Business Details
48 Years
experience
Special Education Resources for Struggling Learners
Founded in 1978 by special education teachers Kitty Scharf and Barbara Johnson, Garlic Press In has dedicated over four decades to creating innovative educational resources for students with special needs, learning differences, and those struggling academically. Our mission stems from firsthand classroom experience, addressing gaps in learning tools through materials that emphasize accessibility, repetition, and engagement. With a focus on inclusion, our products cater to diverse learning styles through specialized formatting, clear visuals, and leveled content aligned with educational standards.Recognized by Learning Magazine and industry organizations like CEC and ASHA, we combine research-based methodologies with practical application to support educators and parents. Our team maintains direct connections to special education through ongoing collaboration with professionals in the field, ensuring our resources remain relevant and effective across grade levels and subject areas.
Services
Life Skills Workbooks
Math Drills
Reading Comprehension
Social-Emotional Learning
Special Education Games
Digital Learning Tools
Leveled Reading Passages
Critical Thinking Mysteries
Test Preparation
Curriculum Supplements
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- 40+ years creating specialized educational resources for special needs students
- Products developed by former special education teachers with classroom experience
- Award-winning materials recognized by Learning Magazine and NSSEA
- Research-based approach aligned with Common Core and grade-level standards
- Unique formatting with larger text, simplified visuals, and skill-specific pages
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Services
Life Skills Workbooks
Our life skills workbooks provide structured practice for essential daily living tasks. Designed for special needs students, these materials break down complex activities into manageable steps with visual supports. Topics include personal care, money management, and social interactions, helping learners build independence through repetitive, confidence-building exercises.
Reading Comprehension
Leveled reading passages develop comprehension skills for struggling learners. Each text includes vocabulary support and skill-specific questions. Materials use simplified language and clear visuals to improve retention while aligning with grade-level standards for both fiction and nonfiction texts.
Math Drills
Targeted math drills reinforce fundamental concepts through repetition. Our resources feature large-print numbers, uncluttered layouts, and real-world applications. From basic arithmetic to financial literacy, these materials help students build mathematical confidence through incremental skill development.
Social-Emotional Learning
SEL resources teach emotional regulation and interpersonal skills. Interactive activities and scenario-based learning help students understand social cues, manage emotions, and develop self-awareness. Materials include workbooks, games, and lesson plans for classroom implementation.
Critical Thinking Mysteries
Mystery-based activities develop analytical skills through engaging problem-solving scenarios. Students practice deductive reasoning by analyzing clues and evaluating evidence. These resources combine literacy development with critical thinking in a format that maintains student interest.
Questions
What grade levels do your materials support?
Our products cover grades 1-12 with content specifically leveled by reading difficulty and interest level to accommodate diverse learners.
Are your resources aligned with educational standards?
Yes, all materials align with Common Core State Standards and are categorized by grade level, interest level, and reading level for easy implementation.
Do you offer digital versions of your products?
We provide enhanced eBooks and Google Classroom-compatible activities for digital learning environments while maintaining our print resource quality.
How do your materials help special needs students?
Our resources use simplified layouts, larger text, and visual supports to reduce cognitive overload while focusing on skill repetition and mastery.
Can I get physical samples before purchasing?
We offer free sample pages online and provide catalog copies upon request for educators evaluating our materials.
