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The Very Hungry Caterpillar Big and Little Activity

For Teachers Pre-K - 3rd
A big caterpillar, a little caterpillar. A big butterfly, a little butterfly. Images from Eric Carle's The Very Hungry Caterpillar model for learners with autism the difference between big and little.
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar Vocabulary

For Teachers Pre-K - 3rd
Moon, eggs, leaf, sun, caterpillar. Prior to reading Eric Carle's classic tale, introduce vocabulary for The Very Hungry Caterpillar with these picture cards that also include the vocabulary word printed in large type.
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Do you say it this way?

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Whether your pupils are young native English speakers, or learning English as a second language, subject-verb inconsistencies are common. Twenty slides are provided in this presentation to help explain this grammar issue. The first six...
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"Saying 'No, Thank You'" Social Skills Story

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Teach learners to use polite words when they do not want something, rather than being rude or aggressive, using these simple presentation slides. The presentation walks students step by step through what it means to say "No,...
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Travis the Train Delivers Shapes

For Teachers Pre-K - 3rd
Triangle, circle, square, rectangle, oval, star, diamond, heart. Travis the Train delivers eight shapes for learners with autism to identify. Part of a learning unit on shapes.
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Pirate Vocabulary

For Teachers Pre-K - 3rd
Pirate ships and parrots, cannons and coins. Introduce learners with autism to pirate vocabulary with these pages that include an image and the printed vocabulary word.
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Travis the Train Visits a Castle

For Teachers Pre-K - 3rd
On this visit, Travis the Train learns about the different parts of a castle. Some of the pages features photos of actual castles, others are photos of toy castles or drawings of castles.
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Travis the Train Goes on a Summer Picnic

For Teachers Pre-K - 3rd
Hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, watermelon, corn on the cob, lemonade. Travis the Train introduces foods and drinks that may be taken on a summer picnic.
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Travis the Train Visits the Beach

For Teachers Pre-K - 3rd
Part of a unit on the seasons, in this resource Travis the Train introduces autistic learners to the ocean, beach balls, sand castles, pails, shovels, and sea shells. The final pages review the names of the images included in the lesson.
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Thanksgiving Vocabulary

For Teachers Pre-K - 3rd
Corn, cornbread, cranberry sauce, family. Introduce learners with autism to 13 vocabulary words associated with Thanksgiving. Each printed word is illustrated and presented against a golden background.
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My Family's Thanksgiving

For Teachers Pre-K - 3rd
Prepare for the excitement of Thanksgiving with a helpful slideshow presentation. Colorful and engaging, the presentation explores Thanksgiving symbols, details, and traditions, and prompts learners to contrast the given topics with...
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Halloween Vocabulary

For Teachers Pre-K - 3rd
Pumpkins, ghosts, and skeletons. Introduce learners with autism to words associated with Halloween. There are no tricks in this treat.
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"Going to Visit Santa" Social Skill Story

For Teachers Pre-K - 3rd
Prepare learners with autism for a visit to Santa Claus with this social skill story that tells them what to expect, as well as explains how they should behave
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"Getting Presents at Christmas" Social Skill Story

For Teachers Pre-K - 3rd
Here's a social skills story about getting presents at Christmas. Not only does the story explain what to expect, but also details appropriate behaviors when opening and receiving gifts.
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"What to Expect at Christmas" Social Skill Story

For Teachers Pre-K - 3rd
Holidays are less stressful if we know what to expect. Here's a social skills story that prepares learners with autism for the change in routines that holidays bring.
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"Visiting Family at Christmas" Social Skill Story

For Teachers Pre-K - 3rd
Holidays bring their own special joys and stresses. Prepare learners on the autism spectrum for Christmas family get togethers using this social story that not only lets them know what may happen, but also details how they should...
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Thanksgiving Verbs

For Teachers Pre-K - 3rd
Bake, cook, eat, serve, travel. Five verbs associated with Thanksgiving are introduced to learners with autism. This is a presentation that features one printed word and an illustration of that word on each slide.
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"What to Expect on Mother's Day" Social Story

For Teachers Pre-K - 3rd
Not only does this social story tell kids what to expect on Mother's Day but it also offers an explanation for why we celebrate moms and includes suggestions for possible Mother's Day gifts.
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Fourth of July Vocabulary

For Teachers Pre-K - 3rd
Flag, fireworks, parade. Introduce learners with autism to nine words associated with the Fourth of July. Each word is illustrated with either a photograph or drawing.
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Kitchenware: ESL Lesson, Beginning Level

For Teachers 5th - Higher Ed
With words like silverware, measuring cups, and pressure cooker, this presentation will help your ESL learners find their way around the kitchen. Each slide features one item found in a kitchen, as well as an explanatory illustration,...
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Texas, Our Texas

For Teachers 1st
Students watch a PowerPoint slide show of the symbols of Texas and discuss what they see. They color in coloring book pages that corrolate to the slide show. They listen to and sing along to a state song as they color.
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Npr: Impounded: Dorothea Lange's Photographs of Japanese Internment

For Students 9th - 10th
View Dorothea Lange's pictures of the Japanese Interment. View children getting an education, fathers with their sons, and many more great pictures.