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Grade Level: 8th Grade

  • Laulicht Theater — Money Management

    • Students should make sure they have enough money for the movie and any snacks they want
    • Pay for the movie and snacks

  • Laulicht Theater — Following Directions

    • Directions given by theater staff
      1. Check the movie times and make sure you know when to return to the theater
      2. Abide by the rules in the theater
        • Sitting quietly during the movie
        • Throwing out any trash

  • Laulicht Theater — Problem Solving

    • Movie is running late
    • Someone is in the seat you would like
    • No seats available
    • Navigating if you need to use the restroom, get more snacks or leave for any reason
    • Adapting to Changes:

      How will the student handle unexpected changes in the schedule or venue; come up with strategies for adapting to these situations.

  • Laulicht Theater — Functional Communication

    • Greetings

      Saying hello and goodbye
    • Telling box office clerk what movie time you would like to purchase a ticket for
    • Selecting a snack at the concession stand
      1. Verbally telling clerk what items you would like
      2. Non-verbally by pointing to the items you would like
    • Making eye contact while communicating

  • Laulicht Theater — Time Management

    • Check the movie showtimes posted at the box office before purchasing your ticket
    • Plan to arrive at the theater a few minutes early so you have time to buy snacks and find a seat
    • Look at the clock: “Does the showtime fit with the rest of my schedule in the village?”
    • At the concession stand, check how long the line is before deciding what to buy
    • Activity: Practice reading a schedule — match the current time to available movie times and pick one that works

  • Laulicht Theater — Budgeting

    • Before entering the theater, plan your total spending: ticket price + snacks
    • Look at the concession menu and prices — add up the cost of the items you want
    • If the total is more than you have, decide what to cut: “Do I need all three snacks, or can I pick just one?”
    • Practice making a budget: “My ticket costs $X and I have $Y left, so I can spend $Z on snacks”
    • Compare prices of different snack options and choose the best value for your money

  • Laulicht Theater — Safety and Security

    • Keep money in wallet
    • Be careful when walking in the theater when the lights are dimmed
    • Know safety protocols and what to do in case of an emergency, like where the exits are located
    • Put money earned in wallet

  • Laulicht Theater — Employment

    • Fill out job application
    • Interview for a job
    • Job duties
      1. Sweeping floor in concession stand and theater to remove popcorn
      2. Notifying theater staff when snacks or tickets are running low
      3. Collecting money from students who want to buy a movie ticket at the ticket booth
      4. Helping fill popcorn containers with popcorn
      5. Collecting money from students who are purchasing snacks and give them the snacks at the concession stand

  • Laulicht Theater — Independent Living Skills

    • Making Choices:

      Practice choosing from available options — pick a seat, decide between snack options, and choose which movie time works best. Discuss why you made each choice.
    • Advocating for Needs:

      If you can’t see the screen, ask to move to a better seat. If the movie is too loud, tell a staff member. Practice saying: “Excuse me, could I…?”
    • Theater Etiquette:

      Practice appropriate behavior for public spaces — sitting quietly, keeping your voice low, not blocking the view of others
    • Self-Regulation:

      Practice sitting still and paying attention for the length of the movie. If you need a break, quietly step out and return
    • Clean-Up Responsibility:

      When the movie is over, pick up your trash and throw it away before leaving