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Functional Life Skills - Housekeeping and Chores
By SEN Resource Source
Teaching life skills to children with special educational needs helps to give them knowledge and skills to handle daily tasks, become more independent and know how to take action when an adult is not around to help. The teaching of life skills should be thought of as a crucial part of the curriculum for children with special needs as it prepares them for day to day challenges and helps the become more productive members of their communities.
This resource provides planning, teaching slides, vocabulary cards and data tracking sheets as well as a range of different activities perfect for use with a whole class, small group and some of them can be used as independent workstation activities.
This unit covers housekeeping and chores, and teaches children about the importance of keeping a clean and tidy house and how to do certain household tasks.
INCLUDED:
· Ideas for planning
· Teaching slides
· Vocabulary cards
· Data tracking sheets
· Social story
· Bingo game
· Instruction cards with real photos
· Labelling activities
· Picture to picture matching
· Word to picture matching
· Differentiated scenario question and answer
· Sequencing activities
· Sorting activities
Clipart images courtesy of: www.TeachShare.com/Store/Kari-Bolt-Clip-Art
Terms of Use
The original purchaser is granted the right to photocopy, use or display this material for his/her educational use without limitation. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means in order to provide use to another person without express written permission from the author and publisher unless additional licenses or group licenses have been purchased.
Copying any part of this product and placing it on the Internet in any form (even a personal/classroom website) is strictly forbidden.
Jobs, Careers, Work, Labor Day: People Working Together Bundle
By Reading Club Fun
Jobs, careers and work are highlighted and celebrated on Labor Day. This bundle of educational puzzles will open children's eyes to the many types of careers available to them, and illuminates the value that everyone brings to the community – whether they work in retail services or classrooms, on farms, or even in the entertainment business.
Follow My Store
Let's Work Together Word Search, Crossword Set (Jobs, Careers and Labor Day)
By Reading Club Fun
Jobs, work, careers, Labor Day. An introduction to the many hard-working people in every community who provide us with the foods, goods and services to lead quality lives. A great introduction to careers "in plain sight."
Includes:
* Let's Work Together -- Two-page activity set
* Everybody Works -- complementary word search puzzle
Follow My Store
Movie Making Careers and Jobs, (Labor Day) Plus Make Your Own Movie Tips
By Reading Club Fun
Making movies is an exciting career or job. Everybody loves the movies! With this activity set and vocabulary puzzle kids will learn about the movie business, the professionals who work in it, and distinctive movie "lingo." Also included are tools and tips for creating your own movie at home.
Includes these puzzles and resources:
Also includes these tools for planning, shooting and editing your own movie at home:
Follow My Store
Working with Animals and Pets (Jobs, Careers and Labor Day)
By Reading Club Fun
Kids will enjoy learning about the wide array of occupations in which people work with or take care of animals.
Includes:
* Working with Animals and Pets - Two-Page Activity Set
* Matching Vocabulary Word Search Puzzle
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A Lifetime of Learning Word Search Puzzle
By Reading Club Fun
Find and circle dozens of vocabulary words related to school at all life stages, from kindergarten to college and vocational training. SAVE – Buy our Learning for a Lifetime Two-Page Activity Set and Word Search BUNDLE! Keywords: back to school | continuing education | vocational education | lifelong learning
Working at the Grocery Store (Jobs, Careers, Labor Day)
By Reading Club Fun
Jobs, Careers (great for Labor Day) – Illuminate the importance of the hard-working people in the community with this fun and informative packet: "Working at the Grocery Store" - Two-Page Activity Set "People and Jobs at the Grocery Store" - Word Search Puzzle Bonus: "Buy a Lemon -- Shopping at the Grocery Store" Word Search Puzzle Follow My Store
Farms: Hard-Working Farms (Jobs, Careers, Agriculture and Labor Day)
By Reading Club Fun
Farms come to life in this fun activity set that's all about the people, work and equipment used in agriculture. Kids will love this.
Includes:
* Two-page activity set: Crossword about different kinds of farms; crossword about farm animals; word search about equipment and tools used on farms; and dot-to-dot about farm fresh fruit.
* Vocabulary word search puzzle: reinforces key vocabulary words used in the Activity Set
Follow My Store
Summer Vocational Skills Bundle - Job Exploration Worksheets - EYP / ESY
By FUNctional Academics Educator
Summer Vocational Worksheets - Job Exploration & Workplace Readiness Worksheets for Life Skills Special Education Students.
Summer is finally here! Are you looking for no-prep vocational skills lessons for your special education teens and adults during the extended school year? This Summer Vocational Skills Worksheets Bundle features eight resources, designed to last the entire summer program and beyond.
