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Christmas Scavenger Hunt - Informational Reading - Scoot Activity - 2 Levels
By FUNctional Academics Educator
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?
Level 1 - Cut & Paste
Level 2 - Write the Answer
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
Holiday Functional Texts 1 - Real-World Reading & Comprehension - Christmas
By FUNctional Academics Educator
Are you looking for real-world reading activities tailored to your special education teens or adults?
Practice functional reading comprehension this holiday season with these Holiday-themed functional texts. With these worksheets, students will explore holiday flyers, toy drive information, gingerbread house decorating contests, & more.
Within this resource, students actively engage with the texts and showcase their understanding by responding to comprehension questions. Designed to be inclusive for all learners, it offers two levels of activities: cut-and-paste or written responses.
Bundle and Save:
Functional Text WHOLE YEAR BUNDLE
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Level 1 - Cut & Paste - Simpler Questions
Level 2 - Write in the Answer - More Complex Questions/ Some with Multiple Parts
TOTAL:
⭐ 5 HOLIDAY-THEMED FUNCTIONAL TEXTS
⭐ 31 WORKSHEETS WITH 168 QUESTIONS
Functional Texts included:
Check out some of my other holiday resources!
Recipe Comprehension - Holiday Edition
Christmas Shopping Task Cards
Holiday Budget Unit
Addressing Envelopes - Holiday Edition
HOLIDAY/ CHRISTMAS RETAIL ASSOCIATE - Vocational Skills Worksheets - Jobs
By FUNctional Academics Educator
This Vocational Skills - HOLIDAY/ CHRISTMAS RETAIL ASSOCIATE resource empowers students with essential work skills through specialized worksheets.
Step into the world of vocational skills as a Holiday Retail Associate with these engaging worksheets. These materials empower students with practical abilities crucial for excelling in the hustle and bustle of a retail store during the holiday shopping season.
From managing inventory to determining product placement in the store, responding to customer inquiries about holiday operating hours, organizing clothing by size, calculating customer totals and providing change, monitoring inventory availability, and conveying specific item details, students will acquire essential life and work skills.
This resource immerses students in the environment of a holiday retail setting, where they learn to address real-life challenges and provide excellent customer service during the busy shopping season. Whether it's Christmas or any time of year, these worksheets foster confidence, independence, and workplace readiness, preparing students for the workforce beyond the classroom.
Embrace the excitement of the holiday season while nurturing essential vocational skills. Get ready for an interactive journey that combines learning with the buzz of the holiday season with these Holiday Associate Vocational Skills.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
TOTAL:
⭐ 10 DIFFERENT WORKSHEETS PER SET
⭐ 5 EXTENSION IDEAS
U.S. & Canadian versions included
SKILLS COVERED
Customer Service
The unit emphasizes customer service skills, including how to interact with customers, answer their inquiries, & provide assistance. Students develop effective communication & interpersonal skills.
Financial Literacy
Students gain financial literacy skills by calculating totals, providing change, and handling transactions accurately. This skill ensures efficient and error-free financial operations at retail stores.
Functional Text Comprehension
Students practice reading functional texts commonly used in retail operations, including store hours, and product labels. These skills enhance their ability to effectively convey this information to customers, contributing to the retail store's success.
Inventory Management
Students practice the skills to efficiently manage and organize retail store inventory, including products like clothing, decor, and accessories. This skill involves keeping track of quantities, product types, and sizes.
THIS RESOURCE PAIRS WELL WITH:
Holiday Job Postings
Black Friday Job Postings
LOOKING FOR MORE VOCATIONAL RESOURCES?
Library - Vocational Skills
Understanding Job Postings - Unit 1
Understanding Job Postings - Unit 2
Fall-Themed Job Postings
Farm Stand - Vocational Skills
Black Friday Job Postings
Holiday Menu Math - Calculating Total Cost & Change Back - Christmas
By FUNctional Academics Educator
Looking for real-world math activities for special education teens and adults?
