Pro-ed That's LIFE! Life Skills by Patricia W. Smith - 31172
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Pro-ed That's LIFE! Life Skills
Ages: 11-Adult
Grades: 6-Adult
Individuals with developmental disabilities gain independence with these language and reasoning lessons in homemaking, health, money management, entertainment, and government.
The 170 one-page activities teach functional skills and target:
general knowledge
vocabulary
following directions
decision-making
knowing what to expect
planning a course of action
The book covers a huge range of information essential to functioning as an adult.
The activities are organized in six areas of independent living:
Homemaking - laundry, finding and furnishing a home/apartment, property maintenance, kitchen essentials, meal preparation, and purchasing groceries
Health Concerns - diet and nutrition, weather conditions/safety, first aid, making appointments, health insurance, hospital and emergencies, medicines and prescription drugs, immunizations, vision and dental care, and fire safety
Consumer Affairs - types of stores, comparison shopping, evaluating bargains and saving money, warnings and labels, how to use the newspaper, paying bills, filling out an order form, and alternative shopping methods
Money Matters - establishing and sticking to a budget, banking, use of credit, bills and statements, applying for loans and employment, creating a resume, and job search and interviews
Going Places - restaurants and menus, brochures and advertisements, maps and travel, entertainment, and public transportation
Government - local and state government, elections, time zones, postal system, national holidays, driving safety, road signs, taxes, and the judicial system
192 pages • 8.5 x 11, softcover • ©1998