Less than $5 3rd Grade Special Education Activities (by date, oldest first)

Phonics skills-based differentiated "Guess Who Game" for words with the LONG A sound

Engage your elementary school ELA students by using this phonics game to practice reading words with long A sounds. Ideas for differentiation and prompting are included to ensure the game is suitable for students of all academic levels.

This activity is perfect for elementary school reading and ELA centers, elementary school reading and ELA lesson plans, small group instruction, extra help sessions, early finishers, group/partner work, classroom competitions, individual practice, and so much more. 

What's included

• 24 "word pile" cards
• 24 red board inserts
• 24 blue board inserts
• 15 red question prompts
• 15 blue question prompts
• Directions for five different ways to play (for individual players, two players, or small group)
• Guess Who game board linked here (NOT INCLUDED IN DOWNLOAD)

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Updated to include word form!

Students can use these cards to match two and three-digit numbers with their base ten block representations and their expanded form. Use the cards individually to create even more activities. For example, give students the three digit number card and have them build the number using actual base ten blocks. You can also give the students the clip art cards and have them write the three digit numbers or the numbers in expanded form. The possibilities are endless and easily differentiated for every learner.

Base Ten Clip Art from Pink at Heart

Whether it's in person or online, your students will LOVE this coffee-themed summarizing activity and printables set. Using the SWBST visual prompt strategy, students will learn and practice summarizing a story (ANY story!) by stating the main character, what the character wanted, the problem, the solution, and the resolution. Ideas for differentiation are included to easily meet the needs of all of your students.

Get your students up and moving with this fun Hopscotch Math activity! Digital and printable version are included.

Draw a hopscotch board on the sidewalk. Toss bean bags (a folded pair of socks works too!) on to two numbers. Write the numbers in the boxes and solve the equation. Then hop to the numbers to get the bean bags and begin again!

For the digital version, type the numbers into the text boxes.

If you do not have sidewalk chalk, they can pick two numbers from the hopscotch image included on the worksheets. Alternatively, they can use a pack of playing cards (numbers only) to draw numbers.

This no prep activity allows students to show what they've learned in the Parts of an Insect Emergent Reader or use it alone or as part of your own insect unit.

Students will sort crawly creatures into two categories: Insects or Not! A paragraph is included at the top to make sure the students remember just what makes an insect an insect.

Also available- Parts of an Insect Labeling Activity

Buy all products in the Insect Unit Bundle at a discounted price!

This super sight word game is a great way to get your little super heroes excited about reading! Game cards include pre-primer, primer, first grade, and second grade Dolch sight words, each marked for easy differentiation based on level. Download, print, laminate, and cut the cards and spinner. Students will spin and land on a number (one or two to practice as many words as possible). Some spaces say "draw 2." That means the student will draw and read two cards. On "action" spaces, you get to choose what the student can do. Use these spaces as an extra turn, lose a turn, or a battle! In a battle, each student can choose a card and attempt to read it. Any card read is kept; cards read incorrectly will return to the pile. Clip art in the game is from Krista Wallden with Creative Clips.

Students will use these sentence parts to answer who, what, when, where, and why to build a sentence or short story. Handwriting paper is included with a box at the top to illustrate the sentence/story they wrote with their WH sentence strips. Print the WH question page on colorful paper for even more fun.

Students will build number sense and practice identifying place value with this set of task cards with four digit numbers.

Cards include four digit numbers written in standard form, expanded form, word form, and represented with base ten block clip art.

Directions and ideas for differentiation are included.

Can be combined with my two and three digit cards.

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This is a NO PREP, print and go resource!

These worksheets work great for functional text & life skills IEP objectives.

If you enjoy this freebie check out the full versions below!

Reading Medicine Labels - Unit 1

Reading Medicine Labels - Unit 2

Reading Medicine Labels - Unit 3

This download includes:

• 2 different medicine labels
• 2 levels
• A color & black and white set
• Teacher answer key
• Suggested follow up activities

Level 1 - Cut & Paste - Simpler Questions

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

Level 2 - Write in the Answer - More Complex Questions

• 2 worksheets with 12 questions (6 questions per page)

4 different worksheets and 22 questions per set.

A total of 8 different worksheets.

This resource is also available in a BUNDLE saving you 20%

Reading Medicine Labels - BUNDLE

This resource is designed to expose students to a variety of real over the counter medications that they would find in their local pharmacies, grocery stores, general merchandise retailer or even in their medicine cabinets at home. Students will read the medicine labels closely and answer questions to show understanding. This resource introduces medications that are taken at different times of day (A.M. & P.M.), different ways to take medications (pill, syrup, chewable tablet), and where to look to find out important information such as what the medication treats, how long the medication works for, and what strength the dosage is.

