Homeroom

Program Description

Homeroom uses the joys of creativity to help students express themselves while building flexibility and mobility. It combines the creative aspects of Sandbox’s Doodle Lounge with some of the structure and routine of a regular classroom. Each session will start with a Question of the Day (beloved by past IOB students!) followed by a Joke of the Day (humor makes everything more fun!), and then an activity.

Our activities promote creativity! Students might be challenged to build something using supplies easily found around their house or classroom. Or, they might be asked to draw something that smashes two ideas together (like the cupcake house above). Some activities span multiple days so there is no pressure to get things done!

Some past examples of activities include: 

• Create a gratitude soup “recipe” (collage) with old magazine clippings

• Create a portal to your “happy place” using recyclables/ things around the house

• Build a friendly neighborhood out of cardboard/recyclables

Ultimately, Homeroom builds community and is great for students who could use more practice with social structure.

Partner Programs

Partner with IOB to provide these great benefits to your students! IOB partners with school systems to offer homeroom as part of their curriculum for students on the autism spectrum.  Contact Margaret Fairbanks, Chief Education Officer, for more information.

Program Outcomes – SEL/Soft Skill Targets

• Self Awareness

• Self Management

• Social Awareness

• Relationship Skills

• Responsible Decision Making

This Program is a Good Fit For

• For students who always have a sketchbook on hand and are looking for others they can share their creativity and creations with!

• Students who love to share their ideas and crave a place to engage in conversation with peers who enjoy similar topics

• Anyone who loves hands-on art and welcomes fun ideas to challenge their creativity