Sharing my experience in the classroom as a life skills special education transition teacher and providing resources and solutions for fellow educators.
I Wish I Would Have Known This as a New Transition Teacher
May 11, 2021
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I would say it was my first or second year teaching transition when I heard one of my fellow teachers mention 'SSI.' They were curious what the difference was between SSI and SSDI. As you might assume, I was unaware and thought it didn’t apply to me.
What I didn’t know...
Is this Functional Life Skills Curriculum right for you and your students?
May 01, 2021
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After having taught functional life skills to transition age students with intellectual disabilities, autism, down syndrome, and a range of other disabilities for 6+ years, I felt confident creating structured and consistent lesson units (from scratch) that would meet the needs of all students....
Top 5 IEP Transition Plan Parent Assessments
Apr 25, 2021
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It’s that special day that everyone remembers so vividly, including you, the parent or guardian, and the student- the day the student turns 14 AND A HALF years old.* It’s commemorated in so many ways, because a half birthday when you are 14 is totally a big deal.* Thank goodness...
How to Teach College Tuition and Class
Apr 17, 2021
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Our LAST topic in the Consumer Math Blog Series is about how to teach College Tuition and Classes. Read more about why and how you can teach College Tuition and Classes using my College Class and Tuition Lesson Unit (click here to get your copy).
How to Teaching Car Buying
Apr 10, 2021
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Our next topic in the Consumer Math Blog Series is about how to teach Car Buying. Read more about why and how you can teach Car Buying using my Buy a Car Lesson Unit (click here to get your copy).
Purpose of Teaching Car Buying
If your students are in high school or have...
How to Teach Public Transportation
Apr 03, 2021
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Our next topic in the Consumer Math Blog Series is about how to teach Public Transportation. Read more about why and how you can teach Public Transportation using my Public Transportation Lesson Unit (click here to get your copy).
Purpose of Teaching Public Transportation
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How to Teach Trip Planning
Mar 27, 2021
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Our next topic in the Consumer Math Blog Series is about how to teach Trip Planning. Read more about why and how you can teach Planning a Trip using my Plan A Trip Lesson Unit (click here to get your copy).
Purpose of Teaching Trip Planning
Students are typically asked to...
How to Teach Time Management
Mar 13, 2021
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Our next topic in the Consumer Math Blog Series is about how to teach Time Management. Read more about why and how you can teach Time Management using my Time Management Lesson Unit (click here to get your copy).
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Creating a Schedule for Life Skills: How to Figure Out What to Teach and When to Teach It
Mar 06, 2021
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Are you fresh out of college and just accepted your first job teaching life skills at the high school or transition level? Or, was your department chair so impressed with your skills that they want you to bless the students in the functional foundations classroom with your talents? Either way,...
How to Teaching Estimating Skills
Feb 27, 2021
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Our next topic in the Consumer Math Blog Series is about how to teach Estimation. Read more about why and how you can teach Estimating using my Estimate Lesson Unit (click here to get your copy).
Purpose...
How to Teach Filing Your Taxes
Feb 20, 2021
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Our next topic in the Consumer Math Blog Series is about how to teach Filing Taxes. Read more about why and how you can teach Filing Your Taxes using my Filing Taxes Lesson Unit (click here to get your copy).
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Boom Cards: How to Guide
Feb 17, 2021
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You may have heard of Boom Cards and thought to yourself, ‘Oh- just another teaching fad I’m not going to waste my time learning about or investing money in.’ Well, let me tell you that this isn’t a trend and deserves a second chance!
Contrary to the majority of the...
How to Teach Geometry Basics
Feb 13, 2021
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Our next topic in the Consumer Math Blog Series is about how to teach Geometry. Read more about why and how you can teach Geometry basics using my Geometry Lesson Unit (click here to get your copy).
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How to Individualize the Transition Planning Process for Families
Feb 06, 2021
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So, you are now knee deep in supporting your families while they prepare to transition to adult services and supports. Hopefully, this last short list of tips can help you individualize and fine tune the support you are offering to your families and young adults as they prepare for life after...
Increase Parent Engagement in the Transition Planning Process: Available Services & Supports
Jan 31, 2021
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Calling all transition special education teachers, transition specialists, and staff who want to increase the support they offer to families and students who will access services post high school! This blog post about increasing parent engagement in the transition planning process is for YOU!
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How to Teach Cost Comparison Shopping
Jan 30, 2021
Purpose of Teaching Cost Comparison
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Our next topic in the Consumer Math Blog Series is about how to teach Cost Comparison Shopping. Read more about why and how you can teach Cost Comparison using my Cost Comparison Lesson Unit (click here to get your copy).
A family member...
How to Teach Food Budgets
Jan 23, 2021
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Our next topic in the Consumer Math Blog Series is about how to teach Food Budgets. Read more about why and how you can teach Food Budgets using my Food Budget Lesson Unit (click here to get your copy).
Purpose of Teaching about Food Budgets
Besides paying rent, food is the...
CBI Goal Setting- How to Improve Your Field Trip Outing Game
Jan 16, 2021
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It’s a lovely Friday morning during the school year. You hop on the bus with your class, head to your destination, enjoy the activity, stop at a fast food restaurant for lunch, then head back to your school/program/center. It was a great day, you planned and planned and the CBI went...
How to Teach Meal Planning
Jan 09, 2021
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Our next topic in the Consumer Math Blog Series is about how to teach Meal Prep. Read more about why and how you can teach Meal Prep using my Meal Prep Lesson Unit (click here to get your copy).
Purpose of Teaching Meal Prep
While this seems more like a Family and Consumer Science...
How to Teach about Loans and Credit Cards
Jan 02, 2021
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Our next topic in the Consumer Math Blog Series is about how to teach Loans and Credit Cards. Read more about why and how you can teach Loans and Credit Cards using my Loan and Credit Card Lesson Unit (click here to get your copy).
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