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4th grade life skills simulations
Game of Life- budget simulation
In just one class period, your students will not only understand the importance of creating and sticking to a budget, but also practice creating one!- Students are randomly given a "career card" with correlating annual salary and average student loan debt, if applicable. - They will then use a chart to determine how much of their salary will be taken out in the form of federal tax withholding, state tax withholding, social security, and medicare. - They'll then be given a set of choice cards (
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4th - 10th
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Career Day - Job application and Interview skills, third fourth and fifth grade
Your students will love this activity! Students will start with filling out an elementary school friendly application for the career of their choice, some are provided. Meanwhile other students will pretend to be managers and conduct interviews. This activity works great for a speaking and listening grade/activity as well as great social studies activity for teaching communities. Over the years, I have received feedback from several upper level ESE teachers that said this mock interview helped w
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3rd - 12th, Adult Education
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Social Skills Unit based on My Mouth is a Volcano by Julia Cook
This mini-unit is designed to teach and review with students the importance of being polite, respectful friends by not interrupting. Taking turns is an important life skill that students need to practice and learn. The unit can be used to teach and/or review with students in pre-K through 5 grade at any level, including a great resource for special education. The book "My Mouth is a Volcano" by Julia Cook is a great addition to this unit, but is not required for this unit to be successful.
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PreK - 5th
My Very Own Road Trip: Planning a Road Trip Project
Using this unit students have the opportunity to plan out their very own road trip! They get to choose 7 places they'd like to travel, where to eat, what to eat, where to stay, what to see along the way, and even what car to travel in!
Before beginning the full project, students must complete six skills that prove they are ready for the FULL project. These skills include:
-Longitude/Latitude reading
-Time Zone maps
-Measuring map scale
-Gas calculations
-Compass rose readings
-How to read a ro
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3rd - 6th
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Real-to-Life Classroom Economy System | Math Class Structure
PURPOSE: This real-to-life, year-long simulation allows students to see what earning a paycheck feels like as well as many other life events we all run into concerning money: reoccurring bills, loans, second jobs, banking paperwork, and of course debt. Don’t just print out classroom dollars for your students to shuffle around – using my guide they will set up a checking account, fill out bank deposit slips, complete job applications, balance a checkbook and so much more. Every single piece of “g
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3rd - 8th
Class Cash - A Classroom Economy System That Works - Grades 3-8
Make your classroom management work for you by teaching financial literacy and responsibility - all while holding students accountable all year long. How Does It Work? Provide your students with a Class Cash paycheck just for attending school. Let your students take true ownership of the Class Cash system by having them design the cash used in your classroom. (OR provide them with predesigned cash to get the ball rolling even faster) Provide students with additional cash incentives for completin
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3rd - 8th
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Managing the Classroom Guide for teachers to run their classroom like a business
FINALLY A 134-page "REAL WORLD LIFE SKILLS" BLUEPRINT GUIDE TO RUN YOUR CLASSROOM LIKE A BSUINESS AND INTEGRATE A "CULTURALLY PROFICIENT, STUDENT-CENTERED AND RESTORATIVE" CLASSROOM. There are testimonials pictures and videos to review: https://www.crteaching.com/worksManaging the Classroom is that allows teachers to run their classroom like a business using manager jobs. It will help you structure your lessons in an exciting way as students apply business principles to any subject you teach in
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PreK - 12th
Also included in:Â REAL WORLD LIFE SKILLS Managing the Classroom & Entrepreneurship Curriculum
Real World Budgeting/Job Simulation (for Distance Learning AND in-person!)
Based completely online, this personal finance simulation teaches students the importance of budgeting their money, paying their monthly bills, shopping for the best deals, and what things cost! With the included video links to guide them, this works great both for students in the classroom and those learning remotely. Plan for about a week (5 hours of class time or so) to complete this simulation in class. The online and interactive personal finance simulation, allows students to receive one of
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4th - 12th
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Personal Finance Budget Simulation
Fifth grade students in Texas are expected to be able to describe the importance of creating a budget in which income and expenses are balanced. Use this fun simulation/game to introduce the concept in a relevant way to your kiddos!
To play, students will only need whiteboards or lined paper to keep track of their expenses. Each student will start out with $20 in allowance money and will be asked to make spending decisions as they travel throughout the mall with their best friend.
An unexpec
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4th - 6th
REAL WORLD LIFE SKILLS TIME MANAGEMENT GROUP ACTIVITY
Students will become familiar with using their time wisely as they experience this exciting and fun activity about time management. This is a story and 4 rubrics to set the expectation. Students will be placed in groups of 3 to work together and accomplish the tasks that are asked of them for this project. This lesson is one of my students favorite and they obtain a tremendous amount of group social skills and overall time management knowledge. This is a sure WIN, WIN for the class.Overview Stud
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4th - 8th
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Also included in:Â REAL WORLD LIFE SKILLS Time Management
Road Safety Social Story With Real Image for Autism and Special Education
The Road Safety Social Story teaches students road safety rules. It features pictures of realistic street signs they are likely to encounter when out in the community. This can be used to prepare students for community outings and teach street crossing safety.Follow Me-Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/sandip.goon.5Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/disha.digital.school/Pinterest- https://in.pinterest.com/goon2739/If you like this product, here are more social story books!Waiting Social St
Grades:
K - 8th
Also included in:Â Social Stories for Children with Autism | Growing Bundle
Getting Dressed Boom Cards
This is a bundle of Boom Cards that provides a way to extend your morning meeting or calendar routine in your classroom by pairing science and weather with functional skills for dressing up. Students will participate by manipulating the pieces by dragging and dropping to practice dressing themselves for the weather that day using multiple clothing options and bodies that represent themselves. In this product three sets of boom card decks for three sets of grade levels (early childhood, elementar
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PreK - 12th
Scholar Dollars - Classroom Economy
These "Scholar Dollars" are great for a classroom incentive program. Dollars come in $1, $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100. Each dollar has a quote from a historical figure along with a stock photo of the individual. This is a perfect positive reward system and also teaches students about money, money management, and the economy.
