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Grade Level: 3rd Grade

  • Ahuva’s Art & Hobbies — Money Management

    • Students should make sure they have enough money to purchase an art project
    • Pay for their art project
    • Do the free project if they don’t have enough money

  • Ahuva’s Art & Hobbies — Following Directions

    • Directions given by Ahuva staff regarding:
      1. The steps to complete the art project
      2. How to use the art supplies properly (ie. markers, paint markers)
      3. When to pick up art project

  • Ahuva’s Art & Hobbies — Problem Solving

    • If there are no open seats:

      Ask the staff “When will a seat be available?” and decide whether to wait or come back later. Practice patience or use the time to visit a nearby store
    • If you don’t have enough money for the paid art project:

      Ask about the free project option, or go earn money at a nearby store and come back
    • If you make a mistake on your art project:

      Don’t get discouraged — ask the staff for help, try to fix it creatively, or start over if possible. Mistakes are part of creating art
    • If the supplies you want (specific colors, markers) are being used by another student:

      Ask politely: “May I use that when you’re done?” and practice sharing and waiting

  • 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 — Employment

    • Fill out job application
    • Interview for a job
    • Job duties
      1. Notifying Ahuva staff when supplies are low
      2. Clean tables and chairs
      3. Pick up anything that has fallen on the floor
      4. Dust and sweep

  • 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