Guided practice and activity pages help students formulate complete answers to real-life problems involving logical reasoning, pre-algebra, decimals, percentages, basic geometry, graphs, and statistics.Key Features : i : Ideal for ages 9 - 12, teens and Grades 5th - 8thii : Usage ideas: Topics includes logical reasoning, pre algebra, decimals, percentages, basic geometry, graphs and statisticsiii : Guided practice and activity pages help students formulate complete answers to real life problems
What does it take to run for office and win? Learn about the different types of public positions that you can run for and how each one impacts the community, as well as successful strategies for winning in the children's book Run For Office. This kid's book takes students on a civic journey to help them identify problems in their community that matter to them, and identify the steps they can take to solve them from a public position. The nonfiction book features engaging text, a glossary, and after-reading questions to help enhance reading comprehension skills. Rourke proudly publishes respectful and relevant nonfiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits!Key Features : i : Learn about the different types of public positions that you can run for and how each one impacts the community, as well as successful strategies for winning in the children's book Run For Officeii : Defines glossary words on the pages where they occuriii : Includes after-reading questions and an activity to help the reader further engage with the contentiv : Supports C3 (College, Career, and Civic Life) social studies standardsv : 32 pages
Improve students' reading comprehension skills the practical, "real-life" way with this relevant and popular series! Reading and writing ability is sure to benefit as students work through activities involving everyday life situations - reading the newspaper, ads, coupons, online shopping, schedules, directories, and more. Each realistic book provides plenty of practice as well as open-ended activities that invite creativity. This 6-book set includes: The Newspaper, Labels & Packages, Ads & Coupons, Directories & Guides, Online Shopping, and Filling Out Forms.Key Features : i : Reading and writing ability is sure to benefit as students work through activities involving everyday life situationsii : The 6 book series will improve students' reading comprehension skills the practical, "real-life" wayiii : Each realistic book provides plenty of practice as well as open-ended activities that invite creativityiv : Sure to benefit as students work through activities involving everyday life situations
Learn about today's hottest jobs! These easy-to-use lessons feature the 20 fastest growing jobs in 2021 that do not need a high school diploma. These are jobs where training is primarily done on-the-job, at a trade school, or technical school. And best of all... these are relevant careers... RIGHT NOW!
LIFE SKILLS LESSONS:
Give students the information they need to make quality decisions about which job to choose! Students will even be exposed to jobs they might never have heard of or realized they might be good at! Comprehension questions follow each reading passage and challenge students to stay focused, improve their reading skills and learn more.Key Features : i : This series was developed to give students relevant information they need to make decisions about which career to choose.ii : Students will be exposed to cutting-edge jobs they might never have heard of or realized they might be good at.iii : This essential series is sure to help students as they explore today's hottest careers!iv : The statistical information provided in this series such as average salary and job growth, is based on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data as of September 2021. These statistics are constantly changing.
Learn about today's hottest jobs! Featuring the 20 fastest-growing jobs that require a Bachelor's Degree. These careers are great options for students who wish to pursue a traditional 4-year college degree. And best of all... these are high-paying and rewarding careers... RIGHT NOW!
LIFE SKILLS & COMPREHENSION LESSONS:
Give students the information they need to make quality decisions about which job to choose! Students will even be exposed to jobs they might never have heard of or realized they might be good at! Comprehension questions follow each reading passage and challenge students to stay focused, improve their reading skills and learn more.Key Features : i : This series was developed to give students relevant information they need to make decisions about which career to choose.ii : Students will be exposed to cutting-edge jobs they might never have heard of or realized they might be good at.iii : This essential series is sure to help students as they explore today's hottest careers!iv : The statistical information provided in this series such as average salary and job growth, is based on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data as of September 2021. These statistics are constantly changing.
Learn about today's hottest jobs! Featuring the 20 fastest growing jobs that require only a 2-year degree. These careers are great options for students who do not wish to pursue a traditional 4-year college degree. And best of all... these are high-paying and rewarding careers... RIGHT NOW!
LIFE SKILLS & COMPREHENSION LESSONS:
Give students the information they need to make quality decisions about which job to choose! Students will even be exposed to jobs they might never have heard of or realized they might be good at! Comprehension questions follow each reading passage and challenge students to stay focused, improve their reading skills and learn more...Key Features : i : This series was developed to give students relevant information they need to make decisions about which career to choose.ii : Students will be exposed to cutting-edge jobs they might never have heard of or realized they might be good at.iii : This essential series is sure to help students as they explore today's hottest careers!iv : The statistical information provided in this series such as average salary and job growth, is based on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data as of September 2021. These statistics are constantly changing.
Learn about today's hottest jobs! These easy-to-use lessons feature the 20 fastest growing jobs in 2021 that do not require education beyond a high school diploma. These are jobs where training is primarily done on-the-job. Whether you like the idea of working outside, on the road, or in an office, you're sure to find some great options in this totally new book! And best of all... these are relevant careers... RIGHT NOW!
