Ms. Ori's Classroom Blog

Here is a seated exercise that will help us manage our feelings and become more compassionate towards others. 

Have a great weekend!

Check out these activities from Ms. Emily, the OT!

Use this interactive Everyday Life activity to navigate a virtual store, reading labels and selecting items from the appropriate grocery aisles. 

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/edlall/grocery-list/1/

The Core Vocabulary Word of the week is MORE. In the video below, Ms. Dawn is reading books with the word MORE in them. Here is the Symbol on the Core Board:

One way to encourage the use of the word MORE is during snack time!

Dear Families, It was so great to connect with some of you last week. I encourage you to contact me at anytime. I look forward to hearing from you! Unfortunately, with the US Mail delays many of you have not received your packet of materials from the previous week. I apologize for this inconvenience. Packets for this weeks topics were mailed last Wednesday, but I fear they may be delayed as well.

Our Daily Living Skill for the week is TAKING OUT THE TRASH. Read through the attached PDF with your family and then practice taking out the trash from the kitchen, bathroom or bedroom. Remember, even if your young adult is not ready for the entire task they can still be engaged in the process. Maybe they can retrieve a new trash bag and open it, put garbage in the trash can for you, open the door while you take it to the outside can, wheel the outside can to the street or even retrieve it. Lifting heavy things or pushing heavy objects is one way to stimulate your bodies vestibular system. This sensory input can be calming and help with attention.

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The recipe of the week is a grilled cheese sandwich. In our class, we have made grilled cheese several different ways including using a griddle, stovetop and a sandwich press. Everyone seems to enjoy a grilled cheese!

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Exercise is very important for a healthy body and mind! Here is a fun video that you remember from class.

Ms. Erin is helping us practice our OT skills with this fun activity below!

Paper Bag Haircut

Use this interactive Everyday Life activity to practice looking for specific phone numbers in order to make calls on a simulated cell phone!

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/edlall/phone-numbers/1/

The Core Vocabulary Word of the week is WANT. In the video below, Ms. Dawn is reading books with the word WANT in them. Here is the Symbol on the Core Board:

Ms. Dawn reads 3 stories using the word WANT and the core board.

Our Daily Living Skill for the week is Wiping Surfaces Read through the attached PDF with your family and then practice wiping surfaces such as the table or counter top in your home. Remember to adapt this skill to meet the needs of your family. Maybe your family uses Clorox Wipes or a sponge to clean surfaces. If you don’t feel comfortable with your child spraying chemicals, use a spray bottle with just water or a non toxic cleaner such as vinegar. You could even use an empty spray bottle to begin the experience. Providing your young adult with the opportunity to try these activities at their level will help them become more independent.

The recipe of the week is a Rainbow Fruit Salad from News2You. In your packets you should have received a recipe review to fill out.

Don’t forget the newest News 2 You articles are found under the tab on the main page!