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Lead Special education teacher 15 years. Have worked with students from Kindergarten to post HS. Have worked in Life Skills classes up to Resource room. Have a wealth of experience in working with students in Functional Academics including Independent Living skills as well as Vocational/Social Skills I have been making and adapting my own materials for a number of years now. Please let me know if there is any way I can help you!
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Preview of Making a Purchase Rounding up to 20 Worksheets: Functional Math for Money Skills

Making a Purchase Rounding up to 20 Worksheets: Functional Math for Money Skills

This is a set of 7 worksheets with 3 problems per page. The problem lists a picture of an item, and a listed price. There is a box next to the listed price for students to round up to the correct dollar amount. There is a number line from 0-20 to assist students with finding the next number and using the counting on method. All of the listed prices are in the range of 0.00-19.99. This is a .zip folder that contains both the.bm(boardmaker) and .jpg(image) files. Everyone should be able to open th
Preview of Restaurant Jobs: An informative text about working at a restaurant!

Restaurant Jobs: An informative text about working at a restaurant!

This is a google slides presentation about different jobs one could have while working at a restaurant. The jobs discussed are: Host, Waiter, Busser, Manager, Chef, and Dishwasher. The expectations and duties (in general) for each job are included. Where appropriate, there is an accompanied script of what conversations or interactions would generally follow. 20 total slides pp1-14 informative text p15 match the job to a tool they need at work p16 comprehension and thinking questions pp17-19 matc
Preview of Sun Safety! Staying Safe in the Hot Summer Weather!

Sun Safety! Staying Safe in the Hot Summer Weather!

This is a story to teach learners about proper sun safety skills. The book is a total of ten pages. There are two pages of the book per .bm and .jpg file. The pages need to be cut out and pasted together to make a book. The book teaches about proper sun safety skills such as: wearing sunscreen, drinking water, staying in the shade, and wearing hats and sunglasses. There is also a comprehension quiz that is visual and tests students on the knowledge presented in the book. There are both .bm2 an
Preview of Summer Safety Boardmaker Activties

Summer Safety Boardmaker Activties

**UPDATED** 06/11/2015: I included .jpg files so Everyone should be able to open ALL of the files!!! Thank you for your continued support!!! This is a collection of various resources to use to prepare for the upcoming summer. There are both social stories and worksheets and activities included in the .zip file. Included are: Pool Rules: A list of basic rules to follow at a swimming pool. Exercise Quiz: A quick science activity about exercising. Sun Safety: Short questions detailing safe behavi
Preview of Using AI (Artificial Intelligence) like ChatGPT, MagicSchool etc For GOOD!

Using AI (Artificial Intelligence) like ChatGPT, MagicSchool etc For GOOD!

Empower your students to harness the power of AI ethically and effectively with this engaging, student-friendly worksheet pack. Designed for middle and high school students, this resource teaches how to use AI tools like ChatGPT to support study habits without resorting to shortcuts. This will teach students to use ChatGPT for GOOD rather than for cheating and taking the easy way out of assignments! Students will: Learn to create personalized study plans using AI Practice crafting effective pr
Preview of Social Trivia: Social Skills Jeopardy! A fun way to teach appropriate behavior

Social Trivia: Social Skills Jeopardy! A fun way to teach appropriate behavior

This is a set of 11 different image files containing 6 different cut out cards with Social trivia questions on them. Questions range from basic social skills, to current event questions such as sports and the president. There are also questions that ask about healthy eating habits and other ways to navigate various social situations. this activity can be cut out and laminated to make a fun Jeopardy game! There are a total of 66 different questions. The files are .png files and should be able to
Preview of IEP Math Worksheets: Multi-step Word Problems and Algebraic expressions.

IEP Math Worksheets: Multi-step Word Problems and Algebraic expressions.

