Make Earth Day accessible, engaging, and meaningful for ALL learners 

If your students struggle with traditional text, this symbol-supported reading comprehension resource helps them successfully read, understand, and connect with real-world topics like recycling, clean energy, and caring for our planet.

Why Teachers Love This Resource

• Supports non-readers, beginning readers, and AAC users
• Builds functional life skills + real-world connections
• Encourages independence and confidence in reading
• Perfect for autism, special education, and inclusion classrooms
• NO PREP – print and go!

Symbol-supported text helps students access grade-level concepts without frustration, making learning more inclusive and meaningful. 

What’s Included

This resource includes 10 symbol-supported reading comprehension passages focused on taking care of the Earth:

Topics include:

• Earth Day
• Recycling
• Planting trees
• Volunteering
• Public transportation
• Solar energy
• Wind energy
  …and more!

Each passage includes:

• Short, simple 4–5 sentence story
• Symbol-supported text for accessibility
• Cut-and-paste cloze activity
• Comprehension quiz

Everything is designed to be clear, structured, and predictable, ideal for diverse learners.

Perfect For

• Special Education Classrooms (K–12)
• Autism Support Programs
• Life Skills & Functional Academics
• Speech Therapy & AAC Users
• Early Readers & Intervention Groups
• Earth Day Units & Science Lessons

How This Helps Your Students

Students will:

• Build reading comprehension skills
• Learn real-life environmental responsibility
• Practice fine motor skills with cut-and-paste activities
• Improve understanding through visuals + symbols
• Increase engagement and participation

Why Symbol-Supported Reading Works

For many learners, especially students with autism or communication needs, visuals reduce cognitive load and increase comprehension, helping them engage with content they might otherwise avoid. It does not teach students how to read, it simply allows them to access reading material they otherwise wouldn't be able to understand.

Use It All Year Long

While perfect for Earth Day, these passages are great for:

• Science units
• Life skills instruction
• Environmental awareness lessons
• Independent work stations

Want More Like This?

👉 Save time and money with the Symbol-Supported Reading Comprehension Bundle (300+ stories!)

👉 Need a version without symbols? Add the easy reader version for differentiated instruction.

Widgit symbols used with permission.