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Same-Different: Fairy Tales
The Lion and the Mouse
Students sit on opposite sides of a barrier to discover what's the same and what's different in two carefully illustrated The Lion and the Mouse pictures. Same-Different is a great game to develop an1
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Students sit on opposite sides of a barrier to discover what's the same and what's different in two carefully illustrated The Lion and the Mouse pictures. Same-Different is a great game to develop analytic thinking skills and communication skills. Students can’t see each other’s pictures so they must scan their own picture carefully, ask questions, describe details, and take the role of the other. For example, “The lion in my picture has three jewels on his crown. How many jewels are on his crown in your picture?” The game is easy to set up and play. Includes instructions, two The Lion and the Mouse illustrations, a recording sheet, and the answer key for the differences in the two pictures.
Match Mine: Language Builder
Tool Shedd
Download this cooperative barrier game to teach your students vocabulary and communication skills using the structure Match Mine. Each partner receives a game board with a pegboard and tool game piec1
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Download this cooperative barrier game to teach your students vocabulary and communication skills using the structure Match Mine. Each partner receives a game board with a pegboard and tool game pieces to place on the game board. Partners sit on opposite sides of a barrier so they can’t see each other’s game board or game pieces. Partner A arranges the tool game pieces on the areas of the pegboard on the game board. Then, using only verbal communication, Partner A describes to Partner B which tool goes on each area of the pegboard so they can make a match. For example, “Put the paint brushes on the second space of the bottom row.” When they think they have a match, they compare arrangements and celebrate. This set teaches common tool shed vocabulary such as: hammer, wrench, screwdriver, etc. Match Mine is a fun and cooperative way to develop language, communication, cooperation, and perspective-taking skills.
Match Mine: Language Builder
Parking Lot
Download this cooperative barrier game to teach your students vocabulary and communication skills using the structure Match Mine. Each partner receives a game board with a parking lot and vehicle gam1
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Download this cooperative barrier game to teach your students vocabulary and communication skills using the structure Match Mine. Each partner receives a game board with a parking lot and vehicle game pieces to place on the game board. Partners sit on opposite sides of a barrier so they can’t see each other’s game board or game pieces. Partner A arranges the vehicle game pieces in each parking space of the game board. Then, using only verbal communication, Partner A describes to Partner B which vehicle goes in each parking space so they can make a match. For example, “Put the limousine in the second space on the left side.” When they think they have a match, they compare arrangements and celebrate. This set teaches common vehicle vocabulary such as: motorcycle, truck, sports car, etc. Match Mine is a fun and cooperative way to develop language, communication, cooperation, and perspective-taking skills.
Same-Different: Holidays
St. Patrick's Day
Students sit on opposite sides of a barrier to discover what's the same and what's different in two carefully illustrated St. Patrick’s Day pictures. Same-Different is a great game to develop analyti1
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Students sit on opposite sides of a barrier to discover what's the same and what's different in two carefully illustrated St. Patrick’s Day pictures. Same-Different is a great game to develop analytic thinking skills and communication skills. Students can’t see each other’s pictures so they must scan their own picture carefully, ask questions, describe details, and take the role of the other. For example, “The pot of gold in my picture is white. Is your pot of gold white?” The game is easy to set up and play. Includes instructions, two St. Patrick’s Day illustrations, a recording sheet, and the answer key for the differences in the two pictures.
Match Mine: Language Builder
In the Closet
Download this cooperative barrier game to teach your students vocabulary and communication skills using the structure Match Mine. Each partner receives a game board with a closet and clothes game pie1
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Download this cooperative barrier game to teach your students vocabulary and communication skills using the structure Match Mine. Each partner receives a game board with a closet and clothes game pieces to place on the game board. Partners sit on opposite sides of a barrier so they can’t see each other’s game board or game pieces. Partner A arranges the clothes game pieces in each compartment of the closet game board. Then, using only verbal communication, Partner A describes to Partner B which clothing game piece goes in each part of the closet so they can make a match. For example, “Put the hats in the upper right corner of the closet.” When they think they have a match, they compare arrangements and celebrate. This set teaches common closet vocabulary such as: pants, tie, belt, etc. Match Mine is a fun and cooperative way to develop language, communication, cooperation, and perspective-taking skills.