These are a google folder of 5 math worksheets that have been used to monitor progress for specific individualized math goals. There are two worksheets that focus on solving algebraic expressions and identifying each how to solve each step and the property used to solve each step. There are 3 worksheets on multistep word problems. Students are asked to highlight/underline the key vocab words and relevant numbers prior to solving the problem. There is an answer key for the multistep problems. The
Preview of Resume Writing

Resume Writing

This is a google slide used to teach students the basics of resume writing. It is geared towards students in a substantially separate life skills setting, but can also be used for younger students who are starting transition planning services. Included in the google folder is access to the Writing a Resume slide presentation, a PDF version of the slides, PDF copy of symbolated resume template, PDF copy of written resume template used is presentation and an editable doc copy of the Resume templat
Preview of ATM Sequence. How to take Money out of an ATM in the Community

ATM Sequence. How to take Money out of an ATM in the Community

This is a 1 page .jpg of a boardmaker filed with the sequence for withdrawing money from the ATM. It is a 10 step sequence and is organized in vertical orientation. Students can refer to this while learning to use ATM machines in public. It can be used in the classroom by having the students put each step in sequential order. It can also be used in role play activities while teaching students the importance and ease of ATM machines. This a .jpg file and will open on any computer! Please enjoy
Preview of Chemistry: Chemical and Physical Changes Adapted for Students with Special Needs

Chemistry: Chemical and Physical Changes Adapted for Students with Special Needs

This is a folder of 3 activities to use while teaching a unit on chemistry. This unit was originally designed to be taught in conjunction with the 10th grade MCAS-Alt (Massachusetts state assessment). Each worksheet deals with differentiating between chemical and physical change. Pre-teaching is required as these are more worksheets/ quizzes to track student progress and knowledge. Thank you for your support! NOTE THIS FILE CONTAINS .BM FILES FOR USE WITH THE BOARDMAKER PROGRAM AS WELL AS .JPG
Preview of My Kitchen: A Functional Unit to Enhance Understanding Homes

My Kitchen: A Functional Unit to Enhance Understanding Homes

This is a series of activities to be used in conjunction with a unit on Homes or more specifically the kitchen. This lesson includes a Smartboard Notebook lesson (Need notebook to open the lesson) that teaches students about the kitchen, it's purpose in the home, and various common appliances associated with the kitchen. There is an interactive sorting activity at the end of the Notebook Lesson. There are also two versions of a quiz to go with the Notebook Lesson. One has visuals answers, and th
Preview of The Grocery Store: A Functional Academic Social Story to Teach Life Skills.

The Grocery Store: A Functional Academic Social Story to Teach Life Skills.

This is a short social story about going to the grocery store .The story deals with the steps needed when one runs out of food at home. The story deals with what store to get food at, how to write a shopping list, and the steps and sequence needed to shop at a grocery store. There is also a comprehension worksheet that asks the WH questions regarding the story. The story was created using the Boardmaker program using a mix of real life visuals and BoardMaker/Mayer-Johnson Symbols. This is a grea
Preview of Community Helpers in our Neighborhood. A Functional Literacy Safety Story.

Community Helpers in our Neighborhood. A Functional Literacy Safety Story.

This is a short 8 page functional text intended to teach students about various community helpers and trusted adults that they may encounter in an urban environment, The story follows a fictional student on a walk in her community and describes various community helpers (police officer, fire fighter, store employee, crossing guard, subway attendant and stranger) that she sees in her neighborhood. This story is great when it is adapted to include a student's picture and name as the main character
Preview of Science and Chemistry: States of Matter Adapted Activities.

Science and Chemistry: States of Matter Adapted Activities.

