand them out to your students. Have your students put the puzzles together, sticking them onto a piece of paper/into their work book, then colour them in. • Print out the puzzles, cut them up and laminate them. Use them as a center activity where your students have to look at the numbers on the bottom of each puzzle piece, put them into numerical order to make the puzzle. • Print out two copies of each puzzle (one copy can be b/w), laminate one as a full puzzle (i recommend the b/w one) and then cut out the puzzle pieces on the other puzzle. Laminate the puzzle pieces. Have your students match the individual pieces onto the completed puzzle. This provides a lower ability option for students struggling. Instructions are also included on first pages of each PDF document. I would highly recommend laminating each of the individual task cards so that they will be stronger, therefore longer lasting. This is a great way to keep students motivated and engaged while working on their counting skills.
Christmas Number Puzzles Counting to 10
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Christmas Number Puzzles Counting to 10

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This Christmas themed activity is a great way for your students to work on their math, number, counting, fine motor and problem solving skills. As well as all these skills, this activity will provide your students with the opportunity to look at images of Christmas and use these as a talking point. The puzzles come in 3 different difficulty levels; • Level 1 - 0-3 • Level 2 - 0-5 • Level 3 - 0-10 There is a range of ways that these can be used in your classroom such as; • Print out the b/w puzzles, cut them up and hand them out to your students. Have your students put the puzzles together, sticking them onto a piece of paper/into their work book, then colour them in. • Print out the puzzles, cut them up and laminate them. Use them as a center activity where your students have to look at the numbers on the bottom of each puzzle piece, put them into numerical order to make the puzzle. • Print out two copies of each puzzle (one copy can be b/w), laminate one as a full puzzle (i recommend the b/w one) and then cut out the puzzle pieces on the other puzzle. Laminate the puzzle pieces. Have your students match the individual pieces onto the completed puzzle. This provides a lower ability option for students struggling. Instructions are also included on first pages of each PDF document. I would highly recommend laminating each of the individual task cards so that they will be stronger, therefore longer lasting. This is a great way to keep students motivated and engaged while working on their ten frame counting skills. Comes in both b/w and col option for your printing preference.
Weather Number Puzzles Counting to 10
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Weather Number Puzzles Counting to 10

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This weather themed activity is a great way for your students to work on their math, number, counting, fine motor and problem solving skills. As well as all these skills, this activity will provide your students with the opportunity to look at different types of weather and use this as a talking point. The puzzles come in 3 different difficulty levels; • Level 1 - 0-3 • Level 2 - 0-5 • Level 3 - 0-10 There is a range of ways that these can be used in your classroom such as; • Print out the b/w puzzles, cut them up and hand them out to your students. Have your students put the puzzles together, sticking them onto a piece of paper/into their work book, then colour them in. • Print out the puzzles, cut them up and laminate them. Use them as a center activity where your students have to look at the numbers on the bottom of each puzzle piece, put them into numerical order to make the puzzle. • Print out two copies of each puzzle (one copy can be b/w), laminate one as a full puzzle (i recommend the b/w one) and then cut out the puzzle pieces on the other puzzle. Laminate the puzzle pieces. Have your students match the individual pieces onto the completed puzzle. This provides a lower ability option for students struggling. Instructions are also included on first pages of each PDF document. I would highly recommend laminating each of the individual task cards so that they will be stronger, therefore longer lasting. This is a great way to keep students motivated and engaged while working on their ten frame counting skills. Comes in both b/w and col option for your printing preference.
2D Shapes Pumpkin Matching
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2D Shapes Pumpkin Matching

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This pumpkin themed 2D shape task card activity is a great way for your students to work on their shape recognition skills, while introducing the theme of autumn/fall/halloween into your learning environment. This activity includes 9 different task cards. Each task card contains an image of a pumpkin in a different 2D shape. Then, there are simple 2D shapes for you to cut out, which students match to the pumpkin task cards- or you can use real shapes that you have already, in your classroom. Instructions are also included on first pages of each PDF document. I would highly recommend laminating each of the individual task cards so that they will be stronger, therefore longer lasting. This is a great way to keep students motivated and engaged while working on their ten frame counting skills. Comes in both b/w and col option for your printing preference.
Shark Ten Frame Task Cards, Shark Week
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Shark Ten Frame Task Cards, Shark Week

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These shark themed ten frame task cards are a great way for your students to work on their ten frame and counting skills. Each task card contains a shark with a ten frame for his teeth and circles in each. Students have to count how many circle are in the ten frame (shark’s teeth) and then choose the correct answer out of 3 options below. Instructions: ♦ Print out the task cards that you wish to use. ♦ Laminate them so they will be stronger and longer lasting. ♦ Have dry wipe pens or pegs to use for students to choose their answer. Included: ♦ Colour option shark themed ten frame task cards ♦ Black and white option shark themed ten frame task cards Spelling is suitable for all i.e color/colour.
Shark Shape Recognition Task Cards, Shark Week
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Shark Shape Recognition Task Cards, Shark Week

