Task Bins

Make core vocabulary AAC practice a breeze with these task boxes/task cards/rotation activities. As an special SLP, I know that it can be a challenge to find ways to incorporate daily practice of core vocabulary words into your students' routine. Task boxes and task cards are a great way to do just that!   This set includes everything you need to get lots of fun repetitive practice the following core vocabulary words: up/down, open/close, same/different, make/it and who.   Up / Down: Sorting Task Bin- Students will sort scenes by whether they are going 'up' or 'down' based on the contents of the scene. For example, they will put the girl walking up the starts in 'up' and the man cutting a tree down in 'down'. Car Driving Task Bin- Supply some toy cars and students drive “Up” or “Down” to each pictured destination. 20 roads with destinations included. *You can also use the phrases “Go up” and “Go down” Open / Close: Clothespin Choice Task Cards- Students will match clothespins to the corresponding picture. For example, they will match the clothespin with the picture of a wrapped present to 'open it' and "close it" to the picture of an open unattended refrigerator door. Open / Close Activity Task Bin- For this task bin you’ll need to gather a few things from around your classroom/ office. We recommend you choose a variety of small, lidded containers. This is a dual task- first the student will say “open” as they go through and take the lid off of each container, revealing some small item inside (we like to use small birthday bag toys, or other goodies we can find at the dollar store). Secondly, they will say “close” as they go back through the containers, this time placing the items back inside and the lids back on. Open It: Unwrapping Presents- In this activity, students will take turns unwrapping and wrapping presents. presents. To “open” the presents, the student will say “Open it” and then proceed to remove the gift wrapping and find out what’s underneath! Make It: Make a Face Task Bin- Students use the phrase “make it” as they choose the face, eyes and mouth to complete each picture. Choice Making Task Cards- Choice Making Task Cards. Have your student look at the two pictures and decide which one they would choose to make. Same / Different: Which One Is different?- In this activity, students will look at three pictures and identify which one is different. For example, they may see three pictures of dogs but one dog may be wearing a collar while the other two are not. Find The Same- The student looks at a card and finds all of the items that are the “same.” These task boxes and task cards are a great way to ensure that your students are getting daily practice with their core vocabulary words. That’s 11 complete core vocabulary tasks- totaling 104 pages of communication practice! They are also great for working with paraprofessionals!

Gives Your Students the Hands-On Classroom Prep They Need to Go Out Into the Community & Pay With Confidence  Menu Math  👉 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: Burger Joint Themed  384 DIFFERENTIATED Task Cards!  Learners are to click or place the clip on the dollar amount.  Increase the skill level by providing them with bills and have them pay for the items.All pictures are real photographs in order to encourage generalization and independence.  Next Dollar Up  Your students will clip or circle the price amount of the menu item(s), 384 Task Cards (4 per page) ✓6 Levels of Differentiation. We've got all of your student's levels covered. ✓ Errorless, Field of 2, Field of 3, Field of 4, Field of 5, Write It In✓ Data Sheets (that are also EDITABLE) ✓ Low Prep✓ Functional Life Skill  How Many Bills? Next dollar up is a fantastic skill, but most of the time, we don't have just the exact right amount of bills. Now you can conquer teaching your students how many of each bill they should use when paying. Instead of handing over their whole wad of cash.  🤷 Your students will clip or circle the number of bills they need to make the purchase.  Set includes: US Dollar, CAD and AUD Currencies  480 Task Cards (4 per page) ✓2 Levels of Differentiation. (counting supports over bills, just bills) ✓ 10 sets total:  $1, $5, $10, $20 dollar bills ✓ Data Sheets (that are also EDITABLE)✓ Low Prep✓ Functional Life Skill PDF | 15.6MB | 139 Pages   Set up is so easy, just print and laminate! Increase the skill level by providing bills and have your students practice counting them out and making purchases.  All pictures are real photographs in order to encourage generalization and independence. Debit Card: Do I have enough?  These task cards have your students determining if they have enough money to use their card to complete the purchase.  These are perfect for older students who are making purchases out in the community, or those kiddos who find burgers and money to be motivating to do math!  Comes with  208 task cards in 4 differentiated levels ✓ 4 Levels of Differentiation!  We've got all of your student's levels covered.  Errorless, Yes/ No, Write It In, Do the Math: Find the New Balance. ✓ Low Prep✓ Data Sheets (that are also EDITABLE) ✓ Functional Life Skill PDF | 8.6 MB | 76 pages

