$5 - $10 9th Grade Life Skills Activities

Embark on a transformative educational journey with "My First Summer Job" – a comprehensive Project-Based Learning (PBL) life skills resource designed specifically for middle and high school students. This unique, interactive curriculum offers an in-depth exploration of the workforce, equipping young minds with essential life skills and practical knowledge for their future careers.

Key Features:

1. Explore Eight Popular Summer Jobs: Dive into the world of lifeguards, golf caddies, babysitters, camp counselors, amusement park workers, dog walkers, food service employees, and yard workers. Students engage in detailed research on each profession, uncovering insights into salary ranges, necessary qualifications, expected working hours, and job responsibilities.
2. Real-World Job Application Skills: Guide students through the critical steps of job readiness – from crafting a professional resume to mastering the art of job interviews. This section focuses on building confidence and essential communication skills.
3. Hands-On Budgeting Simulation: An immersive financial management experience awaits! Students will calculate their net pay after tax deductions, develop a keen understanding of budgeting, and reflect on how to effectively manage their summer earnings. This practical exercise not only enhances their financial literacy but also fosters responsible spending and saving habits.
4. Skill Development for the Future: "My First Summer Job" is more than just a research project; it's a life skills toolkit. Students will hone their research abilities, critical thinking, financial management, and planning skills – all crucial competencies for future success.
5. Engaging and Interactive Format: Designed to captivate and educate, this resource combines research, practical exercises, and reflective learning, ensuring a dynamic and comprehensive educational experience.

Who It's For:

• Ideal for middle and high school educators.
• Perfect for classes focusing on career education, life skills, and financial literacy.

Why You Need This: Equip your students with the knowledge and skills they need to confidently step into the world of work. "My First Summer Job" is more than just a curriculum; it's an investment in your students' future, preparing them for success in their first jobs and beyond.

Download Now and empower your students with the tools to navigate the job market, manage finances, and make informed career choices!

These gratitude activities could help your students cultivate a sense of appreciation and thankfulness for the good things in life. It could enhance your students' overall well-being. They can help them focus on the positive aspects of their lives and foster deeper connections with others.

One of the strengths we want to develop and enhance is gratitude.

Gratitude enhances the well-being of our students. Practicing gratitude in the classroom helps our students to be happier, and more satisfied in life, have better physical health, sleep better, less fatigue, exhibit resiliency, helps strengthen relationships among teachers and classmates, and encourages the development of patience, humility, and wisdom.

Our gratitude lesson includes:

Gratitude activities

Gratitude certificates

Gratitude notecards

Groupwork and Collaboration Norms | Posters, Activities, Anticipation Guide, and Group Expectations

About This Resource

★ Resource: Groupwork and Collaboration Goals

★ 42 pages

★ Resource Type – Activity Worksheets | Posters | Bookmarks

★ Print and Digital (PDF and Google Slides - Text Boxes Already Created!)

★ Excellent for Grades 7-12

★ Social Emotional Learning | Cooperative Learning

Items Included:

★ 1 Groupwork and Collaboration Norms Anticipation (2 variations)

★ 1 Collaboration & Groupwork Self-Assessment (includes Scoring Guide at Bottom)

★ 3 Collaboration & Groupwork Norms Posters (Color | BW | Print & Digital)

★ 7 Collaboration & Groupwork Norms Activity Worksheets (KEYS | Print & Digital)

★ 8 Collaboration & Groupwork Norms Bookmarks (Color & BW)

★ 2 Collaboration & Groupwork Norms Rubrics (One with and without Comments Section)

★ Detailed Activity Sample Responses

★ 2 Google Slide Links

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⭐ This product is also included in the discounted Groupwork & Collaboration BUNDLE!

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Help your students build stronger teamwork, communication, and responsibility skills with this complete Groupwork and Collaboration Norms resource bundle.

Give your students the tools they need to work better together with this Groupwork and Collaboration Norms packet. This set makes it easy to introduce, teach, and reinforce the expectations that make group work run smoothly. With ready-to-use activities, posters, and self-assessments, students get a clear picture of what good collaboration looks like and plenty of chances to practice it in real classroom situations.

This resource highlights 6 specific collaboration norms that help students stay focused, respectful, and accountable during group work.

This resource comes in both print and digital formats for maximum flexibility and includes everything you need to teach, model, and practice collaboration.

What’s Included

★** 1 Groupwork & Collaboration Norms Anticipation Guide (2 variations) – **Students respond to thought-provoking statements to spark discussion and reflection before diving into group work. This activity gives teachers a clear sense of where students are at with their thinking about collaboration and also lets students hear and consider one another’s perspectives on how group work can run smoothly.

