The paper describes a prevocational training program for primary age trainable and severely retarded students. Three goals were established: to improve fine motor skills, visual perception and cognitive skills, and work habits and attitudes. Ten tasks (including stuffing envelopes and toy car assembly) were chosen and task analyzed. Results of a 7 year old's performance on a work sample test indicated that the student learned best by using a total teaching format, that verbal reinforcement was the most effective approach, and that the student exhibited great motivation. (CL)