Reach learners of multiple levels, abilities and ages in this interactive, multi-sensory, set of print and go activities! A fun, multi-sensory extension activity to use with the bestselling picture book Over the Under the Waves, perfect for students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, autism, in pre-k, early elementary, in homeschool or the gen ed classroom.

The resources in this product are:

• Interactive

• Easy for a sub to use

• Not baby-ish and perfect for big kid practice

• Perfect for fine motor practice for students with dyslexia and dysgraphia

• Perfect for hand strengthening, proprioceptive input, spelling and writing practice, as well as motor planning practice and control.

Included in this product you will find:

• Tactile Tales: Clay- Over and Under the Waves: 125 pages of fun with clay or playdoh as students create images and words about themed animals and items from the book.

• 33 themed picture mats were created to encourage students to form simple shapes with clay to create themed pictures and elements featured in the book, a perfect way to warm up hands. Students will create such items as a canoe and paddle, a pelican, octopus, different types of fish, a sea lion, sea urchin, otter, and so much more!

• 13 educational smash mats for students of varying difficulty levels to complete! Mats work to perfect early elementary skills while using themes and elements found inside the book. A fun and educational activity perfect for varying abilities!

• 140 word mats in varying levels of difficulty are included for students to work on fine motor skills to practice handwriting, spelling, and fine motor skills. All mats include animals, vocab words or items featured in the book! 70 mats are used for students to create letters out of clay for specific words- an awesome exercise that encourages the slow and correct formation of letters. Additionally, 70 more word mats are for students to roll clay flat and write the words in the clay with a pencil- perfect to practice proprioceptive input and motor planning!

Each activity has been specifically designed to work with a variety of ages and grades without feeling "baby-ish" with an emphasis on multi-sensory learning.

The activities in this product can be used with:

• Small groups

• Individual sessions

• Mixed groups

• Centers

• Multiple ages and abilities

• Homeschool curriculum

• Therapy

See what other educators, parents & professionals are saying about products from Backyard Academy:

• Nicky writes "So much fun!"

• Novels Over Basals says "My students love this for quiet time. It kept them engaged as they recentered themselves after lunch."

• Allison says "... It's not easy motivating him to practice his writing but these worksheets did the trick!"

• KC Tutoring writes "Very engaging!"

• Lori S. says "... Was able to use with a variety of ages!"

• Elizabeth S. writes "Great resource to build language and learn... all in one!"

• Stacey says "Fantastic resource...! Student enjoyed working on these!"

• Janna J writes "My son enjoyed these pages for writing practice... He complained a bit less when asked to work on his handwriting. It makes my life easier. I call that a win!"

• Stephanie R shared "...This was very motivating for him while working on speech sounds in speech therapy!"

• Jill B says "Fun activity for my early finishers..."

Questions? Please let me know! Please note that all resource are for classroom use only.

Created by a homeschooling mother of three, a Child Life Specialist, Early Childhood Intervention specialist, specialist in child development, and a kid lit author, Backyard Academy is dedicated to providing fun and educational resources for children of multiple developmental stages. Our approach is designed to fit kids of multiple ages and abilities. Whether your student(s) thrive in a bustling classroom or in a quiet homeschool environment (or anywhere in between!), our resources are designed to accommodate their individual style of learning. We believe in empowering every child to learn in a way that works best for them and reject the notion of a one-size-fits-all learning experience. Cookie cutters are awesome for cookies but have no place in education.