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Grade Level: 9th Grade

  • Sarah Jane Flower Shop — Money Management

    • Check how much the planting activity costs before deciding to participate
    • Count your money to confirm you have enough to pay for seeds
    • Hand the correct amount to the staff member when paying
    • If you don’t have enough money, ask about doing a job in the flower shop to earn it
    • Activity: Compare the cost of different seed options if available, and choose one that fits your budget

  • Sarah Jane Flower Shop — Following Directions

    • Directions given by Sarah Jane staff regarding:
      1. The sequence of steps they need to follow to plant their seeds
      2. How to complete the potted plant activity
      3. Taking turns during the process of planting their seeds

  • Sarah Jane Flower Shop — Problem Solving

    • Returning at a later time if the Flower Shop is full
    • Doing a job if you don’t have enough money to plant a seed

  • Sarah Jane Flower Shop — Functional Communication

    • Greetings

      Saying hello and goodbye
    • Asking questions such as cost of planting a seed and what seeds are available to plant
    • Ask for assistance or directions from store staff when needed
    • Selecting what seed you want to plant:
      1. Verbally telling clerk what seed you would like
      2. Non-verbally by pointing to the seed you would like
    • Making eye contact while communicating

  • Sarah Jane Flower Shop — Time Management

    • Planting seeds involves several steps (paying, selecting seeds, filling the pot, planting, cleaning up) — allow enough time to complete all of them
    • If the flower shop is busy, ask: “How long is the wait?” and decide if you can wait or should come back
    • While waiting for your turn, observe other students planting to learn the steps
    • Don’t rush the planting — take time to do each step carefully so your plant has the best chance to grow
    • Leave time to wash your hands after handling soil before visiting other stores

  • Sarah Jane Flower Shop — Budgeting

    • Check the price of the planting activity and compare it to your remaining money
    • Think ahead: “If I do this activity, will I still have enough for other things I want to do today?”
    • The flower shop is a unique hands-on experience — consider prioritizing it in your budget if gardening interests you
    • Activity: Add this purchase to your running total of spending for the day
    • If you’re running low on money, consider doing a job at the flower shop first to earn what you need

  • Sarah Jane Flower Shop — Safety and Security

    • Keep money in wallet until you are ready to pay
    • Don’t eat soil or seeds
    • Put lid on planted seeds and keep in bag to avoid spilling
    • Put money earned in wallet

  • Sarah Jane Flower Shop — Employment

    • Fill out job application
    • Interview for a job
    • Job duties
      1. General cleaning of the store
        • Cleaning counter
        • Sweeping
      2. Give students lids for plants and bags to put them in once they are done planting
      3. Notifying staff when supplies/inventory are running low
      4. Collect money from students who want to complete the activity and record their name in the log
      5. Remind students to wash their hands when they finish the activity
      6. Put stickers on planting cups
      7. Put stickers on plant bags

  • Sarah Jane Flower Shop — Independent Living Skills

    • If students have specific needs or questions, advocating for themselves by seeking help or asking for accommodations from the shop staff is an essential skill
    • Make decisions and choices based on personal preferences
    • Caring for living things nurtures empathy and compassion. Students understand the needs of plants and develop a sense of responsibility towards them.