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Grade Level: 6th Grade

  • [words] Bookstore — Money Management

    • Check the price tags on books to find out how much they cost
    • Count your money and compare it to the book’s price: “Do I have enough?”
    • Hand the correct amount to the cashier when paying, or hand a larger bill and wait for change
    • Count your change to make sure it’s correct
    • If a book costs more than you have, look for a less expensive option or earn more money first

  • [words] Bookstore — Following Directions

    • Directions given by words Bookstore staff regarding:
      1. Which items they are able to buy
      2. Where to find desired books based on categories
      3. Paying for your purchase

  • [words] Bookstore — Problem Solving

    • Finding a book that is appropriate for their age/skill level
    • How to react if someone else has chosen the book you wanted
    • What to do if the book you want is not available

  • [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 — Employment

    • Fill out job application
    • Interview for a job
    • Job duties
      1. Organizing and putting away books
      2. Helping students find books
      3. Notifying staff when supplies/inventory are running low
      4. Dust and sweep

  • [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