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Integrated Learning Continuum
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Literacy

Uses communication mode to tell difference between two familiar products from another by color/shape/design of item

Helps make and follow a simple picture list of one or two items by matching item when brought to correct location

Identifies some familiar department headers to help locate specific known products

Matches up to 5 items to the specific departments in which the products are sold

Finds a desired item when brought to the general vicinity of the area of the store the item is located in

Makes a mark on list to indicate that item is found and put in cart with staff assistance and help

Identifies up to 5 departments in a familiar store

Identifies 3 colors sold for a specific clothing item

Describes 1 difference in features between two items such as flashlights, radios or umbrellas

Distinguishes one type of product from another by reading key words on labels and/or by distinguishing product logos and familiar brand names

Follows a pictorial or written list to find a set list of up to 10 items

Reads some familiar signs within departments to help further locate products that are needed for purchase

Reads some differences in labels for products such as make, model, or style of item

Reads at least 30-40 names of products when presented with a product

Finds and read the price of some items

Locates expiration dates on perishable products such as batteries, make-up or over the counter prescriptions

Describes up to 3 feature differences of 2 different electronic items

Makes a picture or word list of from one to three items and can make check mark or crosses out item on shopping list to indicate items found and put in cart with minimal cues from staff

Identifies at least 3 brands of 5 different products such as clothing items, household goods, furniture, lawn care or hardware

Writes and follow a written list to find a set list of up to 30 more items

Reads tags on clothes and special product information on products and use the information to make purchasing decisions

Tells the difference between types of items as to brand, packaging, or size as marked on product packaging

Reads contents of a product and can determine if it is or is not a reliable substitute for a product that is unavailable

Reads all information on a receipt

Fills out special coupons at cashier, displays, or at service counter

Defines at least 3 terms on the application

Adapts shopping list to accommodate size of items available vs. desired size

Communication

Uses communication mode to interact with store personnel or school staff to request and obtain an item

Says the names of up to 3 familiar items on a pictorial list

Matches an item to the department the item may be found in such as a man’s shirt in the Men’s department

Tells the type of store one needs to go to find a specific common item such as a radio or a shirt

Uses communication mode to describe a special feature wanted in an item to e purchased

Knows who to go to for help, using communication mode (written, pictures, assistive technology, or verbal communication) with assistance when needed

Knows how to state a question to get help for a specific situation and responds to simple questions

Tells adult about items they need to purchase

Lets staff know when a desired color or size of product is found

Speaks in complete sentences to cashier using written, pictures, or assistive technology or verbal communication to ask for help or complete a purchase

Looks in closets or other storage areas to analyze and state to an adult a list of items that are needed

Explains the details of an item that can’t be located including size, weight, color of container and brand

Inquires about sale items and warranties

Math & Science

Knows where to look for the price of the product

Understands one must pay for goods received at a store

Gives a pre-set amount of money to a cashier to pay for an item when amount is given to student

Identifies coins and bills from other objects and count out single dollar amounts

Identifies large from small item and medium items

Assists in selecting clothes that are appropriate for weather conditions

Tells he/she has a sufficient amount of money for one to three purchases up to $5

Uses an ad and tell which product is a better buy with cues

Separates taxable and non-taxable items separately prior to checkout with cues

Understands that different size products of the same item contain different amounts of goods and cost different amounts of money

Counts out money brought to the next dollar for amounts to ten dollars

Determines under what weather conditions a familiar product may be used

Understands what a budget is and how to purchase items within a budget

Plans grocery shopping based on money available and ads with cues as needed

Counts change at cashier with help and cues as needed, knows if he/she has received change from cashier

Writes checks for purchases including tax and documents checks appropriately with cues as needed

Uses weather reports to decide how to dress

Social Studies

Greets others appropriately by being polite with assistance

Maintains appropriate behavior when navigating a store with verbal reminders as needed

Waits for people to pass before getting something that is temporarily out of reach

Stops opening vehicle door when other people are getting out of their own vehicle when cued or reminded by staff

Waits in line without bumping into other people

Holds doors open for others

Greets others appropriately and can make small talk

Is polite to other customers and waits turn to receive customer service or to be checked out

Follows socially accepted rules of behavior and responsibility in store

Understands that one must wait in lines for assistance from store staff

Handles cart so that other customers or store personnel aren’t bumped into

Follows and practices Safety Rules with assistance

Is polite and can anticipate interactions and react appropriately

Waits for turn in lines

Understands stealing is wrong and pays for all purchases

Is careful with cart in parking lot and returns cart to correct location after putting purchases with vehicles

Opens door to vehicles carefully for others and for storage of items to be brought home or to school

Makes safe decisions

Physical Education/ Recreational & Leisure Skills

Practices safety while in the community (with assistance)

Reaches for an item by extending arm with or without support or pick up an item off the floor that has dropped

Moves in aisle towards something that is wanted

Pushes cart on smooth surfaces

Puts one item in a bag or cart, can carry a bag with one or two purchases in lap or in hand(s)

Notices curb and will step up or down

Knows and practices safety in the community, with reminders

Independently identifies and pick out appropriate clothes to wear in the community given their body type and the weather

Keeps balance with assistance when walking on a variety of surfaces including tile floors, mats, sidewalks, and parking lots

Pushes cart through store and in parking lot on different surfaces including snow with cues and supervision from staff or family

Lifts items correctly with supervision from cart into vehicle

Knows and practices safety in the community independently

Wears appropriate clothes for outings

Independently keeps balance when walking on a variety of surfaces including tile floors, mats, sidewalks, and parking lots

Pushes grocery cart independently in a store and on a variety of surfaces without bumping into products, obstacles or people

Carries items of a different weights and sizes into home or school

Personal Resource Management

Understands that some goods are produced before being sold in stores

Helps to make decisions about purchases that are appropriate

Understands that one can get help to find something and whom to get it from

Scans an area of a shelf when brought to it to find something that is wanted

Knows types of products found in different aisles

Identifies one personal item that is needed at home from looking in cupboards

Understands that different stores carry different types of products and the stores charge different prices

Understands that different stores charge different amounts of money for the same goods and identifies a few ways to save money

Knows how to read some of the store signs that give direction to the location of products and can locate some products

Understands that there are some differences between products

Looks within a section for a specific item by brand or size

Understands how different variables can affect pricing, which stores give larger discounts and impact of coupons on purchase price

Understands that stores that require self- service pay less labor costs than stores where more service is provided

Searches and find different products, different brands of products, and different sizes of products

Searches for a missing item in other locations in the store such a special sales display

Vocational, Career Exploration and Job Skills

Recognizes something that is out of place when in the middle of a different packaging group

Goes to a specific area of the store to find a known product and tell the difference between two styles of the same type of item

Replaces an item not wanted neatly with help

Enters and exits the store demonstrating safety skills in the parking lot, busy, or wet areas with assistance

Carries one or two items to vehicle and safely place them in the car with assistance

Helps to put several items in bag

Knows that women’s clothes are found in a specific area of store

Replaces item taken that is not wanted in correct location by brand, size, and color with cues and reminders

Enters and exit the store demonstrating safety skills in the parking lot, busy or wet areas with cues and reminders

Carries bagged items to vehicle and safely place them in the car with cues and reminders

Replaces item taken that is not wanted in correct location by brand, size, and color

Tells the difference between different products of similar type that are found in different areas of the store

Enters and exit the store demonstrating safety skills in the parking lot, busy or wet areas

Reports item dropped to store personnel so they can clean it up or put it in shopback area

Returns cart to carrel without bumping into vehicles or traffic