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Bus & Train Schedules Unit 1 - Life Skills - Vocational - Special Education

By FUNctional Academics Educator

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?

  • 5 bus/ train schedules
  • 32 worksheets per set with 178 questions
  • 64 different worksheets
  • 2 levels
  • Color set
  • Black & white set
  • Teacher answer key
  • Level 2 Easel activity

Level 1: Cut & Paste - Simpler Questions

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

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

  • 16 worksheets per set
  • 96 questions (6 questions per page)
  • Teacher answer key
  • + Easel activity with 16 pages

TOTAL:

⭐ 32 WORKSHEETS WITH 178 QUESTIONS PER SET

⭐ 64 DIFFERENT WORKSHEETS

OTHER UNITS:

Bus & Train Schedules - Unit 2

Bus & Train Schedules - Unit 3

Bus & Train Schedules - Unit 4

Bus & Train Routes, Signs & Stations - Unit 1

Bus & Train Routes, Signs & Stations - Unit 2

Life Skills
Special Education
Vocational Education
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Summer Advertisements - Reading Store Flyers - Functional Text - EYP & ESY

By FUNctional Academics Educator

Summer Store Advertisements & Flyers. Real-World Reading and Life Skills for Special Education Teens & Adults.

This resource introduces students to realistic advertisements found in newspapers, magazines, stores, and online. The worksheets offer practical text exercises with focused questions. Students will engage in real-world reading, answering questions that involve identifying sale amounts, locating product prices, calculating savings, comparing products and prices, and recognizing product features.

This resource is also part of a Summer Bundle saving you 20%

Summer BUNDLE


WHAT'S INCLUDED?

  • Ready-to-print PDF format
  • 2 levels
  • 6 different Summer**-themed** advertisements/ flyers
  • 30 worksheets with 141 questions
  • Teacher answer key

Level 1 - Multiple Choice - Simpler Questions - Larger Text

  • 15 worksheets with 60 questions (4 questions per page)

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

  • 15 worksheets with 81 questions (5 - 6 questions per page)

TOTAL:

⭐ 24 WORKSHEETS WITH 124 QUESTIONS


Looking for more SUMMER resources?

Summer Functional Texts - Unit 1

Summer Morning Work

Summer Shopping

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Special Education
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Real-World Functional Texts & Documents 4 - Reading & Comprehension Worksheets

By FUNctional Academics Educator

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
  • 25 worksheets with 110 questions
  • 5 large graphics pages

Data Collection & Answer Keys:

  • 2 data sheets
  • Teacher answer key

TOTAL:

⭐ 5 FUNCTIONAL TEXTS

⭐ 32 WORKSHEETS WITH 110 QUESTIONS


Functional Texts included:

  • Student ID
  • Menu
  • Walking Directions
  • Bus Sign
  • Weather Alert

MORE INFORMATION:

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

  • 15 worksheets with 60 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 other units?

Real-World Functional Texts - Unit 1

Real-World Functional Texts - Unit 2

Real World Functional Texts - Unit 3


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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Functional Texts - School Edition - Unit 1 - Real-World Reading

By FUNctional Academics Educator

Unlock Real-World Skills with our School-Based Functional Texts! Elevate learning with 2 levels of engaging content, featuring field trip slips, science fair flyers, teacher emails, school newspaper updates, and class schedules. Empower students with practical comprehension in a classroom-tested package!

Through engaging reading exercises, students will interact with these practical texts and develop crucial comprehension skills. They'll explore each functional text and respond to targeted questions that assess their understanding.

Designed with differentiation in mind, this resource offers two distinct levels, ensuring that all students can benefit, learn, and succeed.

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

Functional Texts - School Edition BUNDLE


WHAT'S INCLUDED?

  • 5 school themed functional texts
  • 2 levels (cut & paste + write in the answer)
  • 24 worksheets with 150 questions
  • Answer key

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

  • 12 worksheets
  • 65 questions (5 - 6 questions per page)
  • Teacher answer key

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

  • 12 worksheets
  • 85 questions (6 - 8 questions per page)
  • Teacher answer key

TOTAL:

⭐ 5 DIFFERENT FUNCTIONAL TEXTS

⭐ 24 WORKSHEETS WITH 150 QUESTIONS

TEXTS INCLUDED:

  • Field Trip Notice/ Permission Slip
  • Science Fair Flyer
  • Teacher Email
  • School Newspaper Flyer
  • Student Academic Schedule

OTHER SCHOOL THEMED RESOURCES:

Product Label Comprehension - Back to School Edition

Dollar Up Shopping Worksheets - Back to School Store

Back to School Shopping Task Cards

Back to School Coloring Pages

Back to School Advertisements

September Life Skills Morning Work - Paper

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Reading Prescriptions - Unit 1 - Functional Reading - Life Skills - Medication

By FUNctional Academics Educator

Thank you for your interest in my product!!

