Week of October 6, 2014

October Unit Topic: FEELINGS and EMOTIONS 

DAILY LIVING SKILLS

     Mixed Up Feelings - This story provides an introductory framework for understanding feels and emotions. It is about a young woman who is having a morning filled with emotions. Students will discuss similar experiences and share what makes them feel happy, sad, anxious, relieved, etc. 

     How Do I Feel? - This article focuses on the different emotions we all have and how they might look, feel or sound. The students will also participle in an activity called "Exploring my Feelings." First, they will create a feelings chart. The second part of the activity will be a game called "Name That Feeling." Students will further explore feelings and how they may be expressed. 

WORK SKILLS

     Job Exploration - Students will explore jobs within two different job categories. Students will discuss the job category, location and specific job title. They will mark preferences on checklist. Students will also be given two help wanted ads to read and discuss. After reading and discussing both help wanted ads, students will select the job that most closely matches their preferences and skills. Students will then apply for this job later this month. 

     Classroom Vocation Activities-Students will participate in simulated work activities.
     

MATH
     Money Matters - This activity simulates the real-world experience of paying bills and balancing a checking account, and will be used continuously throughout the month.
     What's in My Wallet - This activity presents opportunities for counting out various amounts of money in a person's wallet. Provided are daily scenarios that require team members to count the money available and determine if there is enough to make a designated purchase.
     Time Matters - Activities in this lesson focus on understanding time and planning a schedule.

     3-Way Planning-Students will determine priorities for spending and saving money.

READING - This week's current events story is called "Had a Bad Day.” Students will read an adapted article based on their instructional level and complete corresponding activities.

Week of September 29, 2014

PERSONAL BINDERS       

     Please continue to check binders daily. Important notes regarding lunch money, gym clothes, special events, etc. will be in front pocket of binder.

DAILY LIVING SKILLS
     Students will participate in the creation of a monthly newsletter.      

     Students will take end of unit individual oral assessments.

WORK SKILLS

     Classroom Vocation Activities-Students will participate in simulated work activities.
     

MATH
     Money Matters - This activity simulates the real-world experience of paying bills and balancing a checking account, and will be used continuously throughout the month. This week students will pay 1 bill & receive a benefits check. They will record their withdrawal & deposit in their check register.
     What's in My Wallet - This activity presents opportunities for counting out various amounts of money in a person's wallet. Provided are daily scenarios that require team members to count the money available and determine if there is enough to make a designated purchase.
   
READING - This week's current events story is called "Broadway Buddies.” Students will read an adapted article based on their instructional level and complete corresponding activities. At the end of the week students will follow a recipe to make “Performer Pizzas.”

Week of September 22, 2014

PERSONAL BINDERS       Please continue to check binders daily. Important notes regarding lunch money, gym clothes, special events, etc. will be in front pocket of binder.

DAILY LIVING SKILLS
     Students will use greeting cards to practice purposeful writing.

WORK SKILLS

     Work Attitudes-Students will role-play job scenarios dealing with following directions, getting along with others, and being honest.

     Classroom Vocation Activities-Students will participate in simulated work activities.
     

MATH
     Money Matters - This activity simulates the real-world experience of paying bills and balancing a checking account, and will be used continuously throughout the month. This week students will pay 1 bill & receive a pay check. They will record their withdrawal & deposit in their check register.
     What's in My Wallet - This activity presents opportunities for counting out various amounts of money in a person's wallet. Provided are daily scenarios that require team members to count the money available and determine if there is enough to make a designated purchase.
     Time Matters - Activities in this lesson focus on understanding time and planning a schedule.

     3-Way Planning-Students will determine priorities for spending and saving money.

READING - This week's current events story is called "Hispanic Heritage .” Students will read an adapted article based on their instructional level and complete corresponding activities. At the end of the week students will follow a recipe to make “Tasty Tacos.”

FYI

Please return permission slips for fair ASAP. Please remember to send either a packed lunch or money for lunch. Students will be outdoors all day so please dress accordingly. Sometimes it’s muddy near the animals, so it’s a good idea to wear older shoes. Students are permitted to wear Spartan t-shirts with school approved bottoms. Please call or email if you have any questions or concerns.

Week of September 15, 2014

What's Happening this Week?

PERSONAL BINDERS - Please continue to check binders daily. Important notes regarding lunch money, gym clothes, special events, etc. will be in front pocket of binder.

DAILY LIVING SKILLS
     Rights & Responsibilities on the Job-It’s important to understand that with the privelage of individual rights, comes personal responsibility.

     Problem Solving Game - Trouble at Work

WORK SKILLS
     AM and PM Jobs - delivering newspapers, clerical tasks, recycling, custodial tasks
     Applications & Interviews—Students will fill out application for the job chosen in previous lesson and role-play a corresponding job interview.

     Job Interest Surveys-Factory, Child Care, Housekeeping, & Building Jobs are explored.

MATH
     Money Matters - This activity simulates the real-world experience of paying bills and balancing a checking account, and will be used continuously throughout the month. This week students will pay 1 bill & receive a pay check. They will record their withdrawal & deposit in their check register.
     What's in My Wallet - This activity presents opportunities for counting out various amounts of money in a person's wallet. Provided are daily scenarios that require team members to count the money available and determine if there is enough to make a designated purchase.
     Time Matters - Activities in this lesson focus on understanding time and planning a schedule.

