Yes! Many Gather 'Round families use this curriculum on its own for all their children and all their subjects—right through high school! We have testimonies of many grad students who have successfully made the leap to college or university, fully equipped to think for themselves and read the subtext of what is being presented. That being said, we also have some families who choose to supplement based on their student's needs or because they have a curriculum that they just love and don't want to give up.While there are some reviews online that question whether we are enough, it is important to note that those were often done in the early years when we were still a startup. We have created many more resources to help close gaps, beef up our content, and find the elusive balance between "enough" and "too much". Our style is different, we focus on less quantity and more contextual learning—which can feel too simple especially if you are coming from a more traditional curriculum. However, many of our parents say that their students actually remember what they are learning and the results speak for themselves over time.

Choose a unit/topic that either interests you or meets a need (such as if you are working toward certain credits).Purchase either the digital full family bundle (which includes both the Teacher's Guide and all levels of student books), the one student bundle (which includes the Teacher's Guide and one level of your choice), or the printed books. If you decide to go with our beautiful, high-end printed books . . . you will need the Teacher's Guide and one book for each student.

What do I need to add?

The units cover all of your subjects but math. Our Modular Math program is available to cover K-grade 9 math, but high school math is not yet available on our site (though we do have plans to create it). Currently, you will need to get about 8 units per year along with about 8 math units per student in order to create a full curriculum year. Some families choose to add seatwork or our other Language Arts add-ons, fun holiday mini-units, and more . . . but these are not required.

How do I choose levels for multiple kids?

Our main units are designed to be used with the whole family. We have individual student books available in the following levels.Pre-Reader: recommended for younger students who are not ready to read/write (preschool/kindergarten age)Early Reader: recommended for emerging readers/writers (6-8 years old)Early Elementary: recommended for students who are comfortable using a word bank to write some of their answers (8-10 years old)Upper Elementary: recommended for students who are ready to write a sentence response (10-13 years old)Middle School: recommended for students who are ready for paragraph responses and more personal application/light research (13-16 years old)High School: prepares students to ask big questions, think for themselves, and apply topics to their own lives. This level is recommended for 16-18 years old and includes papers, essays, and more research.Some of our units are shorter or more simplified into levels 1, 2, and 3. For these, Level 3 is designed for Middle and High, level 2 for Early Elementary and Upper Elementary, and Level 1 for Pre-Reader and Early Reader.

How Long does it take?

Each unit is designed to take about a month—which means you will never get bored! You get to create your year based on your students' interests, covering all your subjects for all your grades, through one cohesive program that all points to Jesus! Each lesson is designed to take about 2-4 hours (depending on how many students you have, their ages, and whether you are completing the option rabbit trails or watching the resource videos available on our app). You will read the Teacher's Guide first to all students (which takes about 40 minutes to an hour depending on how many videos you show or the discussions you have) and then students will move to their student workbooks and complete their pages there. Units that have 20 lessons can be done 5 days a week and therefore being completed in 4 weeks. Or they can be done 4 days a week and take a bit longer. Because of this, most families work through about 8 units in a year with breaks and co-op days mixed in.

All of our units come with answer keys to help you mark your student's work. We have tried a bit of everything: including the answers in the Teacher's Guide, having them in the back of student notebooks, and eventually settling on including them in your downloads immediately after your order. You can use the answer key to help assign grades, but we recommend using a rubric for more accurate grading. To do this, you would assign points based on things like understanding (30%), completion (50%), effort (15%), and neatness (5%).

What is Modular Math?

Modular Math is our brand new math curriculum that covers K-grade 9 math—taking students all the way through Algebra 1. The units are topical and each step takes about 1 month. This means they can be used in either a mastery approach (staying on a topic and working on it through multiple levels) or spiral approach (completing one step of each topic throughout the year). This program was created with steps instead of grades, allowing you to custom-tailor the program to your student without discouraging them with where they are at. It can be used as a remedial program or for gifted students who want to move faster. Each day includes 2 pages. Day 1 teaches a new concept (and includes a devotional) and day 2 has practice that builds throughout the unit in a spiral approach. All you have to do is take a placement test on a topic and jump in! It is open and go with no teacher's guide, no manipulatives or resources required, and written directly to the student so that they can work independently. Yes, math can be this easy!