Included Resources:
Students can explore different jobs, understanding what people like about them, what they wear, and what they do. The job postings provide details on requirements, duties, pay, and benefits, allowing students to reflect on whether a job would be a good fit for them. Corresponding vocational skills worksheets help students practice the skills needed for these achievable positions, aligning with their abilities and aspirations. Simply print and go—answer keys included!
Bundle these resources and save $9.00, that's over 20% off!
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
8 Summer Vocational Resources
1 - 3 levels depending on the resource
142 worksheets
Extension ideas
Answer key
TOTAL:
⭐ 8 SUMMER VOCATIONAL RESOURCES
⭐ 142 WORKSHEETS
RESOURCES INCLUDED:
All resources include a teacher answer key
Summer Vocational Reading Comprehension
Summer Job Postings 1
Summer Job Postings 2
Vocational Skills: Amusement Park
Vocational Skills: Beach Parking Attendant
Vocational Skills: Boat Rental Stand
Vocational Skills: Ice Cream Shop
Vocational Skills: Water Park
Looking for more SUMMER resources?
Summer Budgeting
Summer Needs & Wants
Dollar Up Shopping - Beach Store
Dollar Up Shopping - Camping Store
Job Postings - Summer
Summer Menu Bundle
Summer Product Labels Unit 2
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Bus & Train Schedules BUNDLE - Life Skills - Vocational - Special Education
By FUNctional Academics Educator
These worksheets seamlessly integrates real-world reading with bus and train schedules, routes, signs & stations with text-dependent questions. Created to immerse students in the world of everyday transportation schedules, often overlooked in classroom settings, these thoughtfully designed worksheets offer engaging exposure to a variety of routes, stops, and travel times.
As students delve into the intricacies of transit schedules, they'll tackle text-dependent questions that encourage critical thinking and enhance language skills in a tangible and relevant way. Utilize Bus & Train Schedules to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and essential real-world proficiency.
These worksheets are great for vocational IEP objectives & travel training!
THIS BUNDLE SAVES YOU OVER 20%!
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
EACH UNIT HAS:
Level 1: Cut & Paste - Simpler Questions - Bolded Key Words
Level 2: Write in the Answer - More Complex Questions - Some Multi-Part
TOTAL:
⭐ 182 WORKSHEETS WITH 998 QUESTIONS PER SET
⭐ 364 DIFFERENT WORKSHEETS
UNITS INCLUDED:
Bus & Train Schedules - FREEBIE
Bus & Train Schedules - Unit 1
Bus & Train Schedules - Unit 2
Bus & Train Schedules - Unit 3
Bus & Train Schedules - Unit 4
Bus & Train Routes, Signs & Stations - Unit 1
Check out some of my other bundles:
Paying Bills - MEGA BUNDLE
Understanding Instructions - MEGA BUNDLE
Reading Medicine Labels - BUNDLE
Tip, Tax & Discount - BUNDLE
Vocational Skills: Workplace Readiness Growing Bundle - Job Skills Worksheets
By FUNctional Academics Educator
Vocational Skills Worksheets - Job Exploration & Workplace Readiness Worksheets for Life Skills Special Education Students.
This bundle includes 16 engaging units designed to help students explore realistic jobs and develop essential vocational skills, covering a wide range of both everyday and seasonal jobs. Each worksheet focuses on tasks and skills relevant to these jobs, promoting self-assurance, independence, and workplace readiness. As new units are added, the bundle expands, and the price increases. Prepare your students for success in life outside the classroom.
THIS BUNDLE SAVES YOU OVER 20%!
BUNDLE SUMMARY:
TOTAL:
⭐ 16 UNITS & GROWING
⭐ 180 WORKSHEETS & GROWING
JOBS INCLUDED:
RECENTLY ADDED:
COMING SOON:
Ideas for Use:
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Special Education Life Skills Bundle - Teacher Starter Pack - Functional Skills
By FUNctional Academics Educator
Special Education Life Skills Bundle for Teen to Young Adult Students
This bundle offers 55 units of practical worksheets designed to teach essential life skills, including reading menus, menu math, reading invitations, filling out forms, understanding bus and train schedules, using coupons, reading weather forecasts, and more. Perfect for special education teachers, this resource helps students develop functional academics and critical life skills. Whether you're new to teaching or experienced, this bundle provides a comprehensive set of tools to support your students' growth and independence.
SEPARATELY THESE RESOURCES WOULD COST YOU $286.00.