Explore these engaging holiday-themed menu worksheets designed to capture your students' attention. With this resource, they will explore four menus, each with a festive holiday twist. The realistic menus and questions provide students with real-world math practice, preparing them for community independence. These worksheets offer two differentiated levels: a cut & paste level that focuses on price identification and cost comparison, both across the entire menu and within specific sections, and a written response level where students tackle multipart questions, including total calculations, determining change, and budgeting.
THIS RESOURCE IS ALSO PART OF A BUNDLE SAVING YOU OVER 10%!
Holiday Menus Bundle
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Level 1: Cut & Paste - Simpler Questions - Bolded Key Words
Level 2: Write in the Answer - More Complex Questions - Most Multipart/ Multistep
TOTAL:
⭐ 4 HOLIDAY-THEMED MENUS
⭐ 36 WORKSHEETS WITH 130 QUESTIONS PER SET
MENUS INCLUDED:
LOOKING FOR OTHER UNITS?
Reading Fall Menus - Unit 1
Fall Menu Math - Unit 1
Fall Menus Bundle 1
OTHER HOLIDAY RESOURCES:
Holiday Job Postings
Budget Unit - Holiday Edition
Product Label Comprehension - Holiday Edition
Understanding Instructions - Holiday Edition
Holiday Dollar Up Worksheets/ Task Cards - Consumer Math - Life Skills
By FUNctional Academics Educator
Holiday/ Christmas Dollar Up Worksheets/ Task Cards
Teach and practice the 'Dollar Up' Strategy in a festive holiday-themed manner with this engaging resource. Featuring visually engaging real holiday product images, students will identify item prices, determine the dollar-up amount, and circle the precise amount needed to make their purchases. Product amounts range from $0.75 to $22.75, incorporating 1, 5, and 10-dollar bills for a well-rounded learning experience.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
TOTAL:
⭐ 25 HOLIDAY PRODUCTS
⭐ 25 WORKSHEETS WITH 75 QUESTIONS
Perfect for tracking IEP objectives in life skills and vocational training, this resource offers versatile usage options:
Looking for Dollar Up $1.00 & $5.00?
Dollar Up $1 & $5
Looking for more holiday products?
Understanding Functional Texts - Holiday Edition Unit 1
Holiday BUNDLE 1
Holiday Bundle 2
Recipe Comprehension - Holiday Edition
Christmas Shopping Task Cards
Holiday Budget Unit
Addressing Envelopes - Holiday Edition
Holiday Functional Texts 2 - Real-World Reading & Comprehension - Christmas
By FUNctional Academics Educator
Are you looking for real-world reading activities tailored to your special education teens or adults?
Practice functional reading comprehension this holiday season with these Holiday-themed functional texts. With these worksheets, students will explore holiday markets, zoolights information, fundraisers, & more.
Within this resource, students actively engage with the texts and showcase their understanding by responding to comprehension questions. Designed to be inclusive for all learners, it offers two levels of activities: cut-and-paste or written responses.
Bundle and Save:
Functional Text WHOLE YEAR BUNDLE
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Level 1 - Cut & Paste - Simpler Questions
Level 2 - Write in the Answer - More Complex Questions/ Some with Multiple Parts
TOTAL:
⭐ 5 HOLIDAY-THEMED FUNCTIONAL TEXTS
⭐ 29 WORKSHEETS WITH 157 QUESTIONS
Functional Texts included:
Looking for unit 1?
Understanding Functional Texts - Holiday Edition Unit 1
Check out some of my other holiday resources!
Recipe Comprehension - Holiday Edition
Christmas Shopping Task Cards
Holiday Budget Unit
Addressing Envelopes - Holiday Edition
Envelope Reading Worksheets: Learn to Address Holiday & Christmas Cards
By FUNctional Academics Educator
Addressing an Envelope | Sending Letters | Writing a Card | Sending Mail | Labeling Envelopes | Sending Mail | Reading Mail |
Searching for functional life skills lessons with a festive twist? Guide students in honing vital everyday skills by addressing envelopes through an enjoyable holiday card theme. Explore both cut-and-paste and written-answer levels, tailored for differentiation. This resource encompasses teaching, practice, and independent work pages, effortlessly integrating abbreviations. Ignite excitement for the holiday season in your students with this engaging and practical resource!
