Following Directions (Grades 3-6 + SPED): Six-Minute Thinking Skills

Do your learners need help with paying attention to details and following multi-step directions? Problem solved. The step-by-step activities in this workbook quickly build your students' ability to successfully and independently complete both simple and challenging multi-step directions. Key details of this workbook include: Suitable for 1-1 or classroom use This workbook can be used in a classroom or with a single learner. No group work is required, though the Coaching section provides suggestions for including pair and group work. Includes a wide variety of tasks The workbook includes more than one hundred activities covering thirty-four different question types. Tasks vary from day to day so students are always engaged with new instructions.The wide variety of tasks develops your students flexibility at dealing with many different types of directions. Gradually increments difficulty Each of the thirty-four question types includes multiple examples which gradually increase in difficulty. Learners begin with simple steps, but will soon be interpreting information, creating rules, comparing data and defending decisions. Multi-purpose: Can be used to improve listening comprehension Many of the activities can be read aloud to develop skills in listening to directions. No-prep. No extra materials required Everything needed is included in the book - except for a pencil or pen! The student can write their answers in the book, or use a piece of paper if the book needs to be reused later. Kindle users can get 100% of the value of the book by using their own paper to complete the instructions. The ability to follow multi-step directions is key for school and learning success. Support your struggling learners with this fun, engaging workbook that will build your students' ability and confidence in this important skill.