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A book that is all about them. Morning work they actually want to do. Their name. Their photo. Their mom, their bus, their teacher. Students pay attention to a book about themselves, so the personal information IEP goal gets practiced every morning instead of once a week. Each student works at the level they can do today: tracing, matching pieces, dragging on a screen, or typing it themselves. When they are ready, they move up. And it no longer costs you an evening. Open the book you want, type the student's details into one form, and every page of that book fills in. About two minutes a book, instead of an hour of typing on every page. What changes for you in the 2026 edition Set up a new student over coffee, not over the weekend. Each book has one form. Fill it in and every page of that book fills in. Stop inventing wrong answers. The adapted-pieces book makes look-alike choices for every cut-out piece for you. Hand over the Chromebook and walk away. Digital pages lock, so students can only move the pieces. Every student carries their information. A wallet ID card with their photo, for students who cannot yet say it themselves. A whole class from one form. Already own it? The update is free. Open the new START HERE file from your order email. Your students will: Share their name, address, phone number, and school when someone asks, by speaking, writing, typing, or showing it Practice the same information at the level they can do, and move up when they are ready Work independently during morning work, so you can run a group Take a book home that is about them, so families practice too About two minutes per book Open the START HERE file in your download and click the book you want. Choose "Make a copy." In your copy, click the START HERE menu, then "Fill in student info." Type the details, add photos, and click "Customize my book." Print, or share the digital book with your student. Click "Reset to blank" for the next student. Repeat for each book you use. Works in Google Slides. Nothing to install. Used in special education classrooms, therapy rooms, and homes for over ten years. Real photographs throughout, appropriate for all ages, from early elementary through adult transition programs. What's Inside Tracing Book — the student's own information on every trace line. Print-ready. Adapted-Pieces Book — every cut-out piece filled in, with look-alike wrong answers made for you. Print, cut, and add Velcro. Digital Drag-and-Drop Book — answer choices filled in, then pages lock so students can only move the pieces. Digital Type It In Book — students type their own information on every page. No prep, no printing. ID Cards (bonus) — wallet-size cards for the whole class from one form, with photos. Also in your download — full Australian edition and Canadian pages, Spanish, French, and Filipino printable books, and editable PDF copies. These are customized the classic way, by typing on the pages. Personal and School Information Covered Personal information Name, age, grade, and birthday Eye color, hair color, and gender Family members' names (mom, dad, sister, brother — editable) Address (street number, city, state, zip code) Phone number School information School name, teacher's name, and therapists' names Classmates' names and classroom number Bus number and school lunch number How I get to school and how I get home What special do I have today? The color of the clothes I'm wearing How I feel today Time school starts and ends Email address and password This is not a physical book. It is a digital download delivered by email right after purchase. Print it, bind it, or use it on any device with Google Slides. Formats and Details Printable: Google Slides and editable PDF, standard 8.5" × 11" pages Digital: Google Slides, works on Chromebooks, iPads, and computers Length: Over 50 pages per book Editions: US and Australian spelling; English, Spanish, French, and Filipino Edition: Updated September 2026 One license per teacher, unlimited students. Make a copy for every student on your caseload at no extra charge. School districts, please purchase one license per teacher. Who This Is For Special Education Teachers — self-contained, resource, and life skills classrooms SLPs, OTs, and Paraprofessionals Parents and Caregivers Transition and Adult Programs Frequently Asked Questions Do I need to buy one per student? No. Buy once and use it for years. Each license covers unlimited students for the purchaser's own use. School districts, please purchase one per teacher. Do I need special software? No. The books open in Google Slides. Each book has one form; fill it in and every page of that book fills in. The PDF copies open in Adobe Reader. What if my school account won't let me use the form? Some district accounts block add-ons. Use the Type It In book or the PDF copies, which work the classic way. Does it come with an Australian map and states? Yes. The one-form books include Australian state and postcode pages, and a full Australian edition with map, postcode, and phone number pages is in your download. Does it come with a Canadian map and provinces? Yes. Canadian map, postal code, and phone number pages are included. Does it come in Spanish or French? Yes. The printable book comes in English, Spanish, French, and Filipino. Buying for a school, district, or university? AdaptEd accepts institutional purchase orders. Email service@adapted4specialed.com for assistance.

