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Daily Math Life Skills Warm-Ups - Special Education Morning Work Unit 2 (Second Half of the Year), is a paper resource designed to help students develop essential life skills through practical math exercises. This no-prep resource includes 90 pages of daily warm-ups, covering 30 functional math topics crucial for independent living. Students will engage in activities such as counting money, calculating total costs, making change, reading time, using calendars, understanding expiration dates, comparison shopping, interpreting hours of operation, and much more.

Perfect for daily morning work or math warm-ups, these worksheets provide a consistent and structured routine, ideal for students with disabilities. Prepare your students for real-world situations and build their confidence with these engaging and practical exercises.

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WHAT'S INCLUDED?

Guide:

• Table of contents
• About the resource

Daily Worksheets:

• Ready-to-print PDF format
• U.S. set only
• 18 weeks of daily worksheets - 90 total worksheets
• 540 questions (6 sections per page)
• 30 math skills covered

Data Sheets:

• 2 weekly data sheets included

TOTAL:

⭐ 90 WORKSHEETS

⭐ 2 WEEKLY DATA SHEETS

Looking for Unit 1?
Life Skills Math Warm-Ups - Unit 1

Math Skills Covered:

Please note that Unit 2 builds on Unit 1 and is slightly more challenging. Some problems involve telling time to the minute and calculating exact change. As a modification, you can allow students to use calculators.

Day 1:

• Skip Counting
• Counting Money
• Reading Thermometers
• Coins
• Telling Time
• Using Calendars

Day 2:

• Dollar Up Shopping
• Coupons
• Graphing
• Dates
• Clothing Sizes
• Budgeting

Day 3:

• Comparison Shopping
• Measurement
• Expiration Dates
• Matching Time
• Total Cost
• Nutrition Labels

Day 4:

• Gauges
• Measuring Spoons
• Menus
• Writing Time
• Change Back
• Calculating Pay

Day 5:

• Dollar Up
• Hours of Operation
• Size Charts
• Time Elapsed
• Receipts
• Life Skills

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Life Skills Digital Morning Work for Special Education - Google Forms & Slides!

Back to School-Themed Life Skills Morning Work: These no-prep, download-and-go activities 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.

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Whole Year Digital Bundle

This resource has been updated for the 2024 - 2025 school year!

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

Guide:

• Table of contents
• About the resource

Google Forms & Slides:

• U.S. and Canadian set included

• 1 MONTH of life skills morning work - Sumer-themed

• 20 daily Google Slides - 6 sections per page

• Each slide is interactive requiring students to type in answers, drag and drop circles to show understanding, move arrows to show answers, and drag and drop words and shapes.

• 20 daily self-grading & editable Google Forms

• 3 levels of personal information Google Slides

• 3 levels of personal information Google Forms

Data Collection & Answer Keys:

• PDF Teacher answer key available for Google Slides
• Answer key for Google Forms provided
• Google Forms Auto-grade functionality
• Direct grade importing to Google Classroom
• Versatility in data collection through Google Forms (e.g., number of student submissions, class summary report, frequently missed questions, and individual question analysis)

TOTAL:

⭐ 46 GOOGLE ACTIVITIES PER SET (46 U.S. & 46 Canadian)

Skills Covered:

Functional Texts

• Calendars
• Coupons
• Credit Cards
• Nutrition Labels
• Product Labels
• Receipts

Life Skills

• Budgeting
• Calculating Total Cost
• Comparison Shopping
• Days of the Week
• Telling Time

& Much More!

Looking for the paper version?

September Life Skills Morning Work - Paper

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September Life Skills Morning Work BUNDLE - Digital & Paper

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Father's Day -Themed Functional Text Worksheets – the perfect real-world reading practice for your special education teens and adults. Engage students with a variety of texts commonly encountered around Father's Day.

Tailored for diverse learning needs, Level 1 features cut-and-paste exercises with larger text and straightforward questions. Level 2 is open response questions with more complexity, including some multi-part questions.

Equip your students with essential reading skills, preparing them for community independence and success beyond the classroom. Elevate learning with these skill-building worksheets today!

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WHAT'S INCLUDED?

