WHAT IS ENVIRONMENTAL PRINT? The print/materials you see on a sign, label, logo, website, in the community…etc. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? Reading environmental print is part of our daily routine, it's an essential life skill. Being able to read and comprehend what is on the given ... READ the POST
Dollar Store Secret Santa Gift Exchange
Is your class able to take trips in the community? Here’s the perfect holiday CBI activity and why you should do a secret santa gift exchange with your students! We are all on a budget, so going to a dollar store to pick items helps keep the budget at a reasonable price! Set a $5-$10 ... READ the POST
Community Based Instruction (CBI) Ideas for Special Education
Community-based instruction is such a valuable learning tool for special education students. The more you can get out into the community, the more you can practice hands-on life skills! If you're teaching in an adult transition classroom, you should prioritize going out into the community a ... READ the POST
In The Community IEP Goal Ideas
There are an endless number of life skills IEP goals out there, it's just a matter of finding what your student and their family want to focus on. It's all about getting to know your student, and their future goals and collaborating with parents/caregivers on what areas they find ... READ the POST
RECYCLE WEEKLY CIRCULARS & MAGAZINES WITH THESE CUT & PASTE LIFE SKILLS ACTIVITIES
If you're like me, you feel bad about throwing away your weekly circular ads. I get upwards of 10-15 different store ads each week, so I wanted to find a way to make a "teachable moment" out of the ads with my students. I am all about trying to save money on resources and what better way than to ... READ the POST