Overview - LIFE SKILLS LIBRARY
PCI's Life Skills Programs, written by Janie Haugen-McLane, are being used by many secondary teachers to teach students how to be successful in the subject of "life." Not only have these games proven to be effective for secondary students with special learning and behavioral needs, but they have helped all students in the class learn how to act at school, at home, and in the community. These programs are ideal for inclusive, self-contained, and resource classrooms, because the object is not to win or lose, but to improve on the skills in each game.
The fun-to-play programs encourage socialization and positive behavioral reactions, while offering basic life-skills instruction that promotes independence. There are 16 different life-skills games in PCI's Life Skills Library. They are divided into two series of 8 games, and each series has a different format. This program also encourages positive interpersonal skills between teacher and student.
Features
Individual Progress Reports
Progress reports are designed to monitor an individual's social skills throughout the training. The reports feature a pretest column that allows for individual skills assessment prior to beginning the program. Progress reports also serve as record keeping guides to track student progress.
Teacher's Guide
The guide provides detailed instructions for playing the game and using the blank draw cards. It includes a sample individual progress report, lists the benefits of the Life Skills Series, and offers tips for using the program with various groups. The teacher's guide includes draw card questions and answers, plus practice activities for reinforcement. Teaching strategies are also included throughout the guide.
Additional Blank Draw Cards (set of 20) and Individual Progress Reports (10-pack) may be purchased separately.
Program Components in each Game:
• 18.5- by 18.5-inch laminated Game Board
• 15 Draw Cards
• 6 Individual Progress Reports
• 5 Blank Draw Cards
• 6 colored Game Pieces
• 1 Die
• Teacher's Guide
Program Titles
| Life Skills Series I |
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• All About You
• Behavior Skills
• Community Skills
• Cooking Skills
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• Eating Skills
• Looking Good
• Workplace Skills
• You Tell Me
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| Life Skills Series II |
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• Health Skills
• Household Skills
• Money Skills
• Recreation Skills
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• Safety Skills
• Social Skills
• Survival Skills
• Time Skills
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