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Grade Level: 4th Grade

  • [words] Bookstore — Functional Communication

    • Greetings

      Saying hello and goodbye
    • Asking questions
      1. Which books you can purchase
      2. What the cost is of the book
    • Ask for assistance or directions from store staff when needed
    • Gesturing to or stating:

      Which book(s) you would like to purchase
    • Making eye contact while communicating

  • [words] Bookstore — Time Management

    • Before entering, check the time and decide how long you can spend browsing
    • Set a personal goal: “I’ll spend 5 minutes looking and then make my choice”
    • Don’t rush — take enough time to look at your options, but don’t lose track of time
    • If you’re having trouble deciding, ask the staff for a recommendation to save time
    • Remember to leave enough time for other stores you want to visit

  • [words] Bookstore — Budgeting

    • Compare the prices of different books before deciding which one to buy
    • Think about your remaining budget: “If I buy this book, how much will I have left for other stores?”
    • Activity: Look at the price of 2-3 books you like and pick the one that fits your budget best
    • Practice the concept of value: a more expensive book isn’t always the better choice
    • Keep a running total of all your purchases for the day

  • [words] Bookstore — Safety and Security

    • Keep money in your wallet until you are at the cashier and ready to pay
    • Handle books carefully — don’t bend pages, throw books, or pull books off shelves roughly
    • Do not climb on bookshelves or reach for items on high shelves — ask staff for help
    • If you accidentally damage a book, tell the staff right away
    • Put any money you earn from jobs back in your wallet immediately

  • [words] Bookstore — Independent Living Skills

    • Assessing book content, reviews, and summaries cultivates critical thinking skills. Students learn to evaluate the quality and relevance of different options
    • Choosing between various books helps students practice prioritization. They can decide which titles align with their immediate reading goals and long-term interests
    • Navigating the store, categorizing books by genre, and finding specific sections develop organizational skills

  • Copy Center — Money Management

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

  • Copy Center — Following Directions

    • Directions given by the Copy Center staff regarding:
      1. How to fill out the postcard
      2. Where to go to find the mailbox to mail their postcard
      3. Where to place the stamp on their postcard
    • Directions from chaperone regarding:

      How to address their postcard

  • Copy Center — Problem Solving

    • If you’re not sure how to fill out the postcard, raise your hand or say: “Can you help me, please?”
    • If you can’t spell a word, ask a staff member or chaperone to help you sound it out
    • If you don’t have enough money to purchase a postcard, ask about doing a job in the Copy Center to earn it
    • If the postcard design you want isn’t available, choose a different one — practice being flexible
    • If you make a mistake on your postcard, ask for a new one or find a way to fix it neatly

  • Copy Center — Functional Communication

    • Greetings

      Saying hello and goodbye
    • Asking questions such as cost of a postcard
    • Asking for assistance or directions from store staff when needed
    • Selecting which postcard you would like:
      1. Verbally telling clerk which postcard you would like
      2. Non-verbally by pointing to the postcard you would like
    • Making eye contact while communicating
    • Writing your message on the postcard