LIFE SKILLS LESSONS:
Give students the information they need to make quality decisions about which job they might choose! Students will even be exposed to jobs they might never have heard of or realized they might be good at! Comprehension questions follow each reading passage and challenge students to stay focused, improve their reading skills and learn more...
JOBS INCLUDED:
We have chosen these jobs for their variety, availability, and desirability. They are listed according to wage amount... beginning with the highest wages. These jobs should be accessible for most students and can serve as good experience for future jobs. The U.S. Bureau of Labor 2021 Statistics provided the average wage amounts for each job. But with the current labor shortage, it seems wages are increasing everywhere. So as an extended activity, students may wish to research each job's current salary.Key Features : i : This series was developed to give students relevant information they need to make decisions about which career to choose.ii : Students will be exposed to cutting-edge jobs they might never have heard of or realized they might be good at.iii : This essential series is sure to help students as they explore today's hottest careers!iv : The statistical information provided in this series such as average salary and job growth, is based on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data as of September 2021. These statistics are constantly changing.
Every day, people earn and spend money. What do you know about earning, saving, and borrowing money? Understanding Finances—part of the Data in Your World book series—supports middle grade students in learning foundational financial literacy skills and using data to understand economics. Explore how you can use data to manage money, as well as how to compare living wages, learn about interest, inflation, our economy, and so much more. This 48-page nonfiction book also includes before- and after-reading activities, text with supporting graphs, and a glossary.Key Features : i : Text and supporting graphs help students understand money as it pertains to their lives and to the economyii : Includes before- and after-reading activitiesiii : Includes a glossaryiv : 48 pages
Learn more about "what's out there" in terms of real careers! What are you interested in? Where is your passion? Where do you see yourself after high school what career do you think you'd like to pursue what will it take to get into a field that fascinates you there are exciting, in-demand careers out there right now that you may not even know about!
Georgia Job Tracks details sixty real career tracks available right here in Georgia and across the nation. These are careers that students need to know about, jobs for today and advice for tomorrow with timely information about a variety of exciting ways to "make a difference in the world, or at least a decent living!"
Georgia Job Tracks is part of the highly-acclaimed Georgia Careers Curriculum series, a line of educational materials designed to prepare students for the "real world" of work, starting in middle school, high school and beyond. The Georgia Careers Curriculum is an essential resource for teenagers and young adults, both in and out of school.
Entertaining and charming to read!Key Features : i : This book is filled with unique and effective approaches for helping students find their career pathwayii : This book allows young people hear first-hand from a person with the job: how they got it, what they do, what were the education and skills required, and "what I would have done differentlyiii : 132 pagesiv : Must-have resources for any 21st Century educator, parent or student
Prepare students for the 'real world' with these essential life-skills lessons! You Just Got Your First Job... Now What?
Featuring easy-to-use tips, techniques, and strategies students learn what it takes to make a good impression, get along with co-workers, understand the difference between gross pay and net pay, and become a valuable employee. Students get tons of 'real-life' practice while also improving reading comprehension and practical application math skills.
Topics Include:
Meeting Co-Workers: How do I make a good impression? Is there a 'right' way to shake hands? Is eye contact important? What should I wear? How do I remember my co-workers' names? Should I wear deodorant or cologne?
Real-life Jobs: From working in a restaurant, to becoming a receptionist, carpenter, graphic designer, 911 dispatcher, or nursing assistant, students get a sneak-peek of job requirements, on-the-job training, pay scales, and a typical workday.
Real-life Paychecks: Scenarios include everything from federal & state income tax deductions, to FICA, insurance and vacation pay. Students practice computing gross pay, net pay and more.
Top 10 Qualities of a Good Employee: Follow these helpful tips and advice to KEEP your job!
Common Qualities of a Bad Employee: Break those bad habits! Being late, wasting time, and using your phone are just a few of the ways to put your job at risk…. From improving your attitude to accepting criticism, these lessons are sure to help you to become a better employee.Key Features : i : Essential lessons guide students through common independent living situations and offer easy to use information, suggestions and adviceii : Great book to prepare students for the real worldiii : Essential program offers a large, easy-to-read font, colorful photos, and a low reading level to ensure these lessons are accessible and usable for all students
Here's Your Ticket to Independent Living! Prepare students for the 'real world' with these important life-skills lessons! Getting Around town safely, affordably, and efficiently is your ticket to freedom, but it can also be a real-life challenge… These essential lessons feature helpful tips and important information about the joys and pitfalls of commuting by bike, bus, subway, and car. Whether interpreting subway routes, bus schedules, calculating fares or buying and maintaining a car, students get tons of real-life-situation practice while also improving reading comprehension and practical application math skills.
Topics Include:
Commuting by Bike: What are the Do's and Don'ts of commuting by bike? Are there bike-friendly cities? How much less does it cost to commute by bike versus a car? Are electric bikes a good option? What are important bike-safety issues and more…
Commuting by Bus: Practice interpreting bus schedules, routes and determining how to get to your destination on time. Are there bus-friendly cities? How much does riding a bus cost? Can a bus carry a wheelchair or a bike? Is it possible to travel long distance by bus?
