Curriculum Roadmap Slides Next Steps Roadmap
22-Week Curriculum for Independence and Community Engagement
Daily Living • Finance • Careers • Well-being
22-Week Roadmap
Domain 1: Daily Living Skills
Weeks 1–4: Hygiene, cooking, laundry, and home care.
Domain 2: Financial Literacy
Weeks 5–8: Budgeting, saving, banking, and shopping.
Domain 3: Job Readiness
Weeks 9–12: Strengths, resumes, searches, and interviews.
Domain 4: Self-Advocacy
Weeks 13–15: Rights, communication, and conflict resolution.
Domain 5: Health & Well-Being
Weeks 16–18: Nutrition, mental health, and personal safety.
Domain 6: Community Engagement
Weeks 19–22: Transit, civic duties, and recreational planning.
Teacher Note: Introduce the adjusted roadmap: 22 weeks, six domains, each with focused sessions. Highlight balanced pacing and depth.
Weekly Session Structure
5m
Warm-Up
Icebreaker or check-in activity.
10m
Mini-Lesson
Core concept presentation.
10m
Activity
Hands-on practice or collaboration.
5m
Reflection
Exit ticket or goal-setting.
Teacher Note: Reinforce the weekly structure to promote routine and scaffolded learning.
Domain 1: Daily Living
01
Week 1: Personal Hygiene Routines
02
Week 2: Meal Planning & Basic Cooking
03
Week 3: Laundry Care & Clothing Maintenance
04
Week 4: Home Organization & Cleaning
Teacher Note: Detail Domain 1 topics and how they build foundational daily skills.
Domain 2: Finance
Week 5
Budgeting Basics
Week 6
Saving Strategies
Week 7
Banking 101
Week 8
Smart Spending
Teacher Note: Outline Financial Literacy modules to cultivate money-management confidence.
Domain 3: Job Readiness
Wk 9 Strengths & Career Interests
Wk 10 Resumes & Cover Letters
Wk 11 Job Search & Networking
Wk 12 Interview Skills
Teacher Note: Show how job readiness skills link students to real employment opportunities.
Domain 4: Self-Advocacy
WEEK 13
Your Rights & Resources
WEEK 14
Assertive Communication
WEEK 15
Conflict Resolution
Teacher Note: Explain self-advocacy techniques for navigating relationships and systems.
Domain 5: Health
Week 16
Nutrition & Healthy Eating
Week 17
Mental Health & Stress
Week 18
Safety & Preparedness
Teacher Note: Emphasize wellness strategies that support long-term health and independence.
Domain 6: Community
Week 19
Navigating Public Transit
Week 20
Civic Participation
Week 21
Social Planning & Safety
Week 22
Review & Showcasing
Teacher Note: Highlight ways to engage in community life and plan next steps.
Consistent Practice
Routine
Builds confidence and habits.
Hands-On
Activities reinforce learning.
Goals
Exit tickets drive progress.
Teacher Note: Reiterate how routine practice & reflection drive progress throughout the 22 weeks.
Ready to Start?
Customization
Adapt topics to your interests.
Guests
Add speakers or field trips.
Adjust Pacing
Use reflections to guide speed.
Showcase
Plan a final portfolio review.
Teacher Note: Invite customization suggestions and next steps for implementation.
Daily Living Skills Lesson Plan Daily Living Skills
Instructional Facilitation Guide
30 Minutes Transition-Age (18–22)
Core Objective
Empower transition-age learners to manage personal hygiene, meal planning, and laundry through interactive tasks and self-assessment to build daily living independence.
The "Why"
Mastering daily living skills fosters self-sufficiency and confidence, enabling students to live independently and participate fully in their communities.
Prep Checklist
Print Daily Living Skills Worksheet
Print Personal Hygiene Checklist
Print Meal Planning Template
Print Laundry Sorting Guide
Gather timer or stopwatch
Collect assorted laundry items for demo
Estimated Prep: 10 minutes
Instructional Sequence
5 MIN
Introduction & Icebreaker
Welcome students and introduce the session’s objective
Briefly explain the importance of daily living skills for independence
Icebreaker: Ask each student to share one daily task they find challenging
7 MIN
Personal Hygiene Checklist
Distribute the Personal Hygiene Checklist
Have students individually assess their routines against the checklist
Discussion: Common challenges, tips, and strategies for consistency
8 MIN
Meal Planning Exercise
Introduce the Meal Planning Template
Model creating a simple one-day meal plan as a class
Students draft their own plan, focusing on balance and budget
6 MIN
Laundry Demonstration
Present assorted laundry and explain sorting by color and fabric
Use the Laundry Sorting Guide to show washing symbols
Invite volunteers to practice sorting sample items into correct piles
4 MIN
Reflection & Goal Setting
Hand out the Daily Living Skills Worksheet
Students write one personal SMART goal (hygiene, meal, or laundry)
Summarize key takeaways and outline next session’s focus: Financial Literacy
Daily Living Skills Slides Daily Living Skills
Mastering the basics of independent living
Independence Series • Week 1
Today's Goals
1
Assess and improve personal hygiene routines
2
Create a balanced, budget-friendly meal plan
3
Practice proper laundry sorting and care
Teacher Note: Read through the session objectives and explain how each connects to real-life independence.
