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Welcome to Adventures in ASD – Adapted Resources for Unique Learners
This store is dedicated to providing standards-based, accessible resources created specifically for students working on alternate academic standards or access points. Whether you're teaching in a self-contained classroom, supporting students with significant cognitive disabilities, or adapting instruction for learners with autism, you'll find materials here that meet your students' needs while maintaining academic rigor.
Every resource in this store is:
Aligned with academic standards, but simplified for greater accessibility
Designed with visual supports, clear structure, and differentiation in mind
Ideal for use in special education settings, life skills classrooms, and inclusive environments
Focused on building foundational skills in math, reading, writing, science, social studies, and functional academics
You’ll find activities that support core academic content but modified with:
Simplified language
Visual supports
Hands-on, interactive components
Reduced answer choices
Built-in scaffolding for success
In a world where you can be anything, be kind.
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Goods and Services for Kids | Fun & Easy Economics Activities for Young Learners
Looking for a fun and engaging way to teach goods and services? This print-and-go mini-book is the perfect FREEBIE for introducing basic economic concepts to young learners and students with special needs! Students will cut, sort, and paste examples of goods (things you can buy) and services (things people do to help) while building fine motor skills, vocabulary, and comprehension. What’s Included: * 1 printable mini-book template (student-friendly language & visuals) * 12 cut-an
PreK - 2nd
Economics , Financial Literacy
Order of Operations Dice Activity | PEMDAS Math Practice Game
Order of Operations Dice Activity Make practicing the order of operations interactive and fun with this engaging dice activity! Students roll the dice, place their numbers into the equation, and solve each problem step by step. Every roll creates a brand-new problem, making this resource reusable and exciting each time! What’s Included 1 interactive order of operations worksheet Problems with parentheses, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction Clear, student-fri
5th - 8th
Algebra, Arithmetic, Order of Operations
Holiday Picture Bingo | Fall Festival & Halloween Bingo Game Freebie
🍁 Festive Fall & Halloween Picture Bingo 🎃Bring some seasonal fun to your classroom with this Holiday-Themed Picture Bingo Freebie! This set includes two engaging themes — Halloween and Fall Festival — each with 6 unique bingo cards and a full set of picture calling cards. Perfect for whole-group games, small-group centers, or festive class parties! Students will love spotting friendly monsters, cozy fall treats, and all their favorite seasonal symbols while practicing visual matching an
Not Specific
For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific
Fraction Word Problems Addition Subtraction Activities Cut Paste Visuals
Getting students to genuinely engage with fraction word problems can feel like an uphill battle. These food-themed fraction word problems use real-world contexts like pizza, donuts, waffles, and watermelon to make adding and subtracting fractions feel relevant and approachable. Your students will stay motivated while building the fraction fluency they need for grades 3 through 5.📋 WHAT'S INCLUDED20 food-themed fraction word problems covering addition and subtractionProblems using halves, thirds
3rd - 5th
Fractions
Number of the Day Freebie | Place Value, Tally Marks, Even & Odd Practice
Make math practice fun and meaningful with this Number of the Day Freebie! This simple, no-prep worksheet is perfect for daily math review, morning work, or a quick math center activity. Incorporate into your morning routine. Students will practice representing numbers in multiple ways—helping build number sense and confidence with place value. ✨ What’s Included: Write today’s number Show it with tally marks Break it down into hundreds, tens, and ones Decide if it’s even or odd Write the n
1st - 3rd
Numbers, Other (Math), Place Value
Fraction Match Worksheets 3rd 4th 5th Grade | Standard Word Numeral Form
Teaching fractions to students in special education, ESE, or self-contained classrooms can feel overwhelming when traditional worksheets just aren't working. These cut and paste activities give your students a hands-on, visual way to build real understanding of fractions across multiple representations, with no writing pressure required. 📋 WHAT'S INCLUDED · 8 cut and paste matching activities (PDF format) · Standard form fraction practice (ex: 1/2) · Word form fraction practice (ex: one-h
3rd - 5th
Fractions, Other (Math)
Fractions Decimals Percent Conversions Worksheets Math Activities 4th 5th Grade
Converting fractions, decimals, and percents is one of those concepts that can feel overwhelming for students — and exhausting to plan for. This hands-on resource gives your 3rd and 4th graders the fractions, decimals, and percents practice they need through real-world, visual, and interactive activities that are actually fun to complete.📋 WHAT'S INCLUDEDFraction to decimal to percent conversion tablesCut and paste conversion activities"Are They Equal?" sorting activityFood-themed fraction and
4th - 5th
Decimals, Fractions, Other (Math)
Changing States of Matter Physical & Chemical Changes. Interactive Notes & More
🧪 Physical vs. Chemical Changes | Interactive Science Activities & Sorting Help students understand, compare, and apply the concepts of physical and chemical changes with this engaging, hands-on science resource! Perfect for upper elementary, special education, and visual learners, this pack builds understanding through interactive notes, cut-and-paste activities, sorting tasks, and real-world examples. Students will learn how to identify physical and chemical changes, recognize key charac
3rd - 5th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
Economics Made Easy: Lessons on Scarcity, Choices & Competition Supply & Demand
Teach key economic concepts with a fun, real-world twist! This engaging resource uses the idea of starting a lemonade stand to introduce learners to scarcity, opportunity cost, supply and demand, and competition in a way that’s simple, relatable, and fun! This product includes a colorful, interactive Google Slides presentation that walks students through basic economic principles using kid-friendly language and real-life scenarios. To support learning and keep all students engaged, it also featu
2nd - 3rd
Business, Economics , Financial Literacy
Seasonal Picture Bingo Bundle | Holiday BINGO for Every Season
