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Father's Day Card Freebie

Hey Everybody--

I am way, way behind in posting an update here and there is so much to catch ya'll up on. But for today, I just wanted to let you know that I have finally updated the Father's Card Freebie. I've had many requests to get that done! Thank you for staying on top of me! ;)

For those of you, who did not use the card in 2015--here is a little preview.

This card makes Father's Day so easy! Just print, and have your "Littles" draw a picture of "Me and My Dad." For students that are not drawing yet, you can use a real photo of his/her Dad, or have them find a photo in a magazine that they think resembles their Dad (This is always fun!)

There are lots of different versions included to represent boys, girls and many different cultures. The black and white lined versions are also included for those needing to save on ink!

You can find these cards at File Folder Heaven Here:

Father's Day Card Freebie

And on TPT Here:

Father's Day Card Freebie

In the Deep Blue Sea Adapted Book and Vocabulary Activities

"Way, way down, in the deep blue sea...
A wiggly little octopus, was as wiggly as can be!
He wiggled by a seahorse.
And he wiggled by a fish.
He wiggled by a crab, with a "wiggle-wiggle-swish!"
He wiggled by a turtle.
And he wiggled by a whale.
He wiggled by a dolphin with a shiny, silver tail...."

-The Deep Blue Sea Adapted Book

Hey Everybody!

I am so happy to report that I have finally completed the updates for "The Deep Blue Sea Adapted Book" and corresponding vocabulary activities. I know I say this all the time, but this may be my favorite adapted book ever. It was the original book in the "Wiggly-Wiggly" (Bouncy-Bouncy, Gobbly-Gobbly) Series, and the ocean theme/unit is always one of my favorites!

So, similar to all of the recent updates, these downloads now include a new and improved adapted (interactive) book and sequencing stick activity:

A new sorting and classification activity:

A new Build A Scene/Positions Concepts Activity:

And a new set of interactive vocabulary cards:

You can find the updates on File Folder Heaven here:

The Deep Blue Sea Complete Adapted Books Unit

The Deep Blue Sea Adapted Book and Vocabulary Activities

And on TPT here:

The Deep Blue Sea Complete Adapted Books Unit

The Deep Blue Sea Adapted Book and Vocabulary Activities

Have so much fun with these! ;)

The Wiggly Wiggly Inchworm Adapted Book And Vocabulary Activities

"Way out back, 'neath a tall, tall tree...
A wiggly little inchworm was as wiggly as can be!
He wiggled by a grasshopper.
He wiggled by a snail.
He wiggled by a lizard with a long and pointy tail!
He wiggled by a ladybug.
He wiggled by a bee.
He wiggled by a butterfly that fluttered by with glee...."

Hey Everybody--

I have been busy chugging along with updates and I have been trying to get some of my favorite spring books and activities updated. I am so excited that I have just completed updates for The Wiggly Wiggly Inchworm. This book is one of my spring favorites and is so much fun to incorporate into Insects, Bugs, and Backyard Critters Themes.

This interactive book focuses on insects and backyard critters vocabulary words and includes a sorting and classification activity, position words concepts, interactive vocabulary and labeling cards, interactive wh-question and answer pieces and a sequencing stick activity.

With this activity, the teacher or therapist reads the story as students follow along, matching a word and picture to each page. After the story is complete, students answer wh- questions by matching interactive answer pieces to each question. Students can also retell or sequence the events of the story on a "sequencing stick," sort animals that are insects and animals that are not, identify vocabulary words and arrange their positions in relation to each other, and label each animal in the story.

To download the updates for the "Wiggly Wiggly Inchworm" Adapted Books and Activities, please see the links below:

At File Folder Heaven:

The Wiggly Wiggly Inchworm Complete Adapted Books Unit

The Wiggly Wiggly Inchworm Adapted Book and Vocabulary Activities

On TpT:

The Wiggly Wiggly Inchworm Complete Adapted Books Unit

The Wiggly Wiggly Inchworm Adapted Book and Vocabulary Activities

The Bouncy Bouncy Bunny Adapted Book and Vocabulary Activities Update

"Early Easter Morning, I was so surprised to see....
a bouncy little bunny was as bouncy as can be!
He bounced upon a basket,
and he bounced on top of straw.
He bounced upon some flowers,
as he laughed and had a ball!
He bounced on top of chocolate,
and he bounced upon a chick.
He bounced on top of candy,
And he didn't even stick....."