★ **1 Collaboration & Groupwork Self-Assessment – **Includes a student-friendly scoring guide at the bottom to help students reflect on their own teamwork habits. This tool encourages students to think about the kind of group member and team player they are, identify their strengths and weaknesses, and set realistic goals for improvement. By assessing their own collaboration skills, students gain more awareness of how they contribute to group success and where they can grow.

**★ 3 Collaboration & Groupwork Norms Posters (Color | BW | Print & Digital) – **Display in your classroom as daily reminders of the expectations for positive group work.

**★ 7 Collaboration & Groupwork Norms Activity Worksheets (with Answer Keys) **– Print and digital worksheets that guide students through sorting, reflecting, and applying group norms. These activities help students understand what groupwork norms are, practice using them, and think through common challenges and solutions. They give students a chance to absorb the expectations before actually working in groups, so they’re better prepared to collaborate successfully.

**★ 8 Collaboration & Groupwork Norms Bookmarks (Color & BW) – **Handy reference tools that students can keep in binders, folders, or on their desks as a quick reminder of collaboration expectations. There is a bookmark for each of the 6 individual norms, plus 2 versions that feature all 6 norms together. Both color and black-and-white options are included to make printing easy and flexible.

**★ 2 Groupwork Norms Rubrics – **Included in two variations to fit different classroom needs. One version is the rubric by itself for quick scoring, and the other adds a feedback and comments section at the bottom so teachers can give students specific notes on how they’re doing with group norms during group activities.

**★ Detailed Sample Responses – **Provide teachers with ready-to-go examples for modeling and support.

This resource is designed to:

✔️ Teach students clear, consistent expectations for group work and collaboration

✔️ Encourage reflection on personal habits, challenges, and progress in teamwork

✔️ Promote respect, active listening, accountability, and equal participation

✔️ Provide teachers with structured, ready-to-use tools for managing and improving group work

✔️ Give students quick reference tools (posters, bookmarks) to stay on task and practice positive collaboration daily

How It Can Be Used

**✔ **At the start of the year to set classroom collaboration expectations

**✔ **Before beginning a group project, lab, or cooperative learning activity

**✔ **During SEL lessons focused on teamwork, communication, and accountability

**✔ **As a reflection tool for students to self-assess their contributions in group work

**✔ **To support smoother collaboration in project-based learning or discussion groups

With anticipation guides, posters, worksheets, self-assessments, bookmarks, and detailed sample responses, this resource has everything you need to help students understand and practice positive collaboration norms.

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Teaching your kids love and compassion is a gift that keeps giving. 

Compassion teaches us about empathy and can improve our relationships with ourselves and others. Through that, children can build character and self-confidence. Fostering compassion in children is also one of the best ways to prevent bullying. With compassion, kids decision-making will be rooted in a deep, caring ethic. 

How can we teach our kids about compassion? 

Compassion is a quality that children can learn over time and through practice. We developed three lesson plans so your young yogis can foster love and compassion in three ways:

• I Love Myself: Use this lesson plan to promote inner love.
• I Love My Community: Build love, trust, and kindness with friends and family through this lesson plan. 
• I Love My Planet: Use this lesson plan to build gratitude and love for our planet!

Lesson Plans for Teachers and Parents

In our Educator’s edition, we provide 3 easy-to-follow curriculums for teachers, parents, and anyone else that works with tweens/teens. Each lesson plan is formatted to teach an entire class, including discussion prompts, group activities, yoga movement, guided relaxations, crafts, and coloring pages.

Printable Heart-opening Yoga Cards

Learn six (6) yoga poses with our Love and Compassion Yoga Cards. Written for kids, each card comes with easy-to-follow illustrations and step-by-step instructions. Use the yoga deck to teach a full sequence, learn individual poses, play games, or leave the cards in your peace corner when kids want a moment. 

This packet includes:

• Three (3) lesson plans to confidently teach a full kids yoga class
• How-to instruction for each activity, written for kids
• Six (6) printable yoga cards
• Six (6) printable coloring pages
• Facilitated discussion prompts, journaling activities, breathing exercises, crafts, games and additional activities 
• Printable journal to reflect on your practice

Love and Compassion Yoga Sequence for Tweens/Teens is a 47 page PDF download that you can view on your phone, tablet, computer or print to paper.