Curriculum itself cannot be accredited, only schools can. Accreditation means a school with qualified teachers, reporting, and grading that is following the government requirements for each grade. That being said, Gather 'Round Homeschool curriculum can absolutely be used all the way through High School by you, the parent! Most schools use the Carnegie method to assign credits, this means that 120 hours of instruction in a topic = 1 credit. We've made it super easy to you by training our very own Gather bot! All of our units cover such a wide variety of subjects that you can use the bot to help figure out how many credits have been covered (or will be covered) based on the units you have done or are planning on. We also have access to full high school plans, transcripts, and unit credit breakdowns on our high school page here.

What is the Online Academy?

The Online Academy is our new online school. We have about 600 students who tune in online to watch a lesson being taught live—complete with live polls, comments, reactions, and resources. Replays are also available for families who miss a class. Homework is assigned and families complete their student notebooks together—we are even looking at adding in grading and report cards! There are currently three frequency options available (or three different levels of homeschool support): One day a week (join us every Tuesday at 10am EST)Two days a week (join us every Tuesday and Thursday at 10am EST)Four days a week (join us Monday-Thursday for every single lesson!)Currently, these lessons are being taught by the founder, Rebecca Spooner, though we hope to expand to hire more teachers and offer more class times and options in the future. Learn more

Can I use it in a group?

Gather 'Round is licensed for individual family use only (which means to a parent/guardian and the children they are legal guardians of). If you want to use this in a small group (with your sister, friend, or a few friends), you will need to make sure that each person owns their own materials, as file sharing and copying (or teaching to student's outside your home) is not allowed. If you want to use this in a co-op or hybrid model to a large group of students, we do require that you purchase print and sign an agreement stating that you will not photocopy or share. With this option, we also do have a group discount available. Learn more here.

Life Skills

Prepare them for Real Life

Real-world skills and wisdom to help students develop the knowledge and confidence they need for everyday life.

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The Gap

Many students graduate without the real-world skills they need.

Make sure your children are prepared for the daily responsibilities they'll encounter once they leave home.

Academics matter. But adulthood asks for more than checked boxes and completed assignments.

It also expects your children to know real-world skills such as how to cook a meal, organize and manage their finances, prepare for a job interview, and make basic repairs around the house.

Without learning these skills at home, many adults are left struggling to figure it out on their own.

That's why Life Skills is a necessary addition to your homeschool. Teach your children the skills they need while also incorporating all of their subjects (except math).

Managing money
Cleaning and organizing
Communication skills
Emergency preparedness
Job interviews
Time management
Indoor and outdoor maintenance

“Life Skills was designed to bridge the gap between academics and adulthood.”

What Makes This Different

Life skills taught for real family life

This is not a list of isolated tasks to check off. It is practical, conversation-rich learning that helps students connect what they know with how they live.

Practical Skills

Hands-on, real-world application
Family-Centered

Conversation-rich learning designed for connection
Flexible Learning

Adaptable across multiple ages, schedules, and family structures
Whole-Person Focus

Not just skills—wisdom, responsibility, confidence, and character.

See the Heart Behind It

A closer look at Life Skills

See how this unit helps students move beyond information and into practical confidence, meaningful family conversations, and real-world readiness they can carry into adulthood.

Life Skills Overview

Subject Cards

What They'll Learn

Real-world skills, taught with purpose

Explore practical categories that help students build confidence, responsibility, and readiness for everyday life beyond academics.

Cooking & Nutrition

Students discover the fundamentals of cooking and nutrition through hands-on learning and practical activities. Topics include kitchen appliances and safety, preparing food, food handling and preservation, and nutrition. They also learn how to meal plan and prep, basic cooking skills, how often to clean out the fridge, freezer, and pantry, and how to keep leftovers safe.

