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Grade Level: 1st Grade

  • Laundry Land Laundromat — Money Management

    • Keeping track of how much money you are earning from completing activities
    • Collecting money you earned from the laundromat staff
    • Making sure you have enough quarters for the machines

  • Laundry Land Laundromat — Following Directions

    • Directions given by laundromat staff regarding:
      1. How to use washing machines and dryers
      2. How much detergent to use
      3. How to fold towels
      4. Where to put folded towels

  • Laundry Land Laundromat — Problem Solving

    • What to do if washing machine or dryer isn’t working
    • What to do if you don’t have quarters for machines
    • What to do if there is no more detergent

  • Laundry Land Laundromat — Functional Communication

    • Greetings

      Saying hello and goodbye
    • Visual Communication:
      1. Follow visual prompts of how to fold towels
      2. Follow pictures of how to wash towels in the washing machine and dry them in the dryer
    • Ask for assistance or directions from store staff when needed
    • Making eye contact while communicating

  • Laundry Land Laundromat — Time Management

    • Each laundry task takes a different amount of time: folding is quick, washing and drying take longer
    • Plan which jobs you want to do based on how much time you have
    • The washing machine runs for several minutes — you can fold towels while you wait for it to finish
    • Set a goal: “I want to complete 3 jobs before I leave the laundromat”
    • Practice sequencing: start the washer first (since it runs on its own), then fold towels while waiting, then move clothes to the dryer
    • Watch the clock and give yourself time to finish your last task before you need to leave

  • Laundry Land Laundromat — Budgeting

    • Before you start working, set an earning goal: “I want to earn $X to spend at other stores”
    • Each job pays a certain amount — ask the staff how much each task pays
    • Plan: “If folding towels pays $X per load, I need to fold Y loads to reach my goal”
    • Keep track of your earnings as you complete each job
    • The laundromat is one of the best places to earn money in the village — budget your time here based on how much you still need for purchases elsewhere

  • Laundry Land Laundromat — Safety and Security

    • Avoid getting detergent on your skin or in your eye
    • Do not eat detergent
    • Make sure to close detergent when you are done using it
    • Do not put anything in the washers or dryers besides towels
    • Put money earned in wallet

  • Laundry Land Laundromat — Independent Living Skills

    • Work Ethics:

      Demonstrating punctuality, reliability, and a strong work ethic contributes to personal and professional growth
    • Problem Identification:

      Recognizing issues such as malfunctioning machines, spills, or customer dissatisfaction and taking appropriate action demonstrates problem identification skills
    • Safety Awareness:

      Ensuring that you are using machines safely, and following proper guidelines for handling detergents and cleaning chemicals, promotes safety awareness

  • Prince Range — Money Management

    • Students should make sure they have enough money to purchase a photo
    • Pay for their photo