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
5 Learn & Practice Worksheets:
Level 1 - Cut & Paste - Larger Text - Simpler Questions
Level 2 - Write in the Answer - More Difficult Questions
TOTAL:
⭐ 28 WORKSHEETS
LOOKING FOR MORE HOLIDAY RESOURCES?
Budget Unit - Holiday Edition
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
Hanukkah Scavenger Hunt
Christmas Scavenger Hunt
Holiday Bundle
Understanding Instructions - Holiday Edition
WHOLE YEAR Seasonal Functional Texts - Growing BUNDLE - Worksheets
By FUNctional Academics Educator
Are you in search of year-long, real-world reading activities tailored for special education teens and adults? Seasonal Functional Texts Growing Bundle – a comprehensive resource designed to engage students with fun themes throughout the entire school year. Whether you're tackling back-to-school, Halloween, the holidays, or any other seasonal occasion, this growing bundle has you covered.
Purchasing this bundle now secures you the lowest available price and gives you access to future units that are added to this bundle. As units are added the price of the bundle will go up.
Inside, you'll discover 22 units featuring 110 different functional texts, with the collection continuing to grow. To cater to diverse learning needs, each unit provides two levels of worksheets: cut and paste, as well as open response. In total, this bundle offers over 500 worksheets that foster reading comprehension and essential real-world literacy skills.
Invest in this valuable resource today, and empower your students to explore the world of practical reading, spanning the entire school year!
This bundle saves you over 20%!
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
TOTAL:
⭐ 110 SEASONAL FUNCTIONAL TEXTS
⭐ 600 WORKSHEETS WITH 3,138 QUESTIONS
SEASONAL THEMES INCLUDED:
COMING SOON:
ADDED UNITS:
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Vocational Skills: Workplace Readiness Growing Bundle - Job Skills Worksheets
By FUNctional Academics Educator
Vocational Skills Worksheets - Job Exploration & Workplace Readiness Worksheets for Life Skills Special Education Students.
This bundle includes 16 engaging units designed to help students explore realistic jobs and develop essential vocational skills, covering a wide range of both everyday and seasonal jobs. Each worksheet focuses on tasks and skills relevant to these jobs, promoting self-assurance, independence, and workplace readiness. As new units are added, the bundle expands, and the price increases. Prepare your students for success in life outside the classroom.
THIS BUNDLE SAVES YOU OVER 20%!
BUNDLE SUMMARY:
TOTAL:
⭐ 16 UNITS & GROWING
⭐ 180 WORKSHEETS & GROWING
JOBS INCLUDED:
RECENTLY ADDED:
COMING SOON:
Ideas for Use:
FOLLOW | BLOG | INSTA
Holiday BUNDLE 2 - Life Skills - Functional Text - Special Education
By FUNctional Academics Educator
'Tis the season! If you're looking for engaging and practical HOLIDAY-themed lessons and activities for your classroom, your search ends here! This BUNDLE offers a range of real-world budgeting, shopping, money, and functional text activities, all with a delightful Holiday twist to keep students actively involved. The holidays covered include Christmas, Hanukkah, & Kwanzaa.
All resources have 2 levels making it perfect for differentiation!