Cleaning & Organizing

Students explore the principles of laundry care, cleaning, and organization through practical learning and activities. They will explore the topics of sorting and caring for clothing, reading care labels, stain removal, household cleaning, decluttering, and organization systems. They will develop essential life skills such as operating the washer and dryer, folding and putting away clothing, using cleaning supplies safely, maintaining tidy living spaces, creating cleaning schedules, and establishing routines that contribute to a clean, organized, and well-maintained home.

Personal Finance

Students explore the fundamentals of personal finance and financial literacy in an engaging way. Topics include the history of money, banking, debt and credit, understanding taxes, budgeting, saving, and spending. They also develop practical skills such as setting up their own bank account, understanding how to read a pay stub, and managing money responsibly.

Maintenance

Students learn the fundamentals of indoor and outdoor maintenance including basic home upkeep, seasonal maintenance, tool identification, yard care, and minor household repairs. They also develop practical skills such as using tools safely, resetting an electrical breaker, fixing a clog, painting a room, caring for a lawn and garden, and creating routines that help keep a home safe and functional.

Emergency Preparedness

Students explore the fundamentals of emergency preparedness. Topics include fire preparation and defense, storms and natural disasters, first aid, and emergency planning. They practice practical skills such as knowing how to use a fire extinguisher, creating an emergency kit, following safety procedures, performing basic first aid, and making informed decisions that help keep themselves and others safe.

Communication Skills

Students learn about the fundamentals of communication skills through interactive activities, discussion, and real-world practice. Topics include verbal and nonverbal communication, active listening, responsible responses, professional communication, and expressing ideas respectfully. They also explore practicing active listening, resolving conflict, participating in conversations, booking an appointment, taking a message, and writing a letter or email, helping them build confidence in expressing themselves clearly and respectfully.

Career Readiness

Students discover the skills necessary to get and keep their first job. Topics include applying for a job, preparing for an interview, and demonstrating the skills and attitude needed for successful employment. They also discuss practicing skills at home to help them prepare for the workplace.

Planning a Trip

Students learn how to plan a successful trip. Topics include researching destinations, planning the itinerary, booking flights and accommodations, packing, and travel safety, all of which contribute to a safe, enjoyable, and well-organized travel experience.

Etiquette + Manners

Students learn about proper etiquette and manners through topics such as why manners matter, what the Bible has to say, table manners, general etiquette, and being a good host and guest, allowing them the opportunity to build confidence in their ability to interact respectfully and thoughtfully with others in a variety of settings.

Vehicle Maintenance

Students learn how to maintain a vehicle through topics like vehicle safety, routine maintenance, common vehicle systems, warning indicators, and basic car care. They also develop practical skills such as monitoring tire pressure and tread, boosting a battery, understanding dashboard warning lights, knowing what to do if they get pulled over by the police or are in an accident, and performing simple maintenance tasks that help keep a vehicle safe, reliable, and road-ready.

Tech Skills

Students explore the basics of technology and digital literacy through a variety of hands-on activities. Topics include typing skills, office software, upkeep and care, and tech stewardship. They also get to try their hand at taking a typing test, using keyboard shortcuts, exploring Google sheets, organizing files and apps, backing up their computer or phone, cleaning their tech, and creating their own tech rules, helping them to understand how to use technology effectively for learning, work, and everyday life.

Designed for Real Family Life

Simple enough to actually use

Flexible, low-prep lessons that fit real homes, real schedules, and real family conversations.

Multi-age friendly
Minimal prep
Flexible pacing
Conversation-rich

Product Options

Life Skills Collection

Check out our main unit and three optional add-ons

Main Unit

A simple, practical way to teach the life skills your children need to thrive. A simple, practical way to teach the life skills your children need to thrive.

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Seatwork

Add-on

This course includes daily copywork, grammar, spelling, and vocabulary to build strong habits over time. Choose the level that best fits your student, then work through the pages at a steady pace that works for your family. This course includes daily copywork, grammar, spelling, and vocabulary to build strong habits over time.

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Typing Book

Add-on

Available in two different levels, this course starts at ground zero, teaching finger placement and building typing fluency. Students will be able to test their typing speed to see how much they improve throughout the month and log their daily progress. This resource is a simple and fun way to build your typing skills. This course starts at ground zero, teaching finger placement and building typing fluency. elit.

