Household Problem Solving | Independent Living Skills
by Vocational skills and more © 2026
Price: $2.5 USD
Subjects: cognitionProblemSolving,responsibleDecisionMaking,prevocationalAndVocational,specialed,activitiesOfDailyLiving
Grades: 0
Description
Help students build practical problem-solving skills for everyday situations at home! This 21-card Boom Cards deck provides age-respectful practice with common household problems students may encounter as they become more independent. Students learn a simple problem-solving routine and then apply it to realistic situations involving household chores, spills, laundry, trash, food, minor household problems, and deciding which task should be handled first. Students practice: Identifying household problems and appropriate solutions Using STOP → THINK → CHOOSE → DO → CHECK Handling common household chores and problems Deciding what to do when something doesn't go as planned Solving problems involving laundry, dishes, trash, food, and household items Determining which task should be completed first Recognizing situations that require immediate attention Making safe and responsible choices at home Prioritizing multiple household responsibilities Applying problem-solving skills to increasingly complex situations The deck begins with direct instruction and vocabulary before progressing from simple everyday household problems to situations requiring students to compare priorities and decide what should be handled first. Realistic visuals support comprehension without giving away the answers, and three answer choices provide consistent multiple-choice practice throughout the deck. Great for special education, life skills, transition programs, independent living instruction, functi