Commuting by Subway & Train: Practice interpreting schedules and determining how to get to your destination on time. Calculate train fares, purchase monthly passes and more…
Commuting by Car: How do car loans work? Buying vs leasing? Used cars vs new cars? Is car insurance really necessary? Car maintenance… is it that important? What are The Top 7 reasons for getting a traffic ticket? Tips for being a good and safe driver... even in bad weather!Key Features : i : Essential lessons guide students through common independent living situations and offer easy to use information, suggestions and adviceii : Great book to prepare students for the real worldiii : These essential lessons feature helpful tips and important information about the joys and pitfalls of commuting by bike, bus, subway, and car
What YOU Need to Know about Living on Your Own! Help students prepare for the real-life challenges of living on their own with these essential new life skills lessons! Part of the new Independent Living Series, Getting a Place to Live provides practical advice and helpful information to teach students how to successfully prepare for, locate, and even rent an apartment. This essential program offers a large, easy-to-read font, colorful photos, and a low reading level to ensure these lessons are accessible and usable for all students. This contains full color interiors and are editable.
ENGAGING LESSONS:
These sequential lessons walk students through key topics and guides them along the path to Independent Living.
The first section, Preparation, begins with creating a housing budget and progresses to helpful tips on finding a good roommate.
The second section, Renting, gives students valuable information about finding the right place to live. They learn how to interpret rental terminology and abbreviations and how to read rental ads. They learn what to expect when meeting a landlord, filling out a rental application, and signing a rental agreement.
The last section, Moving, guides students through the process of transferring utility service, packing, and then renting and loading a moving truck.
FOLLOW UP ACTIVITIES: READING, WRITING & MATH!
Follow-up activities include practical application math, basic comprehension questions to reinforce understanding, and practical writing exercises. Some questions ask students to think about the information given and express their opinions and ideas.
VOCABULARY:
These essential lessons include a glossary of key words and phrases students may not be familiar with plus activities to test understanding of the new words and phrases. These words and phrases are highlighted in bold throughout the text.Key Features : i : Essential lessons guide students through common independent living situations and offer easy to use information, suggestions and adviceii : Great book to prepare students for the real worldiii : Essential program offers a large, easy-to-read font, colorful photos, and a low reading level to ensure these lessons are accessible and usable for all students
The Independent Living Series was developed to help students prepare for the real-life challenges of getting a job and living on their own. Preparing for a Job provides detailed information about different kinds of jobs, educational requirements, and how students can find their perfect job.
The first section, Job Descriptions, features 28 jobs in 9 different job categories. The practical information tells what each job is like, what kind of education and training are needed, what the average salary is and, to help with planning, the expected growth rate for each job.
The next section, Skills and Interests, gives examples of tests that help students understand what they're good at and what kind of job is right for them. The Education and Training section explains college degrees and trade schools. It also tells how on the job training, internships, and volunteering can help prepare students for specific jobs.
Follow-up activities include practical application math, basic comprehension questions to reinforce understanding, and practical writing exercises. Some questions ask students to think about the information given and express their opinions and ideas.
The vocabulary section includes a glossary of words and phrases students may not be familiar with plus activities to test understanding of the new words and phrases. These words and phrases are highlighted in bold throughout the text.Key Features : i : Essential lessons guide students through common independent living situations and offer easy to use information, suggestions and adviceii : Great book to prepare students for the real worldiii : Help students prepare for the real-life challenges of getting a job and making their way in the world
The Independent Living Series was developed to help students prepare for the real-life challenges of getting a job and making their way in the world. Living On Your Own provides practical advice and information to help students make the transition from living at home to being responsible for themselves.
The first section, Moving In, gives students the experience of setting up a household and discovering their own sense of design style. The second section, Food, covers everything from grocery shopping, meal planning, understanding and using a cookbook, to following a recipe. The Cleaning and Laundry sections prepare students for the less glamorous side of independent living with helpful tips to deal with basic chores. The Health and Safety sections are a reminder that living on your own means being responsible for you own health and well-being.
Follow-up activities include practical application math, basic comprehension questions to reinforce understanding, and practical writing exercises. Some questions ask students to think about the information given and express their opinions and ideas.
The vocabulary section includes a glossary of words students may not be familiar with. The glossary is divided up by sections allowing these unfamiliar words to be introduced before reading each section. To reinforce understanding, there are activity pages using the glossary words.Key Features : i : Essential lessons guide students through common independent living situations and offer easy to use information, suggestions and adviceii : Great book to prepare students for the real worldiii : Provides practical advice and information to help students make the transition from living at home to being responsible for themselves.
The Independent Living Series was developed to help students prepare for the real-life challenges of working and living on their own. The first step towards real independence is having a job and making your own money. Getting a Job provides detailed information about what it takes to apply for and get a job.
Students will learn how to conduct a job search using websites, employment agencies, newspaper ads, and networking. There are step-by-step instructions about how to apply for a job. Including how to write a cover letter and resume, how to fill out a job application, and prepare for a job interview.
