Task cards were always a staple in my special education classroom. I love how versatile they are. They can be early finisher activities, center assignments, therapy tasks… the list goes on. We all have those students who get bored of activities quickly, and need a change of pace. No need to reinvent the wheel! Here are 3 unique ways to change up your task card routine to keep your students engaged and practicing those essential skills.
1.) Playdoh
I love using playdoh or clay as a simple, sensory addition to a task card activity. Simply have students roll a ball of playdoh and press it on to the answer they choose. It gives sensory input, engagement, and a twist on an everyday academic task.
2.) Mini-erasers
If you’ve spent any time in a Target One Spot in the last few years, you’ve seen these mini-erasers! They are sold in sets of many (10-2o) and come in super cute, seasonal and trendy shapes like shamrocks, rainbows, dinosaurs, and suns. Give students a handful of erasers and they can place them on the answer they choose!
3.) Sensory bin
Pull out your dried rice, Orbeez, beads, or kinetic sand and make a sensory bin! Toss in some favorite sensory materials along with your task cards. Have students pull out a card and answer it in their preferred way (pointing, dry erase marker, clothespin, etc.). This adds in a sensory twist, makes it more exciting and engaging, and still gets in all the practice you need.
My favorite task cards are these seasonal cards and these size of the problem task cards. There are so many uses!
