The HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students kicked off their Community Based Instruction Trips with a fun and educational day at the mall! After working hard at their job sites all week, students enjoyed a leisure day that put their budgeting and independent living skills into action. At Five Below, each student had a $10 budget, used calculators to track their spending, and successfully scanned, paid for, and bagged their own items at self-checkout! This hands-on experience strengthened key B.R.I.D.G.E.S. skills of Budgeting, Independence, and Social Skills, while giving students a well-deserved day of fun and confidence-building!
