One of the most important goals of an effective special education program has always been to teach students the functional skills that they need for success to live independently.  I have the first two of several articles up that will provide task analyses (adapt as you like!) and procedures to teach many of the basic self care or life skills.

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Teaching Functional Skills

 One of the most important goals of an effective special education program has always been to teach students the functional skills that they need for success to live independently.  I have the first two of several articles up that will provide task analyses (adapt as you like!) and procedures to teach many of the basic self care or life skills.

Jerry Webster
Special Education Expert
Tooth Brushing - Teaching the Functional Skill
A task analysis and data sheet is provided for you to teach a student how to brush his or her teeth, as well as forward and backward chaining
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Teaching Functional Skills to Students with Disabilities
Teaching functional or life skills is critical for students with disabilities, especially as they reach adulthood. Those skills create independence.
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Movement and Math - Using Dance to Support Math Understanding
Movement supports deeper math understanding as demonstrated by Marcia Daft and her Movement through Math program, pairing dance with multiplication.
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Celebrating Dr. Seuss's Birthday in Special Education Programs
Celebrating Dr. Seuss's Birthday becomes an occasion to have fun, follow directions, build word families and enjoy some word fun.
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