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Grade Level: 3rd 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 — Employment

    • Fill out job application
    • Interview for a job
    • Job duties
      1. Notifying laundromat staff when supplies are low
      2. Wash Towels in Laundry Land
      3. Dry Towels in Laundry Land
      4. Fold Towels in Laundry Land
      5. Dust and sweep

  • 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