This is a NO PREP, print and go resource!

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

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

Reading Prescriptions BUNDLE

This download includes:

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

Level 1 - Cut & Paste - Simpler Questions

  • 1 how to read a prescription label sheet
  • 20 worksheets with 100 questions (5 questions per page)

Level 2 - Write in the Answer - More Complex Questions - Multi-part questions

  • 1 how to read a prescription label sheet
  • 12 worksheets with 75 questions (6 - 8 questions per page)

34 different worksheets and 175 questions per set.

A total of 68 different worksheets.

This resource is designed to expose students to a variety of real prescription medications that they could get prescribed from a doctor. Students will read the prescriptions closely and answer questions to show understanding. This resource introduces medications that are taken at different times of day (morning, noon and/or night) different types of medications (capsule, lotion, tablet and syrup), and where to look to find out important information such as what the medication is and its strength, what it treats, when and how it should be taken along with any potential side effect and warnings.

Check out units 2 & 3:

Reading Prescriptions Unit 2

Reading Prescriptions Unit 3

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Bus & Train Schedules

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Product Label Comprehension 2 - Real-World Reading - Life Skills - Special Ed

By FUNctional Academics Educator

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 deodorant, razors, and shaving cream 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 & 3:

Product Label Comprehension Unit 1

Product Label Comprehension Unit 3

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Spring Funtional Texts - Real-World Reading & Comprehension Worksheets

By FUNctional Academics Educator

Spring-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 during the springtime.

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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Functional Text WHOLE YEAR BUNDLE


WHAT'S INCLUDED?

Worksheets:

  • Ready-to-print PDF format
  • 5 different Spring - themed functional texts
  • 2 levels
  • 24 worksheets with 106 questions
  • 5 extension activity ideas

Data Collection & Answer Keys:

  • 2 data sheets
  • Teacher answer key

TOTAL:

⭐ 5 SPRING-THEMED FUNCTIONAL TEXTS

⭐ 24 WORKSHEETS WITH 106 QUESTIONS


Functional Texts included:

  • Spring Stroll
  • Gardening Workshop
  • Baseball Game Ticket
  • Park Serve Day
  • Farmer's Market

MORE INFORMATION:

Level 1 Cut & Paste - Larger Text - Simpler Questions

  • 14 worksheets with 56 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)

A total of 24 different worksheets and 106 questions.


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Spring Shopping

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St. Patrick's Day Shopping Task Cards

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Digital - September Life Skills Morning Work - Back to School Warm Ups - Google

By FUNctional Academics Educator

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.

Save money with this full-year bundle!

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!


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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 Funtional Texts - Real-World Reading & Comprehension Worksheets

By FUNctional Academics Educator

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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Functional Text WHOLE YEAR BUNDLE


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.


Looking for more Father's Day resources?

Father's Day Shopping

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Reading Menus - Winter-Themed Worksheets - Real-World Reading & Life Skills

By FUNctional Academics Educator

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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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

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Valentine's Day Funtional Texts - Real-World Reading Worksheets

By FUNctional Academics Educator

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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Real-World Functional Texts & Documents 1 - Reading & Comprehension Worksheets

By FUNctional Academics Educator

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
  • 30 worksheets with 132 questions
  • 5 large graphics pages

Data Collection & Answer Keys:

  • 2 data sheets
  • Teacher answer key

TOTAL:

⭐ 5 FUNCTIONAL TEXTS

⭐ 35 WORKSHEETS WITH 132 QUESTIONS


Functional Texts included:

  • Airline Boarding Pass
  • Utility Bill
  • Appointment Card
  • Birthday Invitation
  • Bus Schedule

MORE INFORMATION:

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

  • 18 worksheets with 72 questions (4 questions per page)

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

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

Looking for Unit 2?

Real-World Functional Texts 2


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Reading Websites 1

Reading Product Labels 1

Reading Weather Forecasts

School-Themed Functional Texts 1

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Budgeting Unit 2 - Life Skills - Special Education

By FUNctional Academics Educator

Thank you for your interest in my product!!

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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Product Label Comprehension - HALLOWEEN EDITION - Special Education

By FUNctional Academics Educator

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

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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

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Reading Weather Forecasts - Unit 1 - Functional Text - Life Skills

By FUNctional Academics Educator

Thank you for your interest in my product!