-The Bouncy Bouncy Bunny Adapted Book

I just love the Bouncy Bouncy Bunny. This cute little guy can't stop bouncing on everything!
And I am so, glad his book finally has an update! It looks so much better and now has so much more included.

This interactive story focuses on Easter themed vocabulary words. The teacher or therapist reads the story as students follow along and match a picture and word to each page. After the story is complete, students can sequence the events of the story on a "sequencing stick."

Like the previous updates, this download now includes: 1 Interactive Adapted Book, 1 Sequencing Stick Activity, 1 Sorting and Classification Activity, 1 Positional Concepts Activity, and 1 Set of Interactive Vocabulary Cards. You see these activities in the photos below:

Sorting and Classification: Things That Are Bouncy/Things That Are Not

Build a Scene/Positional Concepts Activity


Interactive Vocabulary/Labeling Cards

If you already own The Bouncy Bouncy Bunny, you can find the updates at File Folder Heaven Here:

The Bouncy Bouncy Bunny Adapted Book and Vocabulary Activities

The Bouncy Bouncy Bunny Complete Adapted Book Unit

And at TPT here:

The Bouncy Bouncy Bunny Adapted Book and Vocabulary Activities

The Bouncy Bouncy Bunny Complete Adapted Book Unit

There Was A Love Monster Who Swallowed a Heart

"There was a Love Monster who swallowed a heart,
I don't know why he swallowed a heart.
It's not very smart!
There was a Love Monster who swallowed a pen.
He started to grin when he swallowed the pen.
He swallowed the pen to write on the heart.
But I don't know why he swallowed the heart.
It's not very smart!"

-There Was A Love Monster Adapted Book

I guess it's no secret that I love cute little monsters. So when I added tiny white hearts to the face of this already adorable little pink guy, I knew he had to have his own Valentine's Day themed book. So here it is!

There Was a Love Monster is a silly and fun Valentine's Day themed story that targets Valentine's Day themed vocabulary words. Like the newly updated units, this set also includes an interactive adapted book, a sequencing stick activity, a sorting and classification activity, positional words and concepts practice, and a matching set of interactive vocabulary cards. (See Photos Below)

In a small group, the teacher or therapist reads the story as students follow along and match a picture and word to each page. After the story is complete, the teacher can extend comprehension activities with the the interactive -Wh questions provided. Students may also practice retelling the story or sequencing the story events with the help of the sequencing stick visuals.

This Valentine's Day themed set also includes sorting and classification activities:

Positional Words and Concepts Practice:

And Interactive Vocabulary Cards:

If you think your students will enjoy this book during the month of February, you can find it on File Folder Heaven Here:

There Was a Love Monster Who Swallowed a Heart

And on TPT Here:

There Was a Love Monster Who Swallowed a Heart

February Freebies

The February Freebies are up! This month's freebies include 4 Match and Flip Books that focus on fun February themes.

Match and Flip Books are simple books, that focus on basic matching skills. They include BIG pieces for little hands and focus on matching one object at a time. This is very helpful for students with beginning or emerging matching skills.

The four books included in this download are:

Whose Shadow Is It?
(Groundhog's Day)

Match the Mail
and
Which Heart Is It?
(Valentine's Day)

And The Toothbrush Match
(Valentine's Day)

These activities work well in small group instruction, one:one teaching situations, centers, and independent workstations.

If you want to grab these activities for your centers and workstations this month, you can find them at File Folder Heaven Here:

February Match and Flip Books

and TPT Here:

February Match and Flip Books

Happy February!

"Busy Busy Farmer Brown" Adapted Book and Vocabulary Activities

"Busy Busy Farmer Brown
rides his tractor round and round.
He milks the cows, but he's not done.
His busy day has just begun!

Busy Busy Farmer Brown
rides his tractor round and round.
He shears the sheep, but he's not through.
There's lots of busy work to do!

Busy Busy Farmer Brown
rides his tractor round and round.
He checks the chickens, gathers eggs--
He's off again on busy legs......"

-Busy Busy Farmer Brown Adapted Book

I just love Farmer Brown. Like most farmers, he's always working and he's never not BUSY.

(And I'm so glad I finally got his book updated too!) ;)

The Busy Busy Farmer Brown Adapted Book and Vocabulary Activities focuses on farm themed vocabulary and concepts. Like the previously updated units, these updates will include a brand new book, a sorting and classification activity, a sequencing stick activity, farm vocabulary labeling cards, and a build a farm scene/farm position concepts activity.

Here's a little peek: