Structured work systems

The ability to work independently is an incredibly important life skill. Not only will this skill help students be successful at school, but it will also help them at home! Just think about it- if a student can work independently at school, it can give the classroom staff time to work 1:1 with other students... if a child can work independently at home, then the parents will be able to have time to cook dinner, take a shower or get some chores done. Most kids need structures and routines in…

There is a reason behind every component of a independent work system. Do you know the 4 questions each work system should answer? Click through to find out.

FREE printables for 3 different structured / independent work systems. This post includes pictures and video examples for setting up independent work stations in special education classrooms!

Structured work systems are HUGE in Autism classrooms and classrooms for students with all types of disabilities. It teaches so much more than the skill, keeps kids engaged, builds independence, teaches schedule following, generalizes matching skills, and helps to teach classroom behavior! I literally could not live without this center in my classroom, especially […]

Structured work systems, also called independent work stations, are perfect for students in a self-contained classroom. These systems are visual systems that are strategically set up so students can work independently. Today I am sharing 3 structured work systems for special education students. You will find details about task box centers, three drawer work systems, and independent work binders. Students can work on file folder activities, writing or tracing, matching activities and more!

Structured work systems will make your students become independent learners and increase engagement and motivation.

It's time for another Workbasket Wednesday. We are in the home stretch of the year with testing and IEP season and all the other things going on, work systems become even more essential to

I've preached and preached about why it's SO important to teach students to work independently and use structured work systems. I want...

“Are you familiar with the TEACCH method for helping younger students on the autism spectrum? How does it work, and can it really help these ‘special needs’ students?” Let's first look at the basic principles of TEACCH. They include the following: 1. physical structure refers to the child’s immediate surroundings; daily activities (e.g., playing and eating) work best when they are clearly defined by physical boundaries 2. having a consistent schedule is possible through various mediums…

Are you setting up your self-contained classroom and are wondering what to use as visual boundaries? Read more to learn about...