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Opening a Lesson on Special Needs Job Skills

Introduction: Employment as Empowerment

Imagine a world where everyone’s skills—and stories—are valued. Today, we're going to explore how to unlock those skills in individuals with special needs, providing not just the means to employment, but also a pathway to independence, confidence, and a place within our community.

Activity: The Dream Job Vision Board

Objective: To inspire students to envision their ideal job and recognize the transferable skills they possess.

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Instructions:

  1. Start with a Discussion: Open the class with a simple question: “What is your dream job?” Encourage all students to share their thoughts, which will help normalize the discussion of job aspirations among peers.

  2. Create Vision Boards:

    • Provide students with magazines and other materials.
    • Instruct them to cut out images, words, or phrases that represent their dream jobs.
    • As they create their boards, remind them to think about the skills involved in those jobs and how they relate to the skills they are developing or already possess.

  3. Sharing Session:

    • After everyone has completed their vision boards, host a sharing session where each student presents their board.
    • Encourage them to explain why they chose specific images and how they envision using their skills in their dream job.

  4. Reflection:

    • Conclude with a discussion on how every job requires specific skills that can be learned and refined.
    • Highlight that everyone has unique abilities that contribute to the workplace and community.

Wrap-Up: Setting the Path to Success

By starting with our dreams and recognizing our strengths, we lay the foundation for the skills that will empower us in the job market. Today’s lesson is just the beginning of our journey into the world of special needs job skills—together, we’ll learn how to turn aspirations into achievable goals!

Let’s unlock potential, one dream job at a time!