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Finding my things: school support guide
Grades K–2 · Ready-made original
Finding my things: school support plan
Support focus
Use a picture cue to find a school item.
Example situation
Em’s folder is in a paper tray. Em looks in the backpack and cannot find it. A picture of a folder is on the tray.
Student words or action
The teacher points to the picture. Em checks the tray. A picture cue can help without making Em guess.
Adult response
“Let’s look at the first direction together. Here is the part to begin with.”
A supported practice
The book tray has a book-picture label. A child is looking for a class book.
What clue could help find the item?
An example response: Look for the book-picture label and ask an adult to help check the tray.
A second practice
A child's folder is not in its usual place.
What clue could help find the item?
An example response: “Can you help me look for my folder?”
Student check-in page
Read aloud. Point, draw, tell, or pass.
Choose one story. What clue could help find the item?
Support choices
□ Read the direction together □ Show one example □ Write the question instead of saying it □ Practice with an adult □ Watch first, then choose whether to try
A brief check-in
Question: What clue could help find the item?