Worksheets:

• Ready-to-print PDF format
• 6 different Father's Day - themed functional texts
• 2 levels
• 26 worksheets with 107 questions

Data Collection & Answer Keys:

• 2 data sheets
• Teacher answer key

TOTAL:

⭐ 4 MOTHER'S DAY - THEMED FUNCTIONAL TEXTS

⭐ 28 WORKSHEETS WITH 115 QUESTIONS

Functional Texts included:

• Cookout Invitation
• Gift Card - Outdoor Store
• Gift Card - Tool Store
• Gift Voucher - Golf Lessons
• Store Sale Promotion
• Fishing Derby

MORE INFORMATION:

Level 1 Cut & Paste - Larger Text - Simpler Questions

• 13 worksheets with 52 questions (4 questions per page)
• 1 data recording sheet

Level 2 Open Response - More Complex Questions/ Some with Multiple Parts

• 11 worksheets with 55 questions (5 questions per page)
• 1 data recording sheet

A total of 26 different worksheets and 107 questions.

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Father's Day Shopping

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Reading Menus - Winter-Themed Worksheets for Special Education - Functional Text Skills

Are you looking for engaging reading activities designed for special education teens or adults during the winter season? Check out these Winter-Themed Reading Menus Worksheets. Your students will go through four menus, each with a winter theme. These realistic menus help students practice real-world reading skills for community independence. They'll answer questions about items, descriptions, prices, and more. Plus, these worksheets are already differentiated into 2 levels!

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Winter Menus Bundle

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

Worksheets:

• Ready-to-print PDF format
• 4 winter-themed menus
• 2 levels
• 42 worksheets with 152 questions
• 4 large menu pages
• 4 blank worksheets for teacher or student-created questions

Data Collection & Answer Keys:

• 2 data collection recording sheets
• Teacher answer key

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

• 18 worksheets
• 72 questions (4 questions per page)
• Teacher answer key

Level 2: Write in the Answer - More Complex Questions - Some Multipart

• 16 worksheets
• 80 questions (5 questions per page)

TOTAL:

⭐ 4 WINTER-THEMED MENUS

⭐ 42 WORKSHEETS WITH 152 QUESTIONS

MENUS INCLUDED:

• Hockey Concession Stand - Penalty Box Provisions
• Ski Lodge - Black Diamond Lodge
• Soup Stand - Souper Delights
• Mountain Summit Restaurant - Summit Café

LOOKING FOR OTHER UNITS?

Reading Fall Menus - Unit 1

Fall Menu Math - Unit 1

Fall Menus Bundle 1

OTHER WINTER RESOURCES:

Vocational Skills - Concession Stand Worker

Winter Vocational Reading Comprehension

Winter Functional Texts 1

Winter Shopping Task Cards

Are you looking for real-world reading activities tailored to your special education teens or adults? These Valentine's Day worksheets engage students as they explore invitations, flyers, emails, & more.

Within this resource, students actively engage with the texts and show their understanding by responding to comprehension questions. Designed to be inclusive for all learners, these worksheets have two levels: cut-and-paste or open response.

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WHAT'S INCLUDED?

• 5 different Valentine's Day-themed functional texts
• 2 levels
• 30 worksheets with 164 questions
• Extensions ideas
• Teacher answer key

TOTAL:

⭐ 5 VALENTINE'S DAY-THEMED FUNCTIONAL TEXTS

⭐ 30 WORKSHEETS WITH 164 QUESTIONS

Functional Texts included:

• Valentine's Day Flower Fundraiser
• Valentine's Day Sale Email Ad
• Valentine's Day Dinner Menu
• Valentine Social
• Galentine's Day Invitation

MORE INFORMATION:

Level 1 - Cut & Paste - Simpler Questions

• 16 worksheets with 80 questions (5 questions per page)

Level 2 - Open Response - More Complex Questions/ Some with Multiple Parts

• 14 worksheets with 84 questions (6 questions per page)

A total of 30 different worksheets and 164 questions.

Looking for more Valentine's Day resources?

Addressing Envelopes - Valentine's Day Edition

Advertisement Comprehension - Valentine's Day Edition

Valentine's Day Shopping Task Cards

Advertisement Comprehension - Valentine's Day Edition

February Life Skills Morning Work - Valentine's Day Edition

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Halloween-themed functional texts - real-world reading comprehension activities for special education teens & adults.