This folder contains 7 worksheets concerning the States of Matter. It is to be used in conjunction with teaching a Science unit on the States of Matter. The folder contains: A sorting activity between the 3 states of matter (Gas, Liquid and Solid), 2 worksheets on each state of matter asking students to circle the specific state of matter. These worksheets were used to track student progress and used for the State Alternate Assessment tests. Please provide any feedback and Thank you for your
Preview of Public Vs. Private Activity

Public Vs. Private Activity

This is a Smartboard activity reinforcing the concept of private areas and public areas. The activity is designed for both sexes. It has 10 slides of a picture that can either be private or public. There are 3 pictures of boys and girls on either side. They are either fully clothed, in a bathing suit, or naked (as represented by black censor bars!) The way I use it is have the student define whether the picture is a private or a public place. We then talk why the picture is public or private.
Preview of Do I Have Enough: A Money Math Activity

Do I Have Enough: A Money Math Activity

This is a google slides activity containing 24 total slides. The first 4 slides briefly teaches the concept of identifying if you have enough money to make a purchase. this activity solely uses whole dollar amounts and there are no coins. It was used in a Life Skills classroom to reinforce the concept of identifying if students have enough money and the ability to round up to the next dollar when given a price that includes change (i.e. $4.28, $6.99) All images were sourced from openclipart and
Preview of Circulatory System Visual Comprehension Quiz

Circulatory System Visual Comprehension Quiz

This is a 12 question symbolated adapted quiz featuring visual representations of most words on the page. The subject matter of the quiz is the Circulatory system. This is a great pre/post test for a unit on the body systems, specifically on a Circulatory System Unit. This also can satisfy various state requirements for alternate assessments. This can be used for a special education class, for mainstream students as well as younger students who may require a more visual worksheet. Thank you so m
Preview of Menu Math Worksheets with Actual Current Pricing (2023-2024

Menu Math Worksheets with Actual Current Pricing (2023-2024

This contains a folder of 11 Menu Math worksheets. This was used for a Special Education class. Students need to read the menu and answer the questions based on the provided questions. Some worksheets contain word problems and work with figuring out tax and splitting the bill in various ways. These were originally designed for students in High School with basic math skills (addition subtraction, division, etc) Menus were taken from Google images or from the restaurant website and are sole intell
Preview of Verbs and Nouns: A Sorting Activity to Build Language Skills.

Verbs and Nouns: A Sorting Activity to Build Language Skills.

This is a one page sorting activity to sort between nouns and verbs. This worksheet has pictures of various verbs and nouns. You can have the pictures pre cut out and asked the students to sort the pictures on a different page into Nouns and Verbs. NOTE THIS FOLDER CONTAINS THE .BM FILE AS WELL AS .JPEG. YOU DO NOT NEED BOARDMAKER TO USE THIS FILE. Thank you for your support! _Mr. M Boardmaker Picture Symbols provided by The Picture Communication Symbols © 1981–2010 by Mayer-Johnson LLC. All
Preview of The Public Bathroom: A Social Story and Activity for Students in the Community

The Public Bathroom: A Social Story and Activity for Students in the Community

This is a short story about using the public bathroom while on a community trip. There is a sorting activity at the end of the story. Topics covered include: Properly using the bathroom, not talking to strangers, not taking too much time, and other proper use of public bathrooms. Made using Boardmaker 7, all symbols and pictures belong to Boardmaker. This is a PDF File. Unsure why it says JPEG and I cannot Change!. Again this is 1 PDF File.Boardmaker Picture Symbols provided by The Picture Co
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Experience

Lead Special education teacher 15 years. Have worked with students from Kindergarten to post HS. Have worked in Life Skills classes up to Resource room. Have a wealth of experience in working with students in Functional Academics including Independent Living skills as well as Vocational/Social Skills I have been making and adapting my own materials for a number of years now. Please let me know if there is any way I can help you!

Teaching style

Adapting materials to allow students with disabilities access to functional academic skills. I believe that functional academics are among the most important skills a student can learn. I work to provide students with activities that are functional and matter to each student.

Awards & shining teacher moments

I have received many commendations from fellow teachers and supervisors for my work in writing functional academic social stories and adapting materials for learners with different challenges.

My own education history

Masters of Education from Lesley University ,Cambridge Ma 2011 Bachelors of Arts: History Providence College Providence RI, 2009

Additional biographical information

Please contact me with any questions or requests! Thanks for visiting!