Taskbox Time: Literacy

There is no limit to the types of tasks you can incorporate into your students' structured work times. Most academic and functional life skills tasks can be adapted in some way to make it into a structured taskbox. Today's Taskbox Time has gathered a variety of tasks geared towards Literacy Skills. We are excited to show you these awesome examples from the Miami Valley and beyond!

Alphabet

One of the most basic literacy skills is letter and sound identification. We love these creative options for matching letters and identifying sounds. 

Letter Matching File Folder
Dustin Krouse
Horace Mann Elementary, Springfield

Uppercase-Lowercase Letter Matching Lids
Raising Dragons

Uppercase-Lowercase Letter Matching Clothespins
Jamie Minnish
Prass Elementary, Kettering

Leap Frog Beginning Sound Puzzle
Debi Gnau
Mad River Early Childhood Center, Mad River

Name Skills

Many functional literacy curriculums focus on name skills including name identification and sequencing. This can be done through velcro board and file folder tasks. 

Name Sequencing Velcro Board
Jenna Fitch
Demmitt Elementary, Vandalia

Name Sequencing Velcro Board
Deanna Mullins
Kiser Elementary, Dayton

Name ID File Folder

Name Sequencing with Picture Cue
Jamie Minnish
Prass Elementary, Kettering

Special Interest Name Sequencing Velcro Board
Molly Magoteaux
Kleptz ELC, Northmont

Spelling

Spelling is another popular independent work task. We love how these tasks use manipulatives to spell simple words. Remember if you are not working 1:1 with the student to develop a way for them to display their work so that it can be checked later. This can be done through setting up completed words in a seperate location such as a tray or cookie sheet. Some classrooms even allow students to take pictures of the finished product to add to their virtual portfolio. What a great use of classroom technology!

Magnetic Letter Spelling Box

Find and Spell Rice Bin
Katie Bigelow
Brookville Elementary, Brookville

Sight Words

Another important literacy skill is identifying sight words. We love how these tasks range from basic sight word matching, to matching to a picture, and following lists such as shopping lists or lists for stocking shelves. There are endless opportunities for tasks whether your students are working on a traditional or life skills curriculum. 

Worksheet Converted to File Folder Sight Word Task

Unique Learning System Sight Word Matching

'Getting Dressed' Clothing Sight Word File Folder

Shopping List and Menu Sight Word File Folders

'Stocking Shelves' Grocery Sight Word File Folder

Comprehension

Most classrooms use worksheets for comprehension tasks. But what if your student has limited handwriting skills or hates to write? You can get creative in your comprehension tasks using velcro boards and adapted books. 

Question Word Picture Sort
Brittany Bush
Spinning Hills Middle School, Mad River

Match Picture to Sentence Adapted Book

Adapted Book
Jamie Minnish
Prass Elementary, Kettering

Match Picture to Sentence Adapted Book