Lesson Plan

Daily Living Stations Guide

Students will rotate through hands-on stations to practice laundry basics and simple meal preparation, then self-assess using a skills checklist and reflect on their independence growth.

Building daily living skills boosts students’ confidence and autonomy, supporting successful transitions to adult life by practicing essential tasks in a scaffolded group setting.

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Prepare Stations and Materials

15 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up Activity

10 minutes

Step 2

Introduction and Toolkit Overview

10 minutes

Step 3

Station Rotations

60 minutes

Step 4

Assessment and Reflection

10 minutes

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Life Skills Toolkit Overview

Welcome everyone! Today we’re introducing our Life Skills Toolkit. Explain that over the next 90 minutes they will rotate through hands-on stations to learn laundry and meal prep skills.

Session Objectives

Read each objective aloud and check for understanding. Emphasize confidence and independence as key goals.

Station Rotation Process

Explain how groups will split and rotate after 30 minutes. Encourage students to stay on task and support one another.

Laundry 101 Station

Walk through each step at the Laundry Station. Demonstrate sorting by color and fabric before students try.

Simple Meal Prep Station

Highlight basic safety rules in the kitchen: hot surfaces, sharp tools, and cleanliness.

Materials & Tools

Point out where to find each item. Remind them to handle supplies carefully.

Expectations & Safety Guidelines

Review these norms before starting. Stress respect and safety.

Timeline & Next Steps

Outline the session timing one more time and invite questions. Encourage setting home practice goals.

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Warm Up

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Life Skills Toolkit

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