Are you in search of real-world reading activities for your special education teens or adults? Enhance your classroom this Halloween with these Halloween-themed functional texts. With these worksheets students will explore town trick or treating, haunted attractions, carving contests and Halloween socials.

Within the resource, students will engage with the texts, demonstrating their understanding by answering comprehension questions. Accessible for all learners with two levels: cut-and-paste or write-in activities. Elevate your life skills curriculum and keep students excited about learning during spooky season!

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

• 5 different **Halloween-**themed functional texts
• 2 levels
• 26 worksheets with 143 questions
• Answer key
• 4 extensions ideas

Level 1 - Cut & Paste - Simpler Questions

• 13 worksheets with 65 questions (5 questions per page)
• Answer key

Level 2 - Write in the Answer - More Complex Questions - Some Multipart

• 13 worksheets with 78 questions (6 questions per page)
• Answer key

TOTAL:

⭐ 5 HALLOWEEN-THEMED FUNCTIONAL TEXTS

⭐ 26 WORKSHEETS WITH 143 QUESTIONS

Functional Texts Included:

• Town Trick or Treat
• Haunted Attraction (corn maze, hayride, etc.)
• Ghost Tour
• Pumpkin Carving Contest
• Halloween Social

LOOKING FOR THE FALL VERSION?

Fall-Themed Functional Texts - Unit 1

Fall-Themed Functional Texts - Unit 2

Looking for other Halloween resources?

Halloween-Themed Recipes

Halloween-Themed Job Postings

Halloween Store - Vocational Skills

October Life Skills Morning Work

October Life Skills Morning Work - Paper & Digital

Halloween Shopping

Nutrition Label Comprehension - Halloween Edition

Real-World Functional Texts & Documents - Life Skills Worksheets –

are designed for special education teens and adults. These worksheets offer practice with texts commonly encountered in daily life.

2 LEVELS: Differentiated for diverse learning needs, Level 1 features cut-and-paste exercises with larger text, bolded keywords, and straightforward questions. These exercises are ideal for students needing additional support.

Level 2 is tailored for students ready for more complexity, featuring open-response questions and some multi-part questions to challenge comprehension skills.

Equip your students with essential reading skills, preparing them for community independence and success beyond the classroom.

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

Worksheets:

• Ready-to-print PDF format
• 5 different functional texts
• 2 levels
• 26 worksheets with 114 questions
• 7 large graphics pages

Data Collection & Answer Keys:

• 2 data sheets
• Teacher answer key

TOTAL:

⭐ 5 FUNCTIONAL TEXTS

⭐ 33 WORKSHEETS WITH 114 QUESTIONS

Functional Texts included:

• Library Card
• Directory
• Receipt
• TV guide
• Weather Forecast (visual similar to phone)

MORE INFORMATION:

Level 1 Cut & Paste - Larger Text - Bolded Keywords - Simpler Questions

• 16 worksheets with 64 questions (4 questions per page)

Level 2 Open Response - More Complex Questions/ Some with Multiple Parts

• 10 worksheets with 50 questions (5 questions per page)

Looking for Unit 1?

Real-World Functional Texts 1

Looking for more Functional Text resources?

Reading Invitations 1

Reading Websites 1

Reading Product Labels 1

Reading Weather Forecasts

School-Themed Functional Texts 1

Reading Menus & Menu Math 2

Reading Job Postings 2

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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.

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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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September

October

November

December

January

February

March

April

May

June

Summer

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Elevate your Halloween-themed lessons with our resource designed to engage students with real-world text practice and thought-provoking questions. We've created these worksheets to introduce students to the often-overlooked but essential skill of deciphering common Halloween product labels. From candy to costumes and decorations, students will navigate these labels to answer text-dependent questions.

