swellmomma Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Does anyone know of a checklist or something that lists life skills kids should have before adulthood? I was thinking about this as I figured out ways to work on teaching my 10.5 year old basic skills he has always struggled with like tieing his shoes or telling time or understanding money (he still can't keep track of the difference between a nickel, dime and quarter etc). Last summer at almost 10 he finally learned to ride his bike without training wheels and that was a huge accomplishment. I want to focus on life skills a lot more to be sure he will be okay on his own when he reaches adulthood. If there is nt already a list somewhere what sorts of things can you all come up with that maybe overlooked so I can make my own list. Like I said so far I have Tie shoes Tell time Money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Good for you, starting early, because believe you me, there is nobody to help them when they move out. Sorry, we are dealing w/transition w/the public school district. My poor niece, can microwave and do laundry. She is 21. Her mom wants her to live on her own, impossible. Look up transition skills, you might come up w/a lot more or transition plans. Along w/money and time. Transportation, groceries, cooking, post office, just saying community , community . Home, if old enough do bank account. Schedules. Start incorporating in your daily life skills as much as possible. What we think is minute , is huge to them. Again, starting early is best. Even by law these kids are supposed to start at fourteen. But, my belief is the earlier the better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jensway Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Brandy, I can so relate. I have an 11 yr. old AS son and I think about life skills all the time. My DS does not like the loud noise that the vacuum makes while he's vacuuming, so I have him put in ear plugs. The life skills that I have tried to incorporate are: Laundry--learning how to use the washing machine which setting/detergent, dryer, folding/hanging and putting away. Cooking--simple things Dishes--loading dishwasher correctly/soap Grocery list--makes a basic one on the computer and prints it out and then he has to circle what is needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtsmamtj Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Joyce Herzog (I think is the name) procuced "Luke's List" - their are two in the series. Maybe this will help. http://www.joyceherzog.info/Joyce_Herzog/Teacher_Helps.html T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUV2EDU Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Does anyone know of a checklist or something that lists life skills kids should have before adulthood? I was thinking about this as I figured out ways to work on teaching my 10.5 year old basic skills he has always struggled with like tieing his shoes or telling time or understanding money (he still can't keep track of the difference between a nickel, dime and quarter etc). Last summer at almost 10 he finally learned to ride his bike without training wheels and that was a huge accomplishment. I want to focus on life skills a lot more to be sure he will be okay on his own when he reaches adulthood. If there is nt already a list somewhere what sorts of things can you all come up with that maybe overlooked so I can make my own list. Like I said so far I have Tie shoes Tell time Money Try Life Skills 4 Kids.comhttp://www.lifeskills4kids.com/acorn.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom4him Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 I haven't read all the other posts so this might be a repeat of some. Laundry(how to run the washer, putting the detergent in, how to sort, getting the clothes into the dryer,folding and putting away) the whole thing. How to do basic sewing(buttons, redoe a hem etc) How to pound a nail, saw a board.(making a small bird house works great for this) Dust, clean the bathroom,change his bedding and launder it etc. I think you simple need to think of all the things that you and your husband do on a consistent basis throughout the year. These are things he is going to need to know. Being homeschool is such an awesome opportunity as you have all day to incorporate him in on these things. My 2 are 8 & 9 and they help with the weekly cleaning, help prepare meals(can fix their own breakfast of pancakes and eggs) unload the dishwasher, do their own laundry including their bedding. I work along with them in most of these things yet but some of them are independent. Have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted April 5, 2009 Author Share Posted April 5, 2009 Thanks everyone for your ideas. I don't know why I didn't thnk of checking is Joyce Herzog had anything, I have used one of her books on choosing curric for a special needs child when we first started hsing. I will have to see if the library has the luke's list book. I will be writing down all your ideas for things to teach him. Basic household things I had been thinking of, but it is good to list them. Often I do things without really thinking about teaching the kids how to do them kwim, so it is a good reminder. Something I myself have never learned, I just call my dad and he does it (anything with my car, I can't even change a tire or the oil- or things dealing with home repair). I think I will have to put somethings on a list for poppa or uncle's to teach him because I can't, that is definitely a down side of not having a dad in the picture. Transition skills, I had not even thought of that, I will have to google it and see what comes up. I am hoping to get a good list of skills to work on between now and graduation so that he is ready to deal with the world with out his special needs holding him back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2boys Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 I can recommend the book "Life Skills for Kids" by Christine M. Field. Lots of good, practical information in this book. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted April 5, 2009 Author Share Posted April 5, 2009 I can recommend the book "Life Skills for Kids" by Christine M. Field. Lots of good, practical information in this book. :) Is that the one sonlight sells? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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