Independent Living 6-Book Set

The Independent Living Series is a comprehensive 6-book set designed to prepare older students for the transition into adulthood. Each 60-page book focuses on essential life skills, guiding students through practical, real-world scenarios with easy-to-follow lessons, activities, and comprehension questions.

Covering topics such as transportation, housing, and employment, this series is designed to help readers build competence and confidence. Each book includes follow-up activities that reinforce understanding through practical application math, reading comprehension questions, and writing exercises. A helpful vocabulary section highlights key words and phrases, providing a glossary as well as additional activities to test and build comprehension.

Books Include:

Getting Around Town: This book covers commuting by bike, bus, subway, and car, teaching students how to navigate transportation options safely and efficiently. Lessons include interpreting schedules, calculating fares, and understanding transportation costs and benefits.

Getting a Place to Live: Students learn how to prepare for and find an apartment, including creating a housing budget, choosing a roommate, and understanding rental agreements. The book also covers the process of moving, transferring utilities, and packing.

Preparing for a Job: This book provides detailed information on different types of jobs, educational requirements, and how to find the right job for you. It includes sections on job descriptions, skills and interests, education and training, and practical application activities.

Living on Your Own: Essential advice for students transitioning from living at home to being responsible for themselves. Topics include setting up a household, grocery shopping, meal planning, cleaning, laundry, and health and safety.

Getting a Job: Students learn how to conduct a job search, write a cover letter and resume, fill out a job application, and prepare for a job interview with real-life scenarios and step-by-step instructions.

You Just Got Your First Job… Now What?: This book helps students understand what it takes to make a good impression at work, get along with co-workers, and become a valuable employee. Topics include meeting co-workers, understanding paychecks, and the qualities of a good versus a bad employee.

Grade Level: 6-12