These worksheets seamlessly integrates real-world reading with bus and train schedules with text-dependent questions. Created to immerse students in the world of everyday transportation schedules, often overlooked in classroom settings, these thoughtfully designed worksheets offer engaging exposure to a variety of routes, stops, and travel times.

As students delve into the intricacies of transit schedules, they'll tackle text-dependent questions that encourage critical thinking and enhance language skills in a tangible and relevant way. Utilize Bus & Train Schedules to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and essential real-world proficiency.

These worksheets are great for vocational IEP objectives & travel training!

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

Bus & Train Schedules BUNDLE

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

• 1 bus schedule
• 10 worksheets per set with 55 questions
• 20 different worksheets
• 2 levels
• Color set
• Black & white set
• Teacher answer key

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

• 5 worksheets per set
• 25 questions (5 questions per page)
• Teacher answer key

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

• 5 worksheets per set
• 30 questions (6 questions per page)
• Teacher answer key

TOTAL:

⭐ 10 WORKSHEETS WITH 55 QUESTIONS PER SET

⭐ 20 DIFFERENT WORKSHEETS

CHECK OUT THE FULL UNITS BELOW:

Bus & Train Schedules - Unit 1

Bus & Train Schedules - Unit 2

Bus & Train Schedules - Unit 3

Bus & Train Schedules - Unit 4

Bus & Train Routes, Signs & Stations

| EYP| ESY | Summer School | 4th of July | Dollar Up | Money Math | Consumer Skills | Real-World Skills | Skills for Independence | Special Education | Life Skills |

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This is a NO PREP, print and go resource!

This download includes:

• 1 realistic store catalog/ ad
• 3 levels
• Color + black & white set
• Teacher answer key

Level 1 - Prices Given – Multiple Choice

• 9 worksheets with 68 questions

Level 2 - Students Write in Price - Multiple Choice

• 10 worksheets with 136 questions

Level 3 - Students Write in Price & Answer

• 7 worksheets with 148 questions

A total of 27 different worksheets & 352 questions per set.

A total of 54 different worksheets

Number of Items: 16

Item Price Range: $0.98 - $45.97

This resource is designed to develop essential life skills in students through engaging and practical activities. The download includes a realistic store catalog featuring vivid pictures and corresponding prices. With a scaffolded approach, the worksheets gradually increase in difficulty, allowing students to progress and build upon their skills.

These differentiated life skills worksheets utilize the “dollar up" method, providing students with visual-priced store ads as a reference. Each worksheet is carefully coordinated with the catalog, requiring students to search for the item's price and then determine the amount of money needed for purchase. By practicing these exercises, students develop proficiency in calculating the "dollar up" amount and assessing whether they have sufficient funds to make the purchase.

This resource is designed to foster critical thinking, decision-making, and financial literacy in students, equipping them with practical skills for real-world scenarios.

Check out some of my other Dollar Up Shopping themes:

Dollar Up Shopping - Beach Store

Dollar Up Shopping - Camping Store

Dollar Up Shopping - Back to School

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This is a NO PREP, print and go resource.

This download includes:

• 18 Hanukkah scavenger hunt fact cards

Level 1 – Write in the answer

- 2 answer sheets with 9 questions each

Level 2 – Cut & paste

- 2 answer sheets with 9 questions each

• Follow up worksheet with 10 questions
• Total of 5 worksheets and 46 questions
• Teacher guide
• Teacher answer key

With this interactive scavenger hunt students will learn fun and interesting Hanukkah related facts like: Did you know Hanukkah is also known as the festival of lights? Or Did you know there is 16 different ways to spell Hanukkah? The scavenger hunt includes 18 fact cards and asks students to read the cards closely for information to fill in the answer sheets. Fact cards are numbered and provide all the information needed for students.

This scavenger hunt will still work broken into shorter segments for multiple lessons or a shorter activity.

This scavenger hunt also works well as a scoot game!

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

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This is a NO PREP, print and go resource!

This download includes:

• 1 realistic store catalog/ ad
• 3 levels
• Teacher answer key

Level 1 - Prices Given – Multiple Choice

• 9 worksheets with 68 questions

Level 2 - Students Write in Price - Multiple Choice

• 10 worksheets with 136 questions

Level 3 - Students Write in Price & Answer

• 7 worksheets with 148 questions

A total of 28 different worksheets & 352 questions.

This resource is designed to develop essential life skills in students through engaging and practical activities. The download includes a realistic store catalog featuring vivid pictures and corresponding prices. With a scaffolded approach, the worksheets gradually increase in difficulty, allowing students to progress and build upon their skills.

