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
Dollar Tree Recycle Sorting Activities
The Dollar Tree has many useful and affordable educational resources. On a teacher's budget, even though a resource might only cost me $1, I still like to try and find ways to make the resource last a long time. This Recycle Activity Kit has been at the Dollar Tree for some time. It comes with 4 ... READ the POST
The Importance of Teaching Cleaning Skills to Students
Cleaning. Most of us hate it. For some of us it's theraputic, and for some it might even be a job. It's a life skill that every individual should know how to do, whether its wiping off a table, vacuuming the floor, washing your clothes, or grooming yourself. Here are some reasons why cleaning ... READ the POST
Community-Based Instruction Scavenger Hunt Ideas
I remember going to stores as a child and unless my parents told me I could pick something out or gave me money to purchase something, I wasn't very interested in being at the store. Don't even get me started on Home Depot…it was the most boring place in the world for me as a child, I dreaded it! ... 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
VISUALS TO PRACTICE INDEPENDENCE USING A MICROWAVE
Teachers and Parents! If you have the luxury of having a microwave in your classroom, this is a great addition to accommodate your students when warming up their lunches or doing a cooking lesson. This can also be done in the home setting as well! Depending on the level of your student/child, ... READ the POST