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Simulations for Google Apps and for special education
Oregon Trail Simulation Game
Students work in "family" groups to make decisions as they prepare for and travel the Oregon Trail. Each decision is associated with points gained or loss. The "family" with the most points at the end wins.This simulation gives an introduction to the trail, with a reading and map details. It also teaches students about the trials and tribulations that settlers experienced while traveling the Oregon Trail.Students will work on collaboration, reasoning, and problem solving skills while participati
Grades:
5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Westward Expansion Bundle
Grocery Store Simulation Game (played in Google Slides)
This "choose your own adventure" style game simulates going to the grocery store and is a fun way to introduce students to independent grocery shopping. Some of the skills that are targeted in this game are:Understanding the layout of most grocery storesNavigating the store by reading overhead signsReviewing Food GroupsFollowing a shopping listPaying for your groceriesBagging your groceriesThere will also be some "side quests" along the way, which will open relevant games in a new tab, which wil
Grades:
Not Grade Specific
Build an Animal Cell and Plant Cell Interactive (NO PREP: Google classroom)
Students use an online interactive game to build a plant cell, and then use the google slides to complete a no prep assignment with an extension question! Standard: Develop and use a model to describe the function of a cell as a whole and ways parts of cells contribute to the function. Students will explore, build and model a plant and animal cell using the interactive website. Students identify which organelles belong in an animal and plant cell, creating a graphic organizer of similarities an
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Grades:
4th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
Composing an Email: Independent & Group Work Activities - REUSABLE
Practice sending an email with proper etiquette while completing an assignment! Three differentiated levels for two independent work activities are included as well as two group/class work activities. Level one is most appropriate for students in the early stages of reading and typing (copying/transferring words). Level two may work best for students who are reading and typing with minimal support. Level three is most appropriate for students who are independently reading and typing.Individual
Grades:
3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Reusable Assignments, Activities, and Projects Bundle! Minimal Prep Work!
Vocational Support- Reading a Work Schedule
This is truly a digital resource. There are text boxes with 22 sized font already to go for you and your students. There are 11 different work schedules, each with four employees. Each of the 11 work schedules are repeated three times. 33 of the 35 slides contain four questions relating to the work schedule. There are 132 questions!For reference I have included a slide that showcases helpful information regarding work schedules.This is a great transition activity for high schoolers on IEPs. I al
Grades:
8th - 12th
Also included in:Â Vocational Support Bundle
Social Skills - Sending Text Messages *BONUS* Instagram practice!!
*Digital and Editable Access included!!* I use this resource to help students who are struggling with using appropriate communication skills through their cell phone. In a social media and tech heavy society, this extra practice is especially useful for special education students to strengthen their skills with communication. I have also included some *Bonus* practice with commenting on instagram posts. Like and follow if you loved this one!
Grades:
Not Grade Specific
Reading Prescription Labels
Reading prescription medicine labels is an important life skill. This informational reading activity is comprised of nine slides: - Title Slide - Slide defining prescription medication - Slide providing tips regarding prescription medications - Six slides with six separate prescription labels, each with different questions. I use this in my classroom as a transition resource. It also opens up conversations regarding responsibility and legal issues as they relate to prescription medication. Thes
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Grades:
9th - 12th, Adult Education
Thanks-A-Latte Coffee School Based Enterprise
Teach transferrable employability skills though a school based enterprise. In this package, you will find a sample menu, employee roles and responsibilities, rubrics for assessing work performance, supervisor checklist, order forms, and accounting spread sheet to keep up with your daily sales.
Grades:
9th - 11th
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Vocational Support - Reading Pay Stubs
This is truly a digital resources. There are text boxes with 22 sized font already to go for you and students. There are six different paystubs (they are repeated 2-4 times). Each slide contains three questions relating to the pay stub. There are 57 questions! For reference I have included a slide defining common pay stub works such as rate, pay period, gross pay, net pay, year to date (YTD), etc.This is a great transition activity for high schoolers on IEPs. There is no math in this resource. I
Grades:
8th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Vocational Support Bundle
Vocational Support- Calculating Gross Pay
Whether individuals participate in competitive employment or sheltered employment, they need to be able to calculate their pay. Individuals can be paid in a variety of ways: hourly, by piece, commission, or salary. For this resource, I have chosen to focus on hourly pay. In the next few weeks I will publish other resources with piece pay, commission and salary. I will also be publishing work that relates to deductions and net pay. This is a great transition activity and can also be tied to vocat
Grades:
7th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Vocational Support Bundle
Vocational Task- Pantry Items Inventory
This resource includes inventory price lists, shelving, and worksheets for five days! This is truly a digital resource because text boxes are already created in each of the cells students will input information. If you do not choose to use this digitally with students, that's cool too. The slides are the same size as a piece of copy paper, 8.5 x 11. Columns in the inventory worksheets are color coded for easy reference. This is something I use in my own classroom so I have figured out what works
Grades:
6th - 12th, Adult Education
Bella's Burgershop - Vocational Skills Training
Introducing Bella's Burgers, the perfect vocational skills training resource for your classroom! With four fun and engaging activities, your students will work on skills like sorting, organizing, numerical skills and more, all while having a blast!This resource is perfect for vocational training, job skills, work preparation skills, and SpEd classrooms. The activities include: Sorting out the inventoryDiscarding expired itemsCompleting ordersData entryThese allow your students to work on a var
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Not Grade Specific
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Zoo Social Story
This social story is completely editable and can be customized to fit your field trip to the zoo! The pictures are Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia, SC, but can be taken out to have pictures that works best for you.This social story was created for a 3rd-5th grade self-contained class. It includes what you see at the zoo (animals and zoo keepers), respecting the space of the animals, following the rules, listening to your teacher, and riding the bus.
