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Teachers can utilize these resources to teach students how to self-regulate their emotions and request a break if necessary. Directions and tips are included on the second page of the PDF, but I encourage you to check out my blog post here highlighting how I use these in my classroom.

Use this bingo game to entice students to read books by diverse authors and about diverse characters for Read Across America week. It can be sent home with each child or classes can use it to compete with each other at school and see whose class can get a BINGO first!

Challenge your students to read a book for each letter of the alphabet! Perfect for summer reading or distance learning enrichment activities.

These cards can be used for every subject and every grade level. They are designed to celebrate the Christmas season, but you decide how you'll use them! Each card has an editable text box you can fill with sight words, math facts, reading comprehension questions, letters, numbers... the possibilities are endless.

Welcome Your Students with a Fun and Creative "Trucker Hat" Activity!

Kick off the school year with a splash of creativity and fun using our delightful "Trucker Hat" worksheet! Designed for Pre-K through 6th grade, this engaging activity invites students to design their very own trucker hat by decorating three patches with drawings that represent who they are or what they love.

Why You'll Love This Resource:

-Builds Connections: This activity is perfect for getting to know your students on a personal level. By having them draw symbols or images that are meaningful to them, you’ll gain insight into their interests, hobbies, and personalities in a way that’s both interactive and enjoyable.

-Promotes Self-Expression: Each student will have the opportunity to express their individuality and creativity. This not only helps them feel valued but also encourages a positive classroom environment where everyone’s uniqueness is celebrated.

-Fosters Classroom Community: As students share their decorated hats with their peers, they’ll learn more about one another, sparking conversations and connections. This is a wonderful icebreaker that helps build a strong, supportive classroom community from day one.

-Versatile and Easy to Use: Whether you’re working with younger students who may need some guidance or older students who can dive into detailed designs, this worksheet is flexible and easy to implement. Just print and hand out, and you’re ready for a creative start to the school year!

Features:

-Printable Worksheet: Easy to prepare and use in any classroom setting.

-Three Customizable Patches: Ample space for students to draw and personalize their hats.

-Fun and Engaging: Captivates students’ attention and gets them excited about the new school year.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic tool for starting the school year with enthusiasm and connection. Grab your "Trucker Hat" worksheets today and make your first day back memorable and meaningful for every student!

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Independent & Dependent Clauses practice with detailed teaching notes included along with 5 practice activities that will give students an opportunity to practice before state or district assessments. Includes "teach" page for self-guided learning.

INCLUDES: Word Doc, PDF & 5 Google Form Quizzes!

Bundle & Save: ELA Test Prep, Study Guide & Activities Bundle (new)

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Transition Word practice with detailed teaching notes included along with 4 practice activities that will give students an opportunity to practice before state or district assessments.

INCLUDES: PDF, Word Doc and 4 Google Quizzes!

Bundle & Save with THE TEST PREP BUNDLE COVERING ALL THE REVISING & EDITING SKILLS Students need to know!

Check out these other resources!

• ELA Test Prep, Study Guide & Activities Bundle (new)
• All Things English For Middle & High School Students (best seller)
• Once Upon A Crime
• Revising & Editing Workbook
• Revising & Editing for Group Lessons
• Bell Ringers for the Semester
• Everything Writing

✔️Need to get students talking?

✔️Starting a debate unit?

✔️Need an easy ice breaker?

✔️Need a mini lesson on arguments?

This is for you!

Here's what this digital lesson offers:

• **Mini Lessons:** Dive into bite-sized lessons that introduce fundamental concepts of argumentation.
• **Argument Warmups:** Get students primed and ready for debate with thought-provoking prompts.
• **Ice Breakers:** Break down barriers and encourage interaction with engaging topics.
• **Digital Scoreboard:** Keep track of team progress with the optional digital scoreboard, adding an element of friendly competition.
• **20 Topics:** Explore a diverse range of topics suitable for middle and high school students, sparking discussions on various issues.
• **Flexible Team Options:** Organize debates with up to four teams, promoting collaboration and teamwork.