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Bible Skills

Add-on

This Bible Skills workbook covers important basic skills such as how to read God's word and use a concordance. It shows how to pray and share your faith as well as discusses topics like the Romans Road to salvation, the different books of the Bible, and much more. This Bible Skills workbook covers important basic skills such as how to read God's word and use a concordance.

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Free Resources

Everything you need in one place

Explore all the free resources we offer to support you in teaching Life Skills, including binder spies, a certificate, and more. Download them here or find them in our app.

Gather 'Round App

Certificate

Binder Spines

Booklist

Lesson Planner

Supply List

Books Of The Bible

Blue Letter Bible

Scope + Sequence

Seatwork Scope + Sequence

Scope and Sequence

Check out the scope and sequence for this unit.

Life Skills

Pre-Reader

Science

Frontal lobe of your brain and its role in executive functioning
The difference between electric and gas ovens
The difference between electric, gas, and induction stoves
How microwaves heat food
Your microbiome
How temperature affects bacteria growth
Freezers and how they preserve food
Lint as a fire hazard
Our skin is a natural barrier from germs
The importance of washing your hands
Breaker boxes
GFCI outlets
Planting and caring for a seedling
Grease fires and how they are different

Language Arts

Create a list of your life skill strengths
Cut + paste practice
Cut + paste practice
Trace a Bible verse
Tracing practice
Write or trace your name

History

Doing laundry by hand
How the invention of the internet changed everything
How computers were used when they first came out

Social Studies

Why life skills are important
What are ?
What is executive functioning?
Create a good things + bad things list (pros + cons) of cleaning your room
Why, when, and how to wash your hands
Complete a refrigerator inspection
Dressing for the weather
Working together as a family to get cleaning and organizing done
Complete an electricity conservation inspection
Different types of lawn mowers: manual, electric, and gas powered
Evacuation plan and emergency procedures
Child abductions and how they happen
Sidewalk safety: crosswalks, crossing signals, looking both ways, and being alert to things around you
Getting a job and why it's a good thing to do
There is no I in team
Being considerate of others
How to be a good listener
Having compassion for others
What is citizenship?
Citizenship, nationality, + ethnicity
Constitution + Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Civil Rights
Conserving resources
Salvation Army
How to do your part + help your family

Art

Color a picture of life skills
Color a picture of a kitchen
Color a picture of cooking in the olden days
Draw a picture of your last homemade meal
Color a picture of a laundry room
Draw your outfit for the day
Color a picture of a bathroom
Color a picture of your lawn mower and watering system
Draw a picture of your garbage can or recycling bin
Color a picture of the armor of God
Color a picture of vehicles
Color a picture of a piggy bank
Draw a picture of an item you want to save for
Color a picture of how to actively listen
Draw a picture of your country's flag

Life Skills

Executive Functioning

Regulating your emotions
Regulating your actions
Organization
Making decisions
Learning
Planning

Kitchen Appliances + Safety:

Using the oven

Differences in features of an oven: convection, broiler

Preheating the oven before you bake food

Oven safety

Using the stove

Using the right pots and pans on your stove

How to clean the microwave

Other important kitchen safety tips

Washing, drying, + putting away dishes

Preparing Food:

Balancing foods and flavors

Meal planning

Meal prepping: deciding what can be done ahead of time

Cutting onions

Cutting avocados

Preparing garlic

Boiling water

Making boiled eggs

How to sharpen a knife

How to wash your hands

Understanding Food Safety:

Safely defrosting meat

Cooking meat to a specific temperature

Always put leftovers away

Cross-contamination of food and how to prevent it

Using caution with people who have allergies

Reading labels and expiration dates

How long are leftovers safe to eat?

