Teaching Special Needs Individuals Temperature Taking

Posted on April 25, 2020 by specialneedsresourcetrainingblog

In some residences and group homes, individuals are being monitored for COVID19 by daily temperature readings. People with disabilities are probably used to getting their temperatures taking each time they are seen by their physician. In these challenging times, why not teach the skill of taking one own’s temperature. It is a basic independent living skill to learn.

Using a digital thermometer would probably be the most effective and it is also easy to read. teaching thermometer reading affects the following skill:

Attention Skills
Follow Directions
Follow 2-step commands
Personal Care
Self-advocacy skills

Prerequisite skills

understand cause and effects
able to understand numbers
focus attention 1-5 minutes
Understand sequences

Objective: With modeling, student will be able to accurately read the thermometer

Time: 5 minnutes

Material: digital thermometer (best used for underarm and the mouth)

Steps:

explain that a normal temperature reading is considered around 98.7 and temperature taking is done to determine if a person has a fever or is sick.
The teaching method best used is through modeling. Explain the steps to the individual and begin by taking your own temperature first.
Once done, inform the individual he should do the same by using the following steps:

The student will pick up the thermometer
The student will wash the thermometer
The student will carefully place the tip of the thermometer under his/her tongue
With the mouth closed, the student will leave the thermometer in until he/she hears a beeping sound
The student will remove the thermometer
The student will accurately read the temperature.

You can also create a temperature log, where the individual takes their temperature on a daily basis and writes down their temperature on a chart.

McDonald’s Math Worksheet

Posted on April 23, 2020 by specialneedsresourcetrainingblog

Download Here: mcdonald.worksheet.

Earth Day Organic Smoothie Lesson Plan

Posted on April 22, 2020 by specialneedsresourcetrainingblog

Today marks the 50th anniversary of celebrating Earth Day. Earth Day was the response to an environment in crisis including oil spills, smog and rivers that were heavily polluted. It is a way to help protect and restore our planet.

I created a lesson plan on creating an organic smoothie as a way to contribute in protecting the earth. Organic farming promotes an ecological balance by reducing pollution, conserving water and reducing soil erosion.

The lesson plan works on the following skills:

following directions
measuring
task initiation
math skills (counting, id numbers)
reading skills

Lesson: Make an Organic Smoothie

Smoothie- Mystic Mango Smoothie

Time: 15-20 Minutes

Materials:

Blender
Knife
Measuring cup
Measuring spoons
Organic Mango
Raw or organic honey
Lime juice
Spoon
Organic yogurt
Cups
Fresh organic spinach

Introduction:

The instructor will explain to the group the activity to help the environment by using items that are healthy and does not require anything to be recycled.

The instructor will give assignments to the group and allow individuals an opportunity to understand.

Step 1: The instructor will first make sure all individuals wash their hands.

Step 2: The instructor will pick up the mango and ask, “What type of fruit is this.” The instructor will then ask the group “What color is the mango?”

Step 3: The instructor will instructor the group to cut the mango in small pieces. Provide hand over hand assistance for those requiring extra assistance.

Step 4: Once completed, the instructor will ask individuals to place the mango in the blender.

Step 5: The instructor will have members of the group to measure the orange juice. The instructor will say, “where is ½ on the cup?” Once answered correctly, the instructor will instruct the individual to pour into the measuring cup.

Step 6: The instructor will say to the individual “good job, now pour into the blender.”

Step 7: The instructor will ask the group to point to the honey. The instructor will ask the individual to show 2 tablespoons on the measuring spoons.

Step 8: The instructor will ask the individual to measure 2 tablespoons of honey and to pour into the blender. Provide hand over hand if necessary.

Step 9: The instructor will ask the group to point to the lime juice. The instructor will then ask the group” show me 1 tablespoon on the measuring spoon.”

Step 9: The instructor will tell the group to pour into the blender.

Step 10: The instructor will ask the group to point to ½ cup on the measuring cup. Once pointed correctly, the instructor will have the individuals pick up the organic yogurt and put ½ in the cup

Step 11: With assistance, the individuals will wash out the organic spinach. The instructor should first place the spinach in a cup.

Step 12: With assistance or as needed, the instructor will have the individuals turn on the water.

Step 13: The instructor will ask the group to take a handful of organic spinach and place in the blender.

Step 14: Once all the items are placed in the blender, the instructor will someone from the group to hit the blended on the button blender.

Step 15: The instructor will allow 3-4 minutes for the smoothing to blend. Once completed, the instructor will ask an individual to hit the stop button.

Step 16. The instructor will ask an individual to place the cups on the table

Step 17. The instructor will continue with the activity until a smoothie has been made enough for everyone.

Step 17: The instructor will ask an individual to pour into each cup.

Download PDF Here: organic smoothie for Earth Day

Free Money Skills Checklist

Posted on April 11, 2020 by specialneedsresourcetrainingblog

Creating money goals and objectives for children and adults with special needs should focus on building on skills that are already achieved. Money skills should be viewed as chronicle steps leading to advancing to independence.

Before starting a money goal activity or lesson plan, the individual should have the ability to read and to write including knowing the letters of the alphabet .