There are 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, their future goals, and collaborating with parents/caregivers on what areas they find important. Some ... READ the POST
The Benefits of Having A Receipt Book In Your Classroom
Your classroom is not a business, nor are you technically making transactions that require handing out receipts on a regular basis. Think of it more as data collection and practical life skills! Here are some ways you can utilize a receipt book in your ... READ the POST
Benefits Of Using A Karaoke Microphone In The Classroom
So there's this new craze with wireless karaoke microphones. Obviously they are fun, but there are definitely some educational benefits I have found from using a wireless microphone in my SPED classroom! This may not apply to every student or every classroom, but let's give it a try! They are ... READ the POST
Why I Have My Students Fill Out Timesheets
Practice vocational skills by having students fill out time sheets for on & off-campus jobs, and even student businesses. This is a very age-appropriate and functional alternative to decorating a bulletin board or wall in a classroom with older students. Filling out timesheets will practice ... 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
TURNING FINISHED STUDENT WORK INTO A VOCATIONAL TASK
Sometimes it can be easy to get carried away in doing things for our students. The important thing to remember with life skill or older students is that every moment is a teachable moment! Rather than doing it for them, teach them how to do it so that they can be as independent as ... READ the POST