Home Economics- Doing All the Things
In this 12 week class, we will be learning how to get our household in order and keep it in order by doing simple tasks that make a huge difference.
Valerie Kosa
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(147)
What's included
12 live meetings
11 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Each week the learner will have a skill sheet with the opportunity to practice what is learned each week. Each skill practiced multiple times will help create healthy habits for the future.Assessment
Learners will be assessed in class informally and will also be assessed on their practice skill sheet through completion of assignments and through pictures of finished products.Class Experience
This is not your average home economics course! In this course, we will begin with mindset. By tweaking our mindset and our executive function skills, we will be in the right frame of mind to learn how to get our house in order and keep it in order. We will be learning skills and systems that will carry over from the tween and teen years into adulthood. These skills will set you up for long-term life-long success. By learning basic life skills, you will be better equipped to help around the house and to take those skills into adulthood. There are many methods to learning these skills and I will show multiple methods as time allows. Week 1- Executive Function, Mindset and Planning- Bring your planner so we can plan and budget our time Week 2- Executive Function, Mindset and Planning- Budgeting your finances, Saving and Planning for now and the future Week 3- Executive Function, Mindset and Planning- Menu Planning, Choosing Recipes, Meal Prep, Budgeting and Grocery Shopping Week 4- Weekly Meal Prep for Breakfast, Lunches, Snacks and Dinners Week 5- Cooking and Maintaining an Organized Kitchen- We will prepare an easy 30 minute meal and simple dessert Week 6- Laundry Basics Week 7- Organization and De-Cluttering- Clothing Week 8 - Organization and De-Cluttering - Bedroom Week 9- Sewing on a button and basic clothing repairs Week 10- Sewing using a sewing machine and a simple pattern (learners can choose from basic skirt, apron or pajama pants) Week 11- Sewing project continued Week 12- Basic home repairs (turn off the water, how to find a leak, how to fix a breaker, change an air filter, etc.)
Learning Goals
Learners will understand and be able to do many of the functions of keeping a household running smooth in adulthood. By practicing these skills in a safe and fun environment, learners will gain confidence in their ability to contribute to a household. By learning executive functioning skills and mindset along with the basics of home economics, they will be able to gain the mindset, motivation and momentum to do what needs to be done to keep their homes running efficiently.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Learners will be using appliances, cleaning supplies, and will be cooking on the stove and in the oven and must be comfortable around each appliance. Recipes may include allergens such as gluten, eggs and dairy; however, in most cases substitutions can be made.
Supply List
Learners will need to use household cleaning supplies and appliances to complete each project. On our room organization day and de-cluttering our clothes and bedroom, learners will need 3 containers to sort items. On our cooking days, learners will be provided with a list of ingredients they will need one week prior to that class. In addition, they will need a needle and thread for our mending and a sewing machine (optional) for our sewing class. For the sewing lesson, learners will need their sewing machine pre-threaded. We will discuss one month prior to the sewing classes, which pattern they would like to use to make their skirt and will be given a list of fabric, thread and notions based on that pattern's requirements. On our first few classes, learners will need a notebook and a calendar or planner- preferably something to write on, but digital will work as well.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2020
4.8
147reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of North Texas
I have always worked to keep a clean, organized home. Growing up, both of my parents worked and my mom took a lot of time to teach my brother and myself to help run the household. From sewing, to cleaning and cooking and even helping with yard work, I learned the importance of doing all the things to keep our home running. From dealing with paperwork, to de-cluttering, organizing, cleaning and doing some of the things every day, it has helped build habits to help do all the things in adulthood. As an adult, I lived on my own for many years and learned to keep my house in order before getting married and having children. I kept a budget and meal-planned and created meals for myself and then did the same for my family after marriage. Having moved often, I've made it a point to continuously organize and de-clutter so that we're not transporting needless items when we move. A few years ago, our family of four sold our home and moved into an RV to travel the U.S. for two years. This was an amazing opportunity and continued to help me in my quest for a smooth running household. I have learned that mindset is important in keeping a home running and so is executive function. I have always been a teacher and taught middle school band for nearly ten years before becoming a conference manager and now a homeschool mom and online teacher. Each role has taught me the value of planning and implementing simple routines to stay ahead.Reviews
Live Group Class
$216
for 12 classes1x per week, 12 weeks
55 min
Completed by 18 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
10-15 learners per class