THIS BUNDLE SAVES YOU OVER 20%!
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
UNITS INCLUDED:
Apparel Details & Size Charts - Unit 1
Apparel Details & Size Charts - Unit 2
Bus & Train Schedules - Unit 1
Bus & Train Schedules - Unit 2
Bus & Train Schedules - Unit 3
Bus & Train Schedules - Unit 4
Bus and Train Routes, Schedules, Signs & Stations
Calendar Comprehension - Unit 1
Coupons - Unit 1
Coupons - Unit 2
Coupons - Unit 3
Filling Out Forms - Unit 1
Filling Out Forms - Unit 2
Filling Out Forms - Unit 3
Filling Out Forms - Unit 4
Paying Bills Unit 1
Paying Bills Unit 2
Paying Bills Unit 3
Paying Utility Bills - Unit 1
Paying Utility Bills - Unit 2
Personal Information Forms
Product Label Comprehension - Unit 1
Product Label Comprehension - Unit 2
Product Label Comprehension - Unit 3
Reading Invitations - Unit 1
Reading Invitations - Unit 2
Reading Medicine Labels - Unit 1
Reading Medicine Labels - Unit 2
Reading Medicine Labels - Unit 3
Reading Prescriptions - Unit 1
Reading Prescriptions - Unit 2
Reading Prescriptions - Unit 3
Recipe Comprehension - Unit 1
Understanding Credit Cards - Unit 1
Understanding Credit Cards - Unit 2
Understanding Instructions - Unit 1
Understanding Instructions - Unit 2
Understanding Instructions - Unit 3
Understanding Instructions - Unit 4
Understanding Menus - Unit 1
Understanding Menus - Unit 2
Understanding Menus - Unit 3
Understanding Menus - Unit 4
Understanding Menus - FREEBIE
Weather Forecasts - Unit 1
Website Comprehension - Unit 1
Website Comprehension - Unit 2
Website Comprehension - Unit 3
Holiday Job Postings - Functional Reading - Vocational Activities - Worksheets
By FUNctional Academics Educator
Holiday Job Postings (Seasonal Christmas Jobs) - Vocational Skills - Special Education Worksheets - Real-World Reading
Prepare your students for the exciting transition into the workforce this holiday season! These engaging worksheets are designed to immerse students in real-world job postings they would encounter as companies and stores prepare for the holiday season. By reading and answering questions, they'll enhance their comprehension and vocational skills.
But that's not all! These worksheets also encourage students to reflect on job requirements, duties, and benefits, empowering them to assess if a particular job aligns with their abilities and aspirations. Plus, this resource is differentiated with two different levels, ensuring that all your classroom students can benefit from this resource.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Level 1 - Cut & Paste + Highlight/ Circle the Answer - Simpler Questions - Larger Text
Level 2 - Written Answers - More Complex Questions/ Some with Multiple Parts
TOTAL:
⭐ 4 HOLIDAY JOB POSTINGS
⭐ 30 WORKSHEETS WITH 145 QUESTIONS
Job Postings Included:
Gift Wrapper
Holiday Character
Christmas Tree Lot Attendant
Decorator
THIS RESOURCE PAIRS WELL WITH:
Black Friday Retail Associate - Vocational Skills
Looking for other units?:
Black Friday Job Postings
Fall-Themed Job Postings
Halloween-Themed Job Postings
Understanding Job Postings Unit 1
Understanding Job Postings Unit 2
Fall-Themed Job Postings Unit 1 - Functional Reading - Vocational
By FUNctional Academics Educator
Fall Job Postings - Vocational Skills
Get your students ready for the exciting transition into the workforce this fall season! These engaging worksheets are designed to immerse students in real-world job postings they would encounter during the fall season. By reading and answering questions, they'll sharpen their comprehension and vocational skills.
But that's not all! These worksheets also encourage students to reflect on job requirements, duties, and benefits, empowering them to assess if a particular job aligns with their abilities and aspirations. Plus, this resource is differentiated with two different levels, ensuring that all your classroom students can benefit from this resource.
Equip your students with the skills they need to thrive in the world of work using this convenient resource!
