Homeschool Worksheets (by date, oldest first)

• Do you need help getting your students to understand how text is structured and how authors craft their writing?
• Do you want them to practice aligning ideas and writing their own?

Help your students master paragraph structure with this comprehensive resource designed for middle and high school learners. "Building Strong Paragraphs" focuses on key writing skills such as identifying topic sentences, supporting details, and crafting thesis statements. This ready-to-use packet includes practice worksheets, engaging exercises, and thesis sentence-building activities that will enhance your students' writing abilities.

Ideal for both informational and argumentative writing, this resource walks students through the entire process of constructing well-organized, coherent paragraphs. Whether you're teaching how to develop supporting sentences, transition between ideas, or conclude effectively, this resource covers it all!

What's Included:

• Graphic Organizer for understanding structure
• Identification exercise
• Two Unique Passages per skill: topic sentences, thesis statements, supporting sentences & concluding sentences
• 9 Passages
• 20 Pages
• Available as a PDF and a Word Document

Perfect for:

• Grades 6-10
• English Language Arts (ELA) Teachers
• Writing Workshops
• STAAR Writing Prep
• Argumentative and Informational Essay Practice

Benefits of this Resource:

• Aligned with Common Core Standards and TEKS for writing.
• Great for differentiated learning in classrooms with ELLs and students needing extra practice.
• Supports critical thinking and writing clarity.

Who is this for?

• Middle and High School Teachers: Perfect for educators looking to strengthen their students’ paragraph-writing skills with structured, step-by-step activities.
• ELA Teachers: Aligned with TEKS and Common Core standards, this resource is ideal for anyone teaching informational and argumentative writing.
• Students Preparing for Standardized Tests: Great for test prep, including STAAR writing, helping students improve clarity, coherence, and overall writing structure.
• Special Education & ELL Support: Easily adaptable for differentiated instruction, making it an excellent tool for classrooms with diverse learners, including English Language Learners and students with varying writing levels.
• Homeschool Educators: A valuable resource for guiding students through the fundamentals of paragraph writing at home.

Explore the captivating world of amphibians and reptiles with this comprehensive combo bundle!  This bundle includes detailed reading passages, lesson plans, scope and sequences, assessments, activities, writing prompts, and PowerPoint presentations on amphibians and reptiles.  Delve into these fascinating creatures’ unique characteristics, habitats, survival strategies, and reproductive processes.  This all-in-one bundle is designed to provide a complete and engaging science curriculum, equipping students with a deep understanding of these two important animal groups.

Dive deep into the world of reptiles with this comprehensive full-unit study designed for upper-middle to high school students.  This extensive resource includes a detailed reading passage, challenging questions, a 6-part assessment tool, a two-week lesson plan, detailed scope and sequence, writing prompts, a PowerPoint presentation, and engaging activities related to reptiles.  This unit study covers everything from the basics of reptile biology to their ecological roles and conservation efforts, making it a perfect addition to your science curriculum.  It also includes a PowerPoint presentation to enhance classroom learning.

A special thanks to Lindsay Bowden for this math maze. Are you looking to make math more fun for your students, or distant learners? This maze worksheet is great to distribute for classwork, homework, math centers, early finishers, or extra practice. These mazes are designed so the student is able to work out each multiplication fraction problem so they can determine the correct direction to complete the maze. It is also designed for easy grading for the teacher.

A special thanks to Lindsay Bowden for this math maze template.

Template credit: www.LindsayBowden.com

Maximize your biology teaching resources with my plant and fungi life cycle reading passages.  Designed for middle and high school students, this comprehensive FREEBIE includes detailed reading passages, comprehension questions, and organized note-taking pages.

A special thanks to Lindsay Bowden for this math maze template. Are you looking to make math more fun for your students, or distant learners? This maze worksheet is great to distribute for classwork, homework, math centers, early finishers, or extra practice. These mazes are designed so the student is able to work out each multiplication fraction problem so they can determine the correct direction to complete the maze. It is also designed for easy grading for the teacher.

PDF, Google Slides & PowerPoint versions as well as the answer key are included.

TIP: If you are using this maze for math centers, simply laminate and use dry erase markers. You can use Expo Cleaner with a Magic Eraser to clean off. After a while, it will leave residue and you may have to print and laminate another.

Template credit: www.LindsayBowden.com

Unlock the full potential of your science curriculum with this in-depth unit study on amphibians!  Designed for upper middle to high school students, this comprehensive study covers everything from amphibian characteristics, habitats, and survival strategies to their reproduction and the impact of humans on amphibian populations.  The unit includes a detailed reading passage, lesson plans, scope and sequence, assessments, activities, writing prompts, and a PowerPoint presentation.  Equip your students with the knowledge and tools they need to explore the captivating world of amphibians through this all-inclusive educational package.

