Functional Life Skills: Building Competence and Confidence (Ages 9-13)
In this 6-week self-paced course, students will be equipped with skills to help them navigate daily life successfully. Topics include: 1) self care 2) nutrition, 3) household chores, 4) time management, 5) safety, and 6) finances.
Dr. Doreen, ACE Educator
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What's included
6 pre-recorded lessons
6 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentAssignments
1-2 hours per week. Each unit will contain an assignment.Certificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
This six-week self-paced course on life skills will help students gain practical skills needed for daily life, such as cooking, laundry, and finances. Mastering these life skills boosts self-confidence and empowers teens to navigate daily challenges. Leaners are not required to have any specific background knowledge in order to enroll in this class. Topics include personal hygiene, nutrition, household chores/maintenance, time management and organization, safety and financial literacy. The class contains slides with a video narration from the teacher. The video can be played back as many times as needed. There is also an assignment with each of the six units. Students will be able to interact with the teacher via discussion board posts. The teacher will respond to any comments or questions the student has regarding any of the lessons.
Learning Goals
Students will learn to navigate tasks of daily living, specifically in the following six areas: 1) self care 2) nutrition and meal preparation, 3) household chores, 4) time management, 5) safety, and 6) financial literacy.
Syllabus
6 Lessons
over 6 WeeksLesson 1:
Personal Hygiene & Self-Care
This lesson discusses the importance of personal hygiene, including daily routines and specifics such as handwashing, oral hygiene, showering, hair and nail care. 1 assignment
9 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Nutrition and Meal Preparation
This lesson discusses the basics of nutrition, such as preparing simple meals. 1 assignment
15 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Household Chores and Maintenance
This lesson discusses the importance of a clean living space and specifics such as laundry, dishwashing, and cleaning tasks such as dusting and mopping. 1 assignment
11 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Time Management and Organization
This lesson is about creating daily routines, using planners and calendars, prioritizing tasks, and time management. 1 assignment
14 mins of video lessons
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External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined September, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
New Jersey Teaching Certificate
I worked in a public school district as a speech and language specialist for eight years, with experience working with neurotypical and neurodiverse children and teens. I have run groups regarding social skills and life skills. I have also worked with children and teens on Outschool for almost five years, mainly focused on social skills, speech, and executive functioning. Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$25
weekly or $150 for all content6 pre-recorded lessons
6 weeks of teacher support
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Ages: 9-13