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Level 1 - Cut & Paste + Highlight/ Circle the Answer - Simpler Questions - Larger Text
Level 2 - Write in the Answer - More Complex Questions/ Some with Multiple Parts
TOTAL:
⭐ 4 FALL-THEMED JOB POSTINGS
⭐ 24 WORKSHEETS WITH 140 QUESTIONS
Job Postings Included:
THIS RESOURCE PAIRS WELL WITH:
Farm Stand - Vocational Skills
Looking for other units?:
Halloween-Themed Job Postings
Understanding Job Postings Unit 1
Understanding Job Postings Unit 2
Black Friday Job Postings - Functional Reading - Vocational
By FUNctional Academics Educator
Black Friday/ Holiday Job Postings - Vocational Skills
Prepare your students for the exciting transition into the workforce this holiday season! These engaging worksheets are designed to immerse students in real-world job postings they would encounter as companies prepare for Black Friday and the holiday season. By reading and answering questions, they'll enhance their comprehension and vocational skills.
But that's not all! These worksheets also encourage students to reflect on job requirements, duties, and benefits, empowering them to assess if a particular job aligns with their abilities and aspirations. Plus, this resource is differentiated with two different levels, ensuring that all your classroom students can benefit from this resource.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Level 1 - Cut & Paste + Highlight/ Circle the Answer - Simpler Questions - Larger Text
Level 2 - Write in the Answer - More Complex Questions/ Some with Multiple Parts
TOTAL:
⭐ 4 BLACK FRIDAY JOB POSTINGS
⭐ 26 WORKSHEETS WITH 150 QUESTIONS
Job Postings Included:
Retail Associate
Delivery Driver
Warehouse Associate
Returns Processor
THIS RESOURCE PAIRS WELL WITH:
Black Friday Retail Associate - Vocational Skills
Looking for other units?:
Fall-Themed Job Postings
Halloween-Themed Job Postings
Understanding Job Postings Unit 1
Understanding Job Postings Unit 2
LIBRARY - Vocational Skills - Workplace Readiness - Job Essentials - SCHOOL
By FUNctional Academics Educator
This Vocational Skills resource empowers students with essential work skills through specialized worksheets. This resource equips students with practical skills & abilities crucial for excelling in library work environments. From genre differentiation to organizational proficiency, information retrieval, digital literacy, and administrative competence, this unit covers a wide range of library job skills. These worksheets prepare students for life beyond the classroom, enhancing confidence, independence and workplace readiness.
BUNDLE & SAVE: Vocational Skills Worksheets: Bundle
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
TOTAL:
⭐ 10 DIFFERENT WORKSHEETS PER SET
⭐ 5 EXTENSION IDEADS
Skills Covered:
Genre Differentiation: Develop your students' ability to distinguish between various literary genres, enabling them to effectively guide library users to their preferred books.
Organizational Proficiency: Sorting books & magazines in alphabetical order, by date, author, and Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC), students will refine their organizational skills to ensure a smoothly functioning library space.
Information Retrieval: Equip your students with the techniques to extract relevant information from library cards, fostering independent information-seeking behavior.
Digital Literacy: Practice copying usernames and passwords to input login information, navigate and extract information from book search databases.
Administrative Competence: From filling out overdue book slips to efficiently checking books back in, your students will gain insight into the administrative side of library operations.
LOOKING FOR MORE VOCATIONAL RESOURCES?
Understanding Job Postings - Unit 1
Understanding Job Postings - Unit 2
Winter Job Postings - Functional Reading - Vocational Activities - Worksheets
By FUNctional Academics Educator
Winter Job Postings - Reading Job Descriptions - Vocational Skills - Special Education Worksheets - Real-World Reading
Get your students ready for the seasonal job market with these engaging winter worksheets! Designed to mirror real-world job postings during the winter season, these worksheets help students enhance their comprehension and vocational skills through reading and answering questions.
Not only do these worksheets develop essential skills, but they also prompt students to reflect on job requirements, duties, and benefits. This empowers them to assess if a specific job aligns with their abilities and aspirations. Plus, the resource comes in two differentiated levels, ensuring it's accessible and beneficial for all students in your classroom.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Guide:
Worksheets:
Data Collection & Answer Keys:
TOTAL:
⭐ 4 WINTER JOB POSTINGS
⭐ 32 WORKSHEETS WITH 124 QUESTIONS
Job Postings Included:
THIS RESOURCE PAIRS WELL WITH:
Winter Vocational Reading Comprehension
Vocational Skills - Winter Concessions Stand
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Level 1 - Cut & Paste + Highlight/ Circle the Answer - Simpler Questions - Larger Text
Level 2 - Open Response - More Complex Questions/ Some with Multiple Parts
Looking for other units?:
Black Friday Job Postings
Fall-Themed Job Postings
Halloween-Themed Job Postings
Understanding Job Postings Unit 1
Understanding Job Postings Unit 2
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Baseball Concession Stand - Vocational Skills Worksheets - Workplace Readiness
By FUNctional Academics Educator
This Vocational Skills - SPRING BASEBALL CONCESSION STAND WORKER resource empowers students with essential work skills through specialized worksheets designed for a concession stand setting.