Preventing freezer burn

How to make a sandwich

Laundry:

Sorting loads of laundry

Reading clothing labels for wash instructions

Going through pants pockets

Stains

Getting to know the washer and dryer

How to keep your washer clean

Checking the lint trap

Drying times for larger loads vs. smaller loads

Folding clothes and different methods: Irene method, Marie Kondo

Choosing an outfit and getting dressed

Cleaning + Organizing:

Getting motivated

Focusing on self-awareness

Cleaning the bathroom well: scrubbing the toilet, tidying, wiping countertops, cleaning the mirror, cleaning the tub or shower

Working together as a family to get cleaning done

Coming up with a cleaning routine

Cleaning your room

Making your bed

Indoor Maintenance:

Basic tools: screwdriver, cordless drill, wrench, socket wrench, hammer, level, stud finder, allen key, carpenters pencil

What to do if the power goes out

How to fix a tripped breaker

Painting: what kind of paint to use, how to prepare, techniques (edging, rolling)

Conserving electricity: turning off lights, turning off televisions, + keeping outside doors closed

Outdoor Maintenance:

Cleaning up the yard

Mowing the grass

Watering the grass

Dealing with the garbage from your home

How to plant and care for a seedling

Emergency Preparedness:

Balancing preparedness and fear

Fire preparation + defense: smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, grease fires

What to do if there is a fire

Preparing for natural disasters and storms: emergency kits, tornado and/or earthquake drills, creating a muster point, having an emergency supply

Knowing your address + phone number

How to call 9-1-1

Safety:

Strategies for protecting yourself from being abducted

How to get help: yelling/making a scene, calling 9-1-1

Family safety rules

First Aid:

Getting the context of an emergency

Scene security

Assessing the person

Calling 9-1-1

How to help someone with injuries: broken bones, burns, cuts + wounds, poison + overdose

Basic wound care: stop the bleeding, clean and cover the wound

All about Vehicles:

Checking your surroundings before getting in the car

Brake + gas pedals: which one is which

Always open the garage door before starting the engine

Dashboard features: speedometer, gears

Maintaining a vehicle inside and out

What to do when . . . you get pulled over by a police officer, you get into an accident

How to tie your shoe

Getting a Job:

Being a team player

Using your sklils to find opportunities to work

Following instructions

Personal Finance:

Savings accounts + piggy banks

Checking accounts

Withdrawals + deposits

Making good financial decisions

Budgeting

Organizing your money

Prioritizing: wants vs. needs

How to keep important things safe

Tech Skills:

Typing skills

Using a word processor

Upkeep + care of technology: organizing files, general care + cleaning

Rules for technology

Using caution with your communication

Boredom buster ideas

Etiquette + Manners:

Meal etiquette

General etiquette + manners

How to set the table

Communication Skills:

Talking + listening

Tips for active listening

Conflict resolution

How to take a message

How to write a letter or email

Nonverbal cues

How to order a meal at a restaurant

Responsible Citizenship:

Showing compassion

Understanding your rights

Conserving resources

Volunteering

How to do your part

Bible

Genesis 50:20
God uses hard things in our lives for preparation
The more we feed our spirit, the more the Holy Spirit transforms us
Galatians 5:16
God gives us His word to help us
Psalm 119:105
Matthew 4:4b
God's words are powerful
The story of Mary and Martha
Luke 10:40b
Luke 10:41b–42
Do not be anxious
Matthew 6:25
True beauty is in the heart
1 Peter 3:3–4
Colossians 3:23
Your attitude matters
God sees everything: both our work and our heart
2 Corinthians 9:7
Matthew 7:24–25
Putting God's word into action
Laws that God gave the Israelites in the Old Testament
Deuteronomy 23:12–14
Sin can attract bad company in our lives
"Cleaning up" the waste in our hearts
1 Peter 1:15
John 16:33
God is bigger than every disaster
2 Timothy 1:7
God does not give us a spirit of fear
Philippians 4:8
Satan tries to lure us away from the body of Christ
Ephesians 6:10–18
Community is a weapon
Stop and pay attention to the needs of others
Luke 10:30–37
God wants us to surrender our lives to Him
The story of Jonah
Asking God to help you face your problems
God wants to be involved in every part of our lives
1 Corinthians 15:58
What the Bible has to say about money
Matthew 25:14–30
Luke 16:1–13
James 1:17
Are you hiding what God has given you or are you using it for His glory?
Surrender your finances to God
Do you love technology more than God?
Turning to anything other than God to save us is wrong
Being a citizen of Heaven
Philippians 3:20
Our rights and freedoms as citizens of Heaven