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This shark themed activity contains 12 different task cards where students have to match the shape that the shark is to the 2D shape underneath out of 2 choices. This resource comes in both col and b/w option for your preference and comes at 2 task cards per page. There are instructions included on the front page of the document. I recommend cutting them out individually and then laminating them, this will make them stronger and longer lasting - meaning you can use them over and over again. This is a great addition to your shark week unit, as well as being a different way for students to work on their 2D shape skills. 2d shapes included are; • circle • square • triangle • trapezoid • oval • pentagon • hexagon • octagon • rectangle • diamond • star • heart
Shark Count the Room, Shark Week
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Shark Count the Room, Shark Week

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his shark themed count the room activity contains 10 different count the room flashcards. All images and vocabulary are linked to the theme of sharks. The flashcards come with numbers/ten frames 1-10 with a matching recording sheet. All flashcards are ready numbered. An answer key is provided on the bottom page of the recording sheet PDF file. Instructions are also included on first pages of each PDF document. This download includes two PDF documents - one for the count the room flashcards and one for the recording sheets. I would highly recommend laminating each of the individual flashcards so that they will be stronger, therefore longer lasting. You can hide these flashcards anywhere you want to get the students active and moving about. Some example are: ♦ Around the classroom ♦ Outdoor play area ♦ In a tough tray ♦ In a sensory tub etc. This is a great way to keep students motivated and engaged while working on their counting skills.
Frog Matching, Colour Recognition, Color Recognition
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Frog Matching, Colour Recognition, Color Recognition

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This frog themed activity is a great way for your students to work on their colour sorting / color sorting skills. This resource can either be used as a simple colour matching activity where students have to match the same colour frog to the lily pad, or you can use the instruction task cards included. The instruction task cards contain a small instruction (with symbol support) for students to read/listen to and then follow. For example ‘put 3 blue frogs on the green lily pad.’ The task cards are a great way to see if your students are not only able to read the instruction, but to also take meaning and understanding from it and know what to do next. The vocabulary is suitable for American or British classrooms. (Color, Colour etc.) Instructions • Print out the lily pad pages and laminate them. • Print out the frogs, cut them out individually and laminate them. • Print out the task cards if using and laminate them. • Students can then either match the colour frogs to the matching lily pad or use the instruction task cards to complete the activity.
Umbrella and Raindrop Matching, Colour Recognition, Color Recognition
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Umbrella and Raindrop Matching, Colour Recognition, Color Recognition

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This umbrella and rain drop themed activity is a great way for your students to work on their colour sorting / color sorting skills. Students have to find the rain drops (you can either have these out or hidden in a messy tray for them to find) and then match them to the same colour umbrella. The vocabulary is suitable for American or British classrooms. (Color, Colour etc.) Instructions • Print out the umbrella pages and laminate them. • Print out the raindrops, cut them out individually and laminate them. • Students can then match the colour raindrops to the matching umbrella.
Halloween Adapted Work Folder
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Halloween Adapted Work Folder

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This adapted Halloween work book contains a variety of different activities for students to work on a variety of skills such as counting, colour / color recognition, shapes, vocabulary and so much more. ★ 42 activities included. ★ Comes with both spelling options - color/colour. The activities included; • Matching identical images • Matching b/w to colour images • Matching words to pictures • Matching symbols to pictures • Matching numbers • Counting candy in a jar and matching numbers • Match feelings • Match symbols to feelings • Match words (emotion names) to feelings • Matching colour Frankensteins • Matching colour pumpkins • Match colour Frankensteins to colour splats • Match colour pumpkins to colour splats • Sequence matching • Visual discrimination matching - different directions • Point to vocabulary (“point to the witch” etc.) • Shopping list - shop for Halloween items - 2 different levels • Match basic 2d shape outlines to pumpkin shapes • Match 2d shape names to pumpkin shapes ★ Also comes with a recording sheet for you to be able to record and track student progress as they complete the different activities included in this resource. ★
2D Shapes Pumpkin Matching
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2D Shapes Pumpkin Matching

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This pumpkin themed 2D shape task card activity is a great way for your students to work on their shape recognition skills, while introducing the theme of autumn/fall/halloween into your learning environment. This activity includes 9 different task cards. Each task card contains an image of a pumpkin in a different 2D shape. Then, there are simple 2D shapes for you to cut out, which students match to the pumpkin task cards- or you can use real shapes that you have already, in your classroom. Instructions are also included on first pages of each PDF document. I would highly recommend laminating each of the individual task cards so that they will be stronger, therefore longer lasting. This is a great way to keep students motivated and engaged while working on their ten frame counting skills. Comes in both b/w and col option for your printing preference.