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Those pesky adjectives!   They can be such a sticking point for our students.  Are you familiar with the “freeze face” that happens when you ask your student to think of a describing word?  We are!  That’s why we developed a system to support our students while they are learning to describe.  Visual supports help the students to feel grounded and more comfortable making their own decisions. This product includes visual supports/charts to help students describe (RECEPTIVELY and EXPRESSIVELY!)  in five different areas:  Food Animals People Vehicles Toys Contains two “How it works” pages explaining the receptive cut and paste tasks and the expressive charting & sentence writing tasks.  You will loooove the simplicity of this re-useable material.   The receptive tasks focus on teaching the meaning of common adjectives.  The expressive tasks include charts where the students choose from a selection of available adjectives, a word bank where they collect their adjectives, and a fill-in-the-blank sentence strip where they put it all together.  Oh- and did we mention that this is NO PREP?!?!?  Simply print and GO.  You’re welcome :) But the best part?  At the end of the task your students will have created their own UNIQUE sentences that include at least 2 describing words!   Make it a party and have each student share their own special sentence!  

This simple unit is highly visual, and provides the necessary support for your students to be able to make choices, sequence the activity and write about it. We like to finish the unit with an ice-cream sundae party where each student makes the ice-cream sundae they described.  This is a great way to encourage your students to pay attention to the details! 😉 Details 11 Page PDF Students will first get to choose which flavor ice cream, syrup flavor, and toppings they would like on their sundae by using visual supports and a sentence starter.  Then they get to "build" their sundaes step-by-step by using the cut-out picture cards.  To complete the activity, students will write a sentence describing what they chose to include in their sundae and how it tasted.

Making your own sandwich is always a creative way to make lunch.  But it comes with so many decisions... type of bread, cheese, sauce, veggies, etc.  Sandwich Descriptive Writing Unit will sharpen students' writing skills by practicing writing and mixing in a little food motivation...  All they have to do is choose what bread they want—toasted or untoasted?  What kind of cheese do they like?  How about a little mayo or mustard or buffalo sauce?  The real question is, what's not to love?  This sandwich descriptive writing unit will have your kids over the moon about creating these wholesome sandwiches.  At the end, let them choose from either heading to their local sandwich shop and ordering one themselves or plan it with these materials for their own school made lunchtime masterpiece!  Tasty meets creativity in this awesome culinary writing adventure you can trust to make any student smile.  Included:- 20 page PDF - Step by step visuals for creating their perfect sandwich.  - First, next, last writing prompts for putting their sandwich together. -a page on a personal reflection where they describe the sandwich they made using descriptive words and end it by writing a sentence or paragraph about the experience. 

Get Your Students in the Halloween Spirit with This Fun and Engaging Writing Activity! Adjective Monsters is a great way to teach your students to use adjectives and increase their use of descriptive words in their speak and writing. With 18 different monsters to choose from, each student can pick their favorite and write a simple poem about it. This activity is perfect for special education students of all ages and can be modified to meet the needs of your students. For example, if you have students who are working on improving their understanding of adjectives, you can provide them with a list of adjectives to choose from when describing each monster. No matter how you decide to do it, this is a surefire way to get your students engaged and excited about writing! And what's more, it's a great way to get them into the Halloween spirit!   How to Use It To get started, simply print out/project the Adjective Monster descriptive page. Then, have your students describe the monster favorite monster, helpful categories are provided to help students come up with words to describe each monster. Once they're finished, they can use the adjective to write a simple poem about their favorite monster. If you want to make this activity even more fun, you can turn it into a contest! The student who writes the best poem or illustrates the best monster will win a prize! Whatever you decide to do, your students are sure to have a blast with this activity! So what are you waiting for? Get your students in the Halloween spirit with this fun and engaging writing activity!

Breaking compound words into two parts and writing one of the words down can be helpful in teaching children how to read and write because it helps them learn about word families and patterns. Level 1: Visual Support + Tracing Level 2: Writing + Visual Support Level 3: Writing 9 printable pages included (3 at each level)  This activity also encourages children to focus on the individual sounds within words, which can help them with spelling and decoding unfamiliar words.For non-verbal students and those with intellectual disabilities, learning how to read and write can be a challenge. However, research has shown that using multisensory approaches can be effective in teaching literacy skills to these students. For example, a study by O'Connor et al.(2019) found that using visual cues such as pictures or gestures along with speech can improve literacy outcomes for students with intellectual disabilities. In addition, breaking compound words into two parts can be helpful for students who struggle with language development or have difficulty processing information. By focusing on individual parts of a word rather than the whole word, these students may find it easier to understand the meaning of the word and how it relates to other words. Overall, practicing CVC words through activities such as breaking compound words into two parts can be beneficial for all early readers, including non-verbal students and those with intellectual disabilities. It helps develop their phonemic awareness skills while also helping them learn about word families and patterns. Sources: O'Connor, B., O'Connor, J., & Simon, E. (2019). The effects of a multisensory approach to literacy instruction on the phonological awareness skills of students with intellectual disability. Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 54(1), 20-31.

Introducing our innovative Visual Writing Set - a perfect blend of fun, creativity, and learning, designed to inspire your students' writing journey. This set is designed to engage students in the magical tradition of writing letters to Santa, with a unique twist. Our Visual Writing Set uses vibrant pictures and sentence starters to spark students' imaginations and guide them in creating personalized letters to Santa. Whether they're penning a wish list of their most coveted toys or asking Santa to bring gifts for their loved ones, this set offers the perfect platform for their creative expressions. This isn't just a fun activity; it's an educational treasure trove. The Visual Writing Set is a brilliant tool for developing crucial reading and writing skills. You can transform this set into an adapted book, use it as cut and paste worksheets, or encourage your students to write themselves - the possibilities are endless! One of the standout features of this set is its adaptability. It's designed to be easily differentiated for various skill levels, making it a versatile resource for any classroom. The pages at the back can be used as adapted pieces or cut and paste onto the pages, offering flexibility to suit your teaching style and students' learning needs. Comprising 23 comprehensive pages, this Visual Writing Set is a fantastic resource that brings joy to the writing process while fostering essential skills. It's not just a product; it's a stepping stone on your students' path to becoming confident, creative writers.

Visual Story Writing with stories about Sam the Firefighter- has your students create their own story by choosing from a variety of visual supports on each page.Student's choose their own story line sequencing, they first build their own story using manipulatives. Then, use a sequencing template to put their story components in order and practice their narrative technique!Also, works on sentence building and identifying appropriate emotions!Each story consists of five parts for the students to sequence.This sequencing set includes: 5 Sam the Firefighter Stories: Printable  Drag and Drop Digital Version Use this set over and over 200 possibilities per story for a total of over 1,000 possibilities for the entire set!   1 A Firefighter can... Adapted Book  Printable  Drag and Drop Digital Version 57 page PDF | 45 Digital Drag and Drop Pages