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Financial Literacy - Digital Checkbook Register
By Homeschool with Big Easy Homeschooling Mom
Do your students know how to properly make entries into a spreadsheet to keep track of their deposits and withdrawals? I have created an Excel and Google Sheets spreadsheet to make it easy for them. Each spreadsheet has 3 tabs - 1) showing them what I created, 2) a blank spreadsheets with headings, & 3) a black spreadsheet so they can follow the easy directions I have provided to create their own. What a great way for them to keep track of the money they receive, spend, and be able to balance their checking account!
On the main thumbnail, please download the specific directions to create their own spreadsheet. It is a learning experience in the area of financial literacy + they are gaining Excel and Google Sheets skills.
Tina Arozena
Big Easy Homeschooling Mom
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Reading Medicine Labels - FREEBIE - Functional Text - Life Skills - 2 Levels
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.
If you enjoy this freebie check out the full versions below!
Reading Medicine Labels - Unit 1
Reading Medicine Labels - Unit 2
Reading Medicine Labels - Unit 3
This download includes:
Level 1 - Cut & Paste - Simpler Questions
Level 2 - Write in the Answer - More Complex Questions
4 different worksheets and 22 questions per set.
A total of 8 different worksheets.
This resource is also available in a BUNDLE saving you 20%
Reading Medicine Labels - BUNDLE
This resource is designed to expose students to a variety of real over the counter medications that they would find in their local pharmacies, grocery stores, general merchandise retailer or even in their medicine cabinets at home. Students will read the medicine labels closely and answer questions to show understanding. This resource introduces medications that are taken at different times of day (A.M. & P.M.), different ways to take medications (pill, syrup, chewable tablet), and where to look to find out important information such as what the medication treats, how long the medication works for, and what strength the dosage is.
Bus & Train Schedules FREEBIE - 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?
Level 1: Cut & Paste - Simpler Questions - Bolded Key Words
Level 2: Write in the Answer - More Complex Questions - Some Multi-Part
TOTAL:
⭐ 10 WORKSHEETS WITH 55 QUESTIONS PER SET
⭐ 20 DIFFERENT WORKSHEETS
CHECK OUT THE FULL UNITS BELOW:
Bus & Train Schedules - Unit 1
Bus & Train Schedules - Unit 2
Bus & Train Schedules - Unit 3
Bus & Train Schedules - Unit 4
Bus & Train Routes, Signs & Stations
FREEBIE Morning Work - 1 Week of Life Skills Worksheets - Special Education
By FUNctional Academics Educator
FREEBIE Life Skills Morning Work for Special Education!
1 Week of Life Skills Morning Work: These no-prep, print-and-go worksheets are designed for special education students. Featuring real photos and engaging graphics, this resource emphasizes essential life skills and functional texts, providing students with practical knowledge to equip them for life beyond the classroom.
Save money with this full-year bundle!
Life Skills Morning Work - BUNDLE
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Guide:
Worksheets:
Answer Keys:
TOTAL:
⭐ 10 WORKSHEETS PER SET (10 U.S. & 10 Canadian)
Skills Covered:
Functional Texts
Life Skills
& Much More!
Looking for the monthly versions of this resource?
September
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
Summer
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Dollar Up Shopping Worksheets - 4th of July Store - Life Skills
By FUNctional Academics Educator
| EYP| ESY | Summer School | 4th of July | Dollar Up | Money Math | Consumer Skills | Real-World Skills | Skills for Independence | Special Education | Life Skills |
Thank you for your interest in my product!!
This is a NO PREP, print and go resource!
This download includes:
Level 1 - Prices Given – Multiple Choice
Level 2 - Students Write in Price - Multiple Choice
Level 3 - Students Write in Price & Answer
A total of 27 different worksheets & 352 questions per set.