Perfect for a multitude of classroom settings, including:

• Ice Breakers: Start class on a positive note and create a welcoming atmosphere.
• Introduction to Arguing: Lay the groundwork for effective argumentation techniques.
• Mini Argument Lessons: Deliver concise yet impactful lessons on constructing and defending arguments.
• Class Discussions: Encourage active participation and critical thinking through guided discussions.
• Socratic Seminars: Facilitate in-depth dialogues and explore complex topics together.
• Classroom Debates: Foster healthy debate and empower students to articulate their viewpoints confidently.

Pronoun Antecedent Agreement practice with detailed teaching notes included along with a practice activity that will give students an opportunity to practice before state or district assessments.

INCLUDED: PDF, Word Doc, and 1 Self-Grading Google Form!

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Check out these other resources!

• All Things English For Middle & High School Students (best seller)
• Once Upon A Crime
• Revising & Editing Workbook
• Revising & Editing for Group Lessons
• Bell Ringers for the Semester
• Everything Writing

Capture your students' curiosity with our captivating Halloween-themed interactive scavenger hunt! Explore fascinating facts like the origins of Halloween in modern-day Ireland and the colossal 2,500-pound pumpkin. This engaging activity features 20 informative fact cards, prompting students to closely read and complete answer sheets. Each numbered fact card delivers all the necessary information.

Tailored for versatility, this scavenger hunt is differentiated and can be segmented into shorter lessons or as a quick, engaging activity. It's the ideal way to make learning fun and memorable while celebrating the spookiest season of the year. Unlock the magic of Halloween with our immersive educational adventure!

This resource is also available as part of a BUNDLE saving you 20%

Halloween BUNDLE

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

• 20 Halloween fact cards
• 2 levels
• Teacher guide
• Answer key

Level 1 - Cut & Paste

• 2 answer sheets with 20 questions (10 each)

Level 2 - Write the Answer

• 2 answer sheets with 20 questions (10 each)
• Follow-up worksheet with 10 questions

TOTAL:

⭐ 20 HALLOWEEN FACT CARDS

⭐ 5 WORKSHEETS WITH 50 QUESTIONS

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Fall-Themed Functional Texts - Unit 1

Fall Task Cards - Google Slides

Recipe Comprehension - Fall Edition

FREEBIE Life Skills Morning Work for Special Education!

1 Week of Life Skills Morning Work: These no-prep, print-and-go worksheets are designed for special education students. Featuring real photos and engaging graphics, this resource emphasizes essential life skills and functional texts, providing students with practical knowledge to equip them for life beyond the classroom.

Save money with this full-year bundle!

Life Skills Morning Work - BUNDLE

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

Guide:

• Table of contents
• About the resource

Worksheets:

• Ready-to-print PDF format
• U.S. and Canadian set included
• 1 WEEK of life skills morning work
• 5 daily worksheets - 5/6 sections per page
• + 5 black and white worksheets

Answer Keys:

• Teacher answer key included with both sets

TOTAL:

⭐ 10 WORKSHEETS PER SET (10 U.S. & 10 Canadian)

Skills Covered:

Functional Texts

• Coupons
• Credit Cards
• Hours of Operation
• Menus
• Nutrition Labels

Life Skills

• Calculating Total Cost
• Comparison Shopping
• Counting Money
• Grocery Shopping
• Telling Time

& Much More!

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Engage your students' curiosity with this Thanksgiving-themed interactive scavenger hunt! Explore intriguing facts, such as the absence of forks at the first Thanksgiving and the unique trait of only male turkeys gobbling. This exciting activity comprises 20 fact cards, inviting students to read and complete answer sheets. Each fact card is numbered and contains all the necessary information.

Made for versatility, this scavenger hunt is differentiated and can be divided into shorter lessons or used as a quick, engaging activity. It's the perfect way to make learning enjoyable and memorable while celebrating the Thanksgiving season.

