{"product_id":"life-skills-activities-for-secondary-students-with-special-needs-isbn-9781119788768","title":"Life Skills Activities for Secondary Students with Special Needs","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eHelp students with special needs thrive with over 160 updated educational activities\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the newly revised Third Edition of \u003ci\u003eLife Skills Activities for Secondary Students with Special Needs\u003c\/i\u003e, teacher and author Darlene Mannix delivers a unique collection of over 160 updated activity sheets with related exercises, discussion questions, and evaluation suggestions to help students gain basic skills necessary for independence and success. Each activity sheet focuses on a specific skill in a real-world context and includes teacher directions for objectives, introduction, optional extension activities, and assessment methods. This crucial book includes:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eActivity sheets and corresponding introductions in a wide variety of critical life skills such as interpersonal, communication, academic and school, practical living, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCoverage of leisure activities and the importance of finding fulfilling hobbies and pastimes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTools to help students build their self awareness and understand their strengths and weaknesses\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for special educators, general education teachers, school counselors, and psychologists, \u003ci\u003eLife Skills Activities for Secondary Students with Special Needs\u003c\/i\u003e will also earn a place in the libraries of other professionals working with special needs children, as well as the parents of those children.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParent Activities and Suggestions xix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart One: Self-Awareness 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: My Personality 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 1.1: Optimist or Pessimist? 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 1.2: I Am Creative 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 1.3: I Like Routine 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 1.4: Sometimes I Am Fearful 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 1.5: I Can Be a Leader 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 1.6. Am I a People Person? 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 1.7: I Am a Good Listener Or Am I? 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 1.8: Sometimes I Get Angry 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 1.9: I Finish What I Start 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 1.10: I Am Teachable 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: My Character 39\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 2.1: What Is Good Character? 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 2.2: Honesty 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 2.3: Kindness 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 2.4: Loyalty 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 2.5: Responsibility 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Uniquely Me 57\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 3.1: What Are Values? 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 3.2: Values Important to Me 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 3.3: My Disabilities 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Personal Life Choices 67\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 4.1: Smoking and Vaping: Is It for Me? 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 4.2: Marijuana and Other Drugs 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 4.3: Teens and Drinking 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 4.4: Am I Ready to Move Out? 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 4.5: Am I Ready to Work Part-Time? 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Two: People Skills 85\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Relating to Others 87\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 5.1: Encouraging Others 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 5.2: Being Friendly 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 5.3: Helping Others 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 5.4: Conflict Resolution 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 5.5: Whom Can I Talk To? 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Friendship Skills 105\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 6.1: My Peer Groups 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 6.2: Who Are My Friends? 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 6.3: Making Friends 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 6.4: People Who Are Like Me 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 6.5: People Who Are Different from Me 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 6.6: Social Media 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Being Part of a Family 125\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 7.1: My Family Tree 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 7.2: Respecting Authority 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 7.3: My Parent’s Point of View 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 7.4: My Sibling’s Point of View 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 7.5: Being Adopted 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Communication Skills 143\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 8.1: Best Method to Communicate 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 8.2: Summarizing 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 8.3: Paraphrasing 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 8.4: Is This the Right Time and Place? 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 8.5: Verbal and Nonverbal Messages 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 8.6: Public Speaking 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Three: Academic and School Skills 163\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Reading Skills 165\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 9.1: Reading for School 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 9.2: Reading on the Job 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 9.3: Reading for Comprehension 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 9.4: Following Written Directions 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 9.5: Reading for Pleasure 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Writing Skills 181\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 10.1: Everyday Writing Tasks 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Math Skills 185\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 11.1: Everyday Math Skills 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 11.2: Improving Math Skills 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 11.3: Understanding Charts 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Study Skills 195\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 12.1: School Tasks for Success 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 12.2: Taking Notes 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 12.3: Studying Smarter 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 12.4: Doing Homework 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 12.5: Completing Assignments 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 12.6: Rewarding Yourself 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 12.7: Good Student Behaviors 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 12.8: Requesting Help or Information 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Four: Practical Living Skills 221\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Information Skills 223\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 13.1: What Do I Need to Know? 