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Grade Level: 1st Grade

  • Ahuva’s Art & Hobbies — Functional Communication

    • Greetings

      Saying hello and goodbye
    • Visual Communication:

      Follow visual prompts for each step of the project
    • Ask for assistance or directions from Ahuva staff when needed
    • Making eye contact while communicating

  • Ahuva’s Art & Hobbies — Time Management

    • Make sure you have enough time to complete the art project
    • Make sure you pick up your art project

  • Ahuva’s Art & Hobbies — Budgeting

    • Ensuring you have enough money to purchase an art project
    • Keeping track of how much money is being spent

  • Ahuva’s Art & Hobbies — Safety and Security

    • Keep money in wallet until you are ready to pay
    • Do not put markers or paint markers in your mouth
    • Make sure to put the cap on markers when you are finished
    • Put money earned in wallet

  • Ahuva’s Art & Hobbies — Independent Living Skills

    • Decision Making:

      Students make decisions regarding what colors they want to use and what project they want to complete. They can then relate this to making decisions in daily life, emphasizing the importance of considering options
    • Planning and Organization:

      Help students plan their project by discussing the steps involved, materials needed, and setting a timeline. Encourage them to gather all necessary art supplies before starting
    • Resourcefulness:

      If a particular supply isn’t available, students can find creative alternatives from what’s at hand
    • Patience and Persistence:

      Art projects can take time and require patience. Students can work on their perseverance through challenges and setbacks

  • Ice Cream Stand — Money Management

    • Check the menu prices before getting in line — know how much your treat will cost
    • Count your money to make sure you have enough before ordering
    • Hand the correct amount to the staff member, or pay with a larger bill and count your change
    • Toppings may cost extra — ask about prices before adding them to your order
    • If you don’t have enough money, decide whether to earn more at a nearby job station or choose a less expensive option

  • Ice Cream Stand — Following Directions

    • Directions given by ice cream stand staff regarding:
      1. What is available for purchase
      2. What toppings they can choose from

  • Ice Cream Stand — Problem Solving

    • What to do if there is a line

      You need to decide if you have the time to wait in line. If you do, wait patiently until it is your turn
    • What to do if you don’t have enough money to make a purchase:

      Decide if you would like to do a job to earn the money for your treat

  • Ice Cream Stand — Functional Communication

    • Greetings

      Saying hello and goodbye
    • Visual Communication:
      1. Follow visual prompts for choosing ice cream or freeze pop
      2. Follow visual prompts for choosing toppings
    • Ask for assistance or directions from the staff when needed
    • Making eye contact while communicating