A total of 54 different worksheets
Number of Items: 16
Item Price Range: $0.98 - $45.97
This resource is designed to develop essential life skills in students through engaging and practical activities. The download includes a realistic store catalog featuring vivid pictures and corresponding prices. With a scaffolded approach, the worksheets gradually increase in difficulty, allowing students to progress and build upon their skills.
These differentiated life skills worksheets utilize the “dollar up" method, providing students with visual-priced store ads as a reference. Each worksheet is carefully coordinated with the catalog, requiring students to search for the item's price and then determine the amount of money needed for purchase. By practicing these exercises, students develop proficiency in calculating the "dollar up" amount and assessing whether they have sufficient funds to make the purchase.
This resource is designed to foster critical thinking, decision-making, and financial literacy in students, equipping them with practical skills for real-world scenarios.
Check out some of my other Dollar Up Shopping themes:
Dollar Up Shopping - Beach Store
Dollar Up Shopping - Camping Store
Dollar Up Shopping - Back to School
Dollar Up Shopping Worksheets - Camping Store - Life Skills
By FUNctional Academics Educator
Thank you for your interest in my product!!
This is a NO PREP, print and go resource!
This download includes:
Level 1 - Prices Given – Multiple Choice
Level 2 - Students Write in Price - Multiple Choice
Level 3 - Students Write in Price & Answer
A total of 28 different worksheets & 352 questions.
This resource is designed to develop essential life skills in students through engaging and practical activities. The download includes a realistic store catalog featuring vivid pictures and corresponding prices. With a scaffolded approach, the worksheets gradually increase in difficulty, allowing students to progress and build upon their skills.
These differentiated life skills worksheets utilize the “dollar up" method, providing students with visual-priced store ads as a reference. Each worksheet is carefully coordinated with the catalog, requiring students to search for the item's price and then determine the amount of money needed for purchase. By practicing these exercises, students develop proficiency in calculating the "dollar up" amount and assessing whether they have sufficient funds to make the purchase.
This resource is designed to foster critical thinking, decision-making, and financial literacy in students, equipping them with practical skills for real-world scenarios.
Number of Items: 16
Item Price Range: $1.74 - $36.46
Check out some of my other Dollar Up Shopping themes:
Dollar Up Shopping - Beach Store
Dollar Up Shopping - 4th of July Store
Dollar Up Shopping - Back to School
Digital Fall Task Cards - 1 MONTH - Google Slides - Functional Academics - Math
By FUNctional Academics Educator
Thank you for your interest in my product!
This is a NO PREP, download and go resource!
This download includes one month (20 days) of fall task cards on Google Slides. There are 3 slides per day that are color coded. These task cards would work great for any of the fall months. Task cards can be done as a group when projected onto the board, individually, set aside for fast finishers or used for morning work.
Skills included:
-Money totals
-Change back
-Time elapsed
-ABC order
-Nouns, verbs and adjectives
-Common & proper nouns
-Fact & opinion
-Greater than, less than & equal to
-Add to
-Finding the missing addend
& more
This product is great for distance learning utilizing Google Classroom or Gmail accounts. This resource is also great for schools and districts pushing for more technology use in school or during school closures.
Check out some of my other Fall activities:
October Life Skills Morning Work
Paying Bills FREEBIE - Digital & Paper - Google Forms - Reading Bills
By FUNctional Academics Educator
| Paying Bills | Reading Utility Bills | Environmental Print | Functional Text | Life Skills Reading | Comprehension Questions | Special Education | Real-World Skills | Skills for Independence |
This is a NO PREP, download/print & go resource!
If you enjoy this freebie check out the full versions of the product below:
Paying Bills BUNDLE - Digital
Paying Bills BUNDLE - Paper
Paying Bills BUNDLE - Digital & Paper
This resource includes:
Digital Version
Paper Version
Level 1 - Cut & Paste - Simpler Questions - Larger Text - Bolded Key Words
Level 2 - Write in the Answer - More Complex Questions - Some Multi-part Questions
10 different worksheets and 60 questions per set.