If you want me to customize the scholars and the quotes, send me an email and I would be more than happy to do that!
Thanks so much!
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3rd - 12th
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Mock Election Day, Fun Democracy, Civics and Government Role-Play Bundle
This bundle set allows Teachers and Students to enact their very own mock Election process in their own classroom, to help students understand democracy, civics, the importance of voting and that…EVERY VOTE COUNTS!***Check out the reviews on this bundle set. It's a real hit with elementary students and their Teachers!***This mock election bundle gives students an opportunity to better equip them for later in life (when they’re old enough to vote for real themselves) by helping them to learn all
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1st - 6th
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Stock the Store Wall: Life Skills Work Task
Lie Skills Work Task: Store Stocking Sort This activity will allow your students to learn how to stock a store. This will allow you students to stock store shelves, read order forms, and pull orders.Print, laminate, cut, punch holes in store items, and set up hooks or peg board . Label, set up directions, material needed, and task box directions with visuals included.
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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School Bank (Classroom Management + Financial Literacy)
Transform group management and educate in finance with a School Bank!Note: This resource operates through Google Sheets and requires a Google account for its functionality.What's Included?Google Sheets Database Template:Efficiently organize up to 45 accounts.Easily create and manage independent groups.Complete Tutorial:Detailed guide on using this resource.Instructions on creating accounts and assigning QR codes to cards.Customizable Designs.Account opening and job application forms.Administrati
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4th - 10th
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Valentine's Day: Plan a Special Experience Simulation Activity (Money Skills)
Your students will gain life skills and learn about the economic concept of cost vs benefit in this fun Valentine’s Day simulation! In this simulation, your students have unexpectedly come across $100 to spend toward planning a memorable Valentine's Day experience for a special someone! Your students will make spending choices throughout this simulation while weighing the cost vs. benefit of each decision. Unexpected events occur along the way that allow students to make real-life applicable dec
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4th - 6th
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The Bakery: Life Skills Work Task Box ( Fulfill orders)
Lie Skills Work Task Box: The Bakery This activity will allow you students to learn how to fulfill orders by reading and order form with visuals and putting the orders together. 24 orders total.Print, laminate, cut, and add velcro. Label, set up directions, material needed, and task box directions with visuals included.
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Clothing Store Wall: Life Skills Work Task
Lie Skills Work Task: Clothing Store Sort This activity will allow your students to learn how to stock clothing. This will allow you students to Match the the clothing size to the correct size sign. Print, laminate, cut, punch holes in clothing hanger, and set up hooks or peg board . Label, set up directions, material needed, and task box directions with visuals included.
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Gift Card Wall: Life Skills Work Task
Lie Skills Work Task: Gift Card Wall This activity will allow your students to learn how to stock a gift card wall. This will allow you students to Match the gift cards to the correct logo. Then follow and pull the orders on the order forms.Print, laminate, cut, punch holes in gift cards, and set up hooks or peg board . Label, set up directions, material needed, and task box directions with visuals included.36 order forms included.
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Classroom Economy Toolkit - Distance Learning Compatible!
You will LOVE this student-run classroom economy. Teach financial literacy while saving yourself endless time and energy in the classroom. This resource includes 30+ pages of detailed information on how to start your own classroom economy, including:Letter to parentsDetailed job list with descriptions (distance learning jobs included!)Job application (printable or link to Google Form)Job offer templateEditable Monthly Budget Form and ReflectionMonthly budget, bonuses, and fines listDigital banki
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3rd - 8th
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REAL WORLD LIFE SKILLS ATTITUDE LESSON WITH WORKSHEET
The purpose of this lesson is to educate students on the importance of having a good attitude and how it affects performance on a daily basis. The worksheet is simple and easy to fit in any curriculum, especially if you have various students with a negative attitude and it seems as though the class may not be responding to their peers in the most respectful way. This will enable the students to understand how an good attitude provides positive outcomes and will assist in advancing them further
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2nd - 12th
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Also included in:Â BUNDLE Attitude/Attitude Powerpoint Presentation (EDITABLE)
Where does the food go? : Life Skills Work Task Box
Lie Skills Work Task Box: Where does the food go? This activity will allow your students to learn how to sort food items by placing the items in the correct place in a kitchen ( Pantry, Refrigerator, and Freezer) .Print, laminate, cut, and add velcro. Label, set up directions, material needed, and task box directions with visuals included.
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Simulation Station-Payday Budgeting-Economics Activity
Simulation Station-Payday gives students real-world experiences as they receive their first paycheck! The students have the task of prioritizing the bills that are due, writing checks to the companies, balancing the checkbook, all while saving some money for other expenses. They will gasp as the reality sinks in that they will not be able to go on a shopping spree or buy the newest video game-yet.
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3rd - 6th
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