This is a simplified text that can be used while teaching students about the needs of living things (food, water, shelter, air, warmth). It uses simple sentences matched with a combination of real life photographs and clip art images to increase comprehension. It has been designed for students with special needs such as autism; however, it may still be useful in your mainstream Foundation classroom. Curriculum Link: Living things have basic needs, including food and water (ACSSU002)If you li