Living skills

Last week over lunch my husband and I realized we were almost exactly 200 weeks from our triplets' high school graduation. To cope with the panic we felt at all the life skills they needed to know before we launched them into the world we started making a list. Because social media at its best is a quick way to crowdsource ideas, I posted on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook asking for suggestions. The list that follows is by no means exhaustive--and absolutely will need to be tailored…

It's surprises me every year how my whole classroom shifts on what they like and what they don't like to do. The last two years, not one student has touched the puzzles on my shelves. This year, it is like the hot ticket activity. I even had to buy a couple extra so there was enough to go around. I remember about three years ago my box of pattern blocks was what everyone wanted to play with. The last couple years no one seems to care for them at all. Last week a co-worker of mine bought a…

Modern-day kids have more expertise in anything electronic or the latest gadgets, which is a good thing. However, no matter how much technology changes our lives, there are some basic life skills that kids need to know even today. Here is a list of many old fashioned skills that kids need to know before they move out and start life on their own.

Self-Care and Daily Life Skills include some of the most important occupations children learn as they grow. This blog will focus on ADLs and provide strategies to help a child sequence and execute personal hygiene tasks.

Community outings can help teach students in a natural environment. Grab your free printables for high school students today and start practicing...

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Last week over lunch my husband and I realized we were almost exactly 200 weeks from our triplets' high school graduation. To cope with the ...

Money, money, money, money, monnnnnney... So most of my students probably won't have to pay bills, but who knows maybe some of them will. Even if they never pay a bill in their life I figure it's good to know what's going on - because someone in their life is paying for all the things they have. So with this activity, I expect that my students will know what a bill is, the things we have to pay for (electricity, phones, internet, etc), and that money is need to pay for things - all good…

Education is important in one’s life, but to be a self sufficient adult, teens need to learn some life skills. These life skills for teens will help become independent & live life smoothly.

Accountability is an important life lesson everyone should learn. Being accountable for your own actions is a key to respect from colleagues and bosses this printable accountability worksheet is a simple tool to help you track your accountability- See nine more Printable Life Skills Worksheets #lifeskills #accountability #lifelessons #goals