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Independence First

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An age-appropriate life skills curriculum for middle school to adult education individuals with the hopes of promoting curiosity and independence. Lessons, activities, and posters with an emphasis on modern and essential skills.

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Life Skills Curriculum

By Independence First

Over 100 pages of curricula for young adults+ to expand their knowledge of modern life skills. Carefully curated to be age-appropriate and easy to navigate. Dive in to learn about life skills necessary to be an active member of today’s society!

Subjects:

Special Education, Health, Life Skills

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education

Types:

Activities, Outlines, Lesson

$75.00

Digital Download PDF (79.43 MB)

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Daily/Weekly Hygiene Checklist

By Independence First

This is a great resource for anyone struggling with keeping up with their hygiene! It offers daily and weekly tasks that you can check off. It is age-appropriate, gender-neutral, and realistic. Print multiple copies or laminate and use a dry-erase

Subjects:

Health

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, ...

Types:

Outlines, Posters, Task Cards

$2.00

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How To- Enter An Event On Your Iphone Calendar

By Independence First

One of the most common life skills I find myself teaching is how to input an event onto an iPhone calendar. This simple 6-step 'How To' helps users learn how to do this independently. Learning to keep track of your schedule is an essential life

Subjects:

Life Skills

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Activities, Lesson

$2.00

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Pantry Vs. Fridge Vs. Freezer

By Independence First

For beginning cookers it is important to know where to safely store your food. This activity provides a template with multiple food items available to cut out and place within the correct column of the template. There's a cheat sheet at the end as

Subjects:

Life Skills, Cooking

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Activities

$2.00

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Step By Step Guide To Interview Preparation

By Independence First

Use this poster to discuss how to properly prepare and follow through with an interview. Whether it's your first interview or your 100th, this serves as a step-by-step reminder to ace the interview!

Subjects:

Special Education, Life Skills, Business

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters, Lesson

$2.00

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Understanding Relationships

By Independence First

Understanding different relationships in our lives can be challenging. This breakdown allows for critical thinking about each individual in your life. Page #2 has an example to help you get started!

Subjects:

Life Skills

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, ...

Types:

Activities

$2.00

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Mail Envelope Guide, Example, & Template

By Independence First

Labeling and sending letters in the mail is an important skill that has been overlooked recently. As technology advances, the traditional practice of mailing letters has diminished, causing people to become less proficient in this essential task.

Subjects:

Life Skills

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, ...

Types:

Activities, Lesson

$2.00

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Gender Identity And Sexuality

By Independence First

This lesson is best fit for young adults+. Learn about the differences between gender, sex, and sexuality! The vocabulary is in simplistic terms making it accessible to a variety of different readers!

Subjects:

Special Education, Health

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Lesson

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (1.04 MB)

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Living With Roommates

By Independence First

For a lot of individuals striving towards independence, the struggle of living with a roommate can be a huge hurdle. This lesson offers advice and prompting questions for roommates to discuss.

Subjects:

Special Education, Life Skills

Grades:

12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Lesson

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (0.90 MB)

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Morning Hygiene Checklist

By Independence First

This morning hygiene checklist covers the basics of a typical morning routine. Health and hygiene are often overlooked and should be a top priority! Pass this out to students to take home or hang in your classroom to serve as a friendly reminder!

Subjects:

Special Education, Health, Life Skills

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, ...

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters, Lesson

$2.00

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Budgeting Tips

By Independence First

This poster has 5 budgeting tips that are useful to all individuals. Whether you're just starting your career or are looking for extra advice, this poster is a great reminder to check in with your financial goals.

Subjects:

Special Education, Finance, Life Skills

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (0.29 MB)

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Daily, Weekly, & Monthly Cleaning Tasks

By Independence First

This poster helps individuals decipher between cleaning tasks that need to be regular vs weekly and/or monthly. It's good for all ages and ability levels to serve as a reminder! Hang it in a classroom and you might connect the dots for people

Subjects:

Special Education, Life Skills

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education

Types:

Handouts, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$2.00

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Prefix & Suffix (Pre-)

By Independence First

This pdf gives age-appropriate examples to help middle school+ students to learn and practice the prefix (pre-)

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Special Education, Life Skills

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

$2.00

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Do I Feel Sick?

By Independence First

It can sometimes be challenging to know/feel the warning signs and symptoms of feeling sick. This is a great practice checklist to help individuals who struggle in this category to gain a stronger understanding of these symptoms.

Subjects:

Special Education, Health

Grades:

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, ...

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas

$2.00

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Relationship Comparison

By Independence First

It can be difficult for many people to differentiate between types of relationships. This interactive worksheet kickstarts thinking by putting words in the appropriate relationship categories. (friends, family, coworkers/peers, and romantic partners)

Subjects:

Special Education, Life Skills, Social Emotional Learning

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

$2.00

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Goal Setting Step By Step

By Independence First

Use this interactive lesson to learn 5 critical steps in successful goal setting. These 5 steps include brainstorming, action planning, setting a loose deadline, checking in frequently, and celebrating your accomplishment!

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Special Education, Life Skills

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

$2.00

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Introduction To Dating

By Independence First

Introduction To Dating is the first discussion to be had when talking to young adults/adults about dating life and culture. From my experience, this content is in high demand by the individuals themselves.

Subjects:

Special Education, Health, Life Skills

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (1.86 MB)

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How To- Shave

By Independence First

This poster explores the steps of shaving and covers the basics necessary for a safe and successful experience.

Subjects:

Health, Life Skills

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education

Types:

Posters

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (6.14 MB)

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35 Types Of Exercise

By Independence First

This document lists 35 different types of exercise to explore.

Subjects:

Health, Life Skills

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education

Types:

Posters

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (0.13 MB)

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Differentiating between casual, business casual, and business professional

By Independence First

This slideshow differentiates between casual, business casual, and business professional clothing attire. It highlights different styles and the uniqueness you can incorporate into work attire.

Subjects:

Special Education, Life Skills, Business

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Handouts, Bulletin Board Ideas, Lesson

$2.00

Digital Download PDF (2.72 MB)

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I graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in May 2023 with a Special Education degree. I have undergraduate experience in 7th-12th grade teaching life skills, English, math, and job skills! Currently, I'm working for a nonprofit in Illinois that assists in empowering adults with disabilities to live full lives.

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Specialty, Arts & Music, Special Education, Health, Life Skills, Business, Cooking, For All Subjects, Social Emotional Learning