A CARD with a simple TASK on them. Usually in an easy-to-carry format like 4×6”.
Contents could be anything from an academic problem to a motor instruction to a speech & language question to answer. Fun to get creative!
How do I prepare them?
Print / laminate / cut apart.
Use organizing system like hole punch and metal ring to hold them together or put topics in photo boxes.
Have a way for student to record their answers (e.g., clothespins, dot markers, stickers, etc.).
How do I use them?
Centers: Have an assortment or assigned ones in a center. They can be completed independently (independent level) or with a staff member (instructional level).
1:1 instruction: Use task cards at the instructional level to work on individual student goals! You can take data on student responses lickety-split.
In lieu of a worksheet: Sometimes it’s more fun to work on a task card than a worksheet.
Some task cards can be used for social or communication goals! They can have instructions on them that encourage interaction or work on certain social scenarios.