https://padlet.com/stepuszek40/65amrffwos9t Incorporating life skills into curriculum en-us 2017-04-17 16:27:01 UTC 2024-05-29 07:23:49 UTC hello@padlet.com stepuszek40 https://padlet.com/stepuszek40/65amrffwos9t/wish/166588505 This is a resource to help primary teachers incorporate social skills into their daily curriculum. I have been using social thinking skills model to better understand what areas my students are sturggling in. Then i would present situations to help teach that specific skill to the class.]]> 2017-04-17 16:54:17 UTC https://padlet.com/stepuszek40/65amrffwos9t/wish/166588505 stepuszek40 https://padlet.com/stepuszek40/65amrffwos9t/wish/166589384 This is an indepth article that explains how to use the tool. It also has accodomations and modifications for students with special needs. This research has helped me select developmentally appropriate activities for my students while teaching social skills.]]> 2017-04-17 16:58:20 UTC https://padlet.com/stepuszek40/65amrffwos9t/wish/166589384 stepuszek40 https://padlet.com/stepuszek40/65amrffwos9t/wish/166596785 This article is geared towards parents teaching their children life skills. All of these skills can also be incorporated into a classroom. To learn how to make good choices the teacher can set up a classroom store. The students can earn classroom money and learn how to properly save and spend. There are many oppertunities to incorporate these skills into daily lessons. ]]> 2017-04-17 17:33:40 UTC https://padlet.com/stepuszek40/65amrffwos9t/wish/166596785 stepuszek40 https://padlet.com/stepuszek40/65amrffwos9t/wish/166598026 Teachtown videos were first introduced to my by our school social worker. The videos prompt social skills in a student friendly way. This video was used in our classroom when a student was having difficultly following the rules of a game. It helped emphasize that other peoples feelings get hurt when you do not play by the rules. Teachtown has a variety of videos for many different skills.]]> 2017-04-17 17:39:07 UTC https://padlet.com/stepuszek40/65amrffwos9t/wish/166598026 stepuszek40 https://padlet.com/stepuszek40/65amrffwos9t/wish/166600622 This video discusses the important of teaching life skills at an early age. Building life skills such as, communication, decision making, goal setting, conflict resolution, asking for help, and job seeking skills are crucial to creating a positive and caring community of learners. I incorporate as many life skills into my lessons as possible to give my students the best foot forward and achieve in life.]]> 2017-04-17 17:50:33 UTC https://padlet.com/stepuszek40/65amrffwos9t/wish/166600622 stepuszek40 https://padlet.com/stepuszek40/65amrffwos9t/wish/166604192 This is a video social story that helps young students learn how to win and lose. I used a similar video in my special education preschool class to teach self regulation and social skills. After playing this video for my students we played a game similar to musical chairs. There were several rounds that knocked studetns out of the game and only one winner. After each round a student did not get to advance. After losing they had to say, "That's OK!" At the send of the game we practiced congratulating the winner. ]]> 2017-04-17 18:05:25 UTC https://padlet.com/stepuszek40/65amrffwos9t/wish/166604192 stepuszek40 https://padlet.com/stepuszek40/65amrffwos9t/wish/166913517 This mind map explains my exploration of life skills in early elementary grades. I first noticed what skills students were lacking and then researhed how to develop this skills. My research was done online and in a classroom setting. This mind map gives a basic overview of my thoughts reguarding the skills that need to be better developed in young children.]]> 2017-04-19 02:24:25 UTC https://padlet.com/stepuszek40/65amrffwos9t/wish/166913517 stepuszek40 https://padlet.com/stepuszek40/65amrffwos9t/wish/167483520 This is a list of ideas and strategies to help implement more life skills into an early elementary setting. Lists like these are always growing because I am continuously looking for new ways to incorporate these skills into my classroom. ]]> 2017-04-21 13:32:29 UTC https://padlet.com/stepuszek40/65amrffwos9t/wish/167483520