The second part of this book follows five young adults on their journey to get a job. Students will get familiar with how to read and understand job postings. They will learn about writing different kinds of cover letters and resumes and how to prepare for a job interview. And then how to evaluate a job offer. The five jobs featured are fast growing jobs that are accessible to most students.
Follow-up activities include practical application math, basic comprehension questions to reinforce understanding, and practical writing exercises. Some questions ask students to think about the information given and express their opinions and ideas.
The vocabulary section includes a glossary of words and phrases students may not be familiar with plus activities to test understanding of the new words and phrases.Key Features : i : Essential lessons guide students through common independent living situations and offer easy to use information, suggestions and adviceii : Great book to prepare students for the real worldiii : Essential program offers a large, easy-to-read font, colorful photos, and a low reading level to ensure these lessons are accessible and usable for all students
A really practical application of math. Each book includes activities such as reading comprehension, filling out forms, using a glossary, and answering math word problems.
The multi-step word problems cover adding and subtracting money, multiplying and dividing money, figuring percentages, working with large numbers, and more. This life skills program will help students master math skills that are essential to everyday life! Each book includes an answer key.
Students will gain hands-on experience practicing the math they will use in the real world. The realistic activities in this series will teach students about paying bills, keeping a transaction register, filling out a credit card application, shopping online, using a debit card, making and keeping to a budget, shopping for the best buy, and so much more!
5-Book Set Includes:
• Checkbook Math
• Credit Card Math
• Bank Account Math
• Bargain Math
• Budget MathKey Features : i : Reinforcing basic math skills through a variety of problem-solving exercisesii : Includes: Checkbook Math, Credit Card Math, Bank Account Math, Bargain Math, and Budget Mathiii : Each book includes an answer key
Everything you ever needed to know about credit cards—All in one book!
How do I get a credit card? What is a credit score? How do I use a credit card? What is an account statement? Answers to these questions and much more are featured in this comprehensive book.
Students get hands-on experience filling out application forms. Step-by-step instructions explain account statements and how to make purchases in stores and online. Detailed illustrations and high-interest comprehension activities ensure an in-depth understanding of what it means to responsibly use a credit card.
Essential consumer math skills are highlighted through lots of practice with real-life word problems. Students are asked to add, subtract, multiply, and/or divide money; figure percentages; round to the nearest hundredth; fill in graphs and pie charts, and much more!
A glossary and an answer key are included in this 64-page book.Key Features : i : Great way for students to get hands-on experience filling out application formsii : Detailed illustrations and high-interest comprehensioniii : Ensure an in-depth understanding of what it means to responsibly use a credit cardiv : 64 pages
A really practical application of math. Each book includes activities such as reading comprehension, filling out forms, using a glossary, and answering math word problems. The multi-step word problems cover adding and subtracting money, multiplying and dividing money, figuring percentages, working with large numbers, and more. This life skills program will help students master math skills that are essential to everyday life!
Students practice applying their math skills in addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percents, fractions, and decimals. They also gain valuable, practical knowledge about the important survival skill of handling money and using a bank account, debit card, withdrawing and depositing money, and more. This 64-page book includes a glossary and an answer key.Key Features : i : Students gain valuable practical knowledge about handling a bank accountii : Detailed illustrations and high-interest comprehensioniii : Skills covered include handling money and using a bank account, debit card, withdrawing and depositing money, and moreiv : 64 pages
From backpacks to blow dryers, nearly everything you might shop for in a discount department store can be found on the colorful, 11x17 inch fold-out price list that generates hundreds of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division word problems. Students learn to figure tax on their purchases, total sales tickets, and calculate coupon and sales discounts. A terrific addition to any math program.Key Features : i : Generates hundreds of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division word problemsii : Students learn to figure tax on their purchases, total sales tickets, and calculate coupon and sales discountsiii : A terrific addition to any math programiv : 11" x 17" fold-out price list
Set of 6 extra price lists for The Hamburger Hut. Perfect for role-playing situations and classrooms where students will benefit from having their own full-color, realistic price list to use instead of a black and white photocopy.Key Features : i : Perfect for role-playing situationsii : Full-color, realistic price listiii : Set of 6 extra menus for hamburger hut menu math
Make learning fun while boosting basic skills with this unique book of practical application math activities. The book features a colorful, 11" x 17" fold-out menu to which students must refer to figure costs when spending money at a restaurant! From hamburgers to French fries, your students will get their fill as they work through hundreds of computation and real-life word problems. Students figure food costs, tax, total restaurant checks, make change, and more!Key Features : i : Make learning fun while boosting basic math skillsii : Full of practical application math activitiesiii : Features a colorful, 11" x 17" fold-out menu to which students must refer to figure costs when spending money at a restaurantiv : Students figure food costs, tax, total restaurant checks, make change, and more