Early Reader

Geography

London, England
Plan and map a route for your trip
Bolivia
Uganda
United States

Science

Frontal lobe of your brain and its role in executive functioning
The difference between electric and gas ovens
The difference between electric, gas, and induction stoves
How microwaves heat food
How mold grows, what happens when it is in food, and the best conditions for growing it
Your microbiome
How temperature affects bacteria growth
Freezers and how they preserve food
Growing bacteria from meat juice in a petri dish
Lint as a fire hazard
Choosing an experiment to conduct to investigate factors that affect drying time
Our skin is a natural barrier from germs
The importance of washing your hands
What are allergies?
Common allergens, symptoms, and treatments
Anaphylactic reactions
Breaker boxes
GFCI outlets
Simple machines: levers + wedges
First-class levers
Comparing variables to create best growing conditions for grass
Grease fires and how they are different
Experimenting with density
Density: how less dense liquids lay on top of more dense liquids
Animal instincts
Respiration
Trachea, esophagus, epiglottis, diaphragm, and lungs
Nature's speeders: cheetahs, peregrine falcon, pronghorn, ostrich
Usain Bolt
Why ears pop
How to relieve ear pressure
Parts of the ear: eustachian tubes, eardrum, middle ear
Animal jobs: monkeys, oxpeckers, zebras, rhinos, wildebeests, remoras, sharks
Attention span
Tracking disruptions
Carrier pigeons + navigation
GPS

Language Arts

Vocabulary: succeed, independent
Creating a list of your life skill strengths
Vocabulary: vast, seize
Create a time audit
Make a to-do list
Create time blocks
Vocabulary: prosper, procedure
Vocabulary: variety, lull
Creating a grocery list
Writing a recipe
Vocabulary: hardy, internal
Creating a multiple-choice test: focusing on capitalization and punctuation
Creating an answer key
Vocabulary: rifle, preserve
Incorporating rhyming words into a poem
Vocabulary: initiative, prominent
Brainstorming as a family to create a list of household chores
Writing a personalized chore list
Vocabulary: outage, diagnose
How to use a thesaurus
Synonyms + antonyms
Vocabulary: career, propel
Title case: what it is and how to use it
Creating your own business
Vocabulary: ponder, affixed
Creating a personalized evacuation plan
Vocabulary: scenario, deter
Narration: answering life skills review questions
Using dictionary and thesaurus entries to study the word suspicious
Vocabulary: rare, intervention
Freewrite about an imaginary emergency situation
Complete a Bible study
Vocabulary: visible, inspect
Reading comprehension
Write or dictate a prayer
How to complete a registration form
Vocabulary: commit, minor
Creating a packing list for travel
Sorting items into carry-on bags and suitcases
Vocabulary: formal, abound
Writing about a team-building experience
Vocabulary: deposit, withdrawal
Vocabulary: content, syllabus
Write your name using a custom font
Free type: using word processing software to explain the use of technology
Vocabulary: saliva, baseline
How to write a title
How to use capitalization, bullet points, + punctuation
Vocabulary: cues, tone
The parts of a thank you card: greeting, body, closing, signature
Using a template to write a thank-you card
Vocabulary: conserve, rights
Fill out a passport
Reflecting on growth of life skills
Rating yourself in skill areas
Recalling information from the unit using narration

History

Life lessons from history: Corrie ten Boom, Albert Einstein, Winston Churchill, Steve Jobs, and Thomas Edison
Cooking without electricity using fire
The first supermarket: Piggly Wiggly
Doing laundry by hand
The Great Fire of London
The Tower of London
Clara Barton
The American Red Cross
How the invention of the internet changed everything
How computers were used when they first came out
Historic rules of etiquette
Use of carrier pigeons in WWI + WWII

