1st Grade Special Education Resources

This Fall Pumpkin-Themed Errorless File Folder Game is designed for early learners and special education classrooms, offering an engaging, no-fail learning experience. Perfect for students with autism and other developmental needs, this resource uses the principles of errorless learning to build confidence and essential skills in a structured, supportive environment.

What’s Included:

• Colorful pumpkin task cards

• Two types of worksheets:

  • Table format: Pumpkins are placed in clearly defined boxes, helping students match colors and shapes in an organized manner.
  • Randomly placed pumpkins: A more flexible layout where students can freely attach pumpkins, reinforcing the idea that there are no wrong answers.

• Both worksheets include optional gray dots to guide pumpkin placement with Velcro.

Key Features and Benefits:

• No Wrong Answers: Designed with errorless learning in mind, this activity allows students to practice matching and attaching pumpkins without the pressure of making mistakes. Every response is correct, boosting their confidence and enthusiasm for learning.
• Left-to-Right Task Completion: The activity encourages students to complete tasks in a left-to-right sequence, an important foundation for literacy and math development.
• Hands-On, Tactile Learning: The use of laminated file folder games with Velcro and detachable pumpkin cards makes this a fun, interactive way for students to engage in the activity. It promotes fine motor skills and sensory involvement.

How to Use and Prepare:

1. Print and Laminate the colorful pumpkin task cards and corresponding worksheets with pumpkin outlines for durability.
2. Add Velcro: Attach Velcro dots to the back of the colorful pumpkins and on the worksheet. For worksheets with gray dots, place the Velcro over these dots to guide students on where to attach the pumpkins.
3. Organize: Set up the worksheets in a file folder and store the detachable pumpkins in a clear pouch or pocket for easy access and storage.
4. Use: Introduce the activity by guiding students to detach and reattach the pumpkins, explaining that there is no wrong way to complete the task. Whether used for independent work or as part of a group activity, this file folder game promotes success and engagement.

This resource is ideal for special education teachers, therapists, or parents seeking a structured, error-free activity that supports early learners in building essential skills through hands-on, interactive play.

TERMS OF USE:

You can reproduce the pages for classroom use only. The fonts I used are free for personal use. Duplication of this resource for commercial purposes or for the entire school is strictly forbidden.

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Students that have difficulty using traditional coloring methods like, crayons or markers, will enjoy the use of Dot Stamp markers as a new coloring tool. 

OT Therapeutic tip: This activity promotes eye hand coordination while using vision to guide the hand for accurate stamping on the circular dot. 

Please enjoy these Fall inspired characters as a fun, seasonal Dot Stamp marker activity! 

Thank you for downloading!

Elizabeth Johnston, OTR/L

Check out my Fall and Halloween dot sheets!!!

In this set, there are 20 different Christmas themed puzzles. You get a count to 5 and a count to 10 puzzle with each theme for a total of 40 puzzles! Your students will love practicing counting with these colorful Christmas puzzles.

Its Ugly Sweater Season!

This holiday sweater themed color match file folder game is a perfect fit for your winter small group math centers/ stations and independent work stations.

Simply:

• print single sided in color
• cut game pieces and glue one match to a file folder
• laminate the remaining set
• use velcro to create matching game

Easily engage your young learners this holiday season and use this resource for years to come!

Save your prep time and download today!

The Differentiated 1st Grade IMSE OG Companion for CONCEPT #33 is an essential resource designed to enhance the learning experience for young students, particularly in the domains of reading and spelling. This versatile tool is tailored to accommodate the diverse needs of both general education and special education classrooms, making it a must-have for any kindergarten educator.

I use this with my special education students as a replacement to the IMSE OG printables for red words, word dictation and sentence dictation so that my students are able to participate in their grade level content even if it is not at their work level.

How to Use Red Words: On the first page, students match letters of the red word first using magnetic letters, then using letter coins, and finally using scrabble letters. On the second page, students place the bumpy screen behind the paper. Then they trace the red word and write the red word in the letter boxes. On the third page, students use letter stamps and a red stamp pad to stamp the word as many times on the line as they can fit.