Quick Icebreaker
Share one daily task you find challenging and why.
Teacher Note: Invite each student to share. Keep responses brief to ensure everyone participates.
Personal Hygiene
Activity
Use the Personal Hygiene Checklist to evaluate your current routine.
Discussion
What are common challenges? Share your best tips and tricks.
Teacher Note: Distribute the Checklist. Allow 3–4 minutes for self-assessment, then guide a group discussion.
Meal Planning
Class Activity
Let's plan one day's meals together focusing on balance and budget.
Protein
Veggies
Grains
Teacher Note: Model a one-day plan. Then give students time to draft their own using the template.
Laundry Sorting
Sort by Color
Sort by Fabric
Check Care Labels
Practice Time
Volunteers: Try sorting these sample items into the correct piles!
Teacher Note: Explain sorting rules. Use the Guide, then invite volunteers to practice.
Goal Setting
Complete the Daily Living Skills Worksheet and write one personal goal for the week.
Specific Measurable Achievable
Teacher Note: Hand out Worksheet. Prompt students to write one personal SMART goal.
What's Next?
Financial Literacy
Budgeting
Saving
Banking
Teacher Note: Preview next week's focus. Thank students and encourage home application.
Personal Hygiene Checklist Activity Personal Hygiene Checklist
Use this checklist to track your daily and weekly hygiene habits. Check each box when you complete the task.
Student Name
Date
Daily Tasks
Brush teeth (2+ minutes)
Floss teeth
Wash face with cleanser
Shower or bathe
Apply deodorant
Comb or brush hair
Wash hands frequently
Wear clean clothes/underwear
Evening Routine
Wash face / Remove makeup
Brush teeth before bed
Moisturize skin
Weekly Care
Trim finger and toenails
Exfoliate skin (as needed)
Clean hairbrush/comb
Change/wash bedding & towels
Personal Notes & Challenges
Write down any tasks you find hard to remember or steps you’d like to improve:
Great job monitoring your hygiene! Review this checklist daily and set a goal to complete all items each week.
Meal Planning Template Activity Meal Planning Template
Plan balanced, budget-friendly meals for one day. Fill in each section below.
Student Name
Date
Meal Protein Fruit/Veggie Grains/Carbs Est. Cost Breakfast $ Lunch $ Dinner $ Snack(s) None $
Notes & Adjustments
What could you change to make your meals more nutritious or cost-effective?
Pro-tip: Try to include at least one color other than brown on your plate for a more balanced meal! Estimating cost helps you stay within your weekly allowance.
Laundry Sorting Guide Activity Laundry Sorting Guide
Proper sorting protects your clothes and helps them last longer. Follow these simple steps.
The Sorting Process
1
Gather Items: Collect everything and check for stains.
2
Check Labels: Look for wash/dry symbols on every item.
3
Sort by Color: Separate Whites, Lights, and Darks.
4
Sort by Fabric: Delicates vs. Heavy items (jeans/towels).
5
Pockets & Fasteners: Empty pockets, close zippers.
6
Inside Out: Turn items inside out to reduce wear.
Care Symbol Key
Symbol Meaning ♨ 1• Machine wash cold (30°C) ♨ 2•• Machine wash warm (40°C) ♨ 3••• Machine wash hot (50°C) ✋ Hand wash only △ Bleach when needed
Symbol Meaning ◻○ Tumble dry ◻○• Tumble dry low heat ◻○✖ Do not tumble dry 熨• Iron at low temperature 熨•• Iron at medium temperature
Pro Tips for Success
Use mesh bags for delicates
Clean the lint trap every time
Follow detergent instructions
Sort by weight to prevent damage
Daily Living Skills Worksheet Activity Daily Living Worksheet
Reflection & Goals
Student Name
Date
1. Personal Hygiene Self-Reflection
a. Describe your typical morning hygiene routine (e.g., brushing teeth, showering, grooming):
b. Which two tasks do you perform consistently?
c. Which two tasks would you like to improve?
2. Meal Planning Exercise
Draft a balanced, budget-friendly plan for one day:
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Snack(s)
What is one way you could make your meal plan more nutritious or cost-effective?
3. Laundry Reflection
a. How do you currently sort your laundry (e.g., colors, fabrics)?
b. What washing symbol or care instruction do you find most confusing?
4. Goal Setting
Write one SMART goal for each area (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound):
Hygiene
Meal Plan
Laundry
5. Action Steps
Hygiene Steps
Meal Plan Steps
Laundry Steps
Great work! Keep this worksheet in a safe place and refer back to it as you build your skills and track your progress.
Daily Living Cool-Down Exit Ticket Daily Living Cool-Down
Exit Ticket Reflection
Student Name
Date
1
Personal Hygiene Insight
What is one new tip or reminder you’ll use in your daily hygiene routine?
2
Meal Planning Highlight
Which part of the Meal Planning Template was most helpful and why?
3
Laundry Sorting Takeaway
Which step from the Laundry Sorting Guide will you apply next time and how?
4
Personal Goal
Write one action you will take before our next session:
5
Questions or Concerns
Share any challenges or topics you’d like to review:
Thank you for your feedback! We’ll use your responses to shape our next lesson.
