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Life Skills Studio: Sewing, Cooking, Interior Design Self-Paced Class
Celeste Miller M.A.Ed
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(2)
In this semester course, learners will learn basic sewing and cooking skills, design their dream room
Class experience
Get ready to unlock your creativity and develop valuable life skills in this course! Throughout the course, students will participate in hands-on projects, engaging activities. They will receive personalized guidance and feedback to nurture their skills and enhance their understanding. As they learn to sew, cook, and design, they will also develop valuable life skills that extend beyond the classroom. Week 1: Introduction to Kitchen Safety and Basic Cooking Techniques Understand essential...
18 lessons//18 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Lesson 1: Introduction to Kitchen Safety and Basic Cooking TechniquesUnderstand essential kitchen safety practices and rules. Learn basic cooking techniques, such as chopping, sautéing, and boiling. We will be making fruit salsa with cinnamon chips and vegetable dip.Week 2Lesson 2Lesson 2: Food Safety and SanitationStudents will understand the importance of food safety and sanitation. We will cover the basics of Clean, Separate, Cook and Chill, proper hand-washing techniques and proper cooking temperatures for protein.Week 3Lesson 3Lesson 3: Healthy EatingStudents will learn about MyPlate and what a healthy diet looks like for them.Week 4Lesson 4Lesson 4: Breakfast FoodsStudents will learn to make easy breakfast foods.Week 5Lesson 5Lesson 5: Reading Food LabelsStudents will learn how to read food labels and why it is important to do so.Week 6Lesson 6Lesson 6: Lunch Ideas and SoupsStudents will learn easy, healthy lunch ideas and will make two soup recipes.Week 7Lesson 7Lesson 7: Dinner IdeasStudents will learn to stir fry and make a tuna casserole and pasta Alfredo.Week 8Lesson 8Lesson 8: SewingStudents will learn parts of a sewing machine and how to thread the machine. Students will practice making stitches on paper designs. I will upload examples of both ways: using a sewing machine and sewing by hand.Week 9Lesson 9Lesson 9: Tote Bag ProjectStudents will use the sewing skills they just learned to sew a simple tote bag.Week 10Lesson 10Lesson 10: Patchwork Pillow ProjectStudents will learn to sew a 9 square patchwork pillow.Week 11Lesson 11Lesson 11: Interior Design - Elements of Design ColorStudents will learn the elements of design (color and color scheme) and how they relate to interior design.Week 12Lesson 12Lesson 12: Elements of Design Texture, Line, Shape and SpaceStudents will learn the basic elements of design including texture, line, shape, and space, and how they relate to interior design.Week 13Lesson 13Lesson 13: Principles of DesignStudents will learn basic principles of design and how they relate to interior design.Week 14Lesson 14Lesson 15: Architectural DrawingStudents will learn how to draw thier dream room to scale on graph paper.Week 15Lesson 15Lesson 15: Final ProjectStudents will put all that they have learned together to create their dream room.Week 16Lesson 16Lesson 16: Baking Basics-Gingerbread Cookies and Pepermint BarkStudents will learn to make gingerbread cookies and pepermint bark.Week 17Lesson 17Lesson 17: CookiesStudents will learn to make drop cookies.Week 18Lesson 18Lesson 18: Frosted Scotch BarsStudents will learn to make bar cookies.
In this dynamic and engaging class, learners will embark on a transformative journey of skill-building and personal growth. Throughout the semester, they will acquire essential sewing and cooking skills, design their dream room, and develop the wisdom to make informed consumer choices. Learning Goals: Basic Sewing Skills: Students will learn the fundamentals of sewing, including threading a sewing machine, creating seams, and mastering essential stitches to complete sewing projects. Cooking Essentials: From measuring ingredients to mastering basic cooking techniques, students will gain confidence in the kitchen and learn to prepare delicious and nutritious meals. Design Your Dream Room: Discover the principles of interior design and unleash creativity to design a personalized dream room that reflects their unique style and taste. Throughout the course, students will participate in hands-on projects, engaging activities. They will receive personalized guidance and feedback to nurture their skills and enhance their understanding. As they learn to sew, cook, and design, they will also develop valuable life skills that extend beyond the classroom.
High school Family and Consumer Science Teacher/Career Coach My expertise as a Family and Consumer Science teacher goes beyond traditional academic knowledge, encompassing practical life skills, mentorship, and career guidance. I have a passion for empowering students to thrive in all aspects of their lives!
Homework Offered
Throughout the course, engaging and personalized projects will be assigned that will allow students to apply their knowledge in creative ways, catering to their individual learning styles. The 45-minute limit on lesson videos ensures that students can stay focused and absorb the information without feeling overwhelmed. Additionally, dedicating 1-2 hours per week for the projects allows students to delve deeper into the topics, apply their learning, and personalize their work to showcase their understanding and creativity.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
By showcasing their understanding through diverse mediums, students can develop critical thinking, communication, and presentation skills while deepening their comprehension.Grades Offered
I am happy to provide semester grades as needed.
A supply list will be provided at the beginning of the course. Additionally. I will upload a project supply list on Friday for the following week's lessons.
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(2)
Education is my passion. I truly believe that as educators it is our job to not only provide meaningful curriculum to create well-educated individuals but to inspire students to become lifelong learners. We should celebrate student achievements...
Self-Paced Class
$10
weekly or $180 for all content18 pre-recorded lessons
18 weeks of teacher support
Choose your start date
1 year of access to the content
Completed by 4 learners
Ages: 12-17
