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Laundry Basics to Increase Independence

Completed by 1 learner
Ages 7-12
Live One-Time Class
This course teaches young people clothing/fabric care and how to do their laundry appropriately to increase confidence and independent living skills. Includes laundry tips, clothing and fabric maintenance, and organizational strategies.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(39 reviews)

Live video meetings
Meets once
3-6 learners per class
55 min

What's included

1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours
Assessment
No assesment

Class Experience

This course will use discussion, slides, and demonstrations of basic housekeeping skills related to keeping your fabrics clean and well-kept so they will last. We will discuss different types of laundry detergents, conditioners, and stain removers, methods to keeping your laundry organized, and the importance of knowing your fabric type. We will cover how to operate the washer and dryer at home, going to the laundry mat, separating out light and dark-colored fabrics, folding and hanging clothing, how to fold bed sheets and other "weird" items, whites- to Bleach or not to Bleach, stain removal, identifying your fabric and knowing what to avoid for certain fabrics (like knits), and finding the motivation to stay on top of the pile.

Learning Goals

The idea is to help young people to feel more confident and prepared to be able to do their own laundry independently.

Other Details

Supply List
Something to write on is helpful if they would like to take notes.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined September, 2021
4.9
39reviews
Profile
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello! My students know me as Mrs. Rae and I really enjoy facilitating discussions over real-life situations and adulting skills. Young people are on the verge of stepping out on their own, which is incredibly exciting, but also unbelievably terrifying! There are so many life skills that could help them get on the fast track to success! However, they have limited exposure to these concepts and skills. That's why I have put together interactive lessons that will help young people increase their capacity for critical thinking, professionalism, effective communication, leadership, and utilizing positive coping skills in order to be better prepared for the world after the high school years. These are skills everyone can use, whether their path lies in furthering their education, going directly into the workforce, starting their own business, or taking on a family business. 
I also teach business and computer courses to provide practical lessons that will provide the technical skills learners can use to get ahead in higher education or any business setting they choose to go into!
My professional background starts with home health, where I worked with youth with developmental disabilities for 5 years. In that setting, I helped these children learn daily living skills to achieve their highest level of independence and complete their schoolwork. I was able to provide support and a safe learning environment for children with individualized and varied educational and learning needs. 
I earned my degree in Developmental Psychology, which focuses on how the brain learns and develops over the lifespan. After graduation, I became a Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Specialist. Working with this population taught me what can happen to young people when they do not have support systems and access to education when they are struggling with mental health needs. 
I got my teaching certification through the Oklahoma Department of Career Technology, and I taught Business Management Administration at a Technology Center for  three years for juniors and seniors in high school. I teach basic computer skills, Fundamentals of Technology, MS Office Suites, Customer Service, and Accounting. My favorites, however, are the "soft skills". I love creating projects and discussions based around teamwork, leadership, coping in the real world, interview and resume skills, enhancing communication, presentation skills and public speaking, literacy and learning cheats, project and time management, financial planning, and any other life skills that we come across. Whew. I especially love critical thinking exercises, because we are all life-long learners so these skills come in handy!
Having worked in both education and mental health, I am sensitive to all types of learners, and I am very flexible in how we achieve our goals depending on the needs of those present. My goal is to meet learners where they are, ask for their input, be real about adulting and the skills they will need, and, ultimately, create a fun and interactive learning environment and collective social experience that is an inclusive space for everyone!
A little about me: I am a very proud Dog Mom, a green thumber (plant freak), the woods are my true home, music is life, and I am a super nerd when it comes to photography. Everywhere I go, I take a million pictures just to get that perfect one that captures the moment! It drives my friends and family crazy sometimes. Oh, and I can't stand the smell of cinnamon candy. Gross.

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