Copy and write road life skills safety words from a model using high-interest visuals for independent work, work task basket, small group instruction, or one-on-one instruction. These are safety signs and symbols that a driver, passenger, or pedestrian may see on the road.

WHAT IS A WRITING “WORD WINDOW”?

A writing “WORD WINDOW” is a high-interest visual used to help keep students focused on practicing fine motor writing skills, building vocabulary knowledge, or life skill. Our students with special learning needs may have challenges with fine motor skills, remaining focused on an academic task, or completing tasks independently. Our “WORD WINDOWS” come in a variety of themes for all skills and ages! This is a highly engaging task to motivate students to write words!

WHAT IS INCLUDED WITH THIS “WORD WINDOW” TASK CARD SET?

· “DRIVING” WORD WINDOWS (There are four on one page. Print as many as you need.

· 30 Safety Sign and Symbol Vocabulary WRITING CARDS to place “behind” each car window!

· Suggested IEP Goals

* Task Box Label

WHICH ROAD SAFETY WORDS ARE INCLUDED?

1. Drive Slow

2. stop

3. No Parking

4. slippery

5. parking

6. road work

7. merge

8. school zone

9. Rest Area

10. one way

11. traffic light

12. dead end

13. crosswalk

14. hospital

15. No U-turn

16. buckle up

17. No Passing

18. fork in road

19. exit lane

20. private road

21. No Texting

22. bike lane

23. curve

24. speed bump

25. train tracks

26. speed limit

27. yield

28. road closed

29. gas

30. highway

DOES THIS TAKE LONG TO SET UP?

· Very little time! Just print each page on white card stock paper.

· Next, using a box cutter or Exacto knife, an ADULT will trim the rectangle on the WRITING WINDOW cards.

· Then, laminate the WRITING WINDOW cards and trim around black border. You will have four cards per page.

· Laminate the SAFETY SIGN AND SYMBOL Vocabulary Cards if you wish to do so.

· Student will place one SAFETY SIGN AND SYMBOL Vocabulary Card “behind” the driver’s window and begin writing the word(s). Provide a thin dry erase marker and begin having fun writing!

CAN I USE THIS FOR DIRECT ONE-ON-ONE INSTRUCTION?

· YES! However, I think you’ll be very surprised to see how much your students will enjoy this activity and their level of independence with this task will soar!

ARE THERE ANY IEP GOALS THAT MAY ALIGN WITH THIS ACTIVITY?

Absolutely! Here are suggested IEP Goals that may be aligned with this activity:

1. Given a picture or symbol and vocabulary word related to a topic or theme (DRIVING SAFETY or SAFETY ROAD SIGNS), STUDENT will copy the word(s), with 80% accuracy, in 4 out of 5 opportunities, by MONTH, YEAR.

2. Given a picture or symbol and vocabulary word related to a topic or theme (DRIVING SAFETY or SAFETY ROAD SIGNS) STUDENT will read the word(s) in order to say where or when he/she may be most likely to see this sign while driving or being a passenger in a vehicle, 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 “Task Box Fillers” THAT I CAN CHOOSE FROM?

Yes! There are more than 100 sets available, which include, math, reading, fine motor, social skills, science, social studies and life skills!

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