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

Halloween BUNDLE

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

• 15 REAL Halloween themed product labels
• 15 different worksheets with 6 - 9 questions per page
• 105 total comprehension questions
• Teacher answer key
• Extension ideas
• Easel Activity

⭐ 15 WORKSHEETS WITH 105 QUESTIONS

Product Labels Included:

Crackers

Glow Sticks

Cheese

Pumpkin Carving Kit

Chips

Stretchy Spider Web Decoration

Costume Makeup Kit

Men's Costume

Women's Costume

Halloween Lights

Decorations

Inflatable Decoration

Candy Pumpkins

Ghost Cookies

Halloween Slime Kit

LOOKING FOR MORE HALLOWEEN/ FALL-THEMED UNITS?:

October Life Skills Morning Work

Nutrition Label Comprehension - Halloween Edition

Understanding Instructions - Halloween Edition

Halloween Scavenger Hunt

Reading Fall Menus - Unit 1

Fall Menu Math - Unit 1

Fall-Themed Functional Texts - Unit 1

Fall Task Cards - Google Slides

Holiday Product Label Comprehension - Real-World Reading for Special Education teens & adults.

Get into the festive spirit with Holiday Product Label Comprehension—an ideal tool for educators aiming to infuse real-world text practice into their lesson plans. Tailored for holiday-themed learning, this resource focuses on environmental print and incorporates text-dependent questions.

Crafted to elevate classroom life skills, these worksheets introduce students to everyday product labels that might be overlooked. From holiday decor to stocking stuffers, students will navigate common product labels, identifying crucial information during holiday shopping.

This resource is also available as part of a bundle with over a 20% savings:

Holiday BUNDLE

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

• 15 Holiday-themed product labels
• 2 levels
• 32 worksheets with 188 questions
• 2 extension ideas
• Teacher answer key

Level 1 – Cut & Paste - Simpler Questions

• 15 worksheets with 75 questions (5 questions per page)

Level 2 – Write in the Answer – More Complex Questions

• 17 worksheets with 108 questions (6 - 7 questions per page)

TOTAL:

⭐ 15 HOLIDAY-THEMED PRODUCTS

⭐ 32 WORKSHEETS WITH 188 QUESTIONS

Product Labels Included:

MultiColored Lights

Hot Chocolate

Sprinkles and Icing

Lip Balm

Latkes Mix

Cookie Train Kit

White Lights

Candy Canes

Egg Nog

Artificial Christmas Tree

Candle Menorah Set

Spray Window Snow Frost

Hershey's Kisses - Candy Cane

Christmas Tree Cookies

Ornaments

LOOKING FOR OTHER PRODUCT LABEL UNITS?

Product Label Comprehension Unit 1

Product Label Comprehension - Unit 2

Product Label Comprehension Unit 3

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

Winter Functional Text - Reading Comprehension Worksheets for Special Education Teens & Adults.

These worksheets are designed to assist students in interacting with functional texts commonly encountered during the winter season. The focus is on reading the texts and responding to questions, demonstrating understanding applicable beyond the classroom. The texts are realistic and reflect scenarios students would encounter in daily life, including winter storm weather protocol, hockey game information, and more! Two differentiated levels are provided: cut & paste and written response.

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WHAT'S INCLUDED?

• 5 different **Winter-**themed functional texts
• 2 levels
• Teacher answer key
• Suggested follow-up activities

Level 1 - Cut & Paste - Simpler Questions

• 17 worksheets with 85 questions (5 questions per page)

Level 2 - Write in the Answer - More Complex Questions/ Some MultiPart

• 13 worksheets with 78 questions (6 questions per page)

TOTAL:

⭐ 5 WINTER-THEMED FUNCTIONAL TEXTS

⭐ 30 WORKSHEETS WITH 163 QUESTIONS

Functional Texts included:

• Hockey Game Information
• Tubing Park Information
• School Weather Delay/ Closure Protocol
• Ice Skating Rink - Free Skate Information
• Winter Weather Advisory

Looking for unit 2?

Winter Functional Texts Unit 2

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Snow Day Planning, Budget, & Shopping

Winter Shopping Task Cards

January Life Skills Morning Work BUNDLE - Digital & Paper

Winter Word Problems - Digital - Google Forms

Summer Recipes - Cooking Activities & Worksheets – an engaging resource for life skills and cooking classrooms. Explore 6 student-friendly recipes designed for student prep time to be completed in under 20 minutes, ideal for quick lessons.

Each recipe is accompanied by reading comprehension worksheets, allowing students to answer questions about ingredients, materials, steps, and cook times. Tailored for diverse learners, Level 1 features cut-and-paste exercises, while Level 2 offers open-response tasks.

