Loving Special Learners

A rainbow-themed sight word reader focusing on the words "The" and "has." Color words are also practiced, with color-coded symbols to assist emerging readers. Prints 2 book pages per printer page, to save paper and ink. Simply cut in half and staple and you're ready to go!

Engage your learners in positional vocabulary concepts with this springtime adapted book! Simple, predictable sentences feature the sight words "the" and "is," along with 6 positional vocabulary terms: -between -next to -under -above -in front of -on top of Includes animal icons to cut and place according to the positional concept on each page. Also includes optional positional vocabulary icons to match on each page for further comprehension of the concept. Laminate and add Velcro for a book yo

Guide students in learning about classifying basic solids, liquids, and gases. The graphic organizer provides symbol-supported headings of the 3 phases of matter to enhance understanding. Cut out the object symbols, sort, and glue onto the graphic organizer. Also includes 1 page of symbol-supported vocabulary cards to teach the concepts of solids, liquids, and gases. Can be used for introducing the vocabulary, matching, or labeling real-life examples of each phase of matter around the classroom

Counting and number identification activities with a focus on diverse influential women (past and present) and facts for Women's History Month. Includes: -Count & Clip Cards for #1-12 -Counting on ten frames for #1-10 Differentiate for your kiddos or workload! Laminate and re-use with clothespins, add Velcro and included number cards, or dry erase markers. Or simply print for a no-prep worksheet students can use and take home to share the facts with their families! Great for 1-on-1 or small gro

This figurative language quiz assesses students' knowledge of the following types of figurative language: -Similes -Metaphors -Alliteration -Personification -Onomatopoeia Each question provides the students with a sentence that includes a figurative language phrase (underlined to help them identify correctly). There are 10 multiple choice questions and an answer key is provided (self-grading Google Form). This would be a great pre-assessment or post-assessment.

Guide students in learning about classifying animals as mammals or birds. The graphic organizer provides symbol-supported definitions of birds and mammals to enhance understanding. Cut out the 8 animal symbols (4 birds, 4 mammals), sort, and glue onto the graphic organizer. Clear and simple. Can be used as a learning activity or assessment.

These figurative language task cards check students' knowledge of the following types of figurative language: -Similes -Metaphors -Alliteration -Personification -Onomatopoeia -Hyperbole Each card provides the students with a sentence that includes a figurative language phrase (underlined to help them identify correctly). There are 12 cards (2 of each type of figurative language). A student recording sheet and an answer key are provided. I love to cut the cards

Trace the horizontal, vertical, and diagonal lines to match the animals to their homes/habitats. Practice pre-writing and direction following with an engaging animal theme! Laminate or place in plastic sheet protectors to re-use with dry erase markers. Or print as a no-prep worksheet for students to use with crayons, pencils, etc. Great for early learning classrooms, special education, or OT. Includes start and stop icons to provide visual support for following line directionality. Includes 6

A plant-themed sight word reader focusing on the words "It" and "has." Practice science vocabulary as well, by introducing the 5 basic parts of a plant (seed, root, stem, leaf, flower) with visuals. Prints 2 book pages per printer page, to save paper and ink. Simply cut in half and staple and you're ready to go!

A winter-themed sight word reader focusing on the words "He" and "has." Color words are also practiced, with color-coded underlines to assist emerging readers. Prints 2 book pages per printer page, to save paper and ink. Simply cut in half and staple and you're ready to go!

Includes: Count & Clip Cards, #1-12 Counting on Ten Frames, #1-10 Engage students with a St. Patrick's Day theme and teach holiday vocabulary while practicing counting! Great for small groups, centers, task boxes, or independent practice! Laminate and re-use, or print as no-prep worksheets! Check out my other counting and number identification resources: Women's History Month Counting and Number IdentificationWinter Sports/Olympics Counting and Number Identification

Engage your young learners, or learners with special needs, in learning about Black history, while practicing basic academic skills: counting, numbers, basic reading and comprehension, and pre-writing. This is great for Black History Month, or for intentional representation all year long! Symbolated visual supports guide learning for pre-readers, students with special needs, and ELL students. This bundle, at a 20% discount, includes 3 resources: Counting and Number Identification Coun

Includes: Count & Clip Cards, #1-12 Counting on Ten Frames, #1-10 Engage students with a Winter Olympics (or general winter sports) theme. Great for small groups, centers, task boxes, or independent practice! Laminate and re-use, or print as no-prep worksheets! Also, check out my Black History Month Counting and Number Identification activity

Adapted books are a great, hands-on way to engage students with autism and special needs in the process of learning through reading! This adapted book is perfect for Black History Month or all year long-- celebrate past and current African American achievements and "firsts." -Includes 5 symbol-supported WH- (who, what, where) comprehension questions -Non-readers can use pictures to help fill in the blanks. Beginning readers can read the high frequency words (was, the, to, of) or the simple sente

5 symbolated "what" questions based on the classic children's book The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats. Multiple choice with symbol-supported answer choices Great for comprehension assessment, small group reading, or class read alouds.

Trace the horizontal, vertical, and diagonal lines to match the famous African Americans to their achievements and contributions. Practice pre-writing and direction following while learning about Black History! Laminate or place in plastic sheet protectors to re-use with dry erase markers. Or print as a no-prep worksheet for students to use with crayons, pencils, etc. Great for early learning classrooms, special education, or OT. Includes start and stop icons to provide visual support for foll

Counting and number identification activities with a focus on influential African Americans-- important to teach year-round! Includes: -Count & Clip Cards for #1-12 -Counting on ten frames for #1-10 Differentiate for your kiddos or workload! Laminate and re-use with clothespins, Velcro and included number cards, or dry erase markers. Or simply print for a no-prep worksheet students can use and take home to share the facts with their families! Great for 1-on-1 or small group instruction, centers,

This quiz/assessment contains 10 multiple choice questions, each containing one sentence with an underlined vocabulary word, and 3 answer choices (synonym/meaning of underlined word). Students are prompted to use sentence-level context to figure out the meaning of the underlined word. Quick, no-prep assessment or homework with answer key provided.

These recipes are great for life skills lessons for students with special needs. The recipe directions are simplified, broken down into clear separate steps, and fully symbolated to support nonreaders, struggling readers, and visual learners. Bundle includes 3 recipes for simple, cost-effective meals: - a basic box of mac 'n cheese - spaghetti/pasta with canned/jarred sauce -pizza pockets, using refrigerated crescent dough Work on life skills, cooking, following directions,

Adapted recipe for spaghetti/pasta with canned/jarred sauce. These recipes are great for life skills lessons for students with special needs. The recipe directions are simplified, broken down into clear separate steps, and fully symbolated to support nonreaders, struggling readers, and visual learners. Work on life skills, cooking, following directions, and basic prepositions. Laminate or place in page protectors to easily clean after cooking and reuse for years. This recipe is available as p