A total of 20 different worksheets.
Bills Included:
This comprehensive resource is specifically designed to introduce students to the vital life skill of reading common bills accurately. With this resource, students will engage with two realistic bills,
Through a series of thought-provoking questions, students will develop a deep understanding of various aspects related to these bills, such as account details, bill charges, due dates, way to pay, and more. The resource offers two distinct levels of engagement: a cut-and-paste activity level and a write-in-the-answer level. This ensures that students of varying abilities can participate and reinforce learning.
Key Features:
1. Realistic Bill Exposure: The resource provides students with exposure to authentic bills commonly encountered in real-life situations, enhancing their ability to understand and analyze bills effectively.
2. Comprehensive Questioning: A wide range of questions is included to cover crucial aspects of bill reading, such as account information, costs, dates, and potential penalties. This promotes a holistic understanding of bill-related concepts.
3. Two Levels of Engagement: The resource offers flexibility with two levels of difficulty. Students can choose between a cut-and-paste activity or a write-in-the-answer format, allowing them to engage at a level suited to their abilities.
By utilizing Practical Bill Reading Skills, students will develop a valuable life skill that empowers them to confidently navigate and comprehend common bills. This resource sets a strong foundation for financial literacy and responsible decision-making in the real world.
Some of my other units!
Paying Bills Unit 1 - Paper
Paying Bills Unit 2 - Paper
Paying Bills Unit 3 - Paper
New Year's Eve Telling Time/ Time Elapsed Worksheets - How Long Until Midnight?
By FUNctional Academics Educator
New Year's Eve - Telling Time - Time Elapsed - Worksheets
Dive into the countdown to the New Year with this engaging and comprehensive time-telling resource! This download features 12 different worksheets, each bursting with 8 or 12 questions per page. Students will embark on a time-telling journey, honing their skills on both analog and digital clocks.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
TOTAL:
⭐ 12 WORKSHEETS WITH 128 QUESTIONS
LOOKING FOR MORE WINTER RESOURCES?
January Life Skills Morning Work BUNDLE - Digital & Paper
December Life Skills Morning Work - Holiday Edition - BUNDLE
Budget Unit - Holiday Edition
Holiday Shopping Task Cards
Product Label Comprehension - Holiday Edition
December Life Skills Morning Work - Holiday Edition - Paper
December Life Skills Morning Work - Holiday Edition - Digital
Understanding Instructions - Holiday Edition
Paying Bills FREEBIE - Reading Utility Bills - Life Skills
By FUNctional Academics Educator
| Paying Bills | Reading Utility Bills | Environmental Print | Functional Text | Life Skills Reading | Comprehension Questions | Special Education | Real-World Skills | Skills for Independence |
These worksheets specifically designed to introduce students to the vital life skill of reading common bills accurately. With this resource, students will engage with two realistic bills.
Through a series of thought-provoking questions, students will develop an understanding of various aspects related to these bills, such as account details, bill charges, due dates, way to pay, and more. The resource offers two levels of engagement: a cut-and-paste activity level and a write-in-the-answer level. This ensures that students of varying abilities can participate and reinforce learning.
If you enjoy this freebie check out the full versions of the product below:
Paying Bills BUNDLE - Paper
Paying Bills BUNDLE - Digital & Paper
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Level 1 - Cut & Paste - Simpler Questions - Larger Text - Bolded Key Words
Level 2 - Write in the Answer - More Complex Questions - Some Multi-part Questions
**⭐**10 different worksheets and 60 questions per set.
⭐A total of 20 different worksheets.
Bills Included:
Key Features:
1. Realistic Bill Exposure: The resource provides students with exposure to authentic bills commonly encountered in real-life situations, enhancing their ability to understand and analyze bills effectively.
2. Comprehensive Questioning: A wide range of questions is included to cover crucial aspects of bill reading, such as account information, costs, dates, and potential penalties. This promotes a holistic understanding of bill-related concepts.