Perfect for IEP data collection, these worksheets are a valuable tool in preparing students for success beyond the classroom. Make EYP/ ESY both educational and delicious!

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WHAT'S INCLUDED?

Worksheets:

• Ready-to-print PDF format
• 6 recipes
• 2 levels
• 28 worksheets with 141 questions
• 3 extension ideas

Answer Keys:

• Teacher answer key

TOTAL:

⭐ 6 SUMMER RECIPES

⭐ 28 STUDENT WORKSHEETS WITH 141 QUESTIONS

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

LEVEL 1 - CUT & PASTE

• 14 cut & paste worksheets with 4-5 questions per page
• 59 questions

LEVEL 2 - OPEN RESPONSE

• 14 worksheets with 5-6 questions per page
• 82 questions

RECIPES INCLUDED:

1. Chocolate-Dipped Frozen Bananas
2. Frozen Fruit Yogurt Bites
3. Rainbow Fruit Skewers
4. Frozen Lemonade
5. Ice Cream Sandwiches
6. S'mores Pops

Looking for a recipe unit without a theme?

Recipe Comprehension Unit 1 - Paper

Looking for more SUMMER resources?

Summer Functional Texts - Unit 1

Summer Morning Work

Summer Shopping

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Thanksgiving / Fall Needs & Wants - Special Education

Dive into the essential skill of needs vs. wants with this Thanksgiving/Fall-themed resource! This resource includes 22 worksheets with 168 questions designed to teach, engage, and challenge students. From checklists to cut-and-paste activities and scenario analyses, the varied activities enable students to grasp and apply their understanding of needs and wants in diverse situations.

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

Teaching Poster:

• 1 poster illustrating the concept of needs and wants.

Checklist Worksheets:

• 8 worksheets where students identify whether the item is a need or want.
• 2 sets:
  • 1 set with words and pictures.
  • 1 set with only pictures.

Cut-and-Paste Activities:

• 3 worksheets involving sorting needs and wants.

List-Making Worksheets:

• 1 worksheet for students to list their own needs and wants.
• 1 worksheet where students identify and list a given person’s needs.
• 1 worksheet where students identify and list a given person’s wants.

Fill in the Blanks Worksheet:

• 1 worksheet where students fill in the blanks.

Scenario Analysis Worksheets:

• 3 worksheets where students identify the scenario as a need or want.

Budget-Based Worksheets:

• 3 worksheets where students identify needs and wants from given budgets.

Supportive Materials:

• Teacher answer key included.
• Suggested follow-up activities for extended learning.

TOTAL:

⭐ 22 WORKSHEETS WITH 168 QUESTIONS

This resource is Fall/ Thanksgiving themed and includes seasonal items like: decorations, pumpkins, and hay bales, this resource makes learning about essential life skills fun and relevant. It's perfect for Thanksgiving but also suitable for year-round use.

LOOKING FOR OTHER THANKSGIVING/ FALL RESOURCES:

Black Friday Advertisement / Flyer Comprehension

Thanksgiving Shopping

Thanksgiving Food & Nutrition Labels

Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt

Fall Functional Texts - Unit 1

Fall-Themed Job Postings

Farm Stand - Vocational Skills

November Life Skills Morning Work - Digital & Paper BUNDLE

Fall Task Cards - Google Slides

Are you searching for differentiated practical math resources that captivate your special education teens and adults, all while enhancing their real-world skills? Look no further! This engaging Halloween-themed Real-World Shopping Situations resource is thoughtfully designed to bolster students' financial literacy and problem-solving abilities. These worksheets immerse students in a range of shopping scenarios, each with a delightful Halloween twist. From calculating the cost of spooky treats to determining if they have enough money to make a purchase students will develop crucial life skills with a dash of seasonal fun.

