Adulting 101 Simulation With Teacher Carly

Calling all fans of SIMS, Monopoly, and the Game of Life! Welcome to our Adulting 101 club where everyone learns how to survive life through virtual simulation. In this ongoing class, students will get an opportunity to practice basic life concepts in a safe and secure environment. 

In this ongoing class, students will learn basic adulting skills that are needed for everyday life through virtual play. Not only will we talk about how to do things like banking, budgeting, filing taxes, buying houses, applying for jobs, and so on but we will practice them in class, so students will get the opportunity to master the concepts before adventuring out on their own. 

Students will experience actual realistic situations like applying for a checking account, practicing withdrawing money or depositing, and much more, and be able to practice responding to these situations through virtual simulations.

In this student-centered class, your student should expect to learn the following traits and more:

How to set up a checking/savings account
How to use your bank account in person & online
How to apply for credit/debit cards
How to budget + maintain your money intelligently
How to use checks + set up direct deposits
What are credit scores, how they work+ why are they important

How to buy a car safely
How to care for your car

How to apply for an apartment
How to buy a house + what to look for 
How to set up utilities like water/heat/electricity
How to pay your utilities + bills

How to write a resume
How to apply for a job
How to prepare for an interview 
How to maintain your job 
How to read your paycheck
How to apply for direct deposit
How to maintain your job using proper job etiquette

How to allocate fake news using research
How to avoid scams + identity theft

How to apply for a college 
How to find a variety of scholarships 
How to apply for financial aid 

How to write a letter 
How to design a filing system for records
How to manage/file income taxes
How to understand tax forms


--JANUARY--

1/1/25-1/4/25        NO CLASS
1/5/25-1/11/25      How to Navigate the World of Online Banking 
1/12/25-1/18/25    Understanding Credit Cards & How They Work
1/19/25-1/25/25    How to Apply For & Use a Credit Card Responsibly 
1/26/25-1/31/25    How to Make Sure Your Resume Gets Noticed

 **LAST LESSON WILL BE EXTENDED INTO 2/1/25***

--FEBRUARY--

2/2/25-2/8/25       What is an Action Word and How to Use Them for Your Resume
2/9/25-2/15/25     What is a Skills Section & How to Develop an Impressive One
2/16/25-2/22/25    What is a Work History Section & How to Write an Effective One
2/23/25-2/28/25    Practice Writing a Real Resume + How to Avoid Common Mistakes

**LAST LESSON WILL BE EXTENDED INTO 3/1/25***

--MARCH--

3/2/25-3/8/25       How to Apply for a Job + How to Write a Convincing Cover letter 
3/9/25-3/15/25     How to Appear Confident + Professional for Your First Interview
3/16/25-3/22/25   How to Act During an Interview 
3/23/25-3/29/25   How to Answer Tricky Interview Questions

--APRIL--

3/30/25-4/5/25     How to Issue a Thank You Letter to Your Interviewer 
4/6/25-4/12/25     How to Fill Out Your First Tax Forms + Paperwork
4/13/25-4/19/25    How to Read Your First Pay Stub + Set Up Your 1st ACH Deposit
4/20/25-4/26/25   How to File Your Taxes Using Your Tax Forms
4/27/25-5/3/25