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Grade Level: 9th Grade

  • Prince Range — Money Management

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

  • Prince Range — Following Directions

    • Directions given by the Prince Range staff regarding:
      1. Where to stand while taking a photo
      2. How to turn on the iPad and the appropriate way to use it

  • Prince Range — Problem Solving

    • What to do if there are no iPads available
      1. You need to decide if you have the time to wait for one to be available:
        • If you do, wait patiently until it is your turn
        • If you do not, you can return later if there is time
    • What to do if you don’t have enough money to make a purchase:

      Decide if you would like to do a job to earn the money to buy a photo

  • Prince Range — Functional Communication

    • Greetings

      Saying hello and goodbye
    • Visual Communication:
      1. Follow visual prompts for choosing your props for your photo
      2. Follow visual prompts for posing for your photo
    • Verbal Communication:
      1. Follow verbal directions for taking your picture
      2. Follow verbal directions for using the iPad
    • Ask for assistance or directions from the staff when needed
    • Make eye contact while communicating

  • Prince Range — Time Management

    • Before starting an iPad activity, check how much time you have left in the village
    • iPad activities and the photo booth can be engaging — set a time limit so you don’t miss other stores
    • If there’s a line for the photo booth, estimate your wait time: count the students ahead of you
    • Plan your visit: “I’ll take my photo first, then use the iPad if I have time left”
    • Practice self-regulation: when your time is up, finish what you’re doing and move on to the next store

  • Prince Range — Budgeting

    • Check the price of a photo before getting in line
    • Decide: “Is a photo souvenir worth the cost, or would I rather spend this money somewhere else?”
    • If you’re saving money for bigger purchases (like a shirt at Team Gear), consider skipping the photo or earning extra money first
    • Activity: Add the photo cost to your day’s spending total
    • Practice prioritizing: photos are fun memories — think about whether this is something you’d really like to have

  • Prince Range — Safety and Security

    • Keep money in your wallet until you are at the register and ready to pay
    • Handle iPads carefully — hold them with two hands, don’t drop them, and don’t bang on the screen
    • If an iPad isn’t working, tell a staff member instead of trying to fix it yourself
    • Be aware of your surroundings when posing for photos — don’t bump into other students or knock over props
    • Return props to where you found them after taking your photo
    • Put any money you earn directly into your wallet

  • Prince Range — Employment

    • Fill out job application
    • Interview for a job
    • Job duties
      1. Put away/straighten up props
      2. Dust and sweep

  • Prince Range — Independent Living Skills

    • Technology Usage:
      1. Navigate the iPad interface to find and open appropriate applications.
      2. Use the iPad applications effectively for educational or entertainment purposes
      3. Navigate search engines effectively to find accurate and relevant information
    • Interest Exploration:

      Use the opportunity to learn more about animals from the pet shop and explore topics that interest you
    • Self-Advocacy:

      Ask for help if you encounter any technical difficulties with the iPads or photo booth