This resource is also part of a Halloween Bundle that saves you 20%

Halloween Bundle

This resource is also part of a Whole Year Bundle saving you 25%

Whole Year Shopping Bundle

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

• 36 Halloween product images
• 2 levels
• 36 worksheets with 122 questions
• Teacher answer key

Level 1 - Bills Only (Items up to $31.00 and totals up to $25.00)

• 1 WORKSHEET - Identifying Dollar Up Amount (6 questions)
• 5 WORKSHEETS - Checking if There's Enough Money (3 questions per page)
• 5 WORKSHEETS - Determining the Amount Needed (3 questions per page)
• 5 WORKSHEETS - Calculating Total Costs (Adding 2 or 3 items; 3 questions per page)
• Reflection Page with 10 Questions

Level 2 - Bills & Coins (Items up to $19.90 and totals up to $29.81)

• 1 WORKSHEET - Identifying Dollar Up Amount (6 questions)
• 5 WORKSHEETS - Checking if There's Enough Money (3 questions per page)
• 5 WORKSHEETS - Determining the Amount Needed (3 questions per page)
• 5 WORKSHEETS - Calculating Total Costs (Adding 2 or 3 items; real product prices; 3 questions per page)
• Reflection Page with 10 Questions

TOTAL:

⭐ 36 WORKSHEETS WITH 122 QUESTIONS

How to Use This Product:

• Print the worksheets to have students complete them individually or as part of a workbook.
• For an eco-friendly and reusable option, print and laminate the sheets to create a handy resource for fast finishers.
• Foster collaborative learning by projecting the pages onto the board for a group activity. Students can take turns circling the correct money amounts.
• Encourage interactive learning by projecting the pages and having students use cut-out or laminated money to present the precise dollar amount required for each question. This hands-on approach reinforces practical money management skills.

With two levels—bills only and bills and coins—students of varying abilities can engage in real-world financial learning with a Halloween twist. Empower your students with essential life skills in a fun and engaging way. Make real-world financial learning an interactive part of your classroom with our Real-World Shopping Situations resource.

Looking for other holidays/ seasons?:

Fall Shopping - Task Cards/ Worksheets

Thanksgiving Shopping - Task Cards/ Worksheets

LOOKING FOR MORE HALLOWEEN/ FALL-THEMED UNITS?:

October Life Skills Morning Work

Nutrition Label Comprehension - Halloween Edition

Understanding Instructions - Halloween Edition

Halloween Scavenger Hunt

Reading Fall Menus - Unit 1

Fall Menu Math - Unit 1

Fall-Themed Functional Texts - Unit 1

Fall Task Cards - Google Slides

Engage your students this holiday season with real-world reading using Thanksgiving Food Product & Nutrition Labels. This resource includes authentic Thanksgiving-themed food product labels matched with their nutrition labels. The worksheets feature text-dependent questions to enhance critical thinking and reading comprehension, covering topics such as generic vs. name brand, product size, preparation time, serving sizes, calories per serving, and more.

Designed with differentiation in mind, the worksheets offer two levels: cut-and-paste or written responses. This prepares students for an independent life outside the classroom. Make learning functional and save time before the break with Thanksgiving Food Product & Nutrition Labels.

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

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WHAT'S INCLUDED?

• 21 Thanksgiving-themed labels
  • 11 food product labels/ packaging
  • 10 corresponding nutrition labels
• 2 levels
• 50 worksheets with 275 questions
• Answer key
• 6 extension ideas

Level 1 - Cut & Paste - Simpler Questions

• 25 worksheets with 125 questions (5 questions per page)

Level 2 - Write in the Answer - Some Multipart Questions

• 25 worksheets with 150 questions (6 questions per page)

TOTAL:

⭐ 21 THANKSGIVING-THEMED LABELS

⭐ 50 WORKSHEETS WITH 275 QUESTIONS

Labels included:

• Stuffing Mix
• Pie Crust
• Green Beans
• Mashed Potatoes
• Cranberry Sauce 1
• Cranberry Sauce 2
• Cookie Mix
• Biscuits
• Turkey
• Coffee Creamer
• Gravy

LOOKING FOR MORE THANKSGIVING/ FALL-THEMED UNITS?:

Black Friday Advertisement / Flyer Comprehension

Thanksgiving Shopping

Thanksgiving Dinner - Planning, Budget & Shopping

Fall Functional Texts - Unit 1

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

Recipe Comprehension - Fall Edition

Are you searching for real-world reading activities for your special education teens or adults?