How to Use Word Dictation: First, students will match the dictated word letters using scrabble letters. Then, they will write or trace the word on the line below the scrabble letters. They will complete each word at the same pace as the classroom.

How to Use Sentence: First, teacher or student cut out each word box (teacher picks level colored or black depending on student needs). If using the colored word boxes, the student matches the word box color to the empty boxes
to complete the dictated sentence. If the student is using the black word boxes, they will listen to the dictated sentence and order the word boxes to complete the dictated sentence. After gluing the word boxes in correct sentence order, the student will re-write or trace the sentence on the lines below.

Skills Worked On:

-Red Word Identification

-Word Dictation

-Writing

How to use in your Classroom:

-Replacement for IMSE OG Red Word, Word Dictation, and Sentence Dictation

- Skill Practice in Intervention

This packet IS 100% aligned to IMSE Orton Gillingham Kindergarten curriculum.

>>>There are 2 versions for each word and sentence dictation pages.

>>>This product includes supplies and links for items needed for students to complete the work.

>>>Organized system to encourage student independence.

>>> Included are videos demonstrating each Red Word page completion.

BONUS

This packet includes a completed Get Ready, Do, Done board for each activity. A Get Ready, Do, Done Board is a great way to support your students’ Executive Function skills.It is useful for all students to develop the ability to plan and organize and is used both in a SpecialEducation settings as well as in General Education Classrooms. It is appropriate for a range of ages and grade levels as the information on the board is tailored to the needs of your students.Get Ready, Do, Done Boards clarify the goal or end result, lay out steps to achieve the goal and identify the materials needed to complete the task.

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Designed with precision and care, these worksheets are specially crafted to help children master the art of tracing basic shapes while enhancing their hand-eye coordination. Ideal for parents, teachers, and therapists, this resource simplifies the learning process and encourages repeated practice, ensuring early learners grasp the fundamental shapes with confidence.

Key Features:

Comprehensive Shape Collection: Our worksheets feature all essential shapes – circles, squares, triangles, rectangles, ovals, and diamonds – carefully arranged on two pages. Each shape is presented clearly, allowing children to focus on mastering one shape at a time or progressing to more complex patterns.

Reusable and Eco-Friendly: Professionals can laminate these worksheets, transforming them into durable, wipe-clean surfaces. This eco-friendly approach not only promotes sustainability but also allows for repeated use, making them perfect for classrooms, therapy sessions, or home learning environments.

Expertly Designed for Early Learners: The tracing lines are thoughtfully crafted to guide little hands, promoting proper pencil grip and control. Children will enjoy the engaging process of tracing, boosting their confidence and enthusiasm for learning.

Note: This product includes digital files suitable for printing and laminating. Upon purchase, you will receive instant access to the downloadable worksheets, allowing for immediate use and endless learning possibilities.

This is a free sampler of my Vocabulary/World Wall Cards and includes pages from six of my Vocabulary resources: Transportation, Emotions and Feelings, Fall Holidays (Halloween is included here), Fruit, On the Farm, and Summer. This is a great way to try out the vocab/word wall cards to see if they're a good fit for your classroom or homeschool!

These are perfect for centers, flash cards, vocabulary word walls, and more! Low prep...just print, cut, and laminate. Also includes a write and wipe version of the cards so you can laminate them and use them in writing centers! The On the Farm and Summer pages are the "write and wipe" version and are perfect for working on prewriting. All full vocab sets comes with both a regular and write and wipe version of each card.

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Undated Behavior Calendar

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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

For the full versions of this resource click below:

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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Bus & Train Schedules

Coupons

Coupons Unit 3

Reading Utility Bills - Paper Based

Reading Bills Unit 1 - Paper

Reading Bills Unit 2 - Paper

Reading Bills Unit 3 - Paper

The Differentiated 2nd Grade IMSE OG (Orton Gillingham) Companion for CONCEPT #58 is an essential resource designed to enhance the learning experience for young students, particularly in the domains of reading and spelling. This versatile tool is tailored to accommodate the diverse needs of both general education and special education classrooms, making it a must-have for any elementary educator.

I use this with my special education students as a replacement to the IMSE OG printables for red words, word dictation and sentence dictation so that my students are able to participate in their grade level content even if it is not at their work level.