3. Two Levels of Engagement: The resource offers flexibility with two levels of difficulty. Students can choose between a cut-and-paste activity or a write-in-the-answer format, allowing them to engage at a level suited to their abilities.
By utilizing Practical Bill Reading Skills, students will develop a valuable life skill that empowers them to confidently navigate and comprehend common bills. This resource sets a strong foundation for financial literacy and responsible decision-making in the real world.
Check out some of my other units!
Paying Bills Unit 1 - Paper
Paying Bills Unit 2 - Paper
Paying Bills Unit 3 - Paper
Holiday Dollar Up Task Cards - Christmas - REAL PHOTOS - Rounding - Life Skills
By FUNctional Academics Educator
Holiday Dollar Up Task Cards - an engaging resource designed to enhance students' rounding skills, focusing specifically on rounding prices up to the next dollar. This set uses real product images of common items students would encounter during the Holiday season, adding a festive touch to the learning experience.
What’s Included?
Guide:
Task Cards:
Data Collection + Student Recording Sheets:
Version 1 Wording: “Round up to the next dollar:”
Version 2 Wording: “What’s the next dollar up?”
Levels:
TOTAL:
⭐ 48 REAL HOLIDAY PRODUCT IMAGES
⭐ 384 DIFFERENT TASK CARDS
Ideas for Use:
Elevate your teaching with these Holiday Dollar Up Task Cards, perfect for integrating real-world scenarios into your lessons and fostering valuable life skills in a festive context. Ideal for diverse settings, these task cards make learning engaging and practical.
LOOKING FOR MORE HOLIDAY RESOURCES?
Budget Unit - Holiday Edition
December Life Skills Morning Work - Holiday Edition - BUNDLE
Holiday Shopping Task Cards
Product Label Comprehension - Holiday Edition
December Life Skills Morning Work - Holiday Edition - Paper
December Life Skills Morning Work - Holiday Edition - Digital
Hanukkah Scavenger Hunt
Christmas Scavenger Hunt
Holiday Bundle
Understanding Instructions - Holiday Edition
Winter Dollar Up Task Cards - REAL PHOTOS - Rounding - Money - Life Skills
By FUNctional Academics Educator
Winter Dollar Up Task Cards - an engaging resource designed to enhance students' rounding skills, focusing specifically on rounding prices up to the next dollar. This set uses real product images of common items students would encounter during the wintertime, adding a seasonal touch to the learning experience.
What’s Included?
Guide:
Task Cards:
Data Collection + Student Recording Sheets:
Version 1 Wording: “Round up to the next dollar:”
Version 2 Wording: “What’s the next dollar up?”
Levels:
TOTAL:
⭐ 48 REAL WINTER PRODUCT IMAGES
⭐ 384 DIFFERENT TASK CARDS
Ideas for Use:
Elevate your teaching with these WINTER Dollar Up Task Cards, perfect for integrating real-world scenarios into your lessons and fostering valuable life skills in a seasonal context. Ideal for diverse settings, these task cards make learning engaging and practical.
LOOKING FOR MORE WINTER RESOURCES?
Winter Functional Texts 1
Winter Shopping Task Cards
Winter Vocational Reading Comprehension
Dollar Up Shopping Worksheets - Back to School Store - Life Skills
By FUNctional Academics Educator
Engage Students in Real-World Shopping Scenarios with our Interactive Life Skills Resource! This resource offers three levels of differentiated learning, simulating diverse real-world shopping experiences. This resource includes a realistic store catalog with vivid pictures and prices. With a scaffolded approach, students progress and build upon their abilities.
Master "Dollar Up" Method with Visual-Priced Store Ads!
These differentiated worksheets use the "dollar up" technique, providing visual-priced store ads as a reference. Students search for item prices, calculate the dollar up amount, and assess affordability.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Level 1 - Prices Given – Multiple Choice
Level 2 - Students Write in Price - Multiple Choice
Level 3 - Students Write in Price & Answer
A total of 27 different worksheets & 352 questions per set.