This resource is also available as part of a bundle saving you 20%

Thanksgiving BUNDLE

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

• 20 Thanksgiving fact cards
• 2 levels
• Teacher guide
• Answer key

Level 1 - Cut & Paste

• 2 answer sheets with 20 questions (10 each)

Level 2 - Write the Answer

• 2 answer sheets with 20 questions (10 each)
• Follow-up worksheet with 10 questions

TOTAL:

⭐ 20 THANKSGIVING FACT CARDS

⭐ 5 WORKSHEETS WITH 50 QUESTIONS

LOOKING FOR MORE THANKSGIVING/ FALL-THEMED UNITS?:

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Thanksgiving Food & Nutrition Labels

Thanksgiving Dinner - Planning, Budget & Shopping

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Fall-Themed Job Postings

Farm Stand - Vocational Skills

November Life Skills Morning Work - Digital & Paper BUNDLE

Fall Task Cards - Google Slides

Fall Football Party - Planning, Shopping and Budget

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Christmas Scavenger Hunt / Classroom Scoot Game with Worksheets

Embark on an engaging adventure with this interactive scavenger hunt, where students will discover fascinating Christmas-related facts! Uncover tidbits such as the fact that the first artificial Christmas tree was crafted from colored goose feathers or that the largest candy cane ever was a whopping 51 feet long. The scavenger hunt comprises 20 fact cards, guiding students to read closely and extract information to complete their answer sheets. Each fact card is numbered, offering all the necessary details for students to explore and learn.

Made for versatility, this scavenger hunt is differentiated and can be divided into shorter lessons or used as a quick, engaging activity. It's the perfect way to make learning enjoyable and memorable while celebrating the Thanksgiving season.

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

• 20 Christmas fact cards
• 2 levels
• Teacher guide
• Answer key

Level 1 - Cut & Paste

• 2 answer sheets with 20 questions (10 each)

Level 2 - Write the Answer

• 2 answer sheets with 20 questions (10 each)
• Follow-up worksheet with 10 questions

TOTAL:

⭐ 20 CHRISTMAS FACT CARDS

⭐ 5 WORKSHEETS WITH 50 QUESTIONS

Check out my Hanukkah Scavenger Hunt!

Hanukkah Scavenger Hunt

Check out some of my other HOLIDAY resources:

December Life Skills Morning Work - Holiday Edition - BUNDLE

Holiday Shopping Task Cards

Product Label Comprehension - Holiday Edition

December Life Skills Morning Work - Holiday Edition - Paper

December Life Skills Morning Work - Holiday Edition - Digital

Holiday Shopping Task Cards/ Worksheets - Canadian Dollar

New Year's Eve - Telling Time - Time Elapsed - Worksheets

Dive into the countdown to the New Year with this engaging and comprehensive time-telling resource! This download features 12 different worksheets, each bursting with 8 or 12 questions per page. Students will embark on a time-telling journey, honing their skills on both analog and digital clocks.

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

• 12 different worksheets with 8 or 12 questions per page
  • 1 worksheet challenges students to write the time for given digital clocks (including AM & PM) and circle the clock that marks midnight.
  • 3 worksheets focus on writing the time for given analog clocks and circling the clock that signifies the arrival of midnight.
  • 4 worksheets task students with writing the time for given digital clocks and calculating the time remaining until the New Year.
  • 4 worksheets guide students in writing the time for given analog clocks and calculating the time elapsed until the New Year.
• Answer Key

TOTAL:

⭐ 12 WORKSHEETS WITH 128 QUESTIONS

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December Life Skills Morning Work - Holiday Edition - Paper

December Life Skills Morning Work - Holiday Edition - Digital

Understanding Instructions - Holiday Edition

| Paying Bills | Reading Utility Bills | Environmental Print | Functional Text | Life Skills Reading | Comprehension Questions | Special Education | Real-World Skills | Skills for Independence |

This is a NO PREP, download/print & go resource!

If you enjoy this freebie check out the full versions of the product below:

Paying Bills BUNDLE - Digital

Paying Bills BUNDLE - Paper

Paying Bills BUNDLE - Digital & Paper

This resource includes:

• A digital & paper version

Digital Version

• 2 realistic bills
• 5 self-grading & editable Google Forms
• 46 questions (8 or 10 questions per form)

Paper Version

• 2 realistic bills
• 2 levels
• Color set
• Black & white set
• Teach answer key

Level 1 - Cut & Paste - Simpler Questions - Larger Text - Bolded Key Words

• 5 worksheets with 25 questions (5 questions per page)

Level 2 - Write in the Answer - More Complex Questions - Some Multi-part Questions

• 5 worksheets with 35 questions (7 questions per page)

10 different worksheets and 60 questions per set.