How to Use Red Words: On the first page, students match letters of the red word first using magnetic letters, then using letter coins, and finally using scrabble letters. On the second page, students place the bumpy screen behind the paper. Then they trace the red word and write the red word in the letter boxes. On the third page, students use letter stamps and a red stamp pad to stamp the word as many times on the line as they can fit.

How to Use Word Dictation: First, students will match the dictated word letters using scrabble letters. Then, they will write or trace the word on the line below the scrabble letters. They will complete each word at the same pace as the classroom.

How to Use Sentence: First, teacher or student cut out each word box (teacher picks level colored or black depending on student needs). If using the colored word boxes, the student matches the word box color to the empty boxes
to complete the dictated sentence. If the student is using the black word boxes, they will listen to the dictated sentence and order the word boxes to complete the dictated sentence. After gluing the word boxes in correct sentence order, the student will re-write or trace the sentence on the lines below.

Skills Worked On:

-Red Word Identification

-Word Dictation

-Writing

How to use in your Classroom:

-Replacement for IMSE OG Red Word, Word Dictation, and Sentence Dictation

- Skill Practice in Intervention

This packet IS 100% aligned to IMSE Orton Gillingham Kindergarten curriculum.

>>>There are 2 versions for each word and sentence dictation pages.

>>>This product includes supplies and links for items needed for students to complete the work.

>>>Organized system to encourage student independence.

>>> Included are videos demonstrating each Red Word page completion.

BONUS

This packet includes a completed Get Ready, Do, Done board for each activity. A Get Ready, Do, Done Board is a great way to support your students’ Executive Function skills.It is useful for all students to develop the ability to plan and organize and is used both in a SpecialEducation settings as well as in General Education Classrooms. It is appropriate for a range of ages and grade levels as the information on the board is tailored to the needs of your students.Get Ready, Do, Done Boards clarify the goal or end result, lay out steps to achieve the goal and identify the materials needed to complete the task.

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Adaptive Book with a theme of Aliens! This set includes an adaptive book with visual support and an adaptive book without visual support for 2 books. The pictures are adorable & engaging.

Adaptive books are a valuable tool to use with students. While the books do require some prep work such as printing, laminating, cutting and velcro; they can be used again and again! They are highly motivational for even the most reluctant learners. Each book has 8 removable picture icons to choose from. You can easily adapt by sharing less options with your students.

Shapes featured in the Alien books: square, rectangle, star, heart, triangle, oval, circle, rhombus

Need additional shape practice? Check out my other Adaptive Books with a shape them! They will provide fun and engaging opportunities to learn & demonstrate understanding of shapes! Grab them all in the bundle and switch out your materials throughout the seasons!

Fall Shapes total of 6 Adaptive Books apple themes, scarecrow, acorn, pumpkin

Christmas Shapes 5 Adaptive Books (present, tree, gingerbread, candy, reindeer)

Shapes in Adaptive Books - Growing Bundle

Do you love adaptive books & want a lot of options for your students? Then, check out my growing bundle! Now is the time to grab this bundle, as I am making many additional sets that will be included! 

Growing Bundle! Adaptive / Interactive Books for Special Education.

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Reinforce and assess your students' understanding of mosquito life cycle with our easy-to-use, cut-and-paste worksheets! These worksheets are differentiated to accommodate various learners, including those on the autism spectrum. They can serve as valuable supplements to science lessons and springtime resources. Plus, keep your lessons exciting with a mosquito coloring page for fast finishers!

Check out Animal Life Cycles (Growing Bundle) to save time and money!

These worksheets include:

• Differentiated worksheets

  • Level 1 (easy) : The labels are attached to the images.
  • Level 2 (hard) : The labels are separated from the images.

• Mosquito Coloring Page (great for early finishers)

• Answer key

Supplemental resources for:

• Science
• Spring

With minimal preparation required, teachers can simply print and use them!

Animal Life Cycles:

• Bee
• Bird
• Butterfly
• Chicken
• Crocodile
• Frog
• Ladybug

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Enhance language learning and make guessing games more fun with our free visual aid for describing nouns. This versatile digital download is perfect for educators, therapists, and parents seeking an engaging tool to help learners improve their descriptive language skills. Whether used in the classroom, during therapy sessions, or at home, this visual aid supports a variety of learning styles and educational activities.

