Help students build a yogurt parfait with a visual recipe while practising sequencing, life skills, and functional communication.

I created this resource to support students who benefit from clear, photo-based instructions and structured practice during a supervised practical cooking activity. Students follow a 12-step visual recipe, identify ingredients and tools, sequence the recipe, practise measuring, and use functional communication throughout the activity.

What Is Included

• 81 US Letter pages
• Editable PowerPoint file
• 20-page adapted book after assembly
• 12-step visual recipe with real photos
• Ingredient and tool cards and checklists
• Standard and large recipe step cards
• 4-step, 8-step, and 12-step sequencing activities
• 18 differentiated worksheets across 3 levels
• 12-choice AAC communication support page
• Vocabulary and recipe comprehension activities
• Measurement activities
• Simple science extensions
• Student self-reflection
• 12-step task analysis
• Pre/post sequencing progress check
• Answer keys

Skills Practised

Students can work on:

• Following visual directions
• Recipe sequencing
• Functional vocabulary
• Identifying ingredients and tools
• Measuring recipe amounts
• Functional communication
• Requesting help and taking turns
• Retelling a sequence
• Safe food-handling routines
• Developing independence with a practical life skills activity

How Teachers Can Use It

Teachers can use the complete activity for supervised practical learning or select individual pages for small-group work, one-to-one instruction, speech and language sessions, life-skills lessons, sequencing practice, vocabulary work, measurement activities, or progress monitoring.

The 4-step, 8-step, and 12-step options make it easier to adapt the same yogurt parfait recipe to different levels of support. Students can also rehearse the sequence without food using the adapted book, cards, and worksheets.

Who Is It For?

This resource is designed for students who benefit from real-photo visual supports, predictable routines, simplified instructions, differentiated sequencing practice, and AAC support. It is particularly suitable for special educational needs, autism, speech and language, and independent living or functional-skills settings.

Adult supervision is required for the practical food activity. Check allergy and dietary plans before use, keep yogurt chilled, and provide adult assistance with fruit preparation where needed. Tasting is always optional.