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This resource includes:

18 different sheets with 115 questions

• 1 poster explaining name brand vs. generic
• 1 poster with name brand & generic examples
• 6 worksheets where students check off if the item/ picture is name brand or generic
• 4 cut and paste worksheets where students sort name brand and generic items
• 1 grocery store flyer
• 1 worksheet sort using the grocery store flyer.
• 4 worksheets where students identify, and circle name brand or generic items show on a grocery store shelf.
• Teacher answer key included & suggested follow up activities.

This resource is Thanksgiving/ Fall themed but would still work fine year round. Some items featured are Thanksgiving themed. Examples of items: cranberry sauce, green beans, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie, squash, etc.

This resource helps students to learn about name brand and generic items and identify the difference between the two.

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

This download includes:

• 4 different job postings
• 2 levels
• Teacher answer key
• Suggested follow up activities

Level 1 - Cut & Paste + Highlight/ Circle the Answer - Simpler Questions

• 10 cut & paste worksheets with 50 questions (5 questions per page)
• 4 highlight/ circle the answer reflection worksheets with 24 questions (6 questions per page)

Level 2 - Write in the Answer - More Complex Questions/ Some with Multiple Parts

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

A total of 27 different worksheets and 152 questions.

Job Postings included:

• Bagger
• Welcome Desk Associate
• Stock Room Employee
• Server

This resource is designed to expose students to a variety of real-world job postings that they will see as they get ready to transition into the workforce. Students will read the job postings and answer comprehension questions to show understanding (Ex. What is the hourly pay? What are the job responsibilities? What is schedule?). Students will also reflect on the job requirements, duties and benefits and decide if it would be a good fit for them.

Check out Unit 1 of this resource:

Understanding Job Postings Unit 1

Product Label Comprehension is tailor-made for teachers seeking to provide real-world text practice using environmental print with text-dependent questions.

This resource is designed to expose students to everyday product labels that are often overlooked in classroom life skills. These specially crafted worksheets will help introduce and familiarize students with different kinds of common products, such as toilet paper, shampoo, and bandages and identify important product information during shopping.

By closely reading these product labels, students will be challenged to answer text-dependent questions, fostering critical thinking and language skills in a practical and relatable manner.

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

Product Label Comprehension BUNDLE

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

• 12 common product labels/ packaging
• 25 worksheets per set with 138 questions
• 50 different worksheets
• 2 levels
• Color set
• Black & white set
• Teacher answer key
• Follow up ideas

Level 1: Cut & Paste - Simpler Questions

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

Level 2: Write in the Answer - More Complex Questions

• 13 worksheets per set
• 78 questions (6 questions per page)
• Teacher answer key

TOTAL:

⭐ 25 WORKSHEETS WITH 138 QUESTIONS PER SET

⭐ 50 DIFFERENT WORKSHEETS

Unit 1 & 2:

Product Label Comprehension Unit 1

Product Label Comprehension Unit 2

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Filling Out Forms - Unit 1 - Google Slides

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Filling Out Forms BUNDLE - Paper Based

This download includes:

• 12 background/ information reading prompts
• 8 different blank forms
• Teacher answer key

A total of 20 different sheets

Recently Updated to include 6 new background prompts and 2 new forms!

This resource was designed to introduce and help students practice the important life skill of filling out forms. This resource is an introduction to filling out forms and starts off with shorter more basic information & forms.

Forms Included:

• Lunch Order Form (2)

• Library Card Application

• Cake Order Form

• Warranty Registration Form (2)

• Bike Rental Form

• Volunteer Application

From working with my own students, I realized many were unable to identify key form vocabulary such as (gender, county, & social security number). Many were also unable to accurately plug in their personal information or copy provided information onto a form often mixing up key information such as cities & counties or phone number & social security numbers.

This product will help your students to become more independent, confident and successful out in the community.

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Filling Out Forms Unit 2 - Paper Based

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This is a NO PREP, print and go resource!

This resource includes:

• 2 different worksheets
• 2 example worksheets
• 1 color in the money worksheet
• 1 circle the money worksheet

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Dollar Up $1 & $5

Dollar Up $1, $5, $10

This resource is designed to help students practice using the “DOLLAR UP” strategy. Students are provided with visually engaging REAL product images with price tags and are asked to identify how much money is needed and to circle or color the correct amount of money.

