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Elementary 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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Credit Card Simulation
Included in this product you will find a credit card simulation activity that requires students to choose between three different furniture store credit cards (all with different interest rates and special deals). After they choose a credit card and fill out an application, they will practice calculating monthly interest, minimum payments, and remaining balance on a well organized chart that is provided for them. Next, they will use an Excel Spreadsheet (included) to do those same calculations a
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5th - 12th
Primary Economics Unit: Wants, Needs, Goods and Services (Lessons & Activities)
It is never too early for students to begin learning about economics. This primary economics unit guides students through topics such as the difference between wants & needs, goods & services, producers & consumers, choice, cost & benefit, and saving & budgeting. This resource has been updated to include both print and digital options to save you time and prep! Find everything you need in one place.Please click the preview button for more details!What's Included::: Wants &
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1st - 3rd
Dollar Deal: Christmas Bakery Dramatic Play {Made Simply for Small Spaces}
FLASH DOLLAR DEAL!!! Are you interested in dramatic play, but you don't have the space? This packet is perfect for you! It's simple and designed for small spaces. Take a look at the preview for a closer look, including more pictures. This packet is the CHRISTMAS BAKERY dramatic play! Included inside, you will find:•Photos and Explanations of it in Use•Open/Closed Sign•Materials list•Sign (2 versions)•Bunting with pictures•“Build Your Own” Sign•Labels for displays (big and small)•Cookies, topping
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PreK - K
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Winter Break Simulation | Last Day Before Winter Break Activity
This no-prep, game-based Winter Break Simulation will be a fun activity for the last day of school before students go on break! In this winter break activity with printable and digital options, students will work on their budgeting, problem-solving, and executive functioning skills to plan out a winter break trip for themselves and their friends! Simulations can be such fun and meaningful activities, but they often take a lot of work and preparation to set up, which is why we did all of the work
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Winter Activities and Printables Bundle for Teachers | Winter Break
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
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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Dollar Deal: Pie Stand Dramatic Play {Made Simply for Small Spaces}
FLASH DOLLAR DEAL!!! Are you interested in dramatic play, but you don't have the space? This packet is perfect for you! It's simple and designed for small spaces. Take a look at the preview for a closer look, including more pictures. This packet is the PIE STAND dramatic play! Included inside, you will find:•Photos and Explanations of it in Use•Open/Closed Sign•Materials list•Sign (2 versions)•Bunting with pictures•Labels for displays •Recipe Cards•Menu•Pie Crusts•Shopping List•Order Form •Recei
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PreK - K
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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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Road Safety Social Narrative
The Road Safety Social Story teaches students road safety rules while providing positive behavior visuals. It comes in both standard and symbolated text. The Road Safety Social Story focuses on the importance of staying out of the road and how to cross the street. Don't forget to check out the Roads Study Adapted Book Bundle.Other Great Resources from The Alternative Way to Pre-KRoads Study Creative Curriculum Study Question PostersRoads Study Creative Curriculum Interactive Slides Riding the Bu
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: Social Narrative Growing Bundle
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
Dollar Deal: Vet Clinic Dramatic Play {Made Simply for Small Spaces}
FLASH DOLLAR DEAL!!! Are you interested in dramatic play, but you don't have the space? This packet is perfect for you! It's simple and designed for small spaces. Take a look at the preview for a closer look, including more pictures. This packet is the VET CLINIC dramatic play! Included inside, you will find:•Photos and Explanations of it in Use•Open/Closed Sign•Materials list•Sign (2 versions)•Bunting with pictures•Labels for displays and containers•Labels for medicine and cream•Signs for check
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PreK - K
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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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School Safety Drills
This product is intended to help provide a story so younger children know the expectations during a variety of school drills.
You will receive the following 4 stories to help visually set expectations and provide an opportunity to practice prior to an actual drill occurring:
Fire Drill- 13 pages with both male and female teacher options.
Severe Weather -8 pages with both male and female teacher options.
Earthquake Drill- 7 pages.
Lock-down Drill- 8 pages.
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PreK - K
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Dollar Deal: Library Dramatic Play {Made Simply for Small Spaces}
FLASH DOLLAR DEAL!!! Are you interested in dramatic play, but you don't have the space? This packet is perfect for you! It's simple and designed for small spaces. Take a look at the preview for a closer look, including more pictures. This packet is the LIBRARY dramatic play! Included inside, you will find:•Photos and Explanations of it in Use•Open/Closed Sign•Materials list•Sign (2 versions)•Bunting with pictures•Signs for activities, book return, checkout, getting a library card, book types •Li
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PreK - K
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Spring Break Simulation | Last Day Before Spring Break Activity
This no-prep, game-based Spring Break Simulation will be a fun activity for the last day of school before students go on break! In this spring break activity with printable and digital options, students will work on their budgeting, problem-solving, and executive functioning skills to plan out a spring break trip for themselves and their friends!Simulations can be such fun and meaningful activities, but they often take a lot of work and preparation to set up, which is why we did all of the work
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5th - 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
Dollar Deal: Hot Cocoa Stand Dramatic Play {Made Simply for Small Spaces}
FLASH DOLLAR DEAL!!! Are you interested in dramatic play, but you don't have the space? This packet is perfect for you! It's simple and designed for small spaces. Take a look at the preview for a closer look, including more pictures. This packet is the HOT COCOA STAND dramatic play! Included inside, you will find:•Photos and Explanations of it in Use•Open/Closed Sign•Materials list•Sign (2 versions)•Bunting with pictures•Labels for displays •Recipe Card•Menu•Shopping List•Order Form •ReceiptDo y
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PreK - K
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Library Vocational Task: Sorting and Shelving Books
Sorting and shelving library books is a task that can be difficult for students. This is especially true once you get to having to alphabetize by the second letter or look at decimals.. This is an easy to use and adapt resource for working on this skill for students in Middle or High School Life Skills programs. This activity includes sorting by color, sorting fiction/nonfiction, and putting call numbers and letters in order. These can be placed in a bin(s), binders, or used as cut and paste wor
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5th - 12th
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Social and Emotional Learning: A 10 Week Introductory Course.
Unleash the Power of Social and Emotional Learning! Transform Your Classroom with a Comprehensive 10-Week SEL Program!Over $200 worth of materials, yours for $50!!Are you looking for a dynamic, engaging, and fully-tested Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum? Look no further! Our 10-week lesson plan is designed to captivate and educate middle and high school students, and it's perfect for home school settings too! What's Included? Over 70 Resources: Dive into an extensive collection of
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Grades:
5th - 12th
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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Functional Math (Budgeting)- Planning a Trip for Spring Break
Get your students ready for spring break with this multi-day budgeting activity!Students will practice real-life functional math skills as they plan a spring break trip from start to finish.Students can work on their own, with partners, or in groups.This activity is ready for your students! Just print and go!Note: This is a printable activity.Check out the digital version of this activity here: DIGITAL Planning a Trip for Spring Break
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5th - 12th
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: REAL WORLD LIFE SKILLS Time Management
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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Grades:
4th - 6th
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