100+ life skills, ready to teach. Because daily life takes hundreds of them. 100+ Life Skills File Folders is a 523-page bundle of hands-on, photograph-rich activities that teach essential daily living skills — from sorting produce at the grocery store to setting the stove to handling laundry. Built for learners working toward greater independence, at any age. 523 pages. 7 skill categories. 118 digital file folders. Ready to use the moment you download — printable for hands-on use, plus drag-and-drop digital versions for screens and teletherapy. Who this is for Special education teachers building life skills curriculum across the school year Speech and occupational therapists working on functional language and daily living goals Transition program staff preparing teens and adults for greater independence Homeschool families and parents teaching practical skills at home Photographs are chosen to work across age ranges — elementary through adult learners can use these materials without the activities feeling juvenile. The seven skill categories Community Signs — Recognize and respond to signs students encounter in real life: stop, exit, restroom, hazard warnings. Hygiene — Sequence and practice daily routines, from handwashing to grooming. Independent Living Skills — Sort, match, and categorize the foundational skills behind multi-step routines. Household Skills — Manage the physical environment: laundry, recycling versus trash, fridge versus freezer. Seasons & Weather — Match weather conditions to appropriate clothing and activities. Basic Kitchen Skills — Set the stove, read timers, identify raw versus cooked foods. Grocery Store Aisles — Navigate produce, meat, dairy, and frozen sections with category-based sorting. Formats & delivery 💻 Printable PDF — 7 PDFs sorted by category, 523 standard 8.5x11 sheets. Print, laminate, and assemble into manila file folders for hands-on use. 📱 Drag-and-drop digital — 118 digital file folders that work on iPad, laptop, Chromebook, or any device. No printing or prep required. This bundle includes the printable files and digital activities. It does not include pre-assembled physical file folders — those are made by printing and assembling the included PDFs. Purchase orders accepted. Email service@adapted4specialed.com

Following Directions, Teamwork, Sequencing Students complete tasks by following a pattern/sequencing card.    🥪 = 🍞+🍅+🧀 Each set comes with 40-120 Printable Sequencing Cards, and uses REAL photographs of all the ingredients. Patterns range from using 2 to 12 ingredients to complete each task. What's Included Includes 10 task bins!  Printable Fully editable text Standard printer friendly prints 8.5x11 sheets Instant Access 40-120 sequencing cards per set blank ordering sheets photographs of all of the ingredients for students to assemble the various food items Printable Sets 🍔 Burger  🌮 Taco  🥪 Sandwich  🍦 Ice-Cream Cone  🍕 Pizza  🥗 Salad  🍣 Sushi  🥔 Baked Potato  🍝 Pasta  💝 Box of Chocolates  Not just a task bin! Comes with 6 Game Ideas for partner/ whole class instruction. MATERIALS ARE DELIVERED VIA EMAIL Digital  Ready to go- no need to print or prep Drag and drop features  Hosted on Google Slides Setup instructions included Each set comes with 25 digital sequencing cards Drag and Drop Sets 🍔 Burger  🧁 Cupcake 🥪 Sandwich PB&J 🍦 Ice-Cream Cone  🍩 Box of Donuts  🍽️ Dinner 🍣 Sushi  🥔 Baked Potato  🥪 Sandwich 💝 Set of Chocolates 

Practice identifying likes and dislikes while working on beginning writing skills and sentences structure.  The book has 14 pages, and the student will match the corresponding pictures to the sentence strip, creating opinion sentences with ease. (Ex: I don't like to eat broccoli.)  File Folder Companion- has the same 14 food choices + 6 other food options, your students will match the foods to the page (like or don't like)  Included 10 MB PDF  |  20 pages 14-page book + Digital Drag and Drop Version Picture and word pieces for writing sentences Writing worksheet to copy down the sentences they've created File Folder Companion Set  Instructions of set up and all picture pieces are included!  After students finish writing the book I like to have them practice copying down the sentences they have made.  This is a great way to have students work on forming their own opinions, especially for students with minimal verbal skills, as well as getting students to use proper sentence structure. 

Job skills, chores, and a working allowance system — from A to Z. Job Skills & Chores from A–Z is a complete system for teaching work readiness through real job applications, interviews, paychecks, and step-by-step visual directions. Use it as a career readiness curriculum in the classroom, or as a structured chore-and-allowance system at home. Built for secondary and transition-age learners in school, and for families teaching independence at home. Real photographs throughout. Step-by-step visual supports for every task. Fully editable so you can tailor the system to your students or your kids. 18 step-by-step job and chore posters. 3 levels of job applications. A full paycheck and allowance system. Who this is for In the classroom: Secondary special education teachers running classroom job programs that double as transition skill-building Transition program staff preparing students for employment after high school Life skills and functional academics teachers looking for a structured, comprehensive career readiness system At home: Parents wanting chores broken down with clear visual directions instead of repeated verbal reminders Families building an allowance system that ties earning to specific completed tasks Homeschool families teaching work readiness alongside academic content Parents of neurodivergent kids who need multi-step tasks visually scaffolded to follow through independently Real photography and age-flexible framing make this work for middle school through transition-age learners, and for kids working on chores and allowance at home. What's inside 18 step-by-step posters — Job and chore positions with visual directions showing exactly how to complete each task. Print, post, and reference. Job applications (3 levels) — Differentiated forms students or kids can fill out to "apply" for jobs and chores, building real-world application experience. Interview system — Structured practice for the conversation that comes before getting hired — useful for classroom simulation or family role-play. Paycheck and economy system — A working money system with paychecks, money handling practice, and a purchase/reward system. Becomes a classroom economy at school or a chore-allowance system at home. Job review and feedback system — Builds self-monitoring, independence, and the often-overlooked skill of accepting feedback from a teacher, supervisor, or parent. Employee of the Month system — Recognition built into the structure, modeling how workplaces (and families) acknowledge consistent effort. Workplace vocabulary stories — Real-image stories teaching essential words like "paycheck," "schedule," and "supervisor" in context. Social narratives — Covering handshakes, dressing for interviews, and hygiene — the social and self-care skills that determine whether students keep the jobs they get. Formats & delivery 💻 Printable PDF — Full system delivered as printable files. Print, laminate, and use across the school year or at home. ✏️ Editable text — Customize job titles, applications, paycheck amounts, kids' or students' names, and chore lists to match your specific context. Purchase orders accepted. Email service@adapted4specialed.com