Make learning fun while boosting basic skills with this unique book of practical application math activities. The book features a colorful, 11" x 17" fold-out menu to which students must refer to figure costs when spending money at a restaurant! From hamburgers to French fries, your students will get their fill as they work through hundreds of computation and real-life word problems. Students figure food costs, tax, total restaurant checks, make change, and more!Key Features : i : Make learning fun while boosting basic math skillsii : Full of practical application math activitiesiii : Features a colorful, 11" x 17" fold-out menu to which students must refer to figure costs when spending money at a restaurantiv : Students figure food costs, tax, total restaurant checks, make change, and more
Make learning fun while boosting basic skills with this unique book of practical application math activities. The book features a colorful, 11" x 17" fold-out menu to which students must refer to figure costs when spending money at a restaurant! From banana splits to ice cream cones, your students will get their fill as they work through hundreds of computation and real-life word problems. Students figure food costs, tax, total restaurant checks, make change, and more!Key Features : i : A unique book of practical application math activitiesii : Features a colorful, 11" x 17" fold-out menuiii : Students figure food costs, tax, total restaurant checks, make change, and more
Pack of 6 extra price lists for the Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor. Perfect for role-playing situations and classrooms where students will benefit from having their own full-color, realistic price list to use instead of a black and white photocopy. For grades 3-6.Key Features : i : 6 extra price lists for the Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Parlorii : Perfect for role-playing situationsiii : Full-color, realistic price list
Spice up your basic math program! This fun and effective book develops math reasoning and computation skills through the use of real-life shopping situations. From peanut butter to paper towels, nearly everything you might shop for in a grocery store can be found on the colorful fold-out price list that generates over 500 math word problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division! Students will have a great time as they refer to the price list to figure costs, total sales tickets, apply coupons, and more! Help your students understand the practical reasons for learning math as they "shop" their way to math success with this motivating and solidly-conceived book.Key Features : i : This fun and effective book teaches simple addition, subtraction, and multiplication through the use of real-life situationsii : Develops math reasoning and computation skills through the use of real-life shopping situationsiii : Students will have a great time as they refer to the colorful price list to figure costs when spending money at a market storeiv : Grade 3-6
Set of 6 extra menus for Menu Math for Beginners. Perfect for role-playing situations and classrooms where students will benefit from having their own full-color, realistic price list to use instead of a black and white photocopy.Key Features : i : Perfect for role-playing situationsii : Full-color, realistic price listiii : Set of 6 extra menus for Menu Math
Reinforce your basic math program with our Real-Life Math book! This fun and effective book teaches simple addition, subtraction, and multiplication through the use of real-life situations. Students will have a great time as they refer to the colorful menu to figure costs when spending money at a restaurant. From pizza to pancakes, the easy-to-read price list generates hundreds of simple rebus and word problems sure to improve any student's math skills.Key Features : i : Reinforce your basic math program with our real-life math bookii : This fun and effective book teaches simple addition, subtraction, and multiplication through the use of real-life situationsiii : Students will have a great time as they refer to the colorful menu to figure costs when spending money at a restaurantiv : From pizza to pancakes, the easy-to-read price list generates hundreds of simple rebus and word problems sure to improve any student's math skills
Discover the key elements of behavior in the workplace with our engaging resource on daily social and workplace skills. Start off with an understanding of time management. Take this understanding one step further by planning your daily routines. Then, move on to making appointments and filling out forms. Finally, look at texting, email and telephone manners. Extend this with best behaviors in the workplace, volunteering, and social media. Comprised of reading passages, graphic organizers, real-world activities, crossword, word search and comprehension quiz, our resource combines high interest concepts with low vocabulary to ensure all learners comprehend the essential skills required in life. All of our content is reproducible and aligned to your State Standards and are written to Bloom's Taxonomy.Key Features : i : Aligned to your state standardsii : Hands-on graphic organizersiii : Based on Bloom's Taxonomyiv : Written by Sarah Joubert
Explore the benefits of a healthy lifestyle with our engaging resource on daily health and hygiene skills. Start off by examining healthy nutrition and meal planning. Take this one step further by planning an exercise and fitness routine. Then, move on to exploring personal hygiene, grooming and dental care. Extend this to your home with household care. Finally, learn about personal, community and travel safety, and the dangers of prescription and non-prescription drug use. Comprised of reading passages, graphic organizers, real-world activities, crossword, word search and comprehension quiz, our resource combines high interest concepts with low vocabulary to ensure all learners comprehend the essential skills required in life. All of our content is reproducible and aligned to your State Standards and are written to Bloom's Taxonomy.Key Features : i : Aligned to your state standardsii : Hands-on graphic organizersiii : Based on Bloom's Taxonomyiv : Written by Sarah Joubert
