Functional Life Skills Archives - Page 7 of 14

Using ESY To Build A Successful Student Business

Having a student business has SO MANY benefits. Depending on what your product or service is, you have the opportunity to practice independence, money math, cooking, responsibility, and so much more! In this series, various guest bloggers (teachers & special educators) will share their tried and true experience of starting and running a student business for special education students. Hopefully these posts will give you some great ideas or inspire you to start a classroom business of your own to teach students valuable vocational & life skills!

The Importance of Independent Work for Special Education

As a special education teacher, one of the most important aspects of your job is to provide your students with the individualized support and instruction they need to succeed. One effective way to do this is by incorporating independent work into your classroom routine.

Do You Need A Superb Special Education Mentor?

Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and burnt out as a self-contained special education teacher? You’re not alone! Teaching can be a rewarding but demanding job, and it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the demands of the classroom. That’s where a mentor can come in!

Data Collecting in a Special Education Classroom: Frequently Asked Questions

If you’re a special education teacher, you know how important data collecting is for tracking your students’ progress and making informed decisions about their needs. But if you’re new to the field, or just looking to improve your data collection practices, you may have some questions. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about data collection in a special education classroom, along with some helpful answers.

Must Have Independent Living Tasks for Special Education Classrooms

Independent living skills or activities of daily living (ADLs) are those things we normally do in daily living including any daily activity we perform for self-care such as feeding ourselves, bathing, dressing, grooming, work, homemaking, domestic and leisure. The ability or inability to perform ADLs can be used as a very practical measure of ability/disability in many disorders.

What Fine Motor Tasks Can Do For Special Education Classrooms

Fine Motor work tasks and activities can be an awesome addition to your special education classroom! This is a skill perfect for all ages and ability levels. There is no pre-requisite to using fine motor tasks in your classroom. Make sure to consult with your occupational therapist for any help and support in this area.