Social Studies

Why life skills are important
What are ?
Learning life lessons from the people before us
Teaching a life skill to others
What is executive functioning?
How to manage your time
Setting and mapping out goals
Creating a list of pros and cons for everyday problems
Creating a list of instructions to operate a household appliance
Determining the safety of microwave usage
Plan your own grocery store
Complete a refrigerator inspection
Prepping
Compare today's laundry methods to the olden days
Working together as a family to get cleaning and organizing done
Building habits
Creating a habit tracker
Different types of lawn mowers: manual, electric, and gas powered
Waste management: how landfills work and reducing your trash
Information to include on an evacuation plan
Creating a map of smoke detectors and fire extinguishers in your home
Child abductions and how they happen
Natural instincts that keep you safe
How can you help someone?
Sidewalk safety: crosswalks, crossing signals, looking both ways, and being alert to things around you
Why do you need to register a car?
Getting a job and why it's a good thing to do
There is no I in team
Child labor around the world
Family team-building activities
Value + availability
Trading
Information included on a sales receipt
Sales tax
Tracking your expenses
Things that effect productivity
Technology's role in distractions
Being considerate of others
Choose a new house rule
How much should you tip?
What is nonverbal communication?
Body language, tone, expressions, gestures
Having compassion for others
What is citizenship?
Citizenship, nationality, + ethnicity
Constitution + Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Civil Rights
Conserving resources
Salvation Army
Purpose of a passport

Art

Planning out and creating a reel showcasing a life skill
Creating a business card and price list
Coloring or painting liquids with different densities
Create your own font to write your name
Create a poster of rules
Draw a picture of your country's flag

Life Skills

Executive Functioning

Regulating your emotions
Regulating your actions
Organization
Making decisions
Learning
Planning

Kitchen Appliances + Safety:

Using the oven

Differences in features of an oven: convection, broiler

Preheating the oven before you bake food

Oven safety

Using the stove

Using the right pots and pans on your stove

How to clean the microwave

Other important kitchen safety tips

Preparing Food:

Balancing foods and flavors

Meal planning

Inspecting produce

Meal prepping: deciding what can be done ahead of time

Cutting onions

Cutting avocados

Preparing garlic

Boiling water

Making boiled eggs

How to sharpen a knife

Understanding Food Safety:

Safely defrosting meat

Cooking meat to a specific temperature

Always put leftovers away

Cross-contamination of food and how to prevent it

Using caution with people who have allergies

Reading labels and expiration dates

How long are leftovers safe to eat?

Preventing freezer burn

Storing food in the pantry

Laundry:

Sorting loads of laundry

Reading clothing labels for wash instructions

Going through pants pockets

Stains

Getting to know the washer and dryer

How to keep your washer clean

Checking the lint trap

Drying times for larger loads vs. smaller loads

Folding clothes and different methods: Irene Method, Marie Kondo

Cleaning + Organizing:

Getting motivated

Focusing on self-awareness

Cleaning the bathroom well: scrubbing the toilet, tidying, wiping countertops, cleaning the mirror, cleaning the tub or shower

Working together as a family to get cleaning done

Coming up with a cleaning routine

Indoor Maintenance:

Basic tools: screwdriver, cordless drill, wrench, socket wrench, hammer, level, stud finder, allen key, carpenters pencil

What to do if the power goes out

How to fix a tripped breaker

Painting: what kind of paint to use, how to prepare, techniques (edging, rolling)

Outdoor Maintenance:

Cleaning up the yard

Mowing the grass

Watering the grass

Dealing with the garbage from your home

Emergency Preparedness:

Balancing preparedness and fear

Fire preparation + defense: smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, grease fires

What to do if there is a fire

Preparing for natural disasters and storms: emergency kits, tornado and/or earthquake drills, creating a muster point, having an emergency supply

Safety:

Strategies for protecting yourself from being abducted

How to get help: yelling/making a scene, calling 9-1-1

First Aid:

Getting the context of an emergency

Scene security

Assessing the person

Calling 9-1-1

How to help someone with injuries: broken bones, burns, cuts + wounds, poison + overdose

All about Vehicles:

Checking your surroundings before getting in the car

Brake and gas pedals: which one is which

Always open the garage door before starting the engine

Dashboard features: speedometer, gears

Maintaining a vehicle inside and out

What to do when . . . you get pulled over by a police officer, you get into an accident

Going on a Trip:

Researching your trip

Coming up with a budget

Booking a trip

Being aware of cancellation policies

How to get cheaper flights

What form of identification do you need?