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 13.2: Information from the Internet 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 13.3: Information from News Sources 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 13.4: Information from Magazines 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 13.5: Information from Books 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 13.6: Information from Television 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 13.7: Information from Other People 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Money Skills 247\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 14.1: What Is a Budget? 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 14.2: Making a Budget 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 14.3: On Sale 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 14.4: Unit Pricing 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 14.5: How Much Money Will I Need? 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 14.6: Banking Options: Checking and Savings 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 14.7: Using Debit, Credit, and ATM Cards 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Travel 271\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 15.1: Planning a Trip 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 15.2: Estimating Travel Costs 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Clothing 279\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 16.1: Caring for and Repairing Clothing 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 16.2: Buying Appropriate Clothes 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 16.3: Organizing Clothes 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 16.4: Washing and Drying Tips 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Living Arrangements 295\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 17.1: A Place to Live 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 17.2: Organizing 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 17.3: Apartment Living 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Eating and Nutrition 307\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 18.1: Nutrition 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 18.2: Making Good Food Choices 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 18.3: Eating Out Versus Eating In 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Shopping 321\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 19.1: Smart Shopping 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 19.2: Comparison Shopping 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 19.3: Returning Items 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20: Exercise\/Health and Hygiene 331\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 20.1: Exercise Excuses 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 20.2: Stressful Situations 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 20.3: Depression 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Five: Vocational Skills 343\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 21: Present Skills and Interests 345\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 21.1: My Work Environment Interests 346\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 21.2: Realistic Vocational Goals 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 21.3: Working with a Disability 352\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 21.4: Finishing High School 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 21.5: Extracurricular Activities 359\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 22: Getting a Job 363\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 22.1: Searching for a Job 364\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 22.2: Vocational Vocabulary 367\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 22.3: Filling Out an Application 372\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 22.4: First Impressions 376\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 22.5: Getting Work Experience 379\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 23: Working 383\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 23.1: Being a Great Employee 384\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 23.2: Handling Criticism on the Job 387\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 23.3: Changing Jobs: Why? 390\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 23.4: Changing Jobs: How? 393\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Six: Community and Leisure Activities 397\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 24: My Community 399\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 24.1: What Is My Community Like? 400\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 24.2: The History of My Community 403\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 24.3: What’s Going On in My Community? 406\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 24.4: Community Services: People and Places 410\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 24.5: Personal Safety 414\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 24.6: Being a Good Neighbor 418\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 24.7: Community Map 421\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 24.8: Making My Community Better 424\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 25: Leisure Activities 427\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 25.1: Places to Enjoy 428\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 25.2: Hobbies 431\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 25.3: Things to Try! 436\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Seven: Problem-Solving Skills 441\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 26: Handling Problem Situations 443\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 26.1: Understanding the Problem 444\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 26.2: Coping with Surprises 447\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 26.3: Adjusting to Change 450\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 26.4: When the Problem Is You! 453\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 27: Making Decisions 457\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 27.1: Decision-Making Factors 458\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 27.2: Needs Versus Wants 461\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 27.3: Changing Bad Decisions 465\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 27.4: Why Take Risks? 469\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 28: Resource Management 473\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 28.1: What Are My Resources? 474\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 28.2: Fact Versus Opinion 478\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDARLENE MANNIX\u003c\/b\u003e, M.S. has 30+ years of experience as a classroom and resource teacher.  She has taught both general education and special education, and has worked with students ranging from learning disabled and mentally challenged to language disordered and severely emotionally disturbed. Mannix is the best-selling author of numerous books for special educators including \u003ci\u003eSocial Skills Activities for Secondary Students with Special Needs, Social Skills Activities for Special Children\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eLife Skills Activities for Special Children.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHelp students with special needs thrive with over 160 updated educational activities!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the newly revised Third Edition of \u003ci\u003eLife Skills Activities for Secondary Students with Special Needs\u003c\/i\u003e, teacher and author Darlene Mannix delivers a unique collection of over 160 updated activity sheets with related exercises, discussion questions, and evaluation suggestions to help students gain basic skills necessary for independence and success.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Return of a classic…. updated for today’s youth. 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