202. 5 Must Haves for Task Box Activities to Teach Independence

Autism Classroom Resources Podcast: A Podcast for Special Educators

Task box activities are great for practicing independence and maintaining previously mastered skills. But how can we ensure our task boxes are set up to teach independence effectively? Not all task box activities are created equally - some might be great activities but would not work well in an independent work system.

There are 5 key characteristics that task box activities must have if they are being used in an independent work system. Ensuring your task boxes meet all 5 of these characteristics sets your students up for success and allows them to truly practice working on their independence. In this episode, I am sharing why your tasks must be mastered, the need for a clear beginning and end, excluding extra pieces, why task components must be organized, and why tasks should remain assembled.

03:00 - Why tasks in independent work systems must be previously mastered

08:07 - The importance of tasks having a clear beginning and end

09:07 - Why including extra pieces in task boxes can cause confusion

10:21 - How organizing materials can be helpful for students completing task box activities

11:56 - Why students should leave a completed task intact when they turn it in

Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode202

Resources:

• Check out my TpT store for Independent Work Resources
• Watch the Independent Work Systems Webinar
• Table Tasks: Increase Engagement at Waiting Times
• Free Sock Sorting Work Task
• Plastic Egg Put-In Task: Independent Work Inspiration
• Watch #TaskBinTuesday Quick Tip Cupcake Edition YouTube
• Get My Book: Building Independence: How to Create and Use Structured Work Systems - Future Horizons Publishers
• Shop my Book: Building Independence: How to Create and Use Structured Work Systems on Amazon (Affiliate Link)
• Join the Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library
• Get more information about the Special Educator Academy
• Join the Free Facebook Group

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