Ex-Book takes you on an interactive writing journey to help shed a broken relationship and your ex. Explore expectations for a new soulmate with these 25 color and writing reflective activities. Includes: About me... Defining love... I like... My future soulmate... My idea of a romantic date... About my ex... My ex liked... What I liked about you/annoyed me about you/what we were working on... Road Map of Love Unlocked Secrets Our Favorite Memories Our Favorites What we shared... A last letter to my ex... A Poem to Free My Heart Making My Own Break-Up Movie Tattoo Design Break Up Party We broke up over... YOU be the judge... The Dating Game My Dream Vacation My Positive Attributes: A Recipe My future without my ex... Reflective, fun activities to ease pain and tension of a break-up. Great way to move on from a relationship and focus on positive character traits!

Job & Life Skills are an important part of a students Transition plan, CBI or Work program. Students need to know what tools are used in a Grocery Store or Supermarket. Learning the tools found in a grocery store improve the life and work skills for all students. There are 3 levels in this bundle. The BEGINNING level introduces pictures of Grocery Store Tools at Work by having students match the same picture. The INTERMEDIATE level requires the student to read the Grocery Store Tool at Work and choose the corresponding picture. The ADVANCED level requires the students to read a scenario and use critical thinking skills to determine the best tool to use in the scenario. These skills will assist your students in becoming more independent in their daily / work life. Each level contains 64 total self-grading Google Slides activity cards (20 slides with error-less choice with “correct” slides), Title Page, Ways To Use Page, and Congratulations page. Additionally, 20 Total Offline, Interactive, self-grading activity cards, PLUS 20 Task Cards in Black & White and Color.

This is a great addition to any pre-vocational/ supported employment program or independent living program. These activities can also support Transition Plan goals in your students IEP.

Perfect for In-Person learning, Small-Group learning, or Distance/Virtual Learning.

What’s Included:

> 192 Interactive Google Slides (20 Action Cards with "Correct" , "Try Again" and "Congratulations Page")

> 60 Interactive Offline Slides – No Internet Needed

> 60 Task Cards in Color

> 60 Task Cards in Black & White (For Easier Printing)

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Este libro de trabajo ha sido diseñado para que los adolescentes y adultos exploren, definan y se nutran a sí mismos a través del cuidado personal. Este recurso es motivador, inspirador y fundamentador. Este recurso brinda a los adolescentes y adultos una gran base para explorar dónde se encuentran actualmente en la vida, hacia dónde quieren ir (esperanzas / deseos / sueños), así como equiparlos con las habilidades, el conocimiento y la percepción para que estén equipados con las herramientas de autocuidado y los apoyos adecuados para hacer frente a cualquier cosa que les depare la vida.

Este libro explora lo siguiente:

¿Qué es el autocuidado?

Siete pilares del autocuidado (explorando cada uno individualmente y si alguno de nuestros pilares necesita reparación)

Cualidades y rasgos más fuertes

Explorar el sentido central del yo individual (intelectual, espiritual, física y emocionalmente)

Lo que es importante para ellos: sueños, deseos, metas.

Explorando barreras y superando obstáculos

Explorando momentos decisivos

Preguntas de reflexión guiada

Ejemplo de lista de verificación de Morning Headstart (y desarrollo de su propia rutina matutina que nutre su cuerpo, mente y alma)

Plantilla de autorreflexión diaria

Citas inspiradoras, analogías, hojas de trabajo y más.

This workbook has been designed for teenagers and adults to explore, define and nurture themselves through self-care. This resource is motivating, inspirational and grounding. This resource gives teenagers and adults a great foundation in which to explore where they currently are in life, where they want to go hopes/desires/dreams) as well as equip them with the skills, knowledge and insight so that they are equipped with the right self-care tools and supports to deal with anything life throws at them.

This workbook explores the following:

- What is Self-Care?

- Seven Pillars of Self-Care (exploring each one individually and if any of our pillars in need of repair)

- Strongest Qualities and Traits

- Explore individual core sense of self (intellectually, spiritually, physically and emotionally)

- What's important for them – dreams, desires, goals.

- Exploring barriers and overcoming obstacles

- Exploring defining moments

- Guided reflection questions

- Morning Headstart checklist example (and developing your own morning routine which nourishes your body, mind and soul)

- Daily Self-Reflection Template

- Inspirational Quotes, Analogies, Worksheets and more.

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Are you an AVID teacher looking for an easy way for students to learn and practice the focus note taking process while learning about primary versus secondary sources? Are your students about to begin an essay and need an explanation on using sources in writing? You came to the right place! This AVID Focused Note Taking Lesson Plan with Google Slides and Applying Learning opportunities has everything you need to have your students practice the very important skill of note taking while learning the importantce and benefits of using primary or secondary sources in their writing. This lesson is ready to go! Teach whole group OR have students follow along by sharing the google slides link with them. This way they have access to all the links provided!

