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An I-Statement, sometimes called an I-Message, is a conflict management strategy using assertive communication. This interactive game allows students to practice producing I-statements using the most basic 3-part outline (I feel... when... and I would like...). For each social scenario, students will identify how they would feel in the situation, and appropriately express what they want or need from others. Visual cues to assist students with correctly expressing I-statements are included. The

Upper Elementary (Grades 2-5) Conflict Scenario Task Cards for I-StatementsTeach students to express their needs and wants assertively and appropriately. An I-Statement is a tool used to assertively express personal needs during conflict. It's referred to as an "I"-Statement because when using "I" first to confront a problem, you take out the "blaming" feeling that often happens when we speak to others about something that bothers us. Blaming causes a feeling of tension, and that's not the goa

Upper Elementary (Grades 2-5) Conflict Scenario Task Cards-Teach students to express their needs and wants assertively and appropriately. -Great for teaching Social Skills, SEL, Conflict Resolution, and Assertive Communication  -Use in independent/centers, small group, whole group, Speech or SEL lessons. What’s Included:20 colorful (or black and white) inspirational task cards describe common upper elementary social conflicts and propose the question "What will you say and do?" (plus 4 additio

Science SOL 2.4a Butterfly Life Cycle & Metamorphosis Booklet, Adapted & Leveled ActivitiesTo-the-point adapted and differentiated activities for students who need visuals & repetition. (Special Education Resource)Make-&-Take, low-level, booklet-style, content reader (with visuals)- Send home and involve parents in the learning process!Leveled activities address: Science Content Vocabulary, Writing Skills (word, sentence and paragraph building), Matching, Sequencing18 PagesOfficially official “n

Keep up with important dates such as IEP, BIP, re-evaluation meetings, professional development, and other scheduled events on this monthly calendar/planner PDF download for school year 2025-2026. Print then post or keep by your side to help you stay organized and on track! This tool was created for Special Education Teachers, Speech/Language Pathologists, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapists, Related Service Personnel, Behavior Therapists, Administrators, etc. *An editable digital ver

Keep the most pertinent IEP information on hand with this 2-sided IEP Quick Reference Sheet. Fill out, print and keep nearby to quickly reference a student's likes, dislikes, and strengths, goals, testing accommodations, classroom accommodations, related services, behavior needs, medical needs, etc. Ever received a call from the Testing Coordinator wanting to know specific student testing accommodations? Got it! Ever start writing an IEP and wish you had a quick reference to the student's disa

Special Education Teachers, be prepared when writing an annual IEP. Keep this resource handy throughout the school year and jot down important information about your student. When the annual IEP is coming due, you will have detailed data all in one place ready for use! Print and keep in student binders. The IEP Prep Sheet keeps the following in one place: General IEP info such as IEP, Re-Eval, & BIP Due Dates, Disability Categories, Classroom & Testing Accommodations, Related Services, etc.Reco

Special Education Teachers & Service Providers - This is PDF download contains the following: Caseload Accommodation Spreadsheet - check student accommodations, medical needs, resource block teacher and class period, etc.Classroom Accommodation Spreadsheet - same as above, includes a place to identify Case Manager (CM) Testing Accommodation Spreadsheet - testing accoms onlySpecial Education Services Spreadsheet - Identify minutes spent in General Education and Special Education settings, includi

Plan lesson objectives, lesson activities & assignments on this monthly calendar/planner PDF download for school year 2025-2026 (August-June). Print then post or keep by your side to help you stay organized and on track! *An editable digital version of this product is available (as a bundle) in my TpT Store. Officially official “need-to-knows” for this resource: All rights reserved by the creator.Permission is for single, personal classroom use only.Do not share with others (digitally or o

Noodle Doodle is essentially a lesson brain dump and a great way for students to synthesize what they've learned during class. At the end of a lesson, students will choose to draw or write about the introduced concepts for the day, week, or unit. This can be used as follow-up notes or an exit ticket as well. Officially official “need-to-knows” for this resource: All rights reserved by the creator.Permission is for single, personal classroom use only.Do not share with others (digitally or otherwi

This resource is a make-and-take booklet for students to create, color, and read about the Butterfly Life Cycle and metamorphosis. Life stage vocabulary is highlighted, and a basic matching activity is included. It's a great tool to teach students who need a little extra reinforcement with visuals and vocabulary. It's also a great way to involve parents in the learning process as a reinforce-at-home activity. Science SOL 2.4 *If you are interested in additional leveled activities building vocab

This is a great tool for Special Education Teachers, Speech/Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Department Chairs, & Administrators. Keep track of your IEP and Re-evaluation due dates with a quick reference sheet that you can post or bring along with you to help keep those due dates updated and on hand. This is a PDF version. An editable (and super quick) version is available on TpT!

Easter or spring seasonal activity that can be modified to use with any grade level, age or content. Fill plastic eggs with various items and watch students learn! This can be used as a whole group, small group or independent/center activity. 4 Included Templates: -YOUNG STUDENTS- 1. Listen & Predict Template- Place various small items inside eggs (which will make sound, or distinct movements when shaken-ideas included). Students use their sense of hearing and what they know about various so