Living and Non-Living Things Activities: Adapted Book & More

The Living and Non-Living Things Unit is an educational resource designed to align with Grade 1 curriculum standards while also being accessible for special education students. This resource offers a variety of activities and materials to help students understand the differences between living and non-living things, with multiple differentiation options to cater to individual learning needs.

What’s Included in the Living and Non-Living Things Unit:

• Worksheets:

• • Basic Needs of Living Things: Options include printing exercises and cut-and-paste activities, allowing for varied levels of interaction and learning.
• Coloring Pages: 4 different options are available to cater to creative learning and reinforcement of concepts.
• File Folder Activities:

• • Sorting Activity: A hands-on approach to categorizing living and non-living things, enhancing cognitive skills and concept understanding.

• Task Cards:

• • Living and Non-Living Sets: 2 sets totaling 60 cards, providing an interactive way to distinguish between living and non-living entities.
  • Ordering Pictures: 3 sets of cards to sequence images in logical order, enhancing reasoning skills.
  • Sorting Tasks: 6 different sorting activities, offering a dynamic approach to categorizing and differentiating between living and non-living things.

• Interactive Books:

• • Basic Needs of Living Things: A book focusing on the essential needs of living organisms, available in two sizes for ease of use.
  • Characteristics of Living Things: This book helps students identify and understand the key characteristics that define living things.

• Whole Class Sorting:

• • Great for use with pocket charts, these sorting activities come in three variations: white base, color base, and color prompts, accommodating different learning styles and classroom settings.

The Living and Non-Living Things Unit is an interactive learning experience that makes complex concepts accessible and enjoyable for all students. Whether used for individual learning, small group activities, or whole class instruction, this resource offers a comprehensive approach to exploring living and non-living things. By integrating these resources into your curriculum, you provide students with a meaningful and engaging opportunity to explore and understand key scientific concepts.