These differentiated life skills worksheets utilize the “dollar up" method, providing students with visual-priced store ads as a reference. Each worksheet is carefully coordinated with the catalog, requiring students to search for the item's price and then determine the amount of money needed for purchase. By practicing these exercises, students develop proficiency in calculating the "dollar up" amount and assessing whether they have sufficient funds to make the purchase.

This resource is designed to foster critical thinking, decision-making, and financial literacy in students, equipping them with practical skills for real-world scenarios.

Number of Items: 16

Item Price Range: $1.74 - $36.46

Check out some of my other Dollar Up Shopping themes:

Dollar Up Shopping - Beach Store

Dollar Up Shopping - 4th of July Store

Dollar Up Shopping - Back to School

Thank you for your interest in my product!!

This is a NO PREP, print and go resource!

This download includes:

• 1 realistic store catalog/ ad
• 3 levels
• Teacher answer key

Level 1 - Prices Given – Multiple Choice

• 9 worksheets with 68 questions

Level 2 - Students Write in Price - Multiple Choice

• 10 worksheets with 136 questions

Level 3 - Students Write in Price & Answer

• 7 worksheets with 148 questions

A total of 28 different worksheets & 352 questions.

This resource is designed to develop essential life skills in students through engaging and practical activities. The download includes a realistic store catalog featuring vivid pictures and corresponding prices. With a scaffolded approach, the worksheets gradually increase in difficulty, allowing students to progress and build upon their skills.

These differentiated life skills worksheets utilize the “dollar up" method, providing students with visual-priced store ads as a reference. Each worksheet is carefully coordinated with the catalog, requiring students to search for the item's price and then determine the amount of money needed for purchase. By practicing these exercises, students develop proficiency in calculating the "dollar up" amount and assessing whether they have sufficient funds to make the purchase.

This resource is designed to foster critical thinking, decision-making, and financial literacy in students, equipping them with practical skills for real-world scenarios.

Number of Items: 16

Item Price Range: $0.97 - $31.20

Check out my other Dollar Up Shopping themes:

Dollar Up Shopping - Camping Store

Dollar Up Shopping - 4th of July Store

Dollar Up Shopping - Back to School

| Back to School | Dollar Up Strategy | Calculate the Total | Money Math | Life Skills

This is a NO PREP, print & go resource.

This resource includes:

• 8 different coloring pictures
• 3 levels
• Teacher answer key for levels 2 & 3

Total of 24 different worksheets and 228 different coloring prompts

Level 1 – color by price

• 8 worksheets with 76 coloring prompts

Level 2 – color using dollar up

• 8 worksheets with 76 coloring prompts

Level 3 – color by calculating the total

• 8 worksheets with 76 coloring prompts

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

Back to School BUNDLE

Back to school coloring pages - the perfect companion for a fun and educational start to the school year! This engaging resource offers three levels of coloring activities to suit various skill levels.

Level 1: Color by Price - Students will enhance their understanding of numbers and prices as they color different elements based on assigned price values. A creative and interactive way to develop basic numerical skills.

Level 2: Color Using the Dollar Up Strategy - Designed to reinforce the concept of rounding up to the nearest dollar, this level encourages students to color using the dollar up strategy. They will practice making informed decisions based on the prices provided.

Level 3: Color by Calculating the Total - This advanced level challenges students to calculate the total cost of items and use the calculated amount as a guide for coloring. It promotes critical thinking and strengthens mathematical abilities.

With a total of 28 unique coloring pages across the three levels, Back to School Coloring Pages ensure a comprehensive learning experience that is both enjoyable and academically enriching. Prepare your students for success while fostering their creativity and numeracy skills. Make the back-to-school season vibrant and exciting with these engaging color pages!

This is a paper based, BACK TO SCHOOL themed resource.

Check out some of my other BACK TO SCHOOL products:

September Morning Work - Back to School Edition

Product Label Comprehension - Back to School Edition

Advertisement/ Flyer Comprehension - Back to School Edition

Engage Students in Real-World Shopping Scenarios with our Interactive Life Skills Resource! This resource offers three levels of differentiated learning, simulating diverse real-world shopping experiences. This resource includes a realistic store catalog with vivid pictures and prices. With a scaffolded approach, students progress and build upon their abilities.

Master "Dollar Up" Method with Visual-Priced Store Ads!

These differentiated worksheets use the "dollar up" technique, providing visual-priced store ads as a reference. Students search for item prices, calculate the dollar up amount, and assess affordability.

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

• 1 realistic store catalog/ ad
• 3 levels
• Color + black & white set
• Teacher answer key

Level 1 - Prices Given – Multiple Choice

• 9 worksheets with 68 questions

Level 2 - Students Write in Price - Multiple Choice

• 10 worksheets with 136 questions

Level 3 - Students Write in Price & Answer

• 7 worksheets with 148 questions

A total of 27 different worksheets & 352 questions per set.

A total of 54 different worksheets

Number of Items: 16

Item Price Range: $1.84 - $31.99

Check out some of my other Dollar Up Shopping themes:

Dollar Up Shopping - Beach Store

Dollar Up Shopping - Camping Store

Dollar Up Shopping - 4th of July Store

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This is a NO PREP, download and go resource!

This download includes one month (20 days) of fall task cards on Google Slides. There are 3 slides per day that are color coded. These task cards would work great for any of the fall months. Task cards can be done as a group when projected onto the board, individually, set aside for fast finishers or used for morning work.

• 60 total slides

Skills included:

-Money totals

-Change back

-Time elapsed

-ABC order

-Nouns, verbs and adjectives

-Common & proper nouns

-Fact & opinion

-Greater than, less than & equal to

-Add to

-Finding the missing addend

& more

This product is great for distance learning utilizing Google Classroom or Gmail accounts. This resource is also great for schools and districts pushing for more technology use in school or during school closures.

Check out some of my other Fall activities:

October Life Skills Morning Work

Do your students have difficulty when asked to write? My students were overwhelmed by the thought of writing so we took a step back. It is important to remember to take time to plan, which includes brainstorming. This packet features 5 simple topics (cats, magical adventures, exploring a castle, recess, my hero) with thematic pages to help students consider what they know.

What is included?

Start by providing students with thematic pages to help them begin the brainstorming process. Select all or some of the pages & try to have fun.

Brainstorming pages:

• Simple questions to help students think about what they know.
• Brainstorming pages - Students are asked to brainstorm simple words about a topic.
• Drawing pages - Students are asked to draw a detailed picture about a topic.

Start writing using templates:

• Write a paragraph - Choose a writing prompts that aligns to the topic you chose. 12 prompts are included
• Question page - Designed to help students to choose their favorite information from their brainstorming
• Templates - Student can then organize their thoughts using the hamburger model.
• Final - lined papers for each topic/prompt.

These resources can be used in direct instruction, small /large groups. I have attached it as a pdf, so you could project the pages onto your board and write. Please reach out with any questions: untilthepiecesfit2@gmail.com

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Paragraph Practice - Identify introductions/conclusions, sort sentences, prompts

Do your students need some additional supports with expanding their thoughts when they are writing a paragraph? My students were having difficulty with developing ideas that were on topic & adding details to their writing. So, I made this as a practice to expanding their thoughts. (*this activity builds on my other writing packet which will be linked below)

What is included?

• While this is posted as a PDF, the first 11 pages were made as a way to begin discussions with your students. While you can use as posters or visual supports, I merely projected the pages onto my white board and we discussed the importance of our writings.
• 2 pages of matching - Each page has simple sentences students can read. They will draw lines from one side to the other to select the sentences that support one another.
• 2 pages of multiple choice - A sentence is provided, and students will select the sentence that supports it best from a choice of 4.
• Paragraph orders - 4 cut and paste pages. Students will read the sentences, cut them out, and place them in the correct order.
• Write a paragraph - Use the page of writing prompts to write a paragraph that has additional supporting details.
• Templates - Depending on the level of support your student needs I have included 3 different templates. The first is the hamburger, however adapted to support students in providing supporting details. The other templates are unlined/lined boxes.

These resources can be used in direct instruction, small /large groups. I have attached it as a pdf, so you could project the pages onto your board and write. Please reach out with any questions: untilthepiecesfit2@gmail.com

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Paragraph Practice - Identify introductions/conclusions, sort sentences, prompts

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Do your students need some additional supports with paragraphs? My students were having difficulty with developing ideas that were on topic. They would write, however the materials didn't align. So, I made this as a practice to identify what things go together.

What is included?

• 3 pages you can use as posters or visual introductions for introductions, supporting details and conclusions
• Paragraph orders - 5 cut and paste pages. Students will read the sentences, cut them out, and place them in the correct order.
• Identify introductions / conclusions (3 pages each with 3 paragraphs on each page). Student will read the paragraph and choose the best intro/conclusion from a choice of 3.
• Identify supporting details (2 pages each with 3 paragraphs on each page). Student will read the paragraph and choose sentences that support the topic sentence.
• Write a paragraph - Use the page of writing prompts and a hamburger writing template to practice writing a paragraph.

These resources can be used in direct instruction, small /large groups. I have attached it as a pdf, so you could project the pages onto your board and write. Please reach out with any questions: untilthepiecesfit2@gmail.com

Looking for additional writing materials to help students continue developing their skills? Check out my Writing Paragraphs by expanding your thoughts and adding supporting details

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