Hello Snow!

Our recent snow fall was actually welcomed at PrairieWood.  We usually prefer nice, dry weather, as it makes our activities in the community a little easier to get to.  However, this week we welcomed the snow!  This was because for one of our Lifetime fitness activities, we were giving Snow Shoeing a try.  We had scheduled it for earlier in February, but had to cancel due to lack of snow, so when we saw snow in the forecast, we geared up and did some snow shoeing.  While many of the PrairieWood students had never tried snow shoeing before, they were up to the challenge, and after one try decided it was something they would like to do again!  We'll see how long this snow sticks around...maybe we can squeeze in a trip to a park or nature reserve before Winter makes it's way out of town!

Our feature blogger this week is Aric.  Here is what he had to say about his week at PrairieWood...

"This week at PrairieWood I learned to snow shoe with boots on.  I enjoyed going to work to go on the work floor and straighten things (at Goodwill).  I was challeneged by making an open-faced turkey sandwich.  At PrairieWood I would like to learn more about getting better at folding clothes.  At Goodwill I also learned to put shoes in the right places."

Have a good weekend!

Aric pushes against the wind to snow shoe across the field.

Sarah, enjoying her time in the snow shoes!

Ahsia, making her way back to the van.

Kaitlyn thinks, "Snow shoeing is fun!"

Independence and an UNO Tournament

As a part of our recreation activity today, we participated in an UNO tournament.  Each person had a chance to play a few games.  We also had several winners: a Good Sport Winner, a Consolation Winner and a Grand Winner.  Everyone took turns, played well, and enjoyed the time!

We also have some students who are taking some huge steps towards independence and we couldn't be happier for them!  Mason has started using the city bus to get to and from his competitive community job.  Way to go Mason!!!

Our feature blogger this week is Mason.  Here is what he had to say about his week at PrairieWood...

"This week at PrairieWood I learned that I can wait to cross the four-way stop when in doubt.  I enjoyed riding the city bus on my own.  I was challenged by telling when a customer is done or getting more food at the all you can eat at HyVee.  At PrairieWood I would like to learn more about how to tell if the customers are done or getting more food.  I rode the city bus all on my own this week!!!!!"

Can't believe these signs of Independence!!!!!  It was a good week at PrairieWood!!!!!

Chelsey purchasing her consolation prize.

Aric purchasing his grand prize.

Have a great weekend!

Community Learning Continues

Lookin' good Aric!

We do most of our learning in the community.  This is often easier to do when the weather is nice and it is easy to bounce out and about.  However, there are many indoor learning opportunities when the chill of winter hits.  We spent some time this week checking on of our favorite indoor opportunities out.  Friday afternoon we ventured to the Collin's Road Theater (we love a good deal) for an afternoon showing of "Wrek-It Ralph 3D."  We practiced our money skills by independently purchasing our own tickets.  We also had a little bit of fun watching the movie in our cool glasses!

Our feature blogger this week is Kaitlyn.  Here is what she had to say about her week at PrairieWood...

Ready for the movie!!

"This week at PrairieWood I learned how to find sugar in the grocery store.  I enjoyed my cooking project making grilled cheese sandwiches.  I was challenged by reading News2You.  At PrairieWood I would like to learn more about the bus.  We saw a movie today.  It's "Wrek-It Ralph" and it's funny!

Everybody in their 3D gear...