What's Included:

• Lesson plan that walks you through the slides
• Video overview/explanations for students and teacher
• 40 Google Slides with links embedded throughout
• 1 editable slide to add your own information
• Embedded links for: Costa's Level of Thinking, Exit Ticket, 2 Column Notes

Note Taking Process and Lesson:

• Students will practice focused note taking while learning about using primary and secondary sources for writing.
• At the end of the lesson students will apply what they learned through a This or That game along with an exit ticket where they will find primary and secondary sources for 3 major events.

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This lesson gives students an introduction to the basics of applying for their first job. This is perfect for a technology, business or social skills class, or a class that focuses on careers. Students learn about the opportunities that may be available to them for their first job and then learn how to apply for the job. They learn about completing a job application, creating a resume in Microsoft Word, and the basics of interviewing with an employer. Students work with a team to create their own answers for commonly asked interview questions and to practice interviewing skills. Finally, students use the Internet to research actual jobs in their area that may be appropriate for them. This project was created for a grade 7-8 Career Exploration/Investigating Careers class, but could easily be adapted for high school students. Files Included with this Lesson • Teacher & Student Notes and Resources • Introduction to Getting a Job – editable Microsoft PowerPoint presentation • Completing a Job Application – Student expectations and grading rubric • Creating a Resume in Microsoft Word - Student expectations and grading rubric • Commonly Asked Interview Questions Task Cards (for group project) – Includes blanks for additional questions • Commonly Asked Interview Questions – Student expectations and grading rubric • Commonly Asked Interview Questions – Student worksheet • Interview Practice Group Project Expectations and Grading Rubric • Researching Potential Jobs Project Expectations and Grading Rubric Remember to leave feedback for credits on future purchases! ************************************************************************** Connect with us for free technology tips, resources and curriculum: Follow our blog Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Pinterest

The product - hygiene adapted notes and review includes grooming, skin care, washing your hands and the importance of doing this, eating a balanced diet, protecting skin from the sun - sunburn, your skin and puberty - brief and general overview of what happens during puberty that includes acne, picking acne and what could happen, washing and caring for your hair, using shampoo and conditioner (if needed), how to avoid dandruff and head lice - what not to share with anyone, caring for nails - using nail file and nail clippers, caring for clothing - washing clothing - how to separate, what should be separated, where dirty clothes should go, caring for your teeth - what the teeth are made of, why it is important to care for your teeth, what can develop on your teeth - plaque, what foods should not be consumed to avoid plaque build up, how often one should floss, brush teeth, and visit the dentist, difference between dentist and orthodontist, caring for your eyes, visiting an ophthalmologist, what people use to improve vision if necessary, where light enters eye, diagram showing the parts of the eye, caring for your ears, review the parts of the ear and what each part does, review a diagram that shows the different parts of the ear, where the outer, middle, and inner ear are located, how and why you should protect your ears, visiting an audiologist, measuring the loudness of sound, how some people hear who have a hearing loss, using cochlear implants, hearing aids, and some people who are Deaf don't use amplification, but will use sign language.

Prepare your high school students for the real world with this in-depth "Ethical Choices at Work" workbook! Designed to foster critical thinking and self-reflection, this resource covers 10 key workplace dilemmas that students might face in their future careers. From dealing with "borrowed" supplies and plagiarism to clocking in early and managing work-life balance, this workbook encourages students to explore the consequences of ethical decision-making in a professional environment.

What’s Inside:

• 10 Realistic Workplace Scenarios: Each section presents a detailed situation students could encounter at work, such as deciding when borrowing becomes stealing or whether to exaggerate a customer complaint.
• Diverse Activities: Reflection questions, group discussions, case studies, role-playing exercises, and pros/cons lists engage students in active learning.
• Final Comprehensive Activity: Students apply all their knowledge in a culminating exercise that challenges them to navigate multiple ethical dilemmas in a fictional workplace, using critical thinking to make informed decisions.
• Reflection and Code of Conduct Creation: Students wrap up the workbook by reflecting on what they’ve learned and developing their own ethical code of conduct for a workplace.

Why This Resource is Essential for Your Classroom:

• Promotes Deeper Learning: Engages students in meaningful conversations about ethics, integrity, and responsibility in the workplace.
• Critical Thinking: Students are encouraged to evaluate multiple perspectives, consider consequences, and make well-informed decisions.
• Real-World Application: Helps students recognize the importance of ethics in professional environments, setting them up for success in their future careers.
• Versatile Tool: Perfect for use as an engaging lesson, homework, or sub plans.