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
TOTAL:
⭐ 4 HOLIDAY RESOURCES
⭐ 112 WORKSHEETS WITH 582 QUESTIONS
RESOURCES INCLUDED:
Addressing Envelopes - Holiday Edition
2 Levels
28 Worksheets & 137 Questions
5 Learn & Practice Worksheets
Level 1 - Cut & Paste - Larger Text - Simpler Questions
Level 2 - Write in the Answer - More Difficult Questions
Recipe Comprehension - Holiday Edition
Level 1 – Cut & Paste - Simpler Questions with Larger Text
Level 2 – Write in the Answer – More Complex Questions
Total of 24 different pages and 120 questions
Understanding Functional Texts - Holiday Edition Unit 1
Level 1 - Cut & Paste - Simpler Questions
Level 2 - Write in the Answer - More Complex Questions/ Some with Multiple Parts
Understanding Functional Texts - Holiday Edition Unit 2
Level 1 - Cut & Paste - Simpler Questions
Level 2 - Write in the Answer - More Complex Questions/ Some with Multiple Parts
LOOKING FOR ANOTHER HOLIDAY BUNDLE?
Holiday BUNDLE 1
Christmas Coloring Page - Oversized
By Brittany Henderson
Celebrate Christmas with this oversized coloring page. This holiday themed, oversized coloring page is ready for students to work together or independently while noticing the symbols and imagery of the Christmas season!
Students will color a winter scene filled with items like Christmas trees, ornaments and gifts! Students will have fun coloring these and other symbols of this time of year. Combining their skills and ideas is a great way to celebrate with each other.
This coloring sheet is ready for:
Includes:
Winter, Holiday and Christmas Season Coloring Pages
By Brittany Henderson
This winter themed set of coloring pages is ready for students to work on coloring a fun scene while noticing the symbols and imagery those times of the year! Features 4 coloring sheets, one for Winter, Christmas, Holiday and New Year.
This art activity is perfect for early finishers, during a unit of study, indoor recess or just to show some artsy skills. These coloring sheets will be a fun and unique addition to your classroom!
Includes
Looking for other seasons or holidays? Check out collaborative seasonal posters!
Seasonal Collaborative Posters
Christmas Winter Tree Themed Mystery Grid Drawing
By Brittany Henderson
This Christmas tree or winter tree themed grid drawing is perfect for early finishers, indoor recess, end of unit celebrations or left as part of a sub plan. Students will love revealing the wintery scene.
After drawing students can color to put their own spin on the drawing, either to make the trees full or Christmas spirit, or an outdoor winter scene.
Includes Three Letter Size Versions:
Looking for other themed grid drawing activities? Grid Drawing Activities
Snowman Winter Snow Scene Themed Mystery Grid Drawing
By Brittany Henderson
This snowman and winter scene themed grid drawing is perfect for early finishers, indoor recess, end of unit celebrations or left as part of a sub plan. Students will love revealing the wintery scene and the happy snowman.
Includes Three Letter Size Versions:
Looking for other themed grid drawing activities? Grid Drawing Activities
Winter Themed Mystery Grid Drawing Bundle
By Brittany Henderson
Need no prep activity that engages students? These winter themed grid drawing require no prep and are ready for kids to celebrate the season!
Themes included:
These activities are perfect for early finishers, indoor recess, end of unit celebrations or left as part of a sub plan. Comes with a set of 2 grid drawing activities.
Each Theme Includes Three Letter Size Versions:
Looking for other themed grid drawing activities? Grid Drawing Activities
Christmas and Thanksgiving Oversized Coloring Pages BUNDLE
By Brittany Henderson
Celebrate Christmas and Thanksgiving with these oversized coloring pages. This holiday themed, oversized coloring page set is ready for students to work together or independently while noticing the symbols and imagery of the Christmas and Thanksgiving season!
Students will color a winter scene filled with items like Christmas trees, ornaments and gifts! Or will color a Thanksgiving scene filled with autumn items like turkey, pie and leaves! Combining their skills and ideas is a great way to celebrate with each other.
This coloring sheet is ready for:
Includes:
Christmas Directed Drawing Activities (How to Draw, Step by Step Drawing)
By That One Cheerful Classroom
The best activity for encouraging students to learn to draw and write is directed drawing. Fine motor, creative, drawing, and writing skills can all be improved with these Christmas directed drawing activities.
