Category: Functional Job Skills

Kitchen Skills: Christmas Cookies In a High School Special Education Class

Start with Kitchen Skills Kitchen skills are among the most important life skills that students in a special education program learn.  Whether they are going to be working, attending a day program, or participating in community activities, students benefit when they know how to make something to eat and how to do so safely in […]

Creating a Job Skills Task Box for High School Special Education

As I am getting ready for the new school year I have been thinking about resources and concepts that are super important in a special education classroom. One of those things, especially in a high school program, is functional job skills. Specifically, job skills task box activities for high school students. Ultimately for high school […]

Teaching Money Skills in a Special Education Program

In today’s fast-paced world, teaching money skills is more important than ever, especially for individuals with exceptionalities. A big part of special education is supporting students as they develop confidence and independence. Financial literacy is a crucial life skill that requires a lot of scaffolding and practice on the way to mastery. Keep reading to […]