This resource Includes 10 sections, each focusing on a unique ethical challenge, and culminates in a final activity where students apply everything they’ve learned. The workbook is a great tool for fostering deeper learning, critical thinking, and discussions, and can also be used as sub plans for independent work.

Scenarios Include:

1. The "Borrowed" Supplies: When Does Borrowing Become Stealing?
   A coworker takes office supplies home without permission, insisting it’s just borrowing. Students explore the difference between borrowing and stealing and discuss its impact on workplace culture and trust.
2. The Time Clock Tango: Rounding Hours & Clocking In Early
   Some employees clock in early or out late to gain extra pay. Students debate whether this practice is a minor issue or qualifies as time theft, and explore its effects on both employees and employers.
3. The Copycat Caper: Avoiding Plagiarism in the Workplace
   Under pressure, an employee considers copying material from the internet without credit. Students reflect on the ethical implications of plagiarism in the workplace and its potential consequences.
4. The White Lie Labyrinth: When to Be Honest vs. "Sugarcoat"
   An employee is asked to promote a product known for poor quality. Students explore the balance between honesty and tact, and discuss when honesty should take priority over making a sale.
5. The Expense Report Enigma: Separating Business from Personal
   An employee adds a personal meal to a business expense report. Students evaluate the ethical line between legitimate business expenses and crossing into dishonest reporting.
6. The Social Media Spy: When Online Monitoring Goes Too Far
   An employer monitors personal social media accounts and disciplines an employee for off-work behavior. Students examine the balance between workplace policies and employees’ right to privacy.
7. The Budget Blues: Cutting Corners vs. Ethical Practices
   A manager suggests cutting safety measures to save money. Students weigh the benefits of cost-cutting against the risks to safety and quality in a business environment.
8. The Discount Dilemma: Using Employee Discounts Ethically
   A coworker uses their employee discount for friends and family, despite company policy. Students reflect on the fairness and ethics of using employee benefits for non-employees.
9. The Overtime Conundrum: Working Hard vs. Burning Out
   An employee is overwhelmed with extra work but doesn’t want to say no. Students explore how to balance hard work with maintaining mental and physical health to avoid burnout.
10. The Customer Complaint Charade: Fact or Fabrication?
    Some coworkers fabricate customer complaints to gain refunds or discounts. Students discuss the ethical consequences of dishonesty in customer service and its impact on business integrity.

Teacher Cheat Sheet

This comprehensive Teacher Cheat Sheet provides detailed sample answers for all activities and scenarios included in the Ethical Choices at Work workbook. From reflections and case study responses to role-play outcomes and ethical decision-making processes, this guide helps teachers facilitate meaningful discussions and provides clear, thought-provoking answers for each section. Perfect for ensuring smooth lesson implementation, this cheat sheet supports classroom discussions, group work, and individual student understanding of key workplace ethics topics.

Learning Objectives:

• Analyze ethical dilemmas and the potential consequences of workplace decisions.
• Develop critical thinking skills by reflecting on personal values and professional responsibility.
• Understand how ethical decision-making impacts both individual careers and workplace culture.
• Foster collaboration and communication through group discussions and role-play activities.

Common Core Standards:

• ELA: RI.9-10.1, RI.9-10.8, W.9-10.1, SL.9-10.1: Analyzing complex texts, engaging in discussions, and forming well-supported arguments.
• Social Studies/Career Readiness: Supports the exploration of ethical behavior and professionalism in real-world scenarios.

Courses Perfect For:

• Business Education
• Career & Technical Education (CTE)
• Workplace Readiness
• Ethics in Social Studies
• High School Advisory Programs

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AVID Early Finisher Activity Packet - Includes WICOR Skills: This engaging resource is great for early finishers, sub plans, or even study hall. It combines fun activities with academic enrichment, offering a blend of AVID spirit and educational content. Students will enjoy exciting challenges, goal-setting exercises, a reorganization checklist for binders, and an inspiring reading passage accompanied by thought-provoking questions, and more!

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Directions:

1. option 1- print and hole punch, students keep the packet in the AVID section of their binders and complete when they finish tutorials or class work early
2. option 2- use for sub-plans
3. option 3- students complete pieces of the packet each Friday through the month

21 Pages Included in This Packet:

• A cover page

• An inspiring reading passage about J.K Rowling and the challenges she overcame

• Reading response questions

• An inquiry page where students write leveled questions in response to the reading

• Creative Writing Prompt

• Binder checklist where students reflect on their binder organization in January and set a goal for February

• Academic SMART goal-setting

• Non-academic SMART goal-setting

• Class participation self-reflection and goal-setting

• Positive self-talk page

• Zentagle mindfulness AVID-themed coloring page

• Finish the picture

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The financial literacy project will help the students to gain financial knowledge and learn money management skills. This personal finance budgeting spreadsheet is perfect for middle school and high school students to develop financial planning skills and achieve their financial goals. This project will encourage the students to take right decision regarding their finances and promotes critical thinking. The Excel personal finance template is a great tool for students to organize their monthly bills. With the help of this budget template they will know where the money is going.

