Life Skills for Elementary Students with Significant Support Needs
Get free access to various literacy-based approaches to life skills for use in schools, specifically for students with significant support needs.
How I Can Help You:
Enhance student independence
Research shows that students who have the opportunity to engage in and learn life skills are more successful when they transition out of the school setting.
Build your confidence
It can be challenging to plan activities for students with significant support needs and how to scaffold these activities.
Expand your potential
All of the resources on this page are designed to support your growth and help you have more time to work with students and less time for planning activities.
Meet Ms. Jackie
Hi there! My name is Jackie, and I’m an occupational therapist passionate about working with students with significant support needs. I have been practicing occupational therapy for over 17 years in various settings, including schools, residential centers, hospitals, outpatient, and home health.
I have primarily worked with children throughout my career and am passionate about increasing their independence, participation, and performance in life skills activities.
Another passion of mine is helping other occupational therapists make an impact!
My daughter, Kensi, has been a huge help with making this resource come to life! You will see her in many of the video models.
Explore the resources we offer:
Brushing Teeth
Washing Hands
Blowing Nose
Simple Meal Prep
Tying Shoes
What does the research show?
Life skills are essential for students with significant support needs, especially in the school setting. Explore the research about why. This section will be expanded soon!
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Multisensory and literacy-based life skills activities empower elementary students with significant support needs to build independence and achieve goals shared by caregivers.
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