Raising a teenager can be difficult, and it’s important to equip them with the skills they need to succeed in life. This teenage life skills checklist can help you do just that. It includes everything from basic life skills, like how to do laundry and make a meal, to more advanced concepts, like how to […]
There is wide recognition of the importance of life skills, with 88% of young people, 94% of employers and 97% of teachers saying that they are as or more important than academic qualifications, and even more so for children with special needs. However, as many people often get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life, […]
It can be tricky teaching job skills to students with disabilities. On the one hand, you want to give them a chance to learn and practice the essential skills they’ll need for employment. But on the other hand, you don’t want to put them in a position where they feel unsuccessful or inadequate. So how […]
Kitchen crafts for kids are a fun way for kids to play with their food and eat it too! As they are working on their edible crafts, kids can learn and practice a variety of different things. Not only will kids be getting creative in the kitchen, but they will also be learning about colors, […]
Why is important to encourage goals and objectives for daily living skills in our students? Without daily living skills, students are not able to do many things that are considered vital daily tasks for the ultimate goals of independent living. Some daily living skills include taking care of your school supplies, tidying up your desk, […]
Do you struggle to find easy kitchen activities for kids to help out or learn new skills? It can be hard when parents are in such a rush. Let’s face it, sometimes letting them help makes it take way longer than it needs to or leave a huge mess behind. BUT, it is a very […]
As therapists, teachers and parents our job is to “help children to help themselves” as Maria Montessori once stated. We need to direct activities and skills so children ask “help me to do it myself.” Have you ever noticed how much children want to be independent at a young age? It can be so hard […]
As educators and parents, our job is to take care of and teach children until the day when they can head out on their own. While they might graduate from high school knowing how to read and write, there are other skills that are just as important that may not get covered in the classroom. […]
The ability to complete the functional tasks of navigating the community, such as crossing the street, develops along a continuum. Children need motor skills, visual perceptual skills, balance skills and safety awareness to be independent in the community. The developmental progression of the following community skills will be addressed: walking up/down ramps, curbs, different surfaces, […]
Assigning classroom jobs for students is a wonderful way to encourage independence and to allow for functional movement breaks throughout the day. When students have to complete their classroom jobs, they are being responsible and usually getting in some physical activity and functional fine motor skill practice. All children benefit from physical activity throughout the […]