This resource is great for tracking IEP objectives for life skills and vocational skills.

How to use this product:

•Print out and have students complete as a worksheet/ workbook.

•Print & laminate for repeated use for fast finishers.

•Project pages onto the board to complete as a class. Havestudents take turns coloring or circling the correct amount of money.

•Project pages onto board and have student use the cut out or laminated money to present the correct dollar up amount needed for each question.

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Reading Utility Bills - Paper Based

Reading Bills Unit 1 - Paper

Reading Bills Unit 2 - Paper

Reading Bills Unit 3 - Paper

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This is a NO PREP, print and go workbook!

This resource includes:

• 2 levels
• Snow Day Sleepover Planning / RSVP worksheet
• Total cost page
• Reflection pages (4)
• Teacher answer key - Level 1 - Total Cost & Reflection Page Level 2 - All
• Suggested follow up activities
• Bonus worksheet

Level 1 – Dollar UP Amount - NO CHANGE (Ex. $3.00)

• Items to purchase pages with 16 total items (2 per page)
• Reflection page with 10 questions
• 12 worksheets with 125 questions
• Partial answer key

Level 2 – Exact Retail Amount - Dollar Amounts WITH change (Ex. $2.48)

• Items to purchase pages with 16 total items (2 per page)
• 3 different leveled reflection pages
• 14 worksheets with 139 questions
• FULL answer key

A total of 26 different worksheets and 260 questions.

This resource is designed to help students understand and practice the budgeting and shopping process. Pictures of real food items are used as well as tags with prices as visuals. Students will identify how much is needed of a product, calculate multiple quantities, calculate the total cost and reflect on the purchases.

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Budget Unit - Holiday Edition

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Reading Calendars - Unit 1 - Google Forms

Recently Updated to include 2 levels, 13 new cut & paste worksheets & 52 new questions!

This resource includes:

• 8 different calendar (5 regular, 3 personal)
• 2 levels

Level 1 – Cut & Paste - Simpler Questions

• 13 worksheets with 52 questions (4 questions per page)

Level 2 – Write in the Answer – More Complex Questions

• 12 worksheets with 60 questions (5 questions per page)

Total of 25 different pages and 112 questions

• Teacher answer key
• Suggested follow up activities

This resource is designed to expose students to a variety of real-world calendars that they would find in everyday life. Students will practice reading the calendars and answer comprehension questions to show understanding. Students may be asked to identify days in a month, number of weekend days, holiday dates, days of the week & more.

This resource is great for life skills lessons and great for tracking progress for IEP objectives.

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Reading Utility Bills - Paper Based

Reading Menus / Menu Math

Reading Recipes

Bus & Train Schedules

Coupons Unit 3

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This is a NO PREP, print and go resource.

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

This download includes:

• 9 different weather forecasts
• 2 levels
• Fahrenheit Set & Celsius Set
• Teacher answer key
• Suggested follow up activities

Level 1 - Cut & Paste - Simpler Questions

• 24 worksheets with 120 questions (5 questions per page)

Level 2 - Write in the Answer - More Complex Questions/ Some with Multiple Parts

• 16 worksheets with 96 questions (6 questions per page)

A total of 40 different worksheets and 216 questions per set.

All together there is 80 worksheets and 432 questions included in this download.

This resource is designed to expose students to a variety of real-world weather forecasts they would find on their phone app, the internet or on the news. Students will read the weather forecasts closely and answer questions to show understanding. (Ex. What are the current weather conditions?, What is the high and low for today? Are there any active weather alerts? Etc.).

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Understanding Job Postings - Unit 2

Calculating Discount, Tax & Tip Bundle

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This is a NO PREP, print and go resource.

This resource is also available as part of a BUNDLE saving you money.

Budgeting Bundle

This resource includes:

14 different sheets with 104 questions

• 8 worksheets where students are given monthly bank statements for 2 – 3 people and are asked a variety of questions. (Who spent the most on expenses?, Who had the most income this money? How much did they save each month? Etc.)
• 6 worksheets where students use real-world examples of monthly bank statements for multiple people and saving goals to practice identifying and calculating the amount of money needed for a desired expense (ex. video game or trip) and calculating how much money will need to be saved each month in order to attain the desired expense.  
• Teacher answer key included & suggested follow up activities.

Students will use their learned knowledge of needs, wants, income and expenses to identify these items in monthly Bank Statements/ budgets. Students will practice identifying and calculating the amount of money needed for a desired expense (ex. Item or trip) and calculating how much money will need to be saved each month in order to attain the desired expense. Students will also examine the given budgets to calculate multiple individuals' total income, expenses, money saved, and identify additional ways for individuals to save. Students will also calculate weekly, monthly and yearly salary or expenses based off the given budget.

