Going to the Zoo

The printables below can be opened using Boardmaker software.


Zoo Animal Checklist


Zoo Schedule


"Zoo Trip" Picture symbols to use at the zoo.




Social Skills Posters

Kindness Poster
Teach "Kindness". Hang this poster in your classroom.
Use the posters below to teach examples of kindness.




Kindness Poster "Hello"
Example of kindness poster: Say, "Hello"



Kindness Poster "Hold the Door"
Example of kindness poster: Hold the door for someone.



Kindness Poster "Take Turns"
Example of kindness poster: Take Turns



Kindness Poster "Please and Thank You"
Example of kindness poster: Say, "Please" and "Thank You"



Kindness Poster "Share"
Example of kindness poster: Share



Kindness Poster "Say Nice Things"
Example of kindness poster: Say nice things to others.



Kindness Poster "Smile"
Example of kindness poster: Smile



center>Fire Drill

Fire Drill Visual
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)
Use to help students stay in line and be quiet during a fire drill.




Safe and Dangerous

"Safe/Dangerous" Poster (PDF File)

Put these titles at the top of construction paper. Cut out the safe/dangerous pictures below & paste to the proper title. Have students make their own.


"Safe/Dangerous" pictures page 1 (PDF File)

"Safe/Dangerous" pictures page 2 (PDF File)

"Safe/Dangerous" pictures page 3 (PDF File)





Safety Signs

Safety Signs (PDF File)

Use as a poster or cut out, laminate, and put on a ring.
Discuss and review safety signs with students.


More Safety Signs (PDF File)



October Activities from My Classroom



Fall Field Trip to the Farm Checklist (PDF file)



Fall Field Trip to the Farm Writing Guide (PDF file)



Witch Poem (PDF file)



Jack O' Lantern Poem (PDF file)



Halloween Poem (PDF file)



Pumpkin Poem (PDF file)



Monster Crisp Snacks (PDF file)
You will need butter (witch fat), mini marshmallows (ghost toes), Rice Krispies (werewolf toenails), candy corn (infected vampire teeth), mini chocolate chips (frog warts), red food coloring (vampire blood), and yellow food coloring (yellow spider blood).



Monster Crisp Snacks Labels (PDF file)
Print and place on the bags of ingredients.



Halloween Bingo Words (PDF File)



November Pumpkin Pie
(Made with Boardmaker)


center>"My Family" pictures to help with writing
(Boardmaker File)



"Favorite Food" pictures to help with writing. (PDF File)




March Activities from My Classroom




Leprechaun Poem

Write a Leprechaun Poem (See pictures you can use below)

Use these pictures to help write the leprechaun poem above.

My Classroom Activities


Safety Words Match

Students match the safety signs with the meanings. Use individually or make a file folder game.


Safety Match #1 (PDF File)

Safety Match #2 (PDF File)

Safety Match #3 (PDF File)

Safety Match #4 (PDF File)




Safe/Dangerous Activity

"Safe/Dangerous" Poster (PDF File)

Put these titles at the top of construction paper. Cut out the safe/dangerous pictures below & paste to the proper title. Have students make their own.


"Safe/Dangerous" pictures page 1 (PDF File)

"Safe/Dangerous" pictures page 2 (PDF File)

"Safe/Dangerous" pictures page 3 (PDF File)



Safety Signs (PDF File)

Use as a poster or cut out, laminate, and put on a ring.
Discuss and review safety signs with students.


More Safety Signs (PDF File)




Writing Activities



New Year's Resolutions (PDF file)


Snowman Poetry Form (PDF file)


Another Snowman Poetry form (PDF file)


Writing Guide "Things to do on a Snowy Day" (PDF file)


"Things to do on a Snowy Day" stationery for final draft (PDF file)


"Things to do on a Snowy Day" pictures to help with writing (PDF file)




Recipe


Cookie Snowman Recipe
Adapted from Kraft (Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)
Special thanks to Mrs. Lorie Schwartz for bringing this recipe in!




Snowman Paper Plate Craft


Materials Needed: 1 small paper plate, 1 large paper plate, streamers or ribbon for scarf
Print and cut out pieces below.