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

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Reading Menus - Spring-Themed Worksheets - Real-World Reading & Life Skills

By FUNctional Academics Educator

Reading Menus - Spring-Themed Worksheets for Special Education

These worksheets feature 4 realistic menus each with a fun spring theme. These worksheets provide students with an opportunity to practice real-world reading skills that are essential for community independence. Students will engage with items, descriptions, prices, and more as they navigate the menus. Additionally, the worksheets are already differentiated into two levels to accommodate various learning needs.

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WHAT'S INCLUDED?

Worksheets:

  • Ready-to-print PDF format
  • 4 spring-themed menus
  • 2 levels
  • 38 worksheets with 154 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

TOTAL:

⭐ 4 SPRING-THEMED MENUS

⭐ 38 WORKSHEETS WITH 154 QUESTIONS


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

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

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

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

  • 14 worksheets
  • 70 questions (5 questions per page)

MENUS INCLUDED:

  • Baseball Concession Stand - Fan Favorites
  • Easter Brunch Menu - Davio's Place
  • Mexican Kitchen - The Taqueria
  • Patio Menu - Faces on Pleasant

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Reading Fall Menus - Unit 1

Fall Menu Math - Unit 1

Fall Menus Bundle 1

Reading Spring Menus

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Spring Functional Texts
Spring Shopping

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Product Label Comprehension 3 - Real-World Reading - Life Skills - Special Ed

By FUNctional Academics Educator

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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Cinco de Mayo Funtional Texts - Real-World Reading & Comprehension Worksheets

By FUNctional Academics Educator

Cinco de Mayo -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 Cinco de Mayo.

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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Functional Text WHOLE YEAR BUNDLE


WHAT'S INCLUDED?

Worksheets:

  • Ready-to-print PDF format
  • 4 different Cinco de Mayo - themed functional texts
  • 2 levels
  • 24 worksheets with 108 questions

Data Collection & Answer Keys:

  • 2 data sheets
  • Teacher answer key

TOTAL:

⭐ 4 CINCO DE MAYO-THEMED FUNCTIONAL TEXTS

⭐ 24 WORKSHEETS WITH 108 QUESTIONS


Functional Texts included:

  • Social Club Taco Bar Flyer
  • Parade
  • Restaurant Event Flyer
  • Mexican Restaurant Menu

MORE INFORMATION:

Level 1 Cut & Paste - Larger Text - Simpler Questions

  • 12 worksheets with 48 questions (4 questions per page)

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

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

A total of 24 different worksheets and 108 questions.


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This is a NO PREP, print and go resource.

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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Needs & Wants Financial Literacy Worksheets - Life Skills Budgeting & Economics

By FUNctional Academics Educator

Teach your students the vital life skill of distinguishing between needs and wants using these practical worksheets. An ideal resource for educators aiming to make budgeting, critical thinking, and decision-making interactive and versatile. Whether utilized as a workbook or individual worksheets, the scaffolded activities cater to various learning styles. With straightforward checklists, cut-and-paste activities, and writing tasks, these worksheets are designed to meet the diverse needs of all your students.

BUNDLE & SAVE: Budgeting Bundle


WHAT'S INCLUDED?

  • Real Product Photos
  • 4 Workbook Covers
  • Teaching & Practice Worksheets
  • 32 Different Worksheets
  • 4 Extension Ideas
  • Answer Key

TOTAL:

⭐ 32 WORKSHEETS WITH 200 QUESTIONS


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Cover Options:

  • 4 cover options that students can color (if you would like to use this resource as a workbook)

Teaching Posters/ Worksheets:

  • 1 poster teaching needs and wants.
  • 1 poster with the title "Do you need it or want it?" featuring 2 questions.
  • 1 checking worksheet with an example

Worksheets:

1. Checking Worksheets: (check off if the item is a need or want)

    • 3 worksheets with only words.
    • 3 worksheets with words and pictures.
    • 3 worksheets with only pictures. (these items are the same as the worksheets with words and pictures)

2. Cut and Paste Worksheets:

    • 4 worksheets where students sort needs and wants.

3. List Worksheets:

    • 1 worksheet where students list their 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.

4. Fill-in-the-Blanks Worksheet:

    • 1 worksheet filling in the blanks.

5. Scenario Worksheets (Same Scenarios, 4 total):

    • 2 worksheets prompting to write "need or want."
    • 2 worksheets with checkboxes for needs and wants.

6. Budget Worksheets:

    • 1 worksheet where they identify and highlight the wants from a given one-person budget.
    • 1 worksheet where students identify needs and wants and answer questions about one person's budget.
    • 1 worksheet where they identify and highlight needs from a given two-person budget.
    • 1 worksheet where students identify needs and wants and answer questions about two-person budget.

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