Practice makes perfect, this set includes all the visuals your students need to master all the skills involving measuring spoons. 206 Task Cards!  ✓ 6 Levels of Differentiation! From errorless to write it in. We've got all of your student's levels covered. ✓ Low Prep✓ Data Sheets (that are also EDITABLE) ✓ Functional Life Skill Sets included: What size measuring cup is this? Which one should I use? Liquid or dry measuring cup What is it filled to? (liquid measuring cups)  Hands-on Practice  PDF | 80 Pages | 7.8 MB 

Do you want to teach your students how to think critically? Answering Hypothetical Questions is an educational resource that provides teachers/ parents with a different approach to teaching hypothetical questions. Rather than having the student identify the correct answer, this material focuses on providing and discussing multiple correct answers to hypothetical questions. First, explore the options and talk about the different correct answers. Then have your student select the answer that makes most sense for them! Includes 15 sets of hypothetical questions and possible correct answers. PDF | 8.2 MB | 35 pages With this innovative approach, students will be able to learn more about themselves while also learning how others might think or feel in certain situations. This unique method of teaching will allow your students to develop empathy skills they can use throughout their lives! Click "add to cart" if you're interested in downloading Answering Hypothetcal questions today! Answering Hypothetical Questions This product contains 15 sets of hypothetical questions and possible correct answers. Each set of questions is accompanied by a discussion on the different correct answers. The goal is to have students identify the best answer for them, rather than just identifying the correct answer. These are great for studying or reviewing! They are also great for group discussions! Hypothetical Questions Speech Therapy I find myself writing IEP goals for hypothetical questions ALL the time. But how we teach the skill is just as important! Many times we get caught in the habit of teaching a single rote answer . . . Question: What do you do if you feel sick? Answer: “Go to the doctor.” But do we all really go to the doctor when we are sick? Or is that just ONE possibility? After all, we want students thinking, not just memorizing answers! Therefore, this material is a little different than your standard hypothetical questions deck. Rather than having the student identify the correct answer, they will be asked what they would do if they were feeling sick and then given three options from which to choose one. This way students can think about their own reasoning behind their decision rather than simply identifying an answer on a test or quiz without understanding why it was chosen over other possible responses. Purchase this set today and give your students more opportunities for critical thinking skills development! All pictures are real photographs in order to encourage generalization and independence.

Clip, circle, tap, or write in where the food item should go... in the pantry, freezer or refrigerator.  368 Task Cards (4 per page) ✓4 Levels of Differentiation. We've got ALL of your student's levels covered.  ✓ Errorless, Field of 2, Field of 3, Write It In (92 task cards per Level) ✓ Data Sheets (that are also EDITABLE)  ✓ Functional Life Skill  ✓ Interactive Digital Task Cards (All 4 Levels)  Digital versions can be accessed by you and your students in just a few clicks!  Saved on Google Slides, they can easily be added to google classroom or shared via google drive to your students.  PDF | 7.6 MB |128 Pages  

Practice makes perfect, this set includes all the visuals your students need to master all the skills involving measuring spoons. 304 Task Cards!  ✓ 6 Levels of Differentiation! From errorless to write it in. We've got all of your student's levels covered. ✓ Low Prep✓ Data Sheets (that are also EDITABLE) ✓ Functional Life Skill Sets included: What size measuring spoon is this? Which one should I use? Mark all the ones you'll need. Hands-on Practice  PDF | 100 Pages | 3.7 MB 

A fun way to build vocational, social skills,  and teamwork! Contains: 40 pattern/sequencing cards that show a completed burger. (ex: 🍔- 🍞, 🍅, 🧀) Cards range from 3 - 12 ingredients.  Blank Menu: Ordering Cards 6 Games for partner/ whole class instruction.  + BONUS NO PREP Digital Set + 26 Digital Cards💻:🍔 Want more? This set is included in our Build a... BUNDLE that includes 9 more food sets. Click here to check it out. 

