Taskboxes are an effective instructional tool for students of all ages to work on task completion and independence. As students get older, it is important to find tasks that are engaging and age appropriate. Today's Taskbox Time features a variety of tasks that can be used for working on Vocational and Life Skills with older students. Fine Motor Tasks The tasks pictured below are some of the most basic functional fine motor tasks including a "put in" task with CDs and a CD case, crushing cans with a canpactor, and sweeping using a handheld broom and dustpan. Laurie Maravetz Schaefer Middle School, Springfield Dixie Elementary, New Lebanon Tabitha Eaton Main Elementary, Beavercreek Sorting Tasks Sorting is another basic skill that has many functional applications. Students can practice sorting household items such as laundry, recyclables, or silverware. Robbie Whorton Trotwood Madison High School, Trotwood Laurie Maravetz Schaefer Middle School, Springfield Robbie Whorton Trotwood Madison High School, Trotwood They can also practice vocational sorting using pegboard displays which offer a great deal of versatility. Laurie Maravetz Schaefer Middle School, Springfield Rebecca Lemons Miamisburg Middle School, Miamisburg Robbie Whorton Trotwood Madison High School, Trotwood You can find more information about the stocking tasks above including free visuals at Breezy Special Ed. Assembly Tasks Students who are working on following multiple steps can complete assembly tasks using visual grids and picture models for a variety of applications. Kirsten Johnson Greene INC Kirsten Johnson Greene INC Kirsten Johnson Greene INC Brittany Sword Valley Elementary, Beavercreek Laurie Maravetz Schaefer Middle School, Springfield Robbie Whorton Trotwood Madison High School, Trotwood List Tasks A great way to practice functional reading skills is through students reading lists grocery shopping, meals, stocking shelves, and getting dressed. These file folder tasks can be differentiated between using lists with picture cues and lists with only words. For more ideas on tasks to prepare students for the real world check out the fabulous book below:
