Living Skills Slides Life Skills Champions
Building Independence Every Day
Daily Living Champions
Mastering personal self-care, keeping our homes clean and safe, and shopping with confidence.
1. Self-Care
Hygiene & Dressing
2. Home & Chores
Cleaning & Safety
3. Money Smarts
Next-Dollar & Shopping
1
Self-Care: Ready for the Day!
Personal Routines
Morning Fresh
Wash your face, brush your teeth, and brush or comb your hair.
Clean Clothes
Pick clean clothes that match the weather outside today.
Body Care
Put on deodorant, clip fingernails, and stay neat and comfortable.
Good hygiene protects our health and boosts our confidence!
Every Single Morning
Hygiene Routine: 4 Steps
Brushing Routine
1
Wet & Paste
Put pea-sized toothpaste on damp brush.
2
Brush 2 Min
Brush front, back, and chewing surfaces.
3
Spit & Rinse
Spit out the foam and rinse with water.
4
Clean Up
Rinse your brush and wipe the counter dry.
Tip: Follow the exact same 4 steps every morning and before bed for a healthy smile!
2
Home Care: Our Living Space
Home & Chores
Daily Chores
✓ Make your bed every morning
✓ Put dirty dishes in the sink or dishwasher
✓ Wipe table and kitchen counters after meals
Weekly Laundry
✓ Sort clothes: Lights vs. Darks
✓ Measure 1 pod or 1 cup detergent
✓ Fold clean clothes and place into drawers
Safety Reminder: Always clean up water spills right away so nobody slips!
3
Money: The Dollar-Up Method
Easy Shopping Math
Rule: Look at the dollars, and give ONE MORE DOLLAR to pay for the cents!
Item Cost
$3.25
Pay: $4.00
3 dollars + 1 more
Item Cost
$6.79
Pay: $7.00
6 dollars + 1 more
Item Cost
$11.15
Pay: $12.00
11 dollars + 1 more
You will always have enough money, and the cashier will give you your change!
Keep Change Safe
Store Checkout: Step-by-Step
Community Etiquette
1
Say Hello
Greet the cashier and place items on counter.
2
Wait for Total
Look at the screen to see the total cost.
3
Pay & Wait
Hand money or tap card, then take receipt.
4
Bag & Thank
Take your bags and say "Thank you, have a good day!"
Kind words and patience make shopping pleasant for everyone!
Community Star
Daily Independence Goals
Practice Makes Progress
Which Skill Will You Champion Today?
Self-Care
Complete morning and night hygiene steps without reminder.
Home Chores
Clear the table, wash dishes, and sort laundry like a pro.
Money Smarts
Calculate the dollar-up total and practice polite checkout words.
Every step you take makes you more independent and confident!
Daily Self Care Worksheet Daily Self-Care Routine
Independent Living Skills • Personal Hygiene
Name:
Date:
1
Morning Routine Checklist: Put a checkmark (✓) for each habit you do every morning.
Wash Face
Use warm water and a gentle cleanser
Brush Teeth
Brush for 2 minutes with fluoride paste
Brush / Comb Hair
Remove tangles and look neat
Deodorant
Apply to underarms after washing
2
Sequencing: Write numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4 in the circles to put the tooth-brushing steps in order.
Brush all teeth for 2 minutes
Reach the outer, inner, and chewing surfaces
Wet toothbrush & put pea-sized paste
Do not swallow toothpaste
Spit out the foam and rinse mouth
Use a small cup of clean water
Rinse toothbrush & wipe counter dry
Store brush upright in cup or holder
3
Matching: Draw a line from each grooming tool to what it helps you do.
A. Toothbrush & Paste
B. Deodorant Stick
C. Hairbrush or Comb
D. Nail Clippers
Untangles and smooths hair
Cleans teeth and gives fresh breath
Keeps fingernails trimmed and clean
Prevents body odor under arms
Self-Care Pillar • Daily Independence Skills Page 1 of 2
Weather Dressing & Clean Hands
Independent Living Skills • Daily Decisions
Self-Care Module
4
Circle the Best Clothes: Read the situation and circle the 2 best clothing choices.
Situation A: It is 28°F outside with freezing snow and wind.
Heavy Winter Coat
Warm Knit Gloves
Summer Sandals
Shorts & T-Shirt
Situation B: It is 88°F outside, sunny and hot for an outdoor walk.
Heavy Wool Sweater
Cotton T-Shirt
Sunglasses / Sun Hat
Snow Boots
5
20-Second Handwashing: Fill in the missing words from the Word Bank below.
Word Bank: Soap 20 Seconds Towel Warm
Turn on the water and wet hands with clean,
water.
Pump 1 squirt of liquid
and rub hands together to make bubbly lather.
Scrub backs of hands, between fingers, and under nails for at least
Home Care Chores Worksheet Kitchen Safety & Food Care
Independent Living Skills • Home Management
Name:
Date:
1
Kitchen Safety: Circle SAFE or UNSAFE for each action below.
A. Washing your hands with soap before touching any food or dishes.
SAFE UNSAFE
B. Putting metal forks, spoons, or aluminum foil inside a microwave.
SAFE UNSAFE
C. Using dry oven mitts or pot holders when taking warm dishes from the oven.
SAFE UNSAFE
D. Leaving spilled water or cooking oil on the kitchen tile floor.
SAFE UNSAFE
2
Microwave Steps: Write 1, 2, 3, and 4 in the circles to heat food safely.
Cover dish with paper towel
Prevents food from splattering on walls
Place microwave-safe bowl inside
Check that bowl is ceramic or glass
Set cook time & press START
Stay nearby while it heats
Wait 1 minute, use mitt to remove
Steam can burn fingers if rushed
3
Food Storage: Draw a line from each food item to where it belongs.