A total of 20 different worksheets.

Bills Included:

• Electric
• Water & Waste

This comprehensive resource is specifically designed to introduce students to the vital life skill of reading common bills accurately. With this resource, students will engage with two realistic bills,

Through a series of thought-provoking questions, students will develop a deep understanding of various aspects related to these bills, such as account details, bill charges, due dates, way to pay, and more. The resource offers two distinct levels of engagement: a cut-and-paste activity level and a write-in-the-answer level. This ensures that students of varying abilities can participate and reinforce learning.

Key Features:

1. Realistic Bill Exposure: The resource provides students with exposure to authentic bills commonly encountered in real-life situations, enhancing their ability to understand and analyze bills effectively.

2. Comprehensive Questioning: A wide range of questions is included to cover crucial aspects of bill reading, such as account information, costs, dates, and potential penalties. This promotes a holistic understanding of bill-related concepts.

3. Two Levels of Engagement: The resource offers flexibility with two levels of difficulty. Students can choose between a cut-and-paste activity or a write-in-the-answer format, allowing them to engage at a level suited to their abilities.

By utilizing Practical Bill Reading Skills, students will develop a valuable life skill that empowers them to confidently navigate and comprehend common bills. This resource sets a strong foundation for financial literacy and responsible decision-making in the real world.

Some of my other units!

Paying Bills Unit 1 - Paper

Paying Bills Unit 2 - Paper

Paying Bills Unit 3 - Paper

No Prep - St. Patrick's Day Self Love Craft & Kindness Activity - Social Emotional Craft and Worksheets - March Bulletin Board

This St. Patrick's Day Self-Love Craft - Self Love is Golden is a fantastic social-emotional learning activity for your students to practice positive self-talk and nurture a growth mindset. It provides a great opportunity for students to embrace self-love during the St. Patrick’s Day season. In this engaging activity, students will brainstorm and write empowering self-love words on golden coins, symbolizing the unique treasures within themselves.

The centerpiece of this craft is a pot of gold, that will be decorated with personalized gold coins, each carrying a powerful affirmation. Students can express their unique qualities and affirmations, fostering a sense of self-worth and positivity.

Spread the joy by encouraging students to share their self-love messages with others, creating a ripple effect of positivity within your classroom. Consider displaying the pot of gold and golden coins as a bulletin board or adding a festive touch to your St. Patrick's Day celebrations.

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

Guide:

• Table of contents
• About the resource
• How to use
• 5 quick and easy modifications

Self Love Craft:

• Ready-to-print PDF format

• 2 versions of the craft

  • "Self love is golden"
  • "Golden things about" A kindness craft using positive words to describe a friend of loved one.

• 2 levels:

  • Larger coins (less words needed)
  • Smaller coins

• 15 cover options - 3 blank covers

• 18 different types of brainstorming worksheets

• 2 pages with 30 example self-love words that can be used as a reference or cut out as a modification for students

• 6 different coin option pages

• 12 scissor-free worksheet options

Bulletin Board Kit:

• "Self love is golden" letters (green with dark green outline)
• 4 options of shamrocks
• 4 blank coins that can be used for student or staff names

TOTAL:

⭐ 2-in-1 Self Love St. Patrick's Day Craft

⭐ 1 Bulletin Board Kit

⭐ 53 total sheets

Looking for more St. Patrick's Day resources?

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Holiday Dollar Up Task Cards - an engaging resource designed to enhance students' rounding skills, focusing specifically on rounding prices up to the next dollar. This set uses real product images of common items students would encounter during the Holiday season, adding a festive touch to the learning experience.

What’s Included?

Guide:

• About the resource
• How to use guide
• Table of contents

Task Cards:

• Ready-to-print PDF format
• 48 real product images
• 4 levels with 2 versions
• Covers for each level
• 192 task cards per version
• 384 total task cards
• Prices between $1.00 - $42.00

Data Collection + Student Recording Sheets:

• 3 data recording sheets
• 3 student recording sheets
• Teacher answer key

Version 1 Wording: “Round up to the next dollar:”

Version 2 Wording: “What’s the next dollar up?”