READING - This week's current events story is called "Dolphin Tale 2." Students will read an adapted article based on their instructional level and complete corresponding activities. At the end of the week students will follow a recipe to make Movie Mix.

Week of September 8, 2014

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN OUR CLASS THIS WEEK?

PERSONAL BINDERS - Please continue to check binders daily. Important notes regarding lunch money, gym clothes, special events, etc. will be in front pocket of binder.

DAILY LIVING SKILLS 
     "Keeping a Job" - Students will read story and discuss how they should behave at work and why they want to keep a job. They will participate in an activity called "Good Work Decisions." In this activity, students will follow Kelly through decisions she has made at work. The class will read each of the scenarios and decide if Kelly made a good or bad decision. If Kelly made a bad decision, students will identify the correct decision. 

      "Getting Along with Others" - This article focuses on how to get along with co-workers by providing scenarios. Students will discuss what will happen to a co-worker who does not work well with others. Students will participate in an activity called "Help Me Get Along at Work." This activity gives students a chance to role-play positive and negative responses to issues that may arise in the workplace.

 
WORK SKILLS
     AM and PM Jobs - delivering newspapers, clerical tasks, recycling, custodial tasks

     Job Exploration - Students will explore specify jobs within different job categories. After reading and discussing both help wanted ads, students will select the job that most closely matches their preferences and skills. Students will then apply for this job in a later lesson. 

MATH
     Money Matters - This activity simulates the real-world experience of paying bills and balancing a checking account, and will be used continuously throughout the month. This week students will pay 2 bills and record their withdrawals in their check register.

     What's in My Wallet - This activity presents opportunities for counting out various amounts of money in a person's wallet. Provided are daily scenarios that require team members to count the money available and determine if there is enough to make a designated purchase. 

     Time Matters - Activities in this lesson focus on understanding time and planning a schedule.

READING - This week's current events story is called "Clownfest." Students will read an adapted article based on their instructional level and complete corresponding activities. 

UPCOMING EVENTS

9/8/14     Avenues begins for selected students 

9/10/14   MAC Foodshop begins for selected students

9/10/14   Shopping trip for selected student to Boyer's 
9/5/14     Spirit Day - wear a Spartan shirt with dress code bottoms

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Week of September 1, 2014

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN OUR CLASS THIS WEEK?

PERSONAL BINDERS - Students will continue using daily sign in sheets. Some students will be given advanced sign in sheets and will be asked to find elapsed times. Students also will begin using grooming checklists. Please check binders each night for important notes regarding lunch money, gym clothes, permission slips, etc. 

DAILY LIVING SKILLS 
     "Getting a Job." This story is about Chad who is eager to have a paying job in the community. Where will he begin? What kind of skills will he need? How can he get these skills? Students will find the answers to these questions and more as we discuss the story. Students will also explore positive work skills and their personal resumes. These items will be added to their Transition Binder. 

     "Following Directions at Work" - Students will read story and discuss ways in which directions can be given and what happens when directions are not followed. Everyone will participate in an activity called "How's My Attitude?" This activity expands upon attitudes when following directions, especially when asked to do something that is out of the normal routine. 

WORK SKILLS
     AM and PM Jobs - delivering newspapers, clerical tasks, recycling, custodial tasks

     Job Exploration - Students will explore specify jobs within different job categories. After reading and discussing both help wanted ads, students will select the job that most closely matches their preferences and skills. Students will then apply for this job in a later lesson. 

MATH
     Money Matters - This activity simulates the real-world experience of paying bills and balancing a checking account, and will be used continuously throughout the month. This week students will review monthly bills, record deposit, and pay their rent. 

     What's in My Wallet - This activity presents opportunities for counting out various amounts of money in a person's wallet. Provided are daily scenarios that require team members to count the money available and determine if there is enough to make a designated purchase. 

     Time Matters - Activities in this lesson focus on understanding time and planning a schedule.

READING - This week's current events story is called "America's Song." Students will read an adapted article based on their instructional level and complete corresponding activities. 

UPCOMING EVENTS

9/2/14     Community Based Instruction Work begins 
               Ashland Library - Tues./Fri. @ 12:00
               Sosar Physical Therapy - Thurs. @ 12:00
               Child Development - Weds./Fri @ 9:00
9/3/14     Meet the Teacher 6:30-8:30
9/5/14     Spirit Day - wear a Spartan shirt with dress code bottoms

Week of August 25, 2014

Welcome Back to School!

 

This year your child will be participating in my Work Skills, Daily Living Skills, Functional Reading, and/or Functional Math Skills class. We will spend  the first few days of school getting to know one another and becoming familiar with the classroom and school rules and procedures.  We will spend time practicing going to our lockers, through the lunch line, and to and from classes. Students will also be made familiar with expectations while at school. We will discuss being responsible, respectful, and safe. Students will earn tickets and be entered into a weekly drawing when seen demonstrating responsibility, respectfulness, and safety.

Community Based Instruction work will begin next week. Permission slips will be sent home later this week.

Please look through your child’s binder nightly. More information will be added as the year progresses. Please sign and return any forms sent home as soon as possible. Handbooks will be given out at each class meeting.

 

 

Upcoming Events

8/26-Class meetings 10th-12th

8/27-Class meetings 7th-9th

8/29-District Pep Rally

9/1-Labor Day NO SCHOOL

9/3-Meet the Teacher 6:30-8:30

I am excited to be back at school, and I look forward to a fantastic school year!

Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns.

570-874-0495 x2114 or amaziekas@northschuylkill.net