Grades:
K - 6th
Dialing a Phone Number Simulation - Editable
This simulation activity allows students to practice how to dial the phone number of an emergency contact, parent, guardian or friend. Created in Google Slides, your purchase includes 3 prompting levels, from guided with visual supports to independent dialing of the number. An instructional video is included for support in editing the document. Instructions also include how to assign the activity to your students in "present" mode.
Grades:
1st - 12th
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Wolfden Wax -Candle and Soap Making School Based Enterprise
Do you want to teach students transferrable employability skills? You can do this through school based enterprises. In this bundle you will find information about how to get started, roles and responsibilities for each job title, supervisor checklist, sample menu of products, employee rubrics, helpful links to find supplies and pictures of real life products created by my class.
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Maintaining a frienship
Google slides with videos to go with it and scenario questions. It is about being a good friend and having a good friend
Grades:
3rd - 8th
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St. Patrick's Day Mock CBI Trip to Party City
Going shopping for a St. Patrick's Day party at Party City! Help me find items on my list that are in my budget. Practice using the dollar up method to make a purchase. Great for functional math, adaptive skills, and daily living. Perfect for students with disabilities! Age-appropriate for middle and high school students! Great to use for virtual community-based instruction during distance learning.
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Grades:
PreK - 12th
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Vocational Task- Restocking Library Books Alphabetically and Numerically
Students will restock library shelves numerically (1-5) as well as alphabetically (A-J). This resource includes 75 books to restock on the shelves.
Grades:
K - 12th, Adult Education
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Laundry Vocabulary- Special Ed,Life Skills, Daily Living, POW (Google, Editable)
I have created an editable, digital template for students to learn and review 14 vocabulary terms related to laundry. Throughout this assignment, students will learn about what laundry is, the varying types of laundry machines, and the clothes that go into the laundry. This assignment utilizes a linear template that is easy to follow when reviewing vocabulary terms.I assign this activity using Google Classroom or Nearpod for individual completion. It can also be assigned for whole-group use usin
Grades:
Not Grade Specific
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Grocery Shopping Visual Aid
The "Grocery Life Skills and Vocational Training Visual Aid," is a helpful tool for educators focusing on special education and lower grade levels. This visual aid is designed to support teachers in creating practical and engaging learning experiences for students. It contains over 100 pictures of real grocery items.Key Features:Life Skills Integration: Easily incorporate essential life skills into your lessons, allowing students to practice tasks like shopping, making lists, and following instr
Grades:
PreK - K
Digital Shopping List Identification
This is a grocery store shopping simulation where students are given a list of items to select off the shelf. If the student picks the correct item on the list they move on to the next item. If they select an incorrect item they return to the list to try again. There are 5 store departments (meats, dairy, etc.) to select from.
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Grades:
Not Grade Specific
Hygiene Product Inventory
Students will count eight hygiene products on store shelves. They will use the price list to complete the digital worksheet. Students will have the opportunity to practice skills in addition, multiplication, and problem solving. I use this resource in my own classroom with 10th and 11th graders. There are two sets of inventory sheets. I usually complete the first with students so I can model what is expected and the I ask them to attempt to independently complete the second inventory set. I lik
Grades:
4th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in:Â The Hygiene Product Inventory Differentiated Bundle
Store Math Making Purchases PDF Slides
Students will practice making purchases of items at a store. Students will begin by finding the prices of each item a customer wants to buy, then add the prices together. next they will subtract the total price from their money. Afterwards they will use digital icons to calculate the change. Differentiated slides are used with simpler problems. Students will first decide if they have enough money to buy each item and then calculate the change or how much more money they will need. On the followi
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Grades:
3rd - 6th, Adult Education
0.4 - Problem Solving - Escape The Classroom
Designed for high school students with mild / moderate / severe disabilities, this activity is a stand alone activity and gives students a chance to practice problem solving and executive functioning skills during an escape room activity. Students will locate provided clues hidden around the room, then use their skills and wits to solve the puzzles and get the next clue. This activity is designed for a classroom with a kitchen type setup for practicing independent living skills. Adaptations and
Grades:
4th - 12th, Adult Education
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