This 680 card set, will have your kids identifying the amount of money the see using pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters.  ✓ 5 Levels of Differentiation! From errorless to write it in. All of your student's are levels covered. ✓ Low Prep✓ Data Sheets (that are also EDITABLE) ✓ Functional Life Skill: Money!  Each card says, "How much money is this?" Students circle or place the clip on the amount of they see.  Pennies up to 10 of each coin. Nickles up to 10 of each coin. Dimes up to 10 of each coin.  Quarter up to 4 of each coin.  Skip Counting... counting by 1's, 5's, 10's, 25's Coins are not mixed.  All pictures are real photographs in order to encourage generalization and independence.

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! 

What do you like about Thanksgiving? I love spending time with my family and apple pie, but pumpkin pie makes me gag!  This book is designed to help little ones or kids with limited verbal skills to share what they love about Thanksgiving while giving them a way to say what they don't like as well.  8.6 MB PDF  |  25 pages 19-page book + Worksheets to send home Picture/ word pieces with a sentence strip makes this book interactive.  Set up instructions, picture pieces and sentence strip are included!   

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!

Position Words Provide the Language Necessary to Follow and Give Directions  Words Covered: left, right, middle, top, bottom, above, below, inside out outside  Set up is so easy! Use the interactive task cards that are ready to go in just a few clicks, or print and laminate.  All pictures are real photographs in order to encourage generalization and independence.   ✓ Levels of Differentiation! From errorless to circle, and even click the right answer (with instant feedback). We've got all of your student's levels covered.✓ Low Prep✓ Data Sheets (that are also EDITABLE) ✓ Functional Life Skill: Position Words Students circle, clip or click the item that matches the direction. "What is on the left?" 

These task cards have your students determining if they have enough money to use their card to complete the purchase.  These are perfect for older students who are making purchases out in the community, or those kiddos who find money to be motivating to do math!  Comes with  400 task cards in 4 differentiated levels ✓ 4 Levels of Differentiation!  We've got all of your student's levels covered.  Errorless, Yes/ No, Write It In, Do the Math: Find the New Balance. ✓ Low Prep✓ Data Sheets (that are also EDITABLE) ✓ Functional Life Skill PDF | 29 MB | 112 pages All pictures are real photographs in order to encourage generalization and independence.

This set is perfect for special education classrooms and beginning readers who are learning how to read. With 93 compound words included, this set is designed to help children develop their phonemic awareness skills and improve their reading abilities. Here are some of the benefits of using compound words in special education: Enhances Phonological Awareness: According to research, teaching compound words can enhance phonological awareness, which is an important skill for early reading development (Barton & Hargreaves, 2018). By breaking down compound words into two parts, children can learn how to identify and manipulate individual sounds in words. Improves Vocabulary: Learning compound words can also help children improve their vocabulary skills. As they learn about word families and patterns, they can apply this knowledge to other words they encounter in their reading (Cunningham & Stanovich, 1997). Increases Reading Fluency: When children are able to quickly recognize and decode compound words, it can increase their reading fluency. This means that they can read more smoothly and with greater comprehension (Wolf & Katzir-Cohen, 2001). Our Building Compound Word Task Cards come in two levels - one with pictures and words and another with just pictures. This makes it easy for teachers to differentiate instruction based on the needs of their students. The task cards are also versatile and can be used in a variety of ways such as centers, small group instruction or independent practice. Don't miss out on this must-have resource for your special education classroom! Order your set of Building Compound Word Task Cards today! Sources: Barton, D., & Hargreaves, L. (2018). Teaching early reading: Principles and evidence. Sage. Cunningham, A. E., & Stanovich, K. E. (1997). Early reading acquisition and its relation to reading experience and ability 10 years later. Developmental Psychology, 33(6), 934–945. Wolf M., & Katzir-Cohen T.(2001) Reading fluency and its intervention Scientific Studies of Reading;5(3):211–39