Levels:

• Level 1: Choice of 2
• Level 2: Choice of 3
• Level 3: Open response
• Level 4: Answer sheet

TOTAL:

⭐ 48 REAL HOLIDAY PRODUCT IMAGES

⭐ 384 DIFFERENT TASK CARDS

Ideas for Use:

• Independent or IEP work related to life skills and money
• Personal finance, budgeting, and money lessons
• Small group or whole classroom life skills
• Community-based skills and shopping lessons
• Suitable for centers, stations, or task box activities

Elevate your teaching with these Holiday Dollar Up Task Cards, perfect for integrating real-world scenarios into your lessons and fostering valuable life skills in a festive context. Ideal for diverse settings, these task cards make learning engaging and practical.

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Holiday Bundle

Understanding Instructions - Holiday Edition

No Prep - Valentine's Day Self Love Craft & Appreciation Valentine Activity - Social Emotional Craft and Worksheets - February Bulletin Board

This Valentine's Day Chocolate Heart Box - Self-Love Craft is an ideal social-emotional learning activity for your students to engage in positive self-talk and foster a growth mindset. It offers a wonderful opportunity for students to express self-love during the Valentine's Day season. Students will brainstorm words that reflect self-love and use their creativity to design and decorate their own chocolate heart box and chocolates.

Moreover, this activity can serve a dual purpose by creating Valentines for loved ones at home. Instead of self-love words, students can use positive words to describe the person they are making the Valentine for.

Lettering and decorations included for a festive Valentine's Day bulletin board to showcase the students' creativity and celebrate the season of love.

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

Guide:

• Table of contents
• About the resource
• How to use
• 5 quick and easy modifications

Self Love Craft:

• Ready-to-print PDF format

• 2 versions of the craft

  • Self-love
  • Valentine with kind words describing a loved one

• 2 levels:

  • Smaller chocolates with more words
  • Larger chocolates with fewer words

• 13 cover options - 1 blank cover

• 12 different types of brainstorming worksheets

• 2 pages with 30 example self-love words that can be used as a reference or cut out as a modification for students

• Inside of the craft and 5 different chocolate option pages

• 4 scissor-free worksheet options

Bulletin Board Kit:

• "Self love is sweet" letters (red with pink outline)
• 3 options of hearts: red and pink, pink, & red
• 4 blank chocolates that can be used for student or staff names

TOTAL:

⭐ 2-in-1 Self Love Valentine Craft

⭐ 1 Bulletin Board Kit

⭐ 36 total sheets

Looking for more Valentine's Day resources?

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February Life Skills Morning Work - Valentine's Day Edition

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Winter Dollar Up Task Cards - an engaging resource designed to enhance students' rounding skills, focusing specifically on rounding prices up to the next dollar. This set uses real product images of common items students would encounter during the wintertime, adding a seasonal touch to the learning experience.

What’s Included?

Guide:

• About the resource
• How to use guide
• Table of contents

Task Cards:

• Ready-to-print PDF format
• 48 real product images
• 4 levels with 2 versions
• Covers for each level
• 192 task cards per version
• 384 total task cards
• Prices between $1.27 - $149.95

Data Collection + Student Recording Sheets:

• 3 data recording sheets
• 3 student recording sheets
• Teacher answer key

Version 1 Wording: “Round up to the next dollar:”

Version 2 Wording: “What’s the next dollar up?”

Levels:

• Level 1: Choice of 2
• Level 2: Choice of 3
• Level 3: Open response
• Level 4: Answer sheet

TOTAL:

⭐ 48 REAL WINTER PRODUCT IMAGES

⭐ 384 DIFFERENT TASK CARDS

Ideas for Use:

• Independent or IEP work related to life skills and money
• Personal finance, budgeting, and money lessons
• Small group or whole classroom life skills
• Community-based skills and shopping lessons
• Suitable for centers, stations, or task box activities

Elevate your teaching with these WINTER Dollar Up Task Cards, perfect for integrating real-world scenarios into your lessons and fostering valuable life skills in a seasonal context. Ideal for diverse settings, these task cards make learning engaging and practical.

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