Put worn clothes in the hamper each evening
When to use this goal
For children who leave worn clothes on the floor so the family has to collect them. It is often the first laundry job a child takes on. Present levels and observation of the chore in a real setting, not grade or age, decide whether this template fits.
- Baseline
- Ask the family to note each evening for two weeks whether the clothes went in the hamper without a reminder. Note where the hamper sits compared with where the child changes.
- Tips
- Move the hamper to where the child changes before asking them to carry clothes across the house. Score one opportunity per evening. Keep the log on the hamper lid or the fridge.
- Limits
- Relies on family data. Does not cover washing or folding.
Original IEP Atlas template based on general measurement principles; not copied from any goal bank. ID fn-hh-009.
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Goal
By the annual IEP review date, when changing into pajamas in the evening, the student will put their worn clothes and socks in the hamper independently in at least 6 of 7 opportunities, in 3 of 4 consecutive weeks, as measured by direct observation collected each evening, from a family log reviewed weekly.
Baseline: 2 of 7 opportunities.
- Condition
- Observable behavior
- Criterion
- Measurement method
Measurability check11 of 11 met
Met: Observable behavior. Stated as an action.
Met: Condition. Stated.
Met: Unit fits the behavior. Opportunities fits this behavior.
Met: Explicit criterion. Number and unit stated.
Met: Mastery rule and schedule. Both stated.
Met: Method produces the metric. Direct observation gives opportunities data.
Met: Review timeframe. Stated.
Met: Baseline and target compatible. Same unit, change in the right direction.
Met: Aligned with area of need. Still about Household Skills & Chores.
Met: Level of support. Defined.
Met: Blanks filled in. Nothing left to fill in.
Checks structure and wording only. Whether the goal fits the student is the team's call.
Short-term objectives (optional)
When are objectives required?Required for students on alternate assessments (34 CFR §300.320(a)(2)(ii)); some states require them for everyone.
Paste into your IEP system
Most district systems have a separate box for each part of a goal. Copy them one at a time, or all at once as labeled text.
- Area of need
- Functional & Independence Skills - Household Skills & Chores
- Baseline
- 2 of 7 opportunities.
- Annual goal307 characters
- By the annual IEP review date, when changing into pajamas in the evening, the student will put their worn clothes and socks in the hamper independently in at least 6 of 7 opportunities, in 3 of 4 consecutive weeks, as measured by direct observation collected each evening, from a family log reviewed weekly.
- Timeframe
- By the annual IEP review date
- Condition
- When changing into pajamas in the evening
- Behavior
- The student will put their worn clothes and socks in the hamper independently
- Criteria
- In at least 6 of 7 opportunities, in 3 of 4 consecutive weeks
- Evaluation method
- Direct observation
- Schedule
- Each evening, from a family log reviewed weekly
Copied as plain text, with straight quotes and plain dashes.
Matching data sheet
Opportunity tracker. One box per opportunity in each session.
Opportunity tracker
Opportunities- Student label:
- Target:
- in at least 6 of 7 opportunities
- Mastery rule:
- in 3 of 4 consecutive weeks
- Collection schedule:
- each evening, from a family log reviewed weekly
- Method:
- Direct observation
- Data collector:
Goal: By the annual IEP review date, when changing into pajamas in the evening, the student will put their worn clothes and socks in the hamper independently in at least 6 of 7 opportunities, in 3 of 4 consecutive weeks, as measured by direct observation collected each evening, from a family log reviewed weekly.
Key: + demonstrated independently · P demonstrated with a prompt (note type) · − not demonstrated · NA no opportunity occurred
| Date | Activity / context | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | # + (of 7) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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- Record up to 7 opportunities per session, matching the goal's denominator.
- Define in advance what counts as an opportunity so every data collector records the same thing.
- Count only + marks toward the criterion unless the goal specifies prompted responses.
The CSV opens in Excel or Google Sheets, with formulas. Sheets print blank; no student data is stored.