Special Spaces Teacher Guide
A comprehensive teacher facilitation guide providing objectives, vocabulary, lesson flow, and specific instructional strategies for teaching the 'Special Spaces' social story, now updated to include the Wellness special.
Special Spaces Slides Deck
A visual presentation to accompany the social story, helping students visualize different 'Specials' classes and discussing how to manage expectations. Now updated with the Wellness special.
The Special Story Document
A 4-page social story for kindergarteners explaining what 'Specials' are, managing expectations for different classroom environments, and teaching students how to handle transitions when things don't feel 'extra special'. Now updated to include the Wellness special.
Special Preview Worksheet
A 2-page student worksheet for kindergarteners to practice matching 'Specials' to their expected behaviors and reflect on their own readiness and feelings. Now updated to include the Wellness special.
Special Spaces Answer Key
The answer key for the Special Preview Worksheet, showing correct associations between Specials classes and their typical environmental expectations.
Special Readiness Sheet
A standalone student activity sheet focused on personal readiness and emotional check-in, updated to include the five primary Specials: Art, Music, Gym, Library, and Wellness.