Snowman eyes, nose, and mouth (PDF file)


Snowman Boots (PDF file)


Snowman cap (PDF file)


Snowman mittens and buttons (PDF file)





February Activities from My Classroom



Snowy Day & Snowman Writing Projects



Snowman Poetry writing project (PDF file)


Writing Guide "Things to do on a Snowy Day" (PDF file)


"Things to do on a Snowy Day" stationery for final draft (PDF file)


"Things to do on a Snowy Day" pictures to help with writing (PDF file)



Snowman Paper Plate Craft



Materials Needed: 1 small paper plate, 1 large paper plate, streamers or ribbon for scarf
Print and cut out pieces below.


Snowman eyes, nose, and mouth (PDF file)


Snowman Boots (PDF file)


Snowman cap (PDF file)


Snowman mittens and buttons (PDF file)



Valentine's Day Activities



Valentine Poetry Form (PDF file)


Valentine's Day Oreo Cookie Dessert
(PDF file - Made with Boardmaker)


Valentine's Day Parfait Dessert
(PDF file - Made with Boardmaker)






December Activities
from My Classroom


Happy Holidays Poem


Happy Holidays Poem
Write a poem about the holidays on this paper.


Holidays Poem Pictures
Pictures to help students write the holiday poem (above).





Letters to Santa


Letter to Santa page 1
Cut out the pictures on this page and paste
them on page 2.


Letter to Santa page 2





Letter to Santa Writing Guide (More Advanced)
Students fill in by themselves or dictate their letter to an adult. After the writing guide is complete, choose from the decorative paper below to recopy the letter.


Writing Guide Pictures
Pictures to help with the Santa writing guide.


Stocking Paper
Decorative paper for letters to Santa.


Cookie Paper
Decorative paper for letters to Santa.


Fireplace Paper
Decorative paper for letters to Santa.


Christmas Tree Paper
Decorative paper for letters to Santa.





Kissables Candy Math

Use with Hershey's Kissables Candy

Kissables Candy Math Page 1


Kissables Candy Math Page 2




Recipe

Cookie Wreath Picture Recipe



Picture Recipes from My Classroom


Cookie Snowman
Adapted from Kraft (Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)
Special thanks to Mrs. Lorie Schwartz for bringing this recipe in!


Microwave Fudge
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)


Valentine's Day Oreo Cookie Dessert
(PDF file - Made with Boardmaker)Will be uploaded during the month of February!


Valentine's Day Parfait Dessert
(PDF file - Made with Boardmaker)Will be uploaded during the month of February!


Monster Crisp Snacks (PDF file)
You will need butter (witch fat), mini marshmallows (ghost toes), Rice Krispies (werewolf toenails), candy corn (infected vampire teeth), mini chocolate chips (frog warts), red food coloring (vampire blood), and yellow food coloring (yellow spider blood).Will be uploaded during the month of October!


November Pumpkin Pie
(Made with Boardmaker)


December Cookie Wreaths
(Made with Boardmaker)




More Picture Recipes


Milkshake Recipe
Made with Boardmaker, PDF file
Special thanks to Dawn Hummel, a Life Skills Instructor
from St. Charles, IL for submitting this recipe!



Behavior Management Printables


"First/Then"
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)
Use with picture symbols to show the students what they must do first and what will happen when they finish.


Walking in the Hallway Visual
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)
Use as a reminder for walking in the hallway.


Bus Schedule
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)
Use as a reminder for "On the Bus Behavior". You can give the bus driver tickets to give the students for following the rules. The students can trade the tickets for stickers or other rewards in the classroom. I paste and laminate this onto a large envelope for students.


Field Trip Behavior Reminders
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)
Use as a reminder of the rules on field trips.


Bowling Trip Schedule
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)
Use this schedule for a bowling trip.


Zoo Trip Schedule
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)
Use this schedule one a trip to the zoo.


Lunch Schedule
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)
Use in the cafeteria to help add structure to lunch.


Recess Choice Sheet
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)
Add structure to recess. This helps keep students in one place and allows 2 students per activity.


Do Not Disturb Sign
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)
Place in various areas of the room.


Do Not Enter Sign
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)
Place in various areas of the room.


Packing up to go home
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)
A visual reminder for students who need assistance getting ready to go home.


Class Rules
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)
Visual reminders of the class rules.






