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Keeping a Home: Life Skills and Home Economics Class
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Math, English, Science, and History teach us many amazing things throughout an educational career. However, after work and school, there is so much left to do. In this 12 week FLEX class we will go over instructions on how to cook, clean, meal prep, budget, plan and much more. Our class will begin each week with a video introduction to our topic and an overview of the supplies we will be using. Students will be using video lessons and worksheets to complete weekly assignments, using a...
20 lessons//20 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Introductions and What to ExpectWelcome to Home Economics! In our first week of class, we will do an introduction assignment and go over what to expect in our lessons.Week 2Lesson 2Icebreakers & Effective CommunicationCommunication is an important part of life no matter what age you are, however as you grow older you will find that there are many means of communication and the greatest of these is simply listening.Week 3Lesson 3Making a HomeThis week, we will discuss the ins and outs of getting an apartment and making your new home yours.Week 4Lesson 4Laundry & All That Comes With ItIn our first set of 2 lessons on laundry we will go over how to sort your clothes, operate washers and dryers as well as different soaps to use.Week 5Lesson 5Folding Clothes, Ironing and OrganizationIn our second part of laundry we will finish up with folding, ironing, steaming and organizing clothing.Week 6Lesson 6Hand Sewing & Creating a KitIn this week's lesson, we will go over hand sewing using different stitches, as well as button sewing.Week 7Lesson 7Budgets & MoneyThis week features a lengthier lesson as we discuss the importance of creating a budget and working with our money.Week 8Lesson 8Planning Your TimeUtilizing a planner is something I'm sure you've heard of before. This week we will discuss the various parts of planning as well as the multiple versions of planners available.Week 9Lesson 9AppointmentsMaking appointments as you get older will be your responsibility. This week we will work from making the phone call to filling out paperwork.Week 10Lesson 10Let's Get Cleaning Part 1: KitchensThis week begins our cleaning series as we discuss the various parts of cleaning a kitchen, ranging from surface cleaning to deep cleaning.Week 11Lesson 11Let's Get Cleaning Part 2: BathroomsAs we continue our lessons on cleaning, we will venture into the dreaded bathroom and discuss the various aspects of sanitation and cleaning that need to be done and maintained.Week 12Lesson 12Let's Get Cleaning Part 3: Living Area & BedroomsIn part three of our cleaning series, we will go over what is needed when cleaning and keeping living and sleeping areas tidy, including how often we should wash linens.Week 13Lesson 13Let's Get Cleaning Part 4: FloorsAs we conclude our section on cleaning we will discuss the importance of, how to and how often we should be cleaning floors, rugs and carpets.Week 14Lesson 14Meal Planning & GroceriesMeal planning is something that can help save both time and money if done well. This week we will work through its importance and how to use it to your advantage.Week 15Lesson 15Let's Get Cooking Meal Prep Part 1: BreakfastTaking our Meal Planning lesson into practice, we will create a series of breakfasts that are great for meal prepping.Week 16Lesson 16Let's Get Cooking Meal Prep Part 1: Lunch & DinnerCompleting our Meal Planning lessons, we will head back to the kitchens to make meal prep lunches, snacks and dinners.Week 17Lesson 17Gardening and PlantingTime to head outside. This week we will talk about reusing food scraps, plant care and planting an indoor and outdoor garden.Week 18Lesson 18Dining EtiquetteIn this week's class we will be learning all about dining etiquette including what dress is appropriate, place settings and basic rules.Week 19Lesson 19Must HavesAs we bring our lessons to an end we will go over some must haves for your home including first aid kids, emergency kits and more.Week 20Lesson 20Letters & Thank You CardsIn our final lesson we will go over the ins and outs of mail including writing a thank-you note, letters and sending packages.
Students will learn skills to help them grow as an independent teen and young adult while learning to manage their lives and homes in easy, supportive lessons.
Homework Offered
Students will be assigned projects that will accompany each lesson. They will have all necessary instruction on Sunday, with the due dates being the following Sunday.2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
Hi there! I’m Tabitha Rivera and I am happy to meet you. A little about my background, I have a degree in English and Creative Writing and have been an online teacher for 4 years now. I also have 16 years teaching experience in a classroom setting...
Self-Paced Class
$15
weekly or $300 for all content20 pre-recorded lessons
20 weeks of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content
Ages: 11-16