Step into the world of vocational skills as a Concession Stand Worker with these engaging worksheets. These materials empower students with practical abilities crucial for excelling in the fast-paced environment of a concession stand.
From managing inventory of items like hotdogs and popcorn, to addressing customer inquiries about the menu, calculating customer totals, providing change, and ensuring smooth operations, students will acquire essential life and work skills tailored to the unique demands of a concession stand.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Guide:
Worksheets:
Ready-to-print PDF format
10 spring concessions stand worker vocational skills worksheets
Over 100 interactive elements - for example: read, circle, write in the answer & more!
Color set + black & white set
U.S. & Canadian versions included
Answer Key:
TOTAL:
⭐ 10 DIFFERENT WORKSHEETS PER SET
⭐ 5 EXTENSION IDEAS
U.S. & Canadian versions included
SKILLS COVERED
Customer Service
The unit emphasizes customer service skills, including how to interact with customers, answer their inquiries, & provide assistance. Students develop effective communication & interpersonal skills.
Financial Literacy
Students gain financial literacy skills by calculating totals, providing change, and handling transactions accurately. This skill ensures efficient and error-free financial operations at concession stands.
Menu Reading Skills
Students focus on reading the concession stand menu, a key functional text in hospitality. This helps them accurately convey menu information to customers, contributing to the success of the concession stand.
Inventory Management
Students develop skills in efficiently managing and organizing inventory at the concession stand, focusing on ingredients and supplies. This involves keeping track of quantities, product types, and sizes.
THIS RESOURCE PAIRS WELL WITH:
Spring Job Postings
LOOKING FOR MORE VOCATIONAL RESOURCES?
Library - Vocational Skills
Understanding Job Postings - Unit 1
Understanding Job Postings - Unit 2
Fall-Themed Job Postings
Farm Stand - Vocational Skills
Black Friday Job Postings
Winter Vocational Reading Comprehension Worksheets - Job Exploration
By FUNctional Academics Educator
Winter Vocational Reading Comprehension - Job Exploration Worksheets
Winter Vocational Reading Comprehension features 10 short seasonal winter job passages. Each passage consists of 2-3 short paragraphs, offering insights into individuals in their respective positions. The passages cover a variety of skills, job requirements, hourly pay, benefits, and the reasons individuals enjoy their seasonal work. The accompanying questions are straightforward, prompting students to identify key information. This set is specifically designed to highlight various winter vocational positions. These worksheets have 3 differentiated levels.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Guide:
Worksheets:
Data Collection & Answer Keys:
Level 1 - Cut & Paste - Larger Text
Level 2 - Multiple Choice - Choice of 3
Level 2 - Open Response
TOTAL:
⭐ 10 WINTER VOCATIONAL READING PASSAGES
⭐ 30 WORKSHEETS WITH 140 QUESTIONS
Vocational Passages Included:
Ideas for Use:
Looking for more winter units?:
Winter Functional Texts 1
**Winter Shopping Task Cards
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Spring Job Postings - Reading Job Descriptions - Vocational Skills Worksheets
By FUNctional Academics Educator
Spring Job Postings - Reading Job Descriptions - Vocational Skills - Special Education Worksheets - Real-World Reading
Get your students ready for the seasonal job market with these engaging spring worksheets! Designed to mirror real-world job postings during the spring season, these worksheets help students enhance their comprehension and vocational skills through reading and answering questions.
Not only do these worksheets develop essential skills, but they also prompt students to reflect on job requirements, duties, and benefits. This empowers them to assess if a specific job aligns with their abilities and aspirations. Plus, the resource comes in two differentiated levels, ensuring it's accessible and beneficial for all students in your classroom.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Guide:
Worksheets:
Data Collection & Answer Keys:
TOTAL:
⭐ 4 SPRING JOB POSTINGS
⭐ 38 WORKSHEETS WITH 150 QUESTIONS
Job Postings Included:
THIS RESOURCE PAIRS WELL WITH:
Baseball Concession Stand Worker
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Level 1 - Cut & Paste + Highlight/ Circle the Answer - Simpler Questions - Larger Text
Level 2 - Open Response - More Complex Questions/ Some with Multiple Parts
Looking for other units?:
Black Friday Job Postings
Fall-Themed Job Postings
Halloween-Themed Job Postings
Understanding Job Postings Unit 1
Understanding Job Postings Unit 2
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