From FACE teacher Erin Stendal with further possible ideas about our special education student business:
“I use to run a "Kookies for Kids" program at one of my schools that we took orders and sold Christmas cookies. All our profits we bought toys for students in our district that wouldn't of gotten presents.
There are also other ideas where the students could make things and sell. Even if it is some type of sewing / hand crafted project. That same school I was in started a school business in the special education department.
They call it Patchwork Enterprises. I also have the list of stuff that they sell. If you are interested in that I can pass it on.
It is an opportunity that allows students to practice, in a classroom setting, the work skills and behaviors needed to maintain successful employment in the “real world”.
Students learn important life skills while running a small business.
Students Learn and Practice:
• Meeting performance and attendance standards
• Punctuality
• Proper grooming
• Safety
• Safe food handling practices
• Customer Service Skills
• Cashiering Skills
• Working cooperatively with others
• Communication skills
Money generated from the business is used to fund materials and equipment necessary to maintain or improve the program.”
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