1. Fresh Milk & Cheese
2. Box of Cereal
3. Canned Black Beans
4. Sliced Deli Turkey
REFRIGERATOR (Cold) Must stay chilled below 40°F
PANTRY / CABINET (Dry) Room temperature shelf items
Home & Chores Pillar • Daily Independence Skills Page 1 of 2
Laundry Sorting & Chore Schedule
Independent Living Skills • Household Routines
Home Care Module
4
Laundry Sort: Write the letter of each item into the correct laundry basket.
A. White T-Shirt
B. Dark Navy Blue Jeans
C. Black Hoodie
D. White Bed Sheet
E. Dark Gray Sweatpants
F. Light Cream Socks
LIGHTS & WHITES BASKET
Write letters for light colored clothing:
DARKS BASKET
Write letters for dark colored clothing:
5
Chore Timing: Circle whether each chore should be done DAILY or WEEKLY.
1. Making your bed in the morning
DAILY WEEKLY
2. Vacuuming rugs and mopping kitchen floors
DAILY WEEKLY
3. Putting dirty dishes into sink / washing after eating
DAILY WEEKLY
4. Washing dirty bed sheets and blankets
DAILY WEEKLY
My Home Helper Goal: Write one chore you will complete independently this week:
Smart Shopper Money Worksheet The Dollar-Up Method
Independent Living Skills • Functional Money Math
Name:
Date:
The Dollar-Up Rule:
Look at the whole dollar number. If there are cents, add +1 MORE DOLLAR so you have enough to pay!
Example $2.45 → $3.00
1
Next Dollar Up: Write the dollar amount you need to give the cashier.
Loaf of Bread $2.35
Pay:
$
Toothpaste $3.89
Pay:
$
Bag of Apples $5.15
Pay:
$
Frozen Pizza $7.49
Pay:
$
Gallon of Milk $4.10
Pay:
$
Deli Sandwich $8.65
Pay:
$
2
Circle the Dollar Bills: Circle the exact number of one-dollar bills you will hand the cashier.
A. Shampoo price tag is $3.40 (Dollar-up = $4.00) Circle 4 bills:
$1
$1
$1
$1
$1
$1
B. Notebook price tag is $1.75 (Dollar-up = $2.00) Circle 2 bills:
$1
$1
$1
$1
$1
Money & Shopping Pillar • Daily Independence Skills Page 1 of 2
Budgeting & Checkout Etiquette
Independent Living Skills • Community Life
Money Smarts Module
3
Can You Buy It? You have one $10.00 bill in your wallet. Circle YES or NO.
Lunch Combo: Sandwich ($5.00) + Apple ($1.00) + Water ($1.50) Total Cost: $7.50
Have enough?
YES NO
Dinner Feast: Large Pizza ($8.50) + Soda ($2.00) + Ice Cream ($2.50) Total Cost: $13.00
Have enough?
YES NO
Snack Pack: Granola Bar ($2.00) + Fruit Juice ($2.00) Total Cost: $4.00
Have enough?
YES NO
4
Store Checkout Steps: Number 1, 2, 3, and 4 in the order you do them at the register.
Greet the cashier with "Hello"
Unload your basket onto the counter
Look at total & hand payment
Use dollar-up bills or pay card
Wait for change and paper receipt
Put change safely inside your wallet
Take bags & say "Thank you"
Exit the checkout lane politely
Community Scenario: What if you do not have enough money to buy all items? Circle the best choice:
Life Skills Facilitation Guide Life Skills Facilitator Guide
Special Education Instructional Support & IEP Tracking
Teacher Resource
Grades 6–12+ / Transition
Target IEP Objectives & Functional Indicators
Skill Domain Measurable IEP Goal Statement Mastery Standard Personal Self-Care Student will sequence and perform 4-step hygiene routines (handwashing, dental hygiene) independently or with gestural cues. 80% across 4 of 5 trials Home & Kitchen Safety Student will discriminate safe vs. unsafe kitchen behaviors and correctly sort laundry items by light/dark fabrics. 4 out of 4 correct habits Functional Money Given an item price up to $15.00, student will apply the "Next Dollar Up" strategy and identify correct dollar bill count. 85% accuracy independently
Systematic Prompt Hierarchy (Least-to-Most Prompting)
I Independent No assist needed
G Gestural Point, nod, or motion
V Verbal Direct verbal cue
M Model Demonstrate first
P Physical Hand-under-hand
Universal Differentiation & Accessibility Adaptations
Non-Verbal / AAC
Allow pointing, laminated picture cards, eye-gaze selection, or AAC switch activations for all matching & sequencing.
Fine Motor Supports
Provide bingo daubers to stamp answer bubbles, pre-cut Velcro matching pieces, or large jumbo grip writing pens.
Sensory & Anxiety
Break tasks into single-strip cards. For grocery simulation, practice during quiet periods with noise-reducing headphones.
Daily Living Champions • Educator Implementation Guide Page 1 of 2
Answer Keys & Teaching Notes
Teacher Master Solutions & Community-Based Instruction
Teacher Reference
Self-Care Key
Brushing Order: 2 (Brush 2 min), 1 (Wet paste), 3 (Spit rinse), 4 (Clean up).
Matching: A→Cleans teeth, B→Prevents odor, C→Untangles hair, D→Clips nails.
Winter: Coat & Gloves.
Summer: T-Shirt & Sunglasses.
Handwash: 1. Warm, 2. Soap, 3. 20 Seconds, 4. Towel.
Home Care Key
Kitchen: A=SAFE, B=UNSAFE, C=SAFE, D=UNSAFE.