Explore the world of real-world advertisements with these differentiated Black Friday Advertisement worksheets designed for special education teens and adults. These worksheets provide hands-on text practice with text-dependent questions, allowing students to closely analyze advertisements like those found in newspapers, magazines, stores, emails, and online. With two differentiated levels, Level 1 involves tasks like identifying sale dates and times, locating product prices, and more. Level 2 offers more complex questions, including multi-part inquiries, calculating sale durations, comparing products and prices, and identifying product features. Bring real-world text into your classroom and enhance critical reading skills with this valuable resource.

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

Thanksgiving BUNDLE

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

• 5 Black Friday advertisements
• 2 levels
• 5 large ad pages
• Answer key
• 4 extension ideas

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

• 17 worksheets with 85 questions (5 per page)

LEVEL 2 - Write the Answer - More Difficult Questions - Some Multipart

• 13 worksheets with 78 questions (6 per page)

TOTAL:

⭐ 5 BLACK FRIDAY ADVERTISEMENTS

⭐ 35 WORKSHEETS WITH 163 QUESTIONS

LOOKING FOR UNIT 2?

Black Friday Ads - Unit 2

LOOKING FOR MORE THANKSGIVING/ FALL-THEMED UNITS?:

Thanksgiving Shopping

Thanksgiving Food & Nutrition Labels

Thanksgiving Dinner - Planning, Budget & Shopping

Fall Functional Texts - Unit 1

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

Recipe Comprehension - Fall Edition

Introducing our Holiday Budget Unit Worksheets – the perfect resource to infuse festive flair into financial education! Tailored with holiday-themed questions like saving for presents, aspiring for new decorations or toys, and managing expenses tied to holiday shopping, these worksheets bring the spirit of the season into financial literacy.

Comprising 30 engaging worksheets, this resource guides students through the fundamentals of needs and wants, income, and expenses. As they delve into a variety of questions, activities, and real-world monthly budgeting scenarios, students not only master essential financial concepts but also apply their knowledge in the context of holiday planning. Make learning about budgets merry and bright with our Holiday Budget Unit Worksheets!

This resource is also part of a Holiday Bundle that saves you 20%

Holiday BUNDLE

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

⭐ 30 WORKSHEETS WITH 291 QUESTIONS

⭐ ANSWER KEY

SPECIFICS:

• 2 instructive posters on distinguishing between needs and wants.
• 4 worksheets prompting students to categorize items/pictures as needs or wants.
• 2 cut-and-paste worksheets for sorting needs and wants.
• 1 worksheet for students to create a list of their own needs and wants.
• 2 worksheets for identifying scenarios as needs or wants.
• 1 worksheet for distinguishing needs and wants within specified budgets.
• 1 informative poster on understanding income and expenses.
• 4 worksheets for checking whether items/pictures represent income or expenses.
• 3 cut-and-paste worksheets for sorting income and expenses.
• 1 worksheet for listing different forms of income and expenses.
• 1 worksheet for identifying scenarios as either income or expense.
• 4 worksheets where students analyze transactions, determining if they are income or expenses, and tracking account balances through addition or subtraction of transactions.
• 2 worksheets presenting monthly budgets for individuals, challenging students to apply their knowledge through diverse questions (e.g., identifying the highest expense, counting forms of income).
• 2 worksheets using real-world monthly budgets and saving goals to practice identifying and calculating the required funds for desired expenses (e.g., video game or trip) and determining the monthly savings needed.

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St. Patrick's Day Recipes - Cooking Activities & Worksheets – an engaging resource for life skills and cooking classrooms. Explore 5 student-friendly recipes designed to be completed in under 30 minutes, ideal for quick lessons or classroom blocks.

Each recipe is accompanied by reading comprehension worksheets, allowing students to answer questions about ingredients, materials, steps, and cook times. Tailored for diverse learners, Level 1 features cut-and-paste exercises, while Level 2 offers open-response tasks.

Perfect for IEP data collection, these worksheets are a valuable tool in preparing students for success beyond the classroom. Make St. Patrick's Day both educational and delicious!