10 Color Hunt Worksheets These Color Hunt Worksheets are perfect for students who want to improve their identification skills. Students will have to mark all of the objects on the sheet that are the color in order to complete the worksheet. With 10 different sheets, students will have plenty of practice. 20 Read and Color Worksheets  Develop your child's reading comprehension and fine motor skills with these fun and educational color word worksheets! Featuring 20 engaging pictures, this set provides plenty of practice for youngsters as they learn to read and identify different colors. Plus, the engaging designs will keep them entertained while they improve their skills! 10 Colors in the Real World Books:  All pictures are real photographs in order to encourage generalization.  Colors sorts are a great way to teach colors, and these books give learners real images to help them describe everyday items.  44 Colors File Folder Sorts: (Printable and Digital Interactive)  PRINTABLE: PDF | ZIP FILE | 10 BOOKS: 20 PAGES EACH BOOK | 44 PRINTALBE FILE FOLDERS DIGITAL INTERACTIVE:  SAVED ON GOOGLE SLIDES |  44 DIGITAL FILE FOLDERS  Australian Spelling Version  10 Colour Hunt Worksheets 20 Read and Colour Worksheets  44 Colors File Folder Sorts: (Printable and Digital Interactive)  10 Colours in the Real World Books:  All pictures are real photographs in order to encourage generalization.  Colors sorts are a great way to teach colors, and these books give learners real images to help them describe everyday items. 

Simple Way to Teach Science Skills...  States of Matter: Solids, Liquids, and Gasses.  Both digital and printable file folder sorts are included with this set.  File Folders Set: 6 Printable + 6 Digital Drag and Drop Included  Solid vs. Non-Solid Liquid vs. Non-Liquid  Gas vs. Non-Gas Solid vs. Liquid Liquid vs. Gas Gas vs. Solid  Digital Setup  Digital Versions are saved on Google Slides™  

Many students with intellectual disabilities struggle to understand the basics of financial literacy, and yet it is an essential skill they need in order to live independently. This includes being able to read and comprehend receipts in order to understand where their money is going. This resource was designed to introduce and help students practice the important life skill of reading and understand receipts they get when out and about. With this download, students will be exposed to a set of receipts and be asked to answer a variety of questions relating to cost, date, time of transaction, tax rate, etc. This resource comes with 156 page: and includes 4 differentiated levels and sorting tasks.   Why Teach Students How to Read Utility Bills? Teaching students with intellectual disabilities how to read and comprehend receipts equips them with a practical knowledge that can be applied on a daily basis. Not only does it help them become financially literate but also provides invaluable life skills for independent living. It helps give them confidence in their ability to make decisions independently, instead of relying on others for assistance. Moreover, by learning how to navigate finances on their own terms, it empowers those with intellectual disabilities to take control over their own lives and make smart choices that suit them best. 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!

The Monster Prepositions Adapted Book is a fun and interactive way for students to learn and practice spatial concepts. This cute and colorful book features friendly monsters in a variety of situations, which makes it the perfect tool for year-round prepositions practice. Plus, it can also be used for Halloween fun!  The Monster Prepositions Adapted Book comes with both print and digital books/ task cards, so you can use it in a way that best suits your students' needs. Adapted Book: Each page features a different monster scene with three preposition options. Students simply choose the correct preposition based on the picture. This is a great independent work task or direct instruction tool for your special education classroom. Task Cards: Each page features an item and the students place the monster to match the sentence. Each task cards features an item and the students places the monster to match the sentence. This is a great way for students to see how prepositions are used in everyday situations. So don't wait any longer, get your hands on the Monster Prepositions Adapted Book today and watch your students' preposition skills improve in no time! 12 page adapted book 11 task cards Printable + Digital Versions Included 12 pages of accompanying writing worksheets Circle the answer Fill in the blank Tracing the sentence

Students Need help with any of the following... Fine Motor, Fidgeting, Anxiety, Stress, Handwriting We've combined visual supports + therapy putty to create your next favorite task bin!  11 step by step hand exercises with pictures and video models is a great task bin that will develop fine motor skills while providing sensory input.  Your students will beg you to use this, and you'll love how ready to work after getting a bit of a sensory break.  14 Page PDF delivered immediately upon purchase. 📧