Learning Center Schedules


Art Center Schedule
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)


Listening Center Schedule
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)


Puzzle Center Schedule
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)


Spelling Center Schedule
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)


Center Schedule Check Marks
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)
Use with all center Schedules



"Mini Rules" Tape on tables or desks to remind students of the rules. (PDF File)


Happy Easter Poem Pictures(PDF file)
Use these pictures to help write the Easter poem below.

Happy Easter Poem (PDF file)
Writing Activity

Happy Easter Poem (PDF file)
Writing Activity (design 2)

Happy Easter Poem (PDF file)
Writing Activity (design 3)



Easter Bunny Fudge (PDF file)
Made with Boardmaker. Converted to .pdf file. A yummy cooking idea!



Easter Bingo (PDF file)
Made with Writing with Symbols. Converted to .pdf file.
Have students write the words on a Bingo grid to play Easter Bingo.

Easter Bingo Grid (PDF file)
Have students write the words on this bingo grid to play Easter Bingo.



Printable Boardmaker Templates and
Writing with Symbols Activities From My Classroom



The following templates were made using Boardmaker Version 5.0.10, then converted to PDF files. You will need Adobe Reader in order to view the files. Click below for a free download.

Body Parts


Body Parts Match
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)
Use as a matching game or make file folder activities with these cards.
Students match the pictures of the body parts with the words.



Body Parts Pictures Set 1
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)

Body Parts words match with Pictures Set 1
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)


Body Parts Pictures Set 2
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)

Body Parts words match with Pictures Set 2
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)


Body Parts Pictures Set 3
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)

Body Parts words match with Pictures Set 3
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)



He/She


He/She Match
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)
Cut out pictures of boys & girls, men & women.
Have the students put the pictures in the correct categories.



"He" visual
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)

"She" visual
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)



Associations


What Goes Together?
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)
Use as a matching game or make file folder activities with these cards. Students match the pictures that go together. Examples: Baby/Crib, Dog/Bone, Paint/Paintbrush, etc...

Associations Set 1
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)

Associations Set 2
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)

Associations Set 3
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)

Associations Set 4
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)

Opposites


Opposites Cards
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)
Use as a matching game or make file folder activities with these cards.

Opposites page 1
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)

Opposites page 2
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)

Opposites page 3
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)

Opposites page 4
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)

Opposites page 5
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)

Math


Math Key Words
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)
Use to help students with math story problems. Print, laminate, cut out & put on a ring. These will help students decide whether to add or subtract when doing story problems.

Cover page
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)

Key Words for Addition
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)

Key Words for Subtraction (page 1)
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)

Key Words for Subtraction (page 2)
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)

Key Words for Subtraction (page 3)
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)

Key Words for Subtraction (page 4)
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)


A.M. or P.M.
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)
Use to help students with a.m. and p.m. Print, laminate, cut out & put on a ring.

a.m. or p.m. (page 1)
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)

a.m. or p.m. (page 2)
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)

a.m. or p.m. (page 3)
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)



Categories


Categories
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)
Laminate & cut out titles. Tape to small baskets. Students sort the pictures into the different categories.

Animals, Foods, & Clothing Titles
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)

Categories: Animals
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)

Categories: Foods
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)

Categories: Clothing
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)

Vehicles, Toys, & Colors Titles
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)

Categories: Vehicles
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)

Categories: Toys
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)

Categories: Colors
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)



Language Arts


Reading Comprehension Cards
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)
Use to help students with reading comprehension.


Large Reading Comprehension Cards
to Hang on the Walls


WHO
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)

WHAT
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)

WHEN
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)

WHERE
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)

WHY
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)

HOW
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)



Word Families File Folder Activities


-ing File Folder Activity
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)
Put on a file folder, laminate & velcro.

-ing and -y File Folder Letters
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)
Use these letters with the -ing and -y file folder activities.

-y File Folder Activity
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)
Put on a file folder, laminate & velcro.

-ing Worksheet
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)
Spell the words.

-y Worksheet
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)
Spell the words.



-ill File Folder Activity
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)
Put on a file folder, laminate & velcro.

-ill and -ay File Folder Letters
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)
Use these letters with the -ill and -ay file folder activities.

-ay File Folder Activity
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)
Put on a file folder, laminate & velcro.

-ill Worksheet
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)
Spell the words.

