This is such a fun way to learn basic shapes! Lucky Leprechaun theme basic shapes to identify the shape, match shapes, and trace the shape and word, for a Special Education St. Patrick's Day activity! A data sheet is included to track progress on identifying shapes for IEP goals.

Implement for students with autism, ESY supplement, lesson review, identifying shapes skills refresher, one-on-one teaching, math center, tutoring, speech and language therapy, or even as a substitute bin filler!

This Leprechaun packets has suggested IEP goals are aligned with early elementary, or students developing early math skills for shapes for Kindergarten through Second Grade.

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THIS “Leprechaun Shapes” set?

Well, to start with, a bunch of fun learning materials! Let’s break it down for you.

1. Leprechaun Shapes Matching Board with Picture Response Cards

2. Leprechaun Shapes with shape names for student to refer back to, or as an introduction to shapes. (Please note: diamond or rhombus is included as two pages for your convenience)

3. Leprechaun Color and Trace booklet (Please note: diamond or rhombus is included as two pages for your convenience)

4. Learning Bag (one of our newest resources!) Just follow the simple directions, slip in a Ziploc baggie, and begin!

5. Data Sheet for IEP documentation and data tracking.

6. IEP Goals for you to use (alter as needed to meet requirements for your district)

WHAT SKILLS WILL MY STUDENTS BE ABLE TO PRACTICE?

· Matching

· Tracing/coloring shapes (fine motor) and shape names

· Identifying shapes

WHAT SHAPES ARE INCLUDED?

· triangle

· square

· star

· hexagon

· rectangle

· parallelogram

· oval

· heart

· circle

· rhombus (diamond)

· octagon (included in coloring pages)

WHAT AGE OR GRADE LEVEL WOULD YOU SUGGEST THIS “Leprechaun Match” PACKET FOR?

Although this skills packet is aligned with early elementary (K-1) skills, it may support any learner who is currently developing identifying shapes skills and accessing math resources on this grade level. As we know, our children all learn at their own pace and this resource is adaptable for all students learning shapes.

DOES THE IE PACKET COME WITH IEP GOALS?

YES! Here is a suggested IEP goal which aligns with this IEP Goal Review packet:

· Given a picture of a shape (previously taught shapes) and a choice of up to__(# of) response picture choices, STUDENT will match the identical shape, with 80% accuracy, in 4 out of 5 opportunities, by MONTH, YEAR.

· Given a drawing of a shape to color, trace the shape and word, STUDENT will complete the set of tasks with 80% accuracy, in 4 out of 5 opportunities, by MONTH, YEAR.

CAN I SHARE THIS WITH MY TEAM OR CO-WORKERS?

If your teammates or co-workers would like to use this activity with their students, please encourage them to purchase additional licenses. ANY TYPE OF FILE SHARING VIOLATES OUR COPYRIGHT POLICIES AND ARE STRICTLY ENFORCED. The purchaser may print as many copies as he or she would like for their students ONLY. Your compliance is greatly appreciated.

DO YOU HAVE A SELECTION OF IEP GOAL REVIEW PACKETS THAT I CAN CHOOSE FROM?

There will be new sets for grades K-5 listed each week (we try!). Please check back frequently for more skill sets.