There are 17 tabs in this template which includes:

Instructions on how to use the template

Monthly budget- 12 months

Income Tracker

Expense Tracker

Bill Tracker

YTD Summary

This template is easy to use & all calculations are done for you.

How it works:

You will need Excel to use this template. Make sure you have it on your computer.

Instructions are provided on how to use the template.

Just save this template on your computer. Do not touch the formulas or delete any cells.

You can reach me if you have any questions.

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Reading Menus & Menu Math - Summer-Themed Worksheets for Special Education

Summer is here!...finally (lol) If you are looking to integrate some fun, SUMMER themed lessons into your end of the year, EYP or summer school lessons and activities START HERE! This BUNDLE contains a variety of real-world functional menus that students would find throughout the summertime. Students will read the menus and answer comprehension and math questions to show understanding. Save time planning by purchasing this BUNDLE and enjoy your free time at the beach, lake or pool! All these activities are no prep, ready to print and go with all the answer keys included!

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WHAT'S INCLUDED?

Worksheets:

• 2 units
• Ready-to-print PDF format
• 4 summer-themed menus
• 2 levels
• 102 worksheets with 258 questions
• Color + Black & white set

Data Collection & Answer Keys:

• Teacher answer key

TOTAL:

⭐ 2 UNITS

⭐ 102 WORKSHEETS WITH 258 QUESTIONS

UNITS INCLUDED:

Reading Menus - Summer - Unit 1

Menu Math - Summer - Unit 1

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

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

• 26 worksheets
• 130 questions (5 questions per page)
• Teacher answer key

Level 2: Write in the Answer - More Complex Questions - Multiple Part/ Multiple Step Questions

• 25 worksheets
• 128 questions (4 - 5 questions per page)
• Teacher answer key

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This Valentine's Day Bundle includes Math and Literacy Activities with a week long unit and four Valentine's Day task boxes. There are also four sets of task cards that can be laminated for repeated use: counting, tracing beginning letter sounds, telling time, and filling a Valentine order.

Included:

Valentine's Day Week Long Unit-

1. Valentine's Book
2. Adapted Book
3. Comprehension
4. Vocabulary Cards
5. Comprehension
6. Vocabulary Definition Match
7. Vocabulary Trace
8. Sorting Holidays
9. Counting
10. Money
11. Search and Count
12. Tracing
13. Cutting
14. Coloring
15. Color by Number
16. Color Sort
17. Size Sort

Valentine's Day Task Boxes-

1. Valentine's Day Beginning Letter Sound and Match- This special education letter sound and tracing activity is Valentines Themed. Students will love tracing their letters and finding the Valentine image that begins with that letter. Students are practicing two skills in one task card set.
2. Valentine's Day Telling Time-This special education telling time math activity is Valentine's Day Themed. Students will enjoy matching the clocks with the hearts and pink theming while working on mastery of skills.
3. Fill a Valentine's Day Heart-This special education-life skills work activity is Valentine's Day Themed. Students will enjoy matching the chocolates to the correct heart box. There are thirty chocolates that must be placed in the correct candy box. Students will practice their job skills with a fun holiday theme.
4. Counting Cupid's Hearts-This special education Valentine theme task box is perfect for practicing counting skills while having some extra fun with the seasonal theme. Students will love counting the hearts that Cupid is shooting in this task card activity.

Our students constantly face a lot of difficulties and struggles whether it's family, school or community related. This resource could help and support them to handle their difficulties and struggles better.

This resource focuses on 4 areas of resiliency:

1. Self-Awareness

2. Conflict resolution

3. Empathy

4. Teaching Courage

It includes:

1. Definition of terms

2. Activities for each area

3.Inputs to use for discussion for each area

3. Processing Questions for each activity

Positive Affirmations Reading Passage and Activities | Self-Talk | Emotion Regulation

❤ Passage Title - "Finding Control: Clarissa's Journey from Anger to Affirmation"

ABOUT THIS RESOURCE

★ Positive Affirmations Reading Passage and Activities Packet

★ Related Topics – Affirmation, Self-Talk, Emotional Turmoil, Emotional Support, Emotional Management

★ 29 pages

★ Resource Type – Reading Passage, Activity Worksheets, and Answer Keys

★ Print and Digital (PDF and Google Slides - Text boxes already created!)

★ Excellent for Grades 8-12

★ Google Slide Link

★ Detailed Answer Keys | Sample Responses

This resource includes:

☆ One Reading Passage (Title - "Finding Control: Clarissa's Journey from Anger to Affirmation")

☆ 2 Vocabulary Worksheets (2 variations)

★ Vocabulary Words already defined

★ Students write definitions of unfamiliar words

☆ 2 Note-taking Worksheets (2 variations)

☆ Question Worksheet (Consists on 5 Questions on ONE page)

☆ 5 Question Worksheets (One question on EACH worksheet)

☆ 7 Activity Worksheets (to complete before and after reading the passage)

☆ DETAILED Answer Keys | Sample Responses

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This resource is also included in Google Slides! Text boxes have already been created to make it easier for you and your students! Each slide includes two instruction solution tabs for when students accidentally delete text boxes and when they want to zoom in (to enlarge worksheets). It's super helpful for students who are not that familiar with how to use Google Slides or need the extra assistance.

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Reading Passage Overview - "Finding Control: Clarissa's Journey from Anger to Affirmation"

This story is about a teenager who struggles with feelings of neglect and frustration due to her father's lack of attention. The narrative delves into her emotional turmoil as she deals with her father's constant dismissal and the pressure of school life. The teenager's emotions reach a boiling point, leading to explosive outbursts both at home and at school. The story highlights the impact of suppressing emotions and the importance of finding healthy ways to express and manage them. Through her interactions with her compassionate teacher, this teenager learns the value of positive self-talk and affirmations in controlling her anger and improving her emotional well-being. Ultimately, the story emphasizes the need for understanding, communication, and support in navigating emotional challenges.

ITEMS INCLUDED

✅ One Reading Passage titled "Finding Control: Clarissa's Journey from Anger to Affirmation" (2.5 pages)

✅ 2 Reading Passage Vocabulary Sheets

★ Variation #1 - Vocabulary Words already defined. This worksheets includes the definitions of Vocabulary Words in the reading passage. This can be used to differentiate for students. You can give students this worksheet to refer to vocabulary words they do not know the meaning of to enhance their comprehension of the reading passage.

★ Variation #2 - Vocabulary Words are NOT defined. There will be a list of vocabulary words from the passage listed on the worksheets. Students will define words they do not know the meaning of.

✅ 2 Note-taking Worksheets

There are 2 Note-taking Worksheets to choose from. They are visually appealing! They can be distributed to students to take important notes during class discussions or during their reading of the passage.

✅ Question Worksheet (Consists on 5 Questions on ONE page)

✅ 5 Question Worksheets (One question on EACH worksheet)

There is ONE worksheet that includes 5 questions related to the reading. You can have students complete all five questions on one page, or you can have students complete one question at a time. The same 5 questions are also included on separate worksheets for a more detailed response. (One question per worksheet!)

☆ DETAILED Answer Keys | Sample Responses

✅ Anticipation Guide (2 Variations)

The Anticipation Guide includes statements and ideas related to the topic/themes of the reading passage. Anticipation guides are excellent tools that can be used before reading to activate students' prior knowledge and build curiosity about a new topic and/or to share ideas about key concepts. Students respond to several statements that challenge or support their preconceived ideas about key concepts as well as their peers’ ideas. The Anticipation Guides can help structure meaningful conversations that reviews what students already know and engages them in critical thinking about the topic they will be exploring. The statements in the Anticipation Guides can spark some great discussions among students!!

You can use an Anticipation Guide:

• Before/after introducing new material to tap into prior knowledge
• Before/after reading a short text to begin a discussion
• Before/After discussing a topic

✅ 7 Activity Worksheets (to complete before and after reading the passage)

This packet also includes 7 Activity Worksheets both text-based and non text-based (Anticipated Guide included) that students can complete before and after reading the passage. It will help them develop a greater analysis of the text as well as important themes and topics depicted in the text. Some activites come in two variations to support differentiation!

Themes explored in this packets:

★ Positive Affirmations | Positive Self-Talk

★ Emotional Turmoil | Emotional Outbursts

★ Role of Teachers in Emotional Support

★ Emotional Management

★ Parental Neglect and Its Effects

Activity Worksheet Topics include:

⭐ Anticipation Guide (2 variations)

⭐ Anticipation Guide Thought Extension

⭐ What Resonated with You?

⭐ Character Evaluation: Approvals and Recommendations vis Text

⭐ Managing Emotions: Preventing Outbursts with Positive Affirmations

⭐ Reflect and Reframe: Managing Emotional Outbursts

⭐ Positive Self-Talk Reflection

⭐ Detailed Answer Keys | Sample Responses

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This resource is also included in the following discounted Bundle:

• SEL Mega Bundle

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❤️ You might also be interested in: Self-Talk Activity and Scenario Packet

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Self-Advocacy resources you might be interested in:

❤️ Self-Advocacy Lesson and PowerPoint Packet

❤️ Self-Advocacy Activity Worksheets

❤️ Self-Advocacy Scenarios

❤️ Self-Advocacy Questions

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Conflict-related Reading Passage and Activity Packets you might be interested in:

★ Not The Usual Prince Charming

★ The Moment That Lasts Forever

★ A Walking Talking Stereotype

★ The Weight of Legacy

★ Conflict Resolution Activity Worksheets and Keys

Social Media Drama- related Reading Passage and Activity Packets you might be interested in:

❤ Social Media Drama - A Ticking Time Bomb

❤ Social Media Drama - Damage

❤ Social Media Drama - The Power of Gossip

❤ Social Media Drama - Social Media Army

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❤ TikTok Drama - An Alter Ego

❤ TikTok Drama - Cameras and Mirrors

❤ TikTok Drama - Chicken Pie

❤ TikTok Drama - The Scapegoat

❤ TikTok Drama - The Things That Matter

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Job / Work Skills are an important part of our Middle School / High School special education / Autism student’s learning. Differentiate your vocational lessons with this Multi-Level Mail Sorting Bundle! Learn to sort mail just like Postal Workers! Teaching students vocational skills is a critical part of a special education / transition to work program. This unit helps students practice job, pre-vocational, and life skills by reading the last name on an envelope and sorting the mail into the correct mailbox.

There are 3 Levels. Level 1 has 6 mail boxes with same color coding. Level 2 has 9 mailboxes with different color coding, and Level 3 has 12 mailboxes with NO color coding. Each level is progressively more difficulty and the cues / prompts are faded. There are 12 choices (mailboxes). The student will read the "mail" and determine the last name of the recipient. They will then choose the correct mailbox to "deliver" the mail based on the last name of the recipient and the mailbox.

These skills will assist your students in becoming more independent in their daily / work life. Each level has 30 self-grading Google Slides activity cards, a Title Page, Ways To Use Page, and Congratulations page. Additionally, 30 Total Offline, Interactive, self-grading activity cards, PLUS 30 Task Cards in Color.

This is a great addition to any CBI, pre-vocational/ supported employment program or independent living program. These activities can also support Transition Plan goals in your students IEP.

Perfect for In-Person learning, Small-Group learning, or Distance/Virtual Learning.

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> 90 Interactive Offline Slides – No Internet Needed

> 90 Task Cards in Color

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This is an engaging, reflective and thought-provoking CBT workbook which explores the link between our thoughts, feelings and behaviors. . This workbook includes 15 scenario worksheet which explore in depth the connection between thoughts, feelings and behaviors and the associated outcomes and consequences based on realistic and relatable scenarios for teenagers.

Included are 15 completed worksheets with the answer key to support ease of use as well as a blank template to use for students to write their own scenario to explore and reflect on the cognitive triangle.

CBT is a theory which suggests that our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are all interrelated and that they can affect one another. Understanding how they are all connected can support students to develop emotional intelligence and self-awareness. This can support them to control their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, which can lead to making better decisions.

This workbook includes the following:

• About this Resource
• Why is this an Important Topic to Learn
• The Cognitive Triangle
• If You change one...it impacts the other
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Are you an AVID teacher looking for an easy way for students to learn and practice the focus note taking process? You came to the right place! This AVID Focused Note Taking Lesson Plan with Google Slides and Rubric has everything you need to teach your students the very important skill of note taking. This lesson is ready to go for you to teach to the class OR allow students to go through the slides independently.

What's Included:

• Lesson plan that walks you through the slides
• Video overview/explanation
• 35 Google Slides with links embedded throughout

Note Taking Process and Lesson:

• Students will learn the process of note taking and practice the skill while watching 1 of 4 animated shorts (linked in the slides).
• At the end of the lesson students will apply what they learned through a podcast project!

Applying Learning:

• At the end of the note taking lesson and practice, students will create a podcast using an online voice recorder that somehow helps to illustrate the topic that they have chosen.
• They will refer to the rubric by which their podcast will be assessed.

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