Give Me 10: Foundations – 10 Real-Life Skills in 10 Days
Give Me 10: Foundations is a 10-day life skills course designed for middle and high school students who want to build real-world confidence, communication skills, and personal growth.
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What's included
10 live meetings
5 in-class hoursAssignments
1 hour per week. ✅ Printable activity sheets and reflection prompts ✅ A private Padlet board for sharing thoughts (no account needed) ✅ Weekly “Real-Life Challenges” to apply each skill outside of class ✅ Optional Kahoot! quizzes to reinforce learningCertificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
Give Me 10: Foundations is a life skills course designed for middle and high school students who want to build real-world confidence, communication skills, and personal growth. Each week, we’ll focus on one essential soft skill — like listening, time management, teamwork, or leadership — and explore how to use it in everyday situations. Students will practice through interactive activities, reflection, and simple real-life challenges designed to make the learning stick. This is the first course in a 4-part “Give Me 10” series that helps students grow from awareness to mastery, one skill at a time. 🧑🏫 How Is the Class Structured? Each 30-minute live session includes: -Quick warm-up or check-in -Short video or visual mini-lesson -Group activity, discussion, or role-play -Weekly reflection (journal or Padlet post) -Take-home “real-life challenge” Students also have access to: -Kahoot! quizzes -Weekly printables -A private Padlet board for sharing reflections 💬 Teaching Style & Tools My teaching style is friendly, upbeat, and focused on real-life application. I lead with encouragement and create a space where students feel safe to speak up, share ideas, and grow. Tools used: Slides for visual learning Kahoot! for fun review Padlet for reflection Weekly challenge sheets 🤝 Class Expectations Be respectful and supportive of others Come ready to participate — no pressure, just try! Complete your real-life challenge each week and share your experience Ask questions, try new things, and have fun learning!
Learning Goals
Understand and apply 10 real-life soft skills like listening, responsibility, time management, and leadershipPractice using each skill in real situations through class activities, reflection, and weekly take-home challenges.
Syllabus
10 Lessons
over 5 WeeksLesson 1:
Active Listening: "Listen Like You Mean It"
We’re kicking things off with one of the most powerful skills—listening! Not just hearing, but really paying attention. You’ll learn how body language, eye contact, and asking the right questions can totally change how you connect with people. 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Respect: "Respect in Every Direction"
Respect isn’t just about being polite — it’s about how we treat others (even when we don’t agree). This week, you’ll practice what respectful communication looks and sounds like in real-life situations. 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Responsibility: "Own It!"
We all make mistakes. What matters is how we handle them. This week is all about stepping up, being honest, and showing others they can count on you. 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Teamwork: "Better Together"
Teams make things happen — but only when everyone works together. You’ll learn what kind of team role fits you best and how to bring your best to the group. 30 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class is designed to be encouraging and age-appropriate for middle and high school learners. While we may briefly discuss everyday challenges like disagreements, mistakes, or feeling overwhelmed, all topics are presented in a supportive and constructive way, with student safety and emotional well-being in mind.
Third-party tools used in this class include:
Padlet – Used for weekly reflections and sharing ideas (no account required)
Kahoot! – Used for optional weekly review quizzes (no account required)
All tools are used in secure, teacher-managed spaces and are optional for participation. No outside media or rated content is used in this course.
Language of Instruction
English (Level: B1)
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined January, 2025
New on Outschool
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi there! 👋 I’m a certified middle school ELA and Business/Marketing Education teacher with over 15 years of experience working with students in classrooms, homeschool settings, and enrichment programs. I’ve taught everything from communication and character development to entrepreneurship and digital skills — always with a focus on real-world application and helping students build confidence in who they are.
I created Give Me 10 as part of my passion for teaching life-ready skills — the kind that help students succeed not just in school, but in relationships, jobs, and their community. My teaching style is warm, encouraging, and interactive. I guide students with care, meet them where they are, and create a space where they feel seen and supported.
Whether in the classroom or online, my goal is always to help students grow in a way that feels meaningful, empowering, and fun.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$15
weekly2x per week, 5 weeks
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-16
4-12 learners per class
