Lorna Murdock

Engaging strategies to teach middle and high school students with special needs the Steps for teaching sustainable living as a life skill.

Steps for Teaching Sustainable Living as a Life Skill

Steps for Teaching Sustainable Living as a Life Skill Living sustainably benefits the planet and is an effective learning tool for middle and high school students with special needs. This blog post will provide teachers and parents with practical strategies to incorporate sustainability into students’ daily lives. Let’s explore the significance of recycling and the […]

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Essential Finance Skills to Dress Smart and Save

Essential Finance Skills to Dress Smart and Save

Essential Finance Skills to Dress Smart and Save Have you ever wondered how to help your students with special needs dress to impress on a budget? Shopping at Thrift Stores can save money and offer valuable financial literacy and decision-making lessons. This post will walk you through helping students find age-appropriate clothes at Thrift Stores,

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Discover healthy dinner recipes to enhance the independent living skills of middle school and high school students and young adults with special needs.

Enhancing Independent Living Skills with Healthy Dinner Recipes

Enhancing Independent Living Skills with Healthy Dinner Recipes Have you ever wondered how to turn dinner time into a life skills lesson? Well, you’re in the right place! Cooking helps teens and young adults with special needs learn essential life skills. It’s not just about making tasty meals; it’s an excellent way for them to

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Discover how to create vision boards for 100 days of school to celebrate life skills in your special education classroom.

How to Create Vision Boards for 100 Days of School

How to Create Vision Boards for 100 Days of School How quickly do 100 days pass in a school year? Before you know it, students and teachers have made significant progress, especially in special education settings. Vision boards are not just creative projects but powerful tools for reflection and celebration. Let’s craft a “100 Days

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Explore Smart Spending Tips to Improve Independent Living Skills for students like budgeting, scam avoidance, and effective saving.

Smart Spending Tips to Improve Independent Living Skills

Smart Spending Tips to Improve Independent Living Skills Navigating the financial world can be daunting, especially for students with special needs. Mastering the art of managing personal finances is crucial for achieving independence and stability. This blog includes practical “how-to” strategies to help students with special needs improve their financial literacy. We will cover creating

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Discover how to create an inclusive Valentine’s Day celebration for teens and young adults with special needs.

How to Create an Inclusive Valentine’s Day Celebration

How to Create an Inclusive Valentine’s Day Celebration Valentine’s Day is a great time to show love and care. It can be significant for teens and young adults with special needs. This post will provide helpful advice for parents and teachers to support students in celebrating this day while honoring all relationships. Let’s move past

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Learn how mastering digital skills can help young adults with special needs find great jobs. Join us as we explore easy and supportive ways to boost their digital know-how!

Helping Young Adults with Special Needs Unlock Digital Opportunities

Helping Young Adults with Special Needs Unlock Digital Opportunities In a world where technology is everywhere, knowing how to handle digital tools is crucial. It’s especially important for teens and young adults with special needs, as these skills can really open doors to new job opportunities. In this blog, we’ll show parents and special education

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Unlocking the Potential of Young Adults with Disabilities in the Workplace through accommodations, self-advocacy, and effective communication

Unlocking the Potential of Young Adults with Disabilities in the Workplace

Unlocking the Potential of Young Adults with Disabilities in the Workplace Stepping into the workforce is a milestone for any young adult. For those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, it presents a unique set of challenges that can seem daunting at first. As parents, we’ve seen firsthand how the proper support and preparation can transform

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Discover how to teach teens and young adults with disabilities workplace readiness skills, including teamwork, punctuality, and job interview tips.

Building Workplace Readiness Skills for Teens with Disabilities

Building Workplace Readiness Skills for Teens with Disabilities Getting teens and young adults with intellectual and developmental differences ready for work isn’t just about landing them a job. It’s about giving them the tools they need to succeed in the workplace. From being on time to working well with others and communicating clearly, these skills

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