Students will love this collection of creative and distinctive directed drawings whether you use them as station work, early finisher activities, or during free time.
Students draw each image by following the directions given. Students get the understanding and confidence they need to keep drawing and illustrating thanks to these directed drawings.
Here's what you'll get:
All of the hard work is done for you. Simply print the LOW PREP pages and laminate for use year after year.
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Copyright © That One Cheerful Classroom.
Permission to copy for single classroom use only.
Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.
December Reading Challenge Monthly Checklist : Winter Reading Activity Tracker
By Alicia Rosti
Keep kids reading over the holidays with this fun December Reading Challenge! Kids check off items as they read different genres, in different places, and while enjoying winter treats. Develop a love for reading this season as students use this checklist and read about different topics, at different times of day, with friends and MORE! You can even offer a reward like extra recess or popcorn party for completing the tracker and returning it to school. This Winter reading activity log is sure to get kids excited about their next book.
GREAT FOR:
Classrooms
Grade levels
Schools
Individual families
Camps
Church Groups
Book Clubs
INCLUDED IN THIS DOWNLOAD:
One 8.5 x 11 inch, color PDF download
Terms of Use:
Purchasing this resource entitles the buyer the right to reproduce items for use for a single classroom, single school event or in a single home. No elements of the product are to be used individually. Distribution, editing, sharing or selling the item is prohibited.
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[December Reading Challenge Log for Kids | INSTANT DOWNLOAD | Printable Childrens Book Checklist Tracker | Reward Chart Activity Page | RCDC]
Monthly Reading Challenge Checklists - 12 Months of Book Tracker Logs
By Alicia Rosti
Use these Monthly Reading Challenges to encourage kids to read! Check off items as they read different genres, in different places, while enjoying seasonal treats, and more. Develop a love for reading this year as students use this printable checklist activity and read about different topics, at different times of day, with friends and MORE! There is a separate page with challenges for each month.
You can offer a reward like extra recess or a popcorn party for completing the book tracker and returning it to school. Or include it in a monthly homework packet. This reading activity log is sure to get kids excited about their next book. The possibilities are endless!
GREAT FOR:
Individual families
Classrooms
Homeschool
Grade Levels
Library Programs
Schools
Camps
Church Groups
Book Club Activity
Vacations, Road Trips and Camping
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Creative Clips Clipart by Krista Wallden
Mollie Jo Fonts
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[Printable Monthly Reading Challenge for Kids - INSTANT DOWNLOAD - Reading Goal Tracker - Book Log Checklist - Book Club Activity - RCYLB]
Winter Reading Challenge Checklist: December, January, February Tracker Logs
By Alicia Rosti
Keep kids reading this season with these fun Monthly Winter Reading Challenges! Kids check off items as they read different genres, in different places, while enjoying winter treats, and more. Develop a love for reading this season as students use this checklist and read about different topics, at different times of day, with friends and MORE! You can even offer a reward like extra recess or popcorn party for completing the tracker and returning it to school. This Winter reading activity log is sure to get kids excited about their next book.. There is a separate page with challenges for each month: December, Janurary and February.
GREAT FOR:
Classrooms
Grade levels
Schools
Camps
Individual families
Church Groups
Book Clubs
INCLUDED IN THIS DOWNLOAD:
Three 8.5 x 11 inch, color PDF downloads - one page each
Terms of Use:
Purchasing this resource entitles the buyer the right to reproduce items for use for a single classroom, single school event or in a single home. No elements of the product are to be used individually. Distribution, editing, sharing or selling the item is prohibited.
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Clipart and Fonts Credits:
Creative Clips Clipart by Krista Wallden
Mollie Jo Fonts
KA Fonts
Creating4 the Classroom Clipart
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Copyright © Alicia Rosti - The Speckled Frog
[Winter Months Reading Challenge Log for Kids | INSTANT DOWNLOAD | Printable December January February Book Checklist Tracker | Reward Activity RCWMS]