Same-Different: Holidays
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Students sit on opposite sides of a barrier to discover what's the same and what's different in two carefully illustrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day pictures. Same-Different is a great game to develo1
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Students sit on opposite sides of a barrier to discover what's the same and what's different in two carefully illustrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day pictures. Same-Different is a great game to develop analytic thinking skills and communication skills. Students can’t see each other’s pictures so they must scan their own picture carefully, ask questions, describe details, and take the role of the other. For example, “The kid in my picture has on white sneakers. Is your kid wearing sneakers?” The game is easy to set up and play. Includes instructions, two Martin Luther King Jr. Day illustrations, a recording sheet, and the answer key for the differences in the two pictures.
Portraits of Character
Making Life Count - Ryan White
Portraits of Character are easy-to-read stories that are just a few pages long. They feature everyday heroes as well as celebrities. Each story highlights an extraordinary display of character. In th1
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Portraits of Character are easy-to-read stories that are just a few pages long. They feature everyday heroes as well as celebrities. Each story highlights an extraordinary display of character. In this story, Ryan White speaks for AIDS victims. After reading the story, use the Thinking Questions to have students discuss in pairs or teams. For example, “How did Ryan make his life count?” Use the Writing Ideas to have students write and share their writing with teammates or classmates. For example, “Imagine you have just read in your local newspaper that a student in your school has AIDS. Write a letter to the editor stating your reaction to the news.” Develop students’ character as well as thinking, reading, writing, and discussion skills as students read and reflect on this portrait of character.
Match Mine: Language Builder
Ball Sports
Download this cooperative barrier game to teach your students vocabulary and communication skills using the structure Match Mine. Each partner receives a game board with a storage shelf and ball game1
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Download this cooperative barrier game to teach your students vocabulary and communication skills using the structure Match Mine. Each partner receives a game board with a storage shelf and ball game pieces to place on the game board. Partners sit on opposite sides of a barrier so they can’t see each other’s game board or game pieces. Partner A arranges the ball game pieces on the shelves of the game board. Then, using only verbal communication, Partner A describes to Partner B which ball goes on each shelf so they can make a match. For example, “Put the bowling ball on the top shelf, on the right side.” When they think they have a match, they compare arrangements and celebrate. This set teaches common sports vocabulary such as: football, volleyball, golf ball, etc. Match Mine is a fun and cooperative way to develop language, communication, cooperation, and perspective-taking skills.
Match Mine: Language Builder
Around Town
Download this cooperative barrier game to teach your students vocabulary and communication skills using the structure Match Mine. Each partner receives a game board with a town map and building game1
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Download this cooperative barrier game to teach your students vocabulary and communication skills using the structure Match Mine. Each partner receives a game board with a town map and building game pieces to place on the game board. Partners sit on opposite sides of a barrier so they can’t see each other’s game board or game pieces. Partner A arranges the building game pieces on the areas of the map of the game board. Then, using only verbal communication, Partner A describes to Partner B which building goes on each section of the map so they can make a match. For example, “Put the fire station to the left of Ocean Boulevard and below Sunny Street.” When they think they have a match, they compare arrangements and celebrate. This set teaches common around town vocabulary such as: intersection, restaurant, avenue, etc. Match Mine is a fun and cooperative way to develop language, communication, cooperation, and perspective-taking skills.
Match Mine: Language Builder
A Feast of Food
Download this cooperative barrier game to teach your students vocabulary and communication skills using the structure Match Mine. Each partner receives a game board with a table and plates and food p1
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Download this cooperative barrier game to teach your students vocabulary and communication skills using the structure Match Mine. Each partner receives a game board with a table and plates and food pieces game pieces to place on the game board. Partners sit on opposite sides of a barrier so they can’t see each other’s game board or game pieces. Partner A arranges the food game pieces on each plate of the game board. Then, using only verbal communication, Partner A describes to Partner B which food item goes on each plate so they can make a match. For example, “Put the hot dog on the plate in the middle of the top row.” When they think they have a match, they compare arrangements and celebrate. This set teaches common food vocabulary such as: chicken, hamburger, tacos, etc. Match Mine is a fun and cooperative way to develop language, communication, cooperation, and perspective-taking skills.