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Title Author
Call Number
Resource Type: Books
Let's Talk About Life Skills: Volume 2
Haugen, Janie
690.563
The categories in Volume II cover the following topics and more, including 100 Questions/Answers and 100
Practice Activities in eight conveniently tabbed sections:
Health.
Focuses on the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Life skill topics include medicine safety, going to the doctor or
hospital, headaches, minor illnesses, blood tests, emotional health, the importance of getting enough sleep, the
benefits of exercise, and more.
Household.
Focuses on learning how to clean and care for all areas of the home. Skill topics include doing your fair share of
household cleaning duties, using a dishwasher, using a washing machine and clothes dryer, safe storage of
cleaning chemicals, disposing of trash, yard work safety, taking care of pets, keeping a neat garage, and more.
Money.
Focuses on learning what to do in "real-life" money management situations. Skill topics include monetary value of
coins, making and trying to stay within a budget, opening a checking and savings account, importance of keeping
receipts, honesty regarding money issues, using a calculator when shopping, avoiding impulse buying, and more.
Recreation.
Focuses on exploring new leisure time pursuits. Skill topics include games to play at a park, going bowling,
listening to music, working puzzles, playing video games, gardening, using a camera, packing a bag for a trip,
having fun with pets, keeping a photo album, going dancing, riding a bicycle, and more.
Safety.
Focuses on teaching how to be careful in all areas of life. Skill topics include procedure to follow if lost, possible
dangers of strangers, using electrical appliances, weather-related safety issues, importance of wearing a seat
belt, how to protect your back, what to do in case of fire, sports-related safety, ways to avoid choking, and more.
Social.
Focuses on the socialization skills needed to get along with others. Skill topics include respecting the privacy of
others, appropriate social greetings, how to handle anger, being a good sport, getting along with roommate,
apologizing when needed, being a good neighbor, and more.
Survival.
Focuses on recognizing important vocabulary words and images needed to function in various settings. Skill
topics include poison symbol, prescription medicine instruction and warning labels, railroad crossing signs and
warning alarms, business hour sign, wheelchair accessibility sign, restroom signs, distinguishing personal mail
from group mail, when to call 911, recognizing signs such as "Out of Order" and "Beware of Dog," and more.
Special feature: This category includes a packet of numbered photos for participants to look at as the
corresponding direction is read aloud.
Time.
Focuses on learning functional time management skills. Life skill topics include setting a watch, concept of "early"
and "late," when to take medicine, being on time, giving a two week notice, using a bus schedule, when to
complete duties, and more.
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