Our combined resource helps engage learners while providing the knowledge they need to have successful daily life skills. Our in depth study combines the three lessons in this series: Daily Marketplace Skills, Daily Social & Workplace Skills, and Daily Health & Hygiene Skills. Students will start by going into the marketplace and learning how to budget and how to best spend their money. Then, students go into the workplace and learn how to behave in a social environment. Finally, students go back to their home and learn about health and hygiene. Comprised of reading passages, graphic organizers, real-world activities, crossword, word search and comprehension quiz, our resource combines high interest concepts with low vocabulary to ensure all learners comprehend the essential skills required in life. All of our content is reproducible and aligned to your State Standards and are written to Bloom's Taxonomy.Key Features : i : Aligned to your state standardsii : Hands-on graphic organizersiii : Based on Bloom's Taxonomyiv : Written by Sarah Joubertv : 128 pages
The process of learning social skills is imperative as one moves to and grows throughout adulthood. Identify good and bad traits while fostering relationships for life-long friends. Become self-reliant by learning independence and responsibility with tips on how to say no. Attain personal development by plotting your steps to help you reach your goals. Achieve personal and workplace accountability with proper behavior when hearing criticism. Have an open mindset when collaborating and get help breaking bad habits with a 30-day challenge. Students learn how to be polite and kind to others with the proper etiquette. Comprised of reading passages, graphic organizers, real-world activities, crossword, word search and comprehension quiz, our resource combines high interest concepts with low vocabulary to ensure all learners comprehend the essential skills required in life. All of our content is reproducible and aligned to your State Standards and are written to Bloom's Taxonomy.Key Features : i : Students learn how to be polite and kind to others with the proper etiquetteii : Informative reading passages and real-world scenariosiii : Combines high interest concepts with low vocabulary to ensure all learners comprehend the essential skills required in lifeiv : Extension activities, such as hands-on activities, crossword, word search, comprehension quiz, and color mini posters
Learning to take personal responsibility is an important step on the road to becoming a self-sufficient person. Students get help coping with life by learning how to adapt to things that are beyond their control as well as having a positive response to a setback. Learn effective stress management techniques by mapping out different stress-inducers and ways to reduce them. Help overcome the stigma and discrimination surrounding mental and physical health through knowledge and local mental health resources. What is consent and how to maintain healthy relationships. Learn the art of the compromise with simple steps to master cohabitation and family life. Be prepared for emergencies, self-defense and first aid with steps to perform CPR. Comprised of reading passages, graphic organizers, real-world activities, crossword, word search and comprehension quiz, our resource combines high interest concepts with low vocabulary to ensure all learners comprehend the essential skills required in life. All of our content is reproducible and aligned to your State Standards and are written to Bloom's Taxonomy.Key Features : i : Students get help coping with life by learning how to adapt to things that are beyond their control as well as having a positive response to a setbackii : Learn effective stress management techniques by mapping out different stress-inducers and ways to reduce themiii : Comprised of reading passages, graphic organizers, real-world activities, crossword, word search and comprehension quiziv : All of our content is reproducible and aligned to your State Standards and are written to Bloom's Taxonomy
Gain the confidence to navigate the financial world and be successful with economic planning. Learn to interpret bank loans and credit card downsides. Understand the difference between input and output of your cash flow, and how to realize sound asset and debt management. Improve ones' negotiation skills by learning the steps involved to getting better value when purchasing. Compare different credit scores and get tips on how to improve yours. Identify the salient points to car ownership, including maintenance and depreciation, and what it means to be a responsible home owner. Recognize the ins and outs of the types of taxation to discover why your paycheck may be smaller than you budgeted for. Become familiar with global economics, currency conversions and cryptocurrency. Comprised of reading passages, graphic organizers, real-world activities, crossword, word search and comprehension quiz, our resource combines high interest concepts with low vocabulary to ensure all learners comprehend the essential skills required in life. All of our content is reproducible and aligned to your State Standards and are written to Bloom's Taxonomy.Key Features : i : Gain the confidence to navigate the financial world and be successful with economic planningii : Understand the difference between input and output of your cash flow, and how to realize sound asset and debt managementiii : Comprised of reading passages, graphic organizers, real-world activities, crossword, word search and comprehension quiziv : All of our content is reproducible and aligned to your State Standards and are written to Bloom's Taxonomy
Building upon daily and practical skills, real world life skills extends the understanding of Social Skills, Self-Sustainability Skills, and Financial Literacy Skills. Ideal for students and adults alike, to help one to confidently and successfully interact. Have an open mindset to become more self-reliant and attain personal developments while fostering relationships. Learn strategies to be self-sufficient while living alone and what compromise means when living with others. Gain strategies to negotiate through economics and financial planning including loans, credit cards, taxation, and credit scores. Comprised of reading passages, graphic organizers, real-world activities, crossword, word search and comprehension quiz, our resource continues the study of necessary Life Skills everyone should learn before venturing out on their own. All of our content is reproducible and aligned to your State Standards and are written to Bloom's Taxonomy.Key Features : i : Vocabulary lists and comprehension questions.ii : Informative reading passages and real-world scenarios.iii : Research activities and graphic organizers.iv : Extension activities, such as hands-on activities, crossword, word search, comprehension quiz, and color mini posters.
