SS Using a Microwave: Parts & Functions (Level 1)
by The Ticket to Teaching for SPEDucators © 2026
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Subjects: specialed,lifeSkills
Grades: 0
Description
Help your students build functional kitchen appliance skills, starting with the vocabulary and functions associated with using a microwave. Students will recognize real-life parts of a microwave and match their functions. They will also recognize symbol-supported microwave pictures amongst familiar symbol-supported kitchen items. This deck is designed for secondary special education, life skills, and transition learners. This activity supports independent learning and workplace readiness. **Level 1: For learners who need maximum support and are working on their recognition and matching skills.** SEL Standards Alignment: CASEL Self-Management CASEL Social Awareness CASEL Self-Awareness CASEL Responsible-Decision Making CASEL Relationship Skills Functional SPED "I can" Statements: I can recognize a microwave. I can recognize the parts of a microwave. I can recognize the microwave door. I can recognize the microwave handle. I can recognize the microwave keypad. I can recognize the microwave display. I can recognize the microwave turntable. I can recognize the "start button." I can recognize the "stop/clear button." I can recognize the purpose of each microwave part.
Acknowledgements
Created using Canva with a Canva Pro license Symbols used are SymbolStix. Copyright © 2021 n2y, LLC. All rights reserved. Used with Permission. ChatGPT by OpenAI was used to assist with the written content in/for this resource. All written content was reviewed and edited by the teacher author for accuracy, educational appropriateness, and alignment with student learning needs.