What's Included:

1. Noun Description Visual: A colorful and easy-to-understand chart that breaks down the key aspects of describing nouns. Categories include size, shape, color, texture, and function, helping learners articulate detailed descriptions.
2. Interactive Use: Ideal for use during guessing games or descriptive exercises, this visual aid encourages learners to think critically and use precise language to describe objects, people, and places.

Boost your learners' descriptive language skills with our free visual aid for describing nouns. Download today and make language learning interactive, engaging, and fun!

My 3-digit and 4-digit addition worksheets with word problems are designed with spacious layouts and inclusive features for optimal student accessibility.

Tired of modifying resources? My worksheets are tailor-made for special education students, providing ample space for writing and inclusive features to support diverse learning needs.

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These summer themed find more or less file folder activities are perfect for starting a math center routine or for independent work in your special education or elementary classroom! All you need is a dry erase marker! Differentiated for many age and ability levels! Includes 4 file folders

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Christmas Smiley Face Behavior Chart Editable

Help your younger students navigate their behavior journey with the Christmas Smiley Face Behavior Chart Editable! This tool breaks the day into sections, allowing students to reflect on their choices by coloring a happy, straight, or sad face for each time frame. With its engaging autumn theme, this chart fosters self-awareness and makes behavior tracking simple and enjoyable.

Why Choose This Chart?

• Perfect for Younger Students: The smiley face visuals are easy to understand and ideal for younger elementary-aged learners.

• Encourages Reflection: Students can evaluate their behavior and see their progress visually throughout the day.

• Simple and Effective: Provides clear, straightforward feedback without overwhelming details.

• Flexible Formats: Available in digital and printable versions to suit your classroom needs.

How to Use

1. Set Up the Schedule: Input or write in the daily schedule.
2. Student Monitoring: Have students color a happy, straight, or sad face for each time frame based on their behavior.
3. Celebrate Growth: Use the chart as a tool to encourage discussions about behavior and celebrate achievements.

Why Wait?

Download the Christmas Smiley Face Behavior Chart Editable today to engage your students and foster positive behavior with a fun, Christmas-themed tool!

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Addition to 20: Back to School Theme WorksheetEngage your students in a fun and educational learning experience with this comprehensive worksheet pack!
Designed for Grades 1-3, this resource offers 15 pages of exciting addition problems themed around the back-to-school season. With a total of 300 questions and their corresponding answers.
Perfect for classroom use, homework assignments, or homeschooling, this worksheet pack reinforces essential math skills in an engaging way. Watch as your students' confidence in addition grows while they have a blast solving problems featuring their favorite school supplies!
Key features:
15 pages of varied exercises

• 300 addition problems up to 20
• Aligned with Grade 1-3 curriculum
• Engaging back-to-school theme
• Includes answer key for easy assessment

'YES and NO' Visual Cue Cards.

A practical and effective tool for supporting students with additional learning/communication needs.

Benefits:

• Clear communication: A straightforward way for students to express their preferences and communicate their choices, giving them a sense of empowerment and confidence in their interactions, especially for our non-speaking students.

• Answering Questions: Yes/No visuals enable students to demonstrate their understanding of yes/no questions and respond appropriately/participate in learning.

3 sizes available.

Print, laminate, and attach to a key chain or visuals lanyard to have on hand whenever needed. Also great to have available as a larger print out on student desks.

Bonus Resource Included!

Halloween Ten Frames Numbers is a FREE hands-on activity that helps students practice number recognition and counting in a fun, festive way! In this activity, students will recognize the number on each card and fill in the ten frame using candy corn, playdough, small erasers, or any other manipulatives.

This resource includes:

• Color version: Perfect for printing and laminating for durability and repeated use.
• Black & white version: Ink-friendly worksheets for quick print-and-go activities.

This activity is great for math centers, independent practice, or small group work. Perfect for adding some Halloween fun to your math lessons!

May you like to explore our HALLOWEEN resources

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