Week of October 20, 2014

Unit Topic: Feelings & Emotions

FYI

Permission slips will be sent home Monday for Community Based Instruction trip to May’s on October 31st. Students will have the opportunity to eat breakfast and tour the restaurant to discuss employment.

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

     You Don’t Have to be Bad When You’re Mad-This story is about a young man named Parker who comes to work upset in the morning. He takes out his anger on objects in his way. Students will discuss how to behavior when they are upset or mad about something and answer comprehension questions related to story.

     Controlling My Feelings-This article focuses positive and negative ways to handle emotions as an adult. Students will discuss how handling emotions can have an impact on relationships. They will also complete an activity called “Feelings Thermometer” in which they will compare feelings to a temperature on a thermometer.

WORK SKILLS

     Applications & Interviews-Students will fill out application for the job chosen in previous lesson and role-play a corresponding job interview.

     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

READING - This week's current events story is called "World Series.” Students will read an adapted article based on their instructional level and complete corresponding activities. We will end the week by following a recipe to make “World Series Smoothies.”

Week of October 13, 2014

Unit Topic: Feelings & Emotions

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

     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

READING - This week's current events story is called "Native Americans’ Day.” Students will read an adapted article based on their instructional level and complete corresponding activities. We will end the week by following a recipe to make “Pow Wow Popcorn.”

 

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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