Students find out how to best manage their money. Create a monthly budget and identify ways to save money on purchases. Understand how credit works and become familiar with the pitfalls before applying for a credit card. Get to know how to open a savings account, and how to plan for the future. Understand contracts and know what your commitments are when co-signing a loan for someone. Comprised of reading passages, graphic organizers, real-world activities, crossword, word search and comprehension quiz, our resource combines high interest concepts with low vocabulary to ensure all learners comprehend the essential skills required in life.Key Features : i : Our resource combines high interest concepts with low vocabulary to ensure all learners comprehend the essential skills required in life.ii : Gives kids an understanding how credit works and becoming familiar with the pitfalls before applying for a credit card.iii : 60 pagesiv : Teaches students how to manage money, and live independetly
Empower students with the confidence to live on their own. Our in depth study combines the three lessons in this series: Independent Living, Managing Money, and Employment & Volunteering. Students will start by finding their own place to live and knowing how to get around. Then, students learn how to budget and prepare for their future. Finally, students join the workforce by learning how to write a resume and gaining valuable interview skills. Comprised of reading passages, graphic organizers, real-world activities, crossword, word search and comprehension quiz, our resource continues the study of necessary Life Skills everyone should learn before venturing out on their own.Key Features : i : Our resource combines high interest concepts with low vocabulary to ensure all learners comprehend the essential skills required in life.ii : Our in depth study combines the three lessons in this series: Independent Living, Managing Money, and Employment & Volunteering.iii : Book empower students with the confidence and resources to live on their owniv : 170 pages
SOCIAL SKILLS LESSONS TO IMPROVE EVERYDAY BEHAVIOR. Are you always late? When is it okay to lie? Help students learn about themselves and challenge them to become the best they can be, with these light-hearted and relevant social skills lessons! Each high-interest reading passage is followed by standards-based reading comprehension and sentence writing activities!
Real-life scenarios and sticky social situations challenge students to learn about themselves and the consequences of various behaviors such as: always being late, being unable to forgive, being too nice, and more. They also learn the value of being honest, courageous, easy-going, generous, and optimistic.
Teens and 'Experts' offer helpful advice through text messages and keep things light-hearted and non-threatening. A great way to improve students' everyday social skills!
STANDARDS-BASED READING & WRITING ACTIVITIES:
Each social-skills lesson is followed by specific reading comprehension and writing activities that require complete-sentence answers. Additional activities encourage students to 'look within' and relate each scenario to themselves and their own daily actions. Finally, students decide how they might better handle each daily scenario in the future. Questions are clearly labeled with the standard/skill that it meets.Key Features : i : Help students learn about themselves and challenge them to become the best they can be, with these light-hearted and relevant social skills lessonsii : Book has light-hearted and relevant social skills lessonsiii : Each high-interest reading passage is followed by standards-based reading comprehension and sentence writing activities!
Learn the Joys and Pitfalls of Social Media... While Also Improving Reading Comprehension Skills!
Social media is here to stay… and it's the main way that teens communicate with each other. But there's a lot to know about using social media in a safe and healthy way. These high-interest, life-skills lessons tackle relevant topics in a light-hearted, easy-reading style that readers will LOVE. Teens and 'Experts' offer helpful advice through text messages and high-interest reading passages. Follow-up questions challenge students to learn more while also improving essential reading comprehension skills.Key Features : i : These high-interest, life-skills lessons tackle relevant topics in a light-hearted, easy-reading style that readers will LOVE.ii : Social media is here to stay...and it's the main way that teens communicate with each other.iii : Teens and 'Experts' offer helpful advice through text messages and high-interest reading passages.iv : Follow-up questions challenge students to learn more while also improving essential reading comprehension skills.
Created to appeal to teens and young adults, this series helps students navigate the challenges of the real world. Our team of "experts" share their wisdom and offer practical advice to help students deal successfully with everyday problems and situations.
For "Handling Money," Blake the Banker offers advice and teens give helpful tips via texts. These relevant and light-hearted lessons are sure to make learning essential life skills enjoyable! Students get vital tips on how to be smart consumers.
Comprehension questions follow each story and align with Common Core Standards.
Answers some of the following everyday questions:
• How to setup a bank account?
• How to use Venmo or PayPal?
• What are 'free' trials and sales?
• How does lending money work?Key Features : i : These relevant and light-hearted lessons are sure to make learning essential life skills enjoyableii : Students get vital tips on how to be smart consumers.iii : "Handling Money," Blake the Banker offers advice and teens give helpful tips via textsiv : This series help students deal successfully with handling money.
Created to appeal to teens and young adults, this series helps students navigate the challenges of the real world. Our team of "experts" share their wisdom and offer practical advice to help students deal successfully with everyday problems and situations.
For "Your First Job," Jamie the Job Counselor offers advice and teens give helpful tips via texts. These relevant and light-hearted lessons and tips are sure to make learning essential life skills enjoyable!
Comprehension questions follow each story and align with Common Core Standards.
Answers some of the following everyday questions:
• How do I find a job?
• Can I wear shorts and flip-flops to my interview?
• Who is FICA and why is he taking my money?
• How do I keep my job?
• And More!Key Features : i : This series helps students navigate the challenges of the real worldii : Created to appeal to teens and young adultsiii : Our team of "experts" share their wisdom and offer practical advice of what to expect with your first job.iv : This series help students deal successfully with everyday problems and situations.