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Recipe Comprehension Unit 1 - Paper

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Nutrition Label Comprehension - Unit 1 - Google Forms

Recently Updated to include 2 levels, 10 new cut & paste worksheets & 48 new questions!

This download includes:

• 10 different REAL nutrition labels
• 2 levels of each worksheet, perfect for differentiation!
• A total of 20 different worksheets & 108 questions
• Suggested follow up activities

Level 1:

• 10 different cut & paste worksheets with 4 - 5 questions per page.
• 48 comprehension questions

Level 2:

• 10 different worksheets with 5 - 6 questions per page.
• 60 comprehension questions
• Teacher answer key

This resource is designed to expose students to a variety of REAL nutrition labels. These worksheets provide real world text practice with text dependent questions. Students will read nutrition labelsclosely to answer questions. Questions include serving size, servings per container, calories per serving & multiple servings, finding and identifying vitamins and minerals in food products and ingredients

Nutrition labels included:

Heinz Ketchup

Captain Crunch Cereal

Smartfood Popcorn

Kraft String Cheese

Penne Pasta

Skippy Peanut Butter

Gatorade

GoGurt Yogurt

English Muffins

Pepsi

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Reading Apparel & Size Charts Unit 1

Reading Websites Unit 1

Coupons Unit 2

Medicine Label Comprehension Unit 2

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This is a NO PREP, print and go resource.

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

This download includes:

• 4 different job postings
• 2 levels
• Teacher answer key
• Suggested follow up activities

Level 1 - Cut & Paste + Highlight/ Circle the Answer - Simpler Questions

• 8 cut & paste worksheets with 40 questions (5 questions per page)
• 4 highlight/ circle the answer reflection worksheets with 24 questions (6 questions per page)

Level 2 - Write in the Answer - More Complex Questions/ Some with Multiple Parts

• 12 worksheets with 72 questions (6 questions per page)

A total of 24 different worksheets and 136 questions.

Job Postings included:

• Cashier
• Store Associate
• After School Program Assistant
• Cart Attendant

This resource is designed to expose students to a variety of real-world job postings that they will see as they get ready to transition into the workforce. Students will read the job postings and answer comprehension questions to show understanding (Ex. What is the hourly pay? What are the job responsibilities? What is schedule?). Students will also reflect on the job requirements, duties and benefits and decide if it would be a good fit for them.

Check out Unit 2 of this resource:

Understanding Job Postings - Unit 2

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This is a NO PREP, print and go resource.

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

This download includes:

• 21 different worksheets with 116 comprehension questions

• Teacher answer key

• Suggested follow up activities

This resource is also available as a BUNDLE saving you over 20%!

Apparel Details & Size Chart Comprehension - BUNDLE

This resource is designed to expose students to everyday clothing and apparel sites. This resource provides real world text practice with text dependent questions. Students will need to read clothing and apparel product details, materials and care and size charts closely to answer questions. A variety of comprehension skills are embedded into the text samples to provide your students an opportunity to read, refer and respond to questions. Some questions address pricing, discounted prices, materials and care and sizing.

If you enjoy this resource Unit 2 can be found below:

Apparel Details & Size Chart Comprehension - Unit 2

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Reading Product Labels Unit 1

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Reading Medicine Labels Unit 3

Product Label Comprehension is tailor-made for teachers seeking to provide real-world text practice using environmental print with text-dependent questions.

This resource is designed to expose students to everyday product labels that are often overlooked in classroom life skills. These specially crafted worksheets will help introduce and familiarize students with different kinds of common products, such as toothpaste, deodorant, and soap and identify important product information during shopping.

By closely reading these product labels, students will be challenged to answer text-dependent questions, fostering critical thinking and language skills in a practical and relatable manner.

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

Product Label Comprehension BUNDLE

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

• 12 common product labels/ packaging
• 24 worksheets per set with 132 questions
• 48 different worksheets
• 2 levels
• Color set
• Black & white set
• Teacher answer key
• Follow up ideas

Level 1: Cut & Paste - Simpler Questions

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

Level 2: Write in the Answer - More Complex Questions

• 12 worksheets per set
• 72 questions (6 questions per page)
• Teacher answer key

TOTAL:

⭐ 24 WORKSHEETS WITH 132 QUESTIONS PER SET

⭐ 48 DIFFERENT WORKSHEETS

UNITS 2 & 3:

Product Label Comprehension - Unit 2

Product Label Comprehension Unit 3

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