Setting up independent task box work systems can seem overwhelming if you don’t know where to begin or are unsure what systems to put in place to make them effective. However, once you have them implemented into your classroom, they can be incredibly beneficial for increasing independent work skills for your students. But how can you get started without wasting time trying to figure out an effective system?

You don’t need to start implementing an independent task box work system in your classroom from scratch. I have found ways to make it easier and more effective for both you and your students, and in today’s episode, I am breaking down the materials needed for a task box work system, how to organize task boxes, and how to start implementing them in a way that sets you and your students up for success.

03:09 - What materials you need to create an independent work system

12:20 - How to determine how many workstations you need and where they will be set up

14:43 - How to use visual schedules effectively to promote independent work skills

17:19 - Tips for putting your baskets together and starting to implement the work systems with students

Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode201

Resources:

• Check out my TpT store for Independent Work Resources
• Watch the Independent Work Systems Webinar
• How to Start Independent Work Systems Successfully in Your Classroom
• 10 Steps to Setting Up Independent Work Stations for Autism
• Independent Work Task Box System - Starter Kit for Secondary Special Education
• Independent Work System Task Box Starter Kit for Preschool - Elementary
• Watch my YouTube video of a Put-In Task
• Check out the Task Bin Tuesday Videos on YouTube
• Get My Book: Building Independence: How to Create and Use Structured Work Systems - Future Horizons Publishers
• Shop my Book: Building Independence: How to Create and Use Structured Work Systems on Amazon (Affiliate Link)
• Join the Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library
• Get more information about the Special Educator Academy
• Join the Free Facebook Group

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