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Adulting 101: Life & Financial Skills Teens Need for Success in the Real World

In this ongoing course, students will learn practical, valuable life skills about finances, filling out applications, time management, being a smart consumer, taxes, and much more!
Daysha Rae, M.Ed
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1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per week

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Are you ready to level up and tackle life like the hero you are? 𝐀𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟏𝟎𝟏 𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝. Whether you’re saving for your first apartment, learning to decode credit scores, or prepping to manage your time like a pro, this class gives you the tools to succeed.

Here’s the best part: this ongoing course is flexible! We meet once a week, and each week brings a fresh, practical topic to explore. Jump in at any time—there’s no need to start at the beginning. I’ll post the week’s topic in the classroom at the start of each week, so you’ll always know what’s coming next.

𝙇𝙚𝙩’𝙨 𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚’𝙨 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙨!

𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐬:
🌟 Confidence in Adulthood: Teens will gain the confidence and skills to navigate adult life successfully.
💬 Personalized Guidance: As a parent and educator, I bring firsthand experience to guide teens through these important life lessons.

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥-𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬:
🏠 Life Skills: Dive into crucial life tasks like apartment hunting, budgeting, and time management.
💼 Career Preparation: Learn how to fill out job applications, ace interviews, and understand paychecks.
💳 Financial Literacy: Master the use of debit and credit cards, understand credit scores, and navigate online banking.
🛍️ Smart Consumer Skills: Become a savvy shopper with tips on using apps, coupons, and calculating savings.
📊 Budgeting Techniques: Explore different budgeting methods like Zero-Based Budgeting and the 50/30/20 rule with practical scenarios.
📈 Understanding Credit Scores: Discover the importance of credit scores, how they are calculated, and their impact on future financial opportunities.
💰 Navigating Income Taxes: Demystify the process of filing taxes, understanding tax forms, and effectively managing tax-related financial responsibilities.
🚗 Car Buying Essentials: Learn the ins and outs of buying a car, from negotiating prices to understanding loans and interest rates.
🛡️ Insurance Insights: Gain knowledge about different types of insurance, why they're important, and how to choose the right coverage for your needs.
📝 Practical Writing Skills: Learn email etiquette, addressing envelopes, and writing checks.
🧺 Daily Living Skills: Tackle everyday tasks like laundry, basic cleaning, and reading medicine labels.
🌐 Digital Literacy: Spotting fake news, understanding digital platforms, and more.

𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬:
*Each week focuses on a different topic, with a hands-on approach including interactive activities and useful handouts.
*An open, encouraging environment where questions and inquisitive minds are welcomed.
*Topics are revisited as needed to ensure thorough understanding.

As a parent who has recently guided both my son and daughter through their transition into adulthood, I've experienced firsthand the challenges and gaps in practical knowledge they faced. From the basics of filling out an apartment application and managing finances to the complexities of time management and budgeting, I saw the essential skills that weren't addressed in their formal education. This realization was a turning point for me, inspiring me to create this course. Drawing on my adult children's experiences and my own, plus hands-on activities, I provide relatable, real-life examples of navigating the challenges of the class topics.

My goal is to share these crucial life lessons, combining my personal insights with professional expertise, to prepare teens for the realities of adult life. Adulting 101 isn't just a course; it's a collection of the essential wisdom and skills I wish my adult children had learned sooner, now offered to help your teen navigate the exciting journey of adulthood with confidence and success!

𝑺𝒆𝒍𝒇-𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒆𝒅 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒑𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒍𝒔𝒐 𝒂𝒗𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆! Besides the regular ongoing, weekly class, I also teach Adulting 101 and Adulting 102 self-paced courses for those who want a flexible schedule or want to work at their own pace.

𝑵𝒐𝒕 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒔𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒂𝒎𝒆 𝒘𝒆𝒆𝒌, 𝒔𝒐 𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉 𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒊𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒖𝒑𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐𝒑𝒊𝒄𝒔 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒆𝒆𝒌.

Learning Goals

Students will learn skills applicable to the real world.
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Supply List
Students will need a pencil, paper, and a calculator.  All other documents needed will be provided via PDF in the classroom for each day of the class.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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North Dakota Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Master's Degree in Education from College of St. Scholastica
Bachelor's Degree in Music from Jamestown College
Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education from Jamestown College
Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Jamestown College
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from Jamestown College
I have been teaching teens for over 25 years and hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance in addition to degrees in English, Writing, Music, and a Master’s Degree in Education. My courses are designed to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and real-world financial skills, addressing the lack of practical resources available to prepare teens for their financial futures.

Throughout my teaching career, I have developed courses focused on equipping learners with essential skills such as budgeting, understanding credit, managing debt, navigating taxes, and planning for major life milestones like renting an apartment or buying a car. My approach emphasizes real-life applications, ensuring that learners not only understand the concepts but also feel confident applying them in everyday situations!

I am passionate about empowering teens to make informed financial decisions and take charge of their futures. My teaching style is patient and encouraging, with a focus on simplifying complex topics into manageable, actionable steps. These courses are designed for all types of learners and abilities, offering a supportive environment where learners can gain practical knowledge and build confidence in their financial skills.

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Completed by 794 learners
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Ages: 14-18
4-9 learners per class

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