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

Worksheets:

• Ready-to-print PDF format
• Table of contents
• 5 recipes with 5 full-page recipe pages
• 2 levels
• 32 worksheets with 155 questions
• 4 extension ideas

Data Collection & Answer Keys:

• 2 data sheets
• Teacher answer key

TOTAL:

⭐ 5 ST. PATRICK'S DAY-THEMED RECIPES

⭐ 32 STUDENT WORKSHEETS WITH 155 QUESTIONS

⭐ 40 TOTAL DIFFERENT PAGES

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

LEVEL 1 - CUT & PASTE

• 15 cut & paste worksheets with 4 questions per page (60 total questions)
• 1 multiple-choice reflection page with 10 questions
• 16 different worksheets with 70 questions

LEVEL 2 - OPEN RESPONSE

• 15 worksheets with 5 questions per page (75 total questions)
• 1 reflection page with 10 questions
• 16 different worksheets with 85 questions

RECIPES INCLUDED:

1. Lemon-Lime Leprechaun Fizz
2. Lucky Charms Marshmallow Treats
3. Mint Chocolate Leprechaun Chow
4. Shamrock Personal Pizzas
5. Shamrock Pretzel Pops

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Winter Vocational Reading Comprehension - Job Exploration Worksheets

Winter Vocational Reading Comprehension features 10 short seasonal winter job passages. Each passage consists of 2-3 short paragraphs, offering insights into individuals in their respective positions. The passages cover a variety of skills, job requirements, hourly pay, benefits, and the reasons individuals enjoy their seasonal work. The accompanying questions are straightforward, prompting students to identify key information. This set is specifically designed to highlight various winter vocational positions. These worksheets have 3 differentiated levels.

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

Guide:

• Table of contents
• About the resource

Worksheets:

• Ready-to-print PDF format
• 10 seasonal winter job reading passages
• 3 levels
• 30 worksheets with 140 questions

Data Collection & Answer Keys:

• 4 data collection recording sheets
• Teacher answer key

Level 1 - Cut & Paste - Larger Text

• 10 worksheets with 40 questions (4 questions per page)

Level 2 - Multiple Choice - Choice of 3

• 10 worksheets with 50 questions (5 questions per page)

Level 2 - Open Response

• 10 worksheets with 50 questions (5 questions per page)

TOTAL:

⭐ 10 WINTER VOCATIONAL READING PASSAGES

⭐ 30 WORKSHEETS WITH 140 QUESTIONS

Vocational Passages Included:

• Snow Shoveler
• Ski Mountain Greeter
• Hockey Concession Stand Worker
• Basketball Stand Clean-Up Crew
• Ski Lodge Eating Area Clean-Up Crew
• Mountain Shuttle Driver
• Ice Castles Photo Assistant
• Sander & Salter
• Tubing Attendant
• Score Runner

Ideas for Use:

• Group/ class vocational lesson
• 1-1 job coach activity
• IEP work related to vocational skills or reading comprehension
• Life skills, career exploration, and vocational skill lessons

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Understanding Instructions: Real-World Reading Worksheets!

This resource is designed to familiarize students with practical written instructions encountered in daily life. Featuring engaging visuals students develop vital reading comprehension skills. Perfect for educators seeking to enhance students' real-world literacy proficiency.

Differentiated for diverse learning needs, Level 1 features cut-and-paste exercises with larger text, bolded keywords, and straightforward questions. These exercises are ideal for students needing additional support.

Level 2 features open response tasks with more complex questions, some requiring multiple steps. Ideal for educators aiming to bolster students' real-world literacy skills.

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Understanding Instructions - MEGA BUNDLE

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

Worksheets:

• Ready-to-print PDF format
• 5 different instructions
• 2 levels
• 27 worksheets with 104 questions
• 5 large graphics pages

Data Collection & Answer Keys:

• 2 data sheets
• Teacher answer key

TOTAL:

⭐ 5 INSTRUCTIONS

⭐ 27 WORKSHEETS WITH 104 QUESTIONS

Instructions included:

• Seed Packet
• Card Game
• Frozen Meal
• Removable Hooks
• Craft

MORE INFORMATION:

Level 1 Cut & Paste - Larger Text - Bolded Keywords - Simpler Questions

• 11 worksheets with 44 questions (4 questions per page)
• 1 worksheet with 6 questions

Level 2 Open Response - More Complex Questions/ Some with Multiple Parts

• 9 worksheets with 45 questions (5 questions per page)
• 1 cut & paste worksheet with 9 questions

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