-ay Worksheet
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)
Spell the words.



-ip File Folder Activity
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)
Put on a file folder, laminate & velcro.

-ip File Folder Letters
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)
Use these letters with the -ip file folder activities.

-ip Worksheet
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)
Spell the words.



-ock File Folder Activity
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)
Put on a file folder, laminate & velcro.

-ock File Folder Letters
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)
Use these letters with the -ock file folder activities.

-ock Worksheet
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)
Spell the words.



-eat File Folder Match
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)
Match the picture to the correct word.

-eat Spelling Word Building
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)
Spell the word family words.


-ice File Folder Match
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)
Match the picture to the correct word.

-ice Spelling Word Building
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)
Spell the word family words.


-oat File Folder Match
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)
Match the picture to the correct word.

-oat Spelling Word Building
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)
Spell the word family words.


-op File Folder Match
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)
Match the picture to the correct word.

-op Spelling Word Building
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)
Spell the word family words.


-ug File Folder Match
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)
Match the picture to the correct word.

-ug Spelling Word Building
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)
Spell the word family words.


Mini Schedules


10 step Mini-Schedule
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)
Use for any subject.


10 step Mini-Schedule Check Marks
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)


5 step Mini-Schedule
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)
Use for any subject.




Behavior Management


"First/Then"
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)
Use with picture symbols to show the students what they must do first and what will happen when they finish.


Walking in the Hallway Visual
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)
Use as a reminder for walking in the hallway.


Bus Schedule
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)
Use as a reminder for "On the Bus Behavior". You can give the bus driver tickets to give the students for following the rules. The students can trade the tickets for stickers or other rewards in the classroom. I paste and laminate this onto a large envelope for students.


Field Trip Behavior Reminders
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)
Use as a reminder of the rules on field trips.


Bowling Trip Schedule
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)
Use this schedule for a bowling trip.


Zoo Trip Schedule
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)
Use this schedule one a trip to the zoo.


Lunch Schedule
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)
Use in the cafeteria to help add structure to lunch.


Recess Choice Sheet
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)
Add structure to recess. This helps keep students in one place and allows 2 students per activity.


Do Not Disturb Sign
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)
Place in various areas of the room.


Do Not Enter Sign
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)
Place in various areas of the room.


Packing up to go home
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)
A visual reminder for students who need assistance getting ready to go home.


Class Rules
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)
Visual reminders of the class rules.




Learning Center Schedules


Art Center Schedule
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)


Listening Center Schedule
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)


Puzzle Center Schedule
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)


Spelling Center Schedule
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)


Center Schedule Check Marks
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)
Use with all center Schedules



Picture Recipe Instructions


Microwave Fudge
(Made with Boardmaker, PDF file)


Valentine's Day Oreo Cookie Dessert
(Made with Boardmaker)


November Pumpkin Pie
(Made with Boardmaker)


December Cookie Wreaths
(Made with Boardmaker)



The following activities were made using Writing with Symbols Version 2.041. You must have this program in order to view these files unless you see (PDF) beside them.

Directions for opening Writing with Symbols files: 1. Save each file downloaded to your desktop (or a folder you create on your desktop). 2. Open Writing with Symbols program. 3. Click "Writing Processor" when Writing with Symbols opens. 4. Open each file you downloaded on your desktop using Writing with Symbols.



Valentine's Day Bingo Words
(Made with Writing with Symbols)

St. Patrick's Day Bingo Words (PDF file)
(Made with Writing with Symbols)

Easter Bingo Words (PDF file)
(Made with Writing with Symbols)

Halloween Bingo Words
(Made with Writing with Symbols - PDF File)

Thanksgiving Bingo Words
(Made with Writing with Symbols)

Christmas Bingo Words
(Made with Writing with Symbols)



Boardmaker Links


Orange County Public Schools
Assistive Technology Team

Lots of free, printable Boardmaker activities. You must have Boardmaker in order to view the activities.


Boardmaker Printables
From Integrated Technology Services. Includes communicating expectations, miscellaneous activities, writing activities, and weather printables.




For more information about Boardmaker or Writing with Symbols, please visit Mayer-Johnson, Inc. at
http://www.mayer-johnson.com



Please feel free to e-mail me if you have any questions, ideas, useful links, or comments!







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