A total of 54 different worksheets
Number of Items: 16
Item Price Range: $1.84 - $31.99
Check out some of my other Dollar Up Shopping themes:
Dollar Up Shopping - Beach Store
Dollar Up Shopping - Camping Store
Dollar Up Shopping - 4th of July Store
Envelope Reading Worksheets: Learn to Address Holiday & Christmas Cards
By FUNctional Academics Educator
Addressing an Envelope | Sending Letters | Writing a Card | Sending Mail | Labeling Envelopes | Sending Mail | Reading Mail |
Searching for functional life skills lessons with a festive twist? Guide students in honing vital everyday skills by addressing envelopes through an enjoyable holiday card theme. Explore both cut-and-paste and written-answer levels, tailored for differentiation. This resource encompasses teaching, practice, and independent work pages, effortlessly integrating abbreviations. Ignite excitement for the holiday season in your students with this engaging and practical resource!
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
5 Learn & Practice Worksheets:
Level 1 - Cut & Paste - Larger Text - Simpler Questions
Level 2 - Write in the Answer - More Difficult Questions
TOTAL:
⭐ 28 WORKSHEETS
LOOKING FOR MORE HOLIDAY RESOURCES?
Budget Unit - Holiday Edition
December Life Skills Morning Work - Holiday Edition - BUNDLE
Holiday Shopping Task Cards
Product Label Comprehension - Holiday Edition
December Life Skills Morning Work - Holiday Edition - Paper
December Life Skills Morning Work - Holiday Edition - Digital
Hanukkah Scavenger Hunt
Christmas Scavenger Hunt
Holiday Bundle
Understanding Instructions - Holiday Edition
Back to School Coloring Pages - Color by Price - Dollar Up - Calculate Total
By FUNctional Academics Educator
| Back to School | Dollar Up Strategy | Calculate the Total | Money Math | Life Skills
This is a NO PREP, print & go resource.
This resource includes:
Total of 24 different worksheets and 228 different coloring prompts
Level 1 – color by price
Level 2 – color using dollar up
Level 3 – color by calculating the total
This resource is also available as part of a BUNDLE saving you 20%
Back to School BUNDLE
Back to school coloring pages - the perfect companion for a fun and educational start to the school year! This engaging resource offers three levels of coloring activities to suit various skill levels.
Level 1: Color by Price - Students will enhance their understanding of numbers and prices as they color different elements based on assigned price values. A creative and interactive way to develop basic numerical skills.
Level 2: Color Using the Dollar Up Strategy - Designed to reinforce the concept of rounding up to the nearest dollar, this level encourages students to color using the dollar up strategy. They will practice making informed decisions based on the prices provided.
Level 3: Color by Calculating the Total - This advanced level challenges students to calculate the total cost of items and use the calculated amount as a guide for coloring. It promotes critical thinking and strengthens mathematical abilities.
With a total of 28 unique coloring pages across the three levels, Back to School Coloring Pages ensure a comprehensive learning experience that is both enjoyable and academically enriching. Prepare your students for success while fostering their creativity and numeracy skills. Make the back-to-school season vibrant and exciting with these engaging color pages!
This is a paper based, BACK TO SCHOOL themed resource.
Check out some of my other BACK TO SCHOOL products:
September Morning Work - Back to School Edition
Product Label Comprehension - Back to School Edition
Advertisement/ Flyer Comprehension - Back to School Edition
Dollar Up Shopping Worksheets - Beach Store - Life Skills
By FUNctional Academics Educator
Thank you for your interest in my product!!
This is a NO PREP, print and go resource!
This download includes:
Level 1 - Prices Given – Multiple Choice
Level 2 - Students Write in Price - Multiple Choice
Level 3 - Students Write in Price & Answer
A total of 28 different worksheets & 352 questions.