Bring year-round fun to your classroom with this Seasonal Picture Bingo Bundle! This set includes 8 different seasonal and holiday themes — from cozy Fall and festive Christmas, to cheerful Spring and thankful Thanksgiving!Each themed set comes with 6 unique Bingo cards, perfect for small groups, whole-class play, or holiday celebrations. Whether you’re planning a classroom party, a Fun Friday, or just need a quick, no-prep activity, this resource keeps students engaged, smiling, and hav
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Not Subject Specific
Intro to Economics Opportunity Cost Trade Off Decision Making Activity
Help your students understand the important concept of opportunity cost with this engaging and kid-friendly resource! Perfect for introducing basic economic thinking, this product includes a clear and easy-to-understand reading passage and a hands-on interactive mini book designed to support diverse learners. What’s Included: A student-friendly reading passage that explains what opportunity cost is using real-life examples and simple language. An interactive mini book with cut-and-paste an
1st - 4th
Economics , Financial Literacy
Westward Expansion Digital Escape Room for 5th Grade | Oregon Trail Activity
Can your 5th graders truly understand Westward Expansion without feeling the weight of every decision pioneers had to make? This Oregon Trail Digital Escape Room transforms your social studies block into an immersive, story-driven adventure where students become pioneers traveling from Independence, Missouri to Oregon City. Instead of passively reading about history, your students will live it. WHATS INCLUDEDInteractive Google Forms escape room adventure (assign and play, no prep required)13 his
5th
Informational Text, U.S. History
Financial Literacy Mini Unit Google Slides and Printable for 5th 6th 7th Grade
Teaching financial literacy to upper elementary and middle schoolers can feel overwhelming when students have little to no real-world money experience. It can become even more challenging when your classroom includes students with diverse learning needs. This Financial Literacy Mini Unit breaks down complex concepts like credit, debt, interest, and banking into simple, student-friendly lessons designed for grades 5 through 7, with built-in visual supports and accessible content that works for
5th - 7th
Economics , Financial Literacy
Would You Rather Writing Prompts for 3rd, 4th, 5th Grade Opinion Writing Journal
Would you rather spend 20 minutes searching for a writing activity your students will actually care about, or grab something that has them begging to pick up a pencil? These would you rather writing prompts give your grade 3-5 students a low-stakes, high-engagement way to practice opinion writing every single day of the year. 📋 WHAT'S INCLUDED 42 unique "would you rather" prompts covering everyday and seasonal topicsSeasonal prompts for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and HanukkahTraceable
3rd - 5th
Handwriting, Other (ELA), Writing
Financial Literacy Mini Book Jobs Income Spending Saving 4th 5th 6th Grade
Teaching financial literacy shouldn't mean scrambling for engaging, standards-aligned materials that actually make sense to young learners. This resource takes the stress out of money lessons and gives your students the real-world skills they need to think like smart spenders and savers. It's fun, flexible, and completely ready to use. WHAT'S INCLUDED20 financial literacy vocabulary words with student-friendly definitionsInteractive mini-book covering jobs, income, saving, and spendingCut and pa
3rd - 5th
Economics , Financial Literacy
Graphing Worksheets 3rd 4th 5th Grade | Count Graph Tally I Spy Cut & Paste
Looking for a way to make counting, graphing, and tally marks meaningful for students with special needs? This picture-supported math activity gives grades 3-5 learners the visual structure and hands-on practice they need to build real data skills. Designed specifically for students on the autism spectrum and other learners who benefit from visual supports, this resource meets your students exactly where they are. WHAT'S INCLUDED12 themed graphing activity pages with clear, picture-supported vi
3rd - 5th
Graphing, Measurement, Other (Math)
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About the store
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Welcome to Adventures in ASD – Adapted Resources for Unique Learners
This store is dedicated to providing standards-based, accessible resources created specifically for students working on alternate academic standards or access points. Whether you're teaching in a self-contained classroom, supporting students with significant cognitive disabilities, or adapting instruction for learners with autism, you'll find materials here that meet your students' needs while maintaining academic rigor.
Every resource in this store is:
Aligned with academic standards, but simplified for greater accessibility
Designed with visual supports, clear structure, and differentiation in mind
Ideal for use in special education settings, life skills classrooms, and inclusive environments
Focused on building foundational skills in math, reading, writing, science, social studies, and functional academics
You’ll find activities that support core academic content but modified with:
Simplified language
Visual supports
Hands-on, interactive components
Reduced answer choices
Built-in scaffolding for success
In a world where you can be anything, be kind.
Teaching style
I love making my lessons interactive, hands-on, and fun—because that’s what helps my students thrive! In my ESE classroom, engagement is key, and I’m all about creating activities that set my kiddos up for success. Whether it’s through visuals, movement, or hands-on tasks, I believe learning should be both meaningful and enjoyable for every student.
Additional biographical information
Hi there! I'm so glad you're here. My adventure in the world of ASD and special education began 7 years ago when I started as an Instructional Assistant in an ESE classroom. That experience sparked a passion that led me to become a special education teacher, and now, I’m proud to be serving as the Curriculum Specialist at my school.
I absolutely love the challenges and rewards that come with working in special education. No two days are ever the same—some are tough, some are joyful—but every bit of progress makes it all worth it. I’m passionate about creating resources that are not only standards-based and accessible, but also engaging, hands-on, and built with real classroom needs in mind.
Thank you for stopping by my store—I'm excited to support you and your incredible students on their learning journey!
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