Physical Health - How much sleep do I need? How do I avoid getting sick? There's a lot to know when it comes to being healthy. "What can I do if I don't like fruits and vegetables?" "What does all that stuff on the nutrition label mean?" "Is vaping really that bad?" "I love being active. How can I avoid getting hurt?" These are just a few of the relevant topics in these high-interest lessons! Featuring real-life scenarios and an easy-reading style, students learn about the consequences of eating food with no nutritional value, dieting, drinking, drugs, and more. They also learn about moderation and the benefits of eating a well-balanced diet, good grooming, and finding exercise that they enjoy.Key Features : i : This series helps students navigate the challenges of the real worldii : Created to appeal to teens and young adultsiii : This series help students improve their physical health.
Is last week's pasta safe to eat? How do I help someone who is choking? Living a safe life is more than just knowing first aid ... but the last thing on a teen's mind is the inherent danger in certain situations. Paying attention, thinking ahead, and making good decisions can be challenging for most teens. These relevant and engaging lessons highlight everyday safety situations in a non-threatening and easy-reading style. What does it mean if I'm light-headed while hiking? Is it heatstroke? What should I do in case of a fire? How can I help a friend who drinks too much and passes out... Should I call 911? What should I say? These relevant lessons teach students how to keep themselves and others safe and take more responsibility for their own well-being. It's empowering to know that you're not helpless and are prepared for an emergency. For teens, the information and friendly advice found in this book can mean the difference between them taking action or doing nothing at all.Key Features : i : This series helps students navigate the challenges of the real worldii : Created to appeal to teens and young adultsiii : This series help students practice safety in different situations.
Is listening better than talking? Is nonverbal behavior important? Social Skills Lessons to Improve Everyday Relationships! Real-life scenarios and sticky social situations challenge students to learn about themselves and the consequences of behaviors such as: losing their temper, bullying, feeling awkward around others, not making eye contact, talking too much, and more. They also learn the value of being a good friend, first impressions, apologizing, compromising, and tone of voice. Teens and 'Experts' offer helpful advice through text messages and keep things light-hearted and non-threatening. A great way to improve students' everyday social skills!Key Features : i : This series helps students navigate the challenges of the real worldii : Created to appeal to teens and young adultsiii : Social Skills Lessons to Improve Everyday Relationships!
Created to appeal to teens and young adults, this series helps students navigate the challenges of the real world. Our team of "experts" share their wisdom and offer practical advice to help students deal successfully with everyday problems and situations.
For "Driving a Car," Mac the Mechanic offers advice and teens give helpful tips via texts. These relevant and light-hearted lessons and tips are sure to make learning essential life skills enjoyable!
Comprehension questions follow each story and align with Common Core Standards.
Answers some of the following everyday questions:
• How do I get my driver's license?
• What should I do in case of an accident?
• Why should I check the air in my tires?
• And More!Key Features : i : This series helps students navigate the challenges of the real worldii : Created to appeal to teens and young adultsiii : These essential lessons feature helpful tips and important information about the joys and pitfalls of commuting by bike, bus, subway, and car.iv : This series help students deal successfully with everyday problems and situations.
What are some career paths that spend their time outdoors and in nature? Learn about a variety of outdoors careers in the children's book Careers in the Outdoors. This kid's book introduces children to a number of outdoors careers, like a surveyor or landscape architect. The nonfiction book features engaging text, a glossary, and before- and after-reading questions to help enhance reading comprehension skills. Rourke proudly publishes respectful and relevant nonfiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits!Key Features : i : High interest, low reading levelii : Glossary words defined on the pages where they appeariii : Before and after reading activitiesiv : 32 pages
What are some career paths that focus on arts and entertainment? Learn about a variety of creative careers in the children's book Careers in the Studio. This kid's book introduces children to a number of studio careers, like a make-up artist or a recording engineer. The nonfiction book features engaging text, a glossary, and before- and after-reading questions to help enhance reading comprehension skills. Rourke proudly publishes respectful and relevant nonfiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits!Key Features : i : High interest, low reading levelii : Glossary words defined on the pages where they appeariii : Before and after reading activitiesiv : 32 pages
What are some of the best ways to volunteer and become involved in your local community? Learn tips on how to become an active community member through volunteering for different social causes in the children's book Organize and Volunteer. This kid's book takes students on a civic journey to teach them about the importance of volunteering and getting involved in their community. The nonfiction book features engaging text, a glossary, and after-reading questions to help enhance reading comprehension skills. Rourke proudly publishes respectful and relevant nonfiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits!Key Features : i : Provides high-interest, non-fiction text for striving readersii : Defines glossary words on the pages where they occuriii : Includes after-reading questions and an activity to help the reader further engage with the contentiv : Supports C3 (College, Career, and Civic Life) social studies standardsv : 32 pages
What are some career paths that are designed to help people? Learn about a variety of helpful careers in the children's book Careers to Help Others. This kid's book introduces children to a number of careers that help care for people, like a nurse or a counselor. The nonfiction book features engaging text, a glossary, and before- and after-reading questions to help enhance reading comprehension skills. Rourke proudly publishes respectful and relevant nonfiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits!Key Features : i : High interest, low reading levelii : Glossary words defined on the pages where they appeariii : Before and after reading activitiesiv : 32 pages