This resource is designed to develop essential life skills in students through engaging and practical activities. The download includes a realistic store catalog featuring vivid pictures and corresponding prices. With a scaffolded approach, the worksheets gradually increase in difficulty, allowing students to progress and build upon their skills.
These differentiated life skills worksheets utilize the “dollar up" method, providing students with visual-priced store ads as a reference. Each worksheet is carefully coordinated with the catalog, requiring students to search for the item's price and then determine the amount of money needed for purchase. By practicing these exercises, students develop proficiency in calculating the "dollar up" amount and assessing whether they have sufficient funds to make the purchase.
This resource is designed to foster critical thinking, decision-making, and financial literacy in students, equipping them with practical skills for real-world scenarios.
Number of Items: 16
Item Price Range: $0.97 - $31.20
Check out my other Dollar Up Shopping themes:
Dollar Up Shopping - Camping Store
Dollar Up Shopping - 4th of July Store
Dollar Up Shopping - Back to School
WHOLE YEAR Morning Work - Monthly Life Skills Worksheets - Special Ed Warm Ups
By FUNctional Academics Educator
Whole Year Morning Work Life Skills Bundle for Special Education:
Are you looking for a hassle-free and engaging morning routine that instills essential life skills in your students throughout the entire year? Look no further! This Whole Year Morning Work Life Skills Bundle is the ultimate solution to kickstart each day with purpose and enthusiasm. From deciphering functional texts to mastering budgeting and time management, this bundle covers it all. With engaging themes for every month, like "Back to School" in September and "Summer" in June, your students will be motivated to explore and apply these valuable skills. Make mornings a time of growth and empowerment with our comprehensive bundle - the perfect resource for teachers seeking to enrich their students' real-world readiness!
BUNDLE SUMMARY:
MORE DETAILS:
What's included with each month?
Guide:
Monthly Worksheets:
Answer Keys:
TOTAL:
⭐ 230 WORKSHEETS PER SET (230 U.S. & 230 Canadian)
460 worksheets if you included the black & white set
Included Months/ Themes:
September - Back to School
October - Halloween
November - Thanksgiving
December - Holiday
January - Winter
February - Valentine's Day
March - St. Patrick's Day
April - Easter/ Spring
May - Mother's Day/ Spring
June - Summer
Skills Covered:
Functional Texts
Life Skills
& Much More!
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Kitchen Tools Unit 1 Bundle - Life Skills Word of the Day Level 1 & 2
By FUNctional Academics Educator
Life Skills Word of the Day - Kitchen Tools Unit 1 BUNDLE for Vocabulary for Special Education and English Language Learners. LEVELS 1 & 2
Explore essential and functional kitchen tools tailored for special education and English language learners. Each day focuses on a specific kitchen tool, providing its definition and practical application activities. The resource includes a PDF presentation with 20 tools paired with real-life photos, along with corresponding student worksheets and assessments to reinforce learning and measure comprehension. Ideal for enhancing practical kitchen knowledge in an accessible format.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
2 Units:
Kitchen Tools Level 1 Unit 1
Kitchen Tools Level 2 Unit 1
Guide:
Worksheets & Slides:
LEVEL 1 & 2
Answer Keys:
TOTAL:
⭐ 20 SLIDES WITH COOKING VOCABULARY
⭐ 54 STUDENT WORKSHEETS
What's the difference between level 1 and level 2?
Level 1:
Level 2:
Ideas for Use:
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Healthy Morning Routine Tracker
By Lara Hocheiser
Use this daily tracker to keep your children on track with lifelong healthy habits! This tracker comes with spaces for children to check off if they completed a breath, practiced gratitude, stretched or did poses, and set goals for each morning. There is also space for them to fill in their own habits that are important to them each morning.
By Lara Hocheiser
Use this activity page with your children or students to help them manage their time. This worksheet allows students to write how they will spend their time, and how they feel when they dedicate their energy to certain activities. This is a great tool to use during virtual learning.