PDF | 3.4 MB | 49 Pages | 9 Hands On File Folders  Grocery Shopping is an important life skill that needs to be systematically taught to many special education students. This set of file folder activities will provide your students with much-needed hands-on practice sorting food into the different sections of the grocery store. Once your students master these file folder activities, they'll be well on their way to being able to follow a grocery store list and determining where the items are located in the store. This file folder set is a great way to get your students engaged in important life skills training with little prep work for you. Grocery Store Sorts - students sort the food into appropriate categories.  File Folder Sets Included: Fruits or Vegetables Meat or Dairy Produce or Meat Frozen or Bakery Bakery or Dairy Bakery or Deli Deli or Cleaning BONUS 2 Healthy/ Unhealthy Foods Sort 

Gives Your Students the Hands-On Classroom Prep They Need to Pay With Confidence   PDF | 165 Pages |  Digital Versions Saved on Google Slides  Set up is so easy, just print and laminate or click "make a copy" of the digital versions.  ✓ 6 Levels of Differentiation! From errorless to write it in. We've got all of your student's levels covered. ✓ Low Prep/ No Prep ✓ Data Sheets (that are also EDITABLE) ✓ Functional Life Skill: Grocery Store Themed✓ Number Lines✓ Dollar Bills (US)    What is Next Dollar Up What is the Next Dollar Up Strategy?  Next dollar up is giving an extra dollar over the amount due. In a grocery store if you're purchasing chips and a drink it might cost $4.68. Using the next dollar up strategy you would pay the clerk $5.00.  Why Teach Next Dollar Up  Why It's Important to Teach...  The next dollar up strategy can empower our students to be much more independent in the community.  When they can determine if they have enough money to make a purchase, and know how much money to give the clerk they can go to the store on their own!    Students are to place the clip on the next dollar amount.This is a great way to have students work on purchasing items and learning dollar up. Increase the skill level by providing them with bills and have them create the next dollar amount. All pictures are real photographs in order to encourage generalization and independence.

Simple Way to Teach Science Skills...  Engage your students with these interactive file folders.  Both digital and printable file folder sorts are included with this set.  This set will continue to grow and you'll receive email updates anytime new materials become available.  Topics Covered:  States of Matter: Solid, Liquid, Gas Animal Classification Simple Science Sorts: Day vs. Night, Hot vs. Cold, Time etc.  Space/ Planets  5 Senses  Weather  Natural Disasters  Descriptive Word Sorting  Life Cycles  Plant Parts Currently includes 216 digital sorts...  This set will continue to grow, and we're taking requests! If you have a specific topic you'd like covered please reach out to krystie@adapted4specialed.com with the subject line "Request" and we'll do our best to add it in! 

Includes 4 Books: Squares, Rectangles, Circles and Triangles  All pictures are real photographs in order to encourage generalization. Shape hunts are a great way to teach shapes, and these books give learners real images to help them describe everyday items.  PDF | ZIP FILE | 112 pages

Reading and understand utility bills is a skill your students will need to have an independent life. This resource was designed to introduce and help students practice the important life skill of reading utility bills. With this download, students will be exposed to a variety of common utility bills and be asked to answer a variety of questions relating to accounts, costs, dates, previous balances, etc. This resource comes with 24 Level 1 Cut & Paste Worksheets (3 questions per page) and 12 Level 2 Write-in Worksheets (11 questions per page). The worksheets cover electricity and gas bills and can be printed in both black and white and color. These worksheets are a fun, engaging, and visual way to practice reading different variations of commonly seen utility bills or invoices. Why Teach Students How to Read Utility Bills? Reading utility bills is an important life skill because almost every household receives at least one type of utility bill each month. Understanding how to read a utility bill can help students budget their money, avoid late payment fees, and understand their consumption patterns. Teaching your students how to read utility bills is an important step in preparing them for success in adulthood. How to Use This Resource in Your Classroom This resource was designed to be used in a special education or autism classroom, but can also be used with English language learners or any other student who could benefit from extra practice reading environmental print. To use this resource, simply print out the desired number of worksheets and have students complete them individually or in small groups. These worksheets are a great way to introduce environmental print reading comprehension to your students or as a review for students who have already been introduced to this skill. These worksheets can also be used as part of a larger lesson on budgeting or household expenses. Teaching your students how to read environmental print is an important step in preparing them for success in adulthood. This resource was designed to help you introduce this skill in a fun and engaging way. If you have any questions about how to use this resource in your classroom, please don't hesitate to contact us at krystie@adapted4specialed.com. We're always happy to help!