HOUSEHOLD JOBS
Recently we have started having the students participate in work tasks around the classroom. This helps to teach them daily living skills that they can use for the rest of their lives. Ideally your student can learn a task, or some of the steps of a task, so they can help contribute to your household for the rest of their lives. I have attached the visuals we use along with these tasks in the classroom. Some of the jobs only pertain to school, but most can be used in everyday life.
Taking Care of your Pets
Washing Hands
How to do Laundry
Raking Leaves
Vacuuming
Laundry (folding clothes)
Cleaning and Putting Away Toys
Sweep the Floor
Washing Tables
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LAUNDRY
Your student can help with laundry in many ways. You could have them help load the clothes into the washer and dryer. This can also promote range of motion because they often have to reach out to do so. At school, we have the student help us fold items as much as they are able to with assistance as needed.
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CLEAN TABLE
We have the student's clean up the table when they are finished eating or after a lesson that makes the table dirty. We will have the students help us use a washcloth to clean their area. This also promotes range of motion with reaching, as well as grasping skills.
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SWEEP
After meal times we have the students help us to sweep the floor. This promotes range of motion, grasping skills, and attending skills.
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SPRAY AND PUT AWAY ITEMS
At school we use a spray to clean toys, you could have your student use wipes or a washcloth to clean their toys. We also have the student help us put the toy back where it belongs. This promotes grasping, attending, and manipulating objects.
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TEACHER AIDE
This student typically helps me to get out items I may need for a lesson or activity. At home you could have your student help you get out ingredients for a meal, or supplies for a craft. This helps the individual to become an active participant in their environment.
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ERRAND RUNNER
This person typically goes with me to the office or workroom to assist with errands. This one is a little more difficult at home but could be considered going out with you to get the mail or walk the dog. This also helps your student become an active participant in their environment.