What other activities do you need to book?

Planning an itinerary

Packing for your trip

Following the airline rules for carry-ons

Keeping your suitcase under a certain weight

Knowing what to bring

Being prepared: physical safety

Learning how to be flexible

Getting a Job:

Being a team player

Using your sklils to find opportunities to work

Personal Finance:

Savings accounts + piggy banks

Checking accounts

Withdrawals + deposits

Making good financial decisions

Budgeting

Organizing your money

Prioritizing: wants vs. needs

Tech Skills:

Typing skills

Using a word processor

Upkeep + care of technology: organizing files, general care + cleaning

Rules for technology

Using caution with your communication

Etiquette + Manners:

Meal etiquette

General etiquette + manners

How to be a good host or hostess

Communication Skills:

Talking + listening

Tips for active listening

Conflict resolution

How to take a message

How to write a letter or email

Nonverbal cues

Responsible Citizenship:

Showing compassion

Understanding your rights

Conserving resources

Volunteering

Bible

Genesis 50:20
God uses hard things in our lives for preparation
The Ten Commandments
Being obedient in actions and thoughts
Matthew 5:21–30
The more we feed our spirit, the more the Holy Spirit transforms us
Galatians 5:16
Romans 3:23
Romans 6:23
The wages of sin and the gift of salvation
God gives us His word to help us
Psalm 119:105
Romans 5:8
John 3:16
Matthew 4:4b
God's words are powerful
The story of Mary and Martha
Luke 10:40b
Luke 10:41b–42
Romans 10:9
Matthew 16:24
Galatians 2:20a
Surrendering your life, taking up your cross, and following Jesus
Do not be anxious
Matthew 6:25
Isaiah 41:10
Being prepared + trusting God
Baptism: why, how, + what it represents
Romans 6:4
Matthew 3:16
True beauty is in the heart
1 Peter 3:3–4
The Great Commission
Matthew 28:19–20
Colossians 3:23
Your attitude matters
God sees everything: both our work and our heart
2 Corinthians 9:7
Growing in your relationship with God
John 10:1–16
Matthew 7:22–23
Matthew 7:24–25
Putting God's word into action
Confession + repentance
1 John 1:9
Laws that God gave the Israelites in the Old Testament
Deuteronomy 23:12–14
Sin can attract bad company in our lives
"Cleaning up" the waste in our hearts
1 Peter 1:15
Matthew 26:26–28
Communion
1 Corinthians 11:27–28
John 16:33
God is bigger than every disaster
2 Timothy 1:7
God does not give us a spirit of fear
Philippians 4:8
Tour of your Bible: chapter, verse, verse ranges, subheadings, + red letters
How to write a verse reference
Satan tries to lure us away from the body of Christ
Ephesians 6:10–18
Community is a weapon
Learning the books of the Bible
Stop and pay attention to the needs of others
Luke 10:30–37
How to read your Bible
Hebrews 4:12
2 Timothy 3:16–17
Psalm 119:105
Using your Bible's index
God wants us to surrender our lives to Him
Romans 1:16
How to study your Bible: draw, write, pray, and recite
James 1:22
The story of Jonah
Asking God to help you face your problems
How to pray: praise, repent, ask, and yield
Matthew 6:9–13
God wants to be involved in every part of our lives
1 Corinthians 15:58
How to pray for other people
Laying hands
James 5:16
What the Bible has to say about money
Matthew 25:14–30
Luke 16:1–13
James 1:17
Are you hiding what God has given you or are you using it for His glory?
Surrender your finances to God
The power of prayer
Matthew 26:41
James 5:16
Mark 11:24
James 1:5
Jeremiah 33:3
Psalm 18:6
Do you love technology more than God?
Turning to anything other than God to save us is wrong
Forgiving others
Mark 11:25
Ephesians 4:26
Matthew 5:44
How to treat one another
Philippians 2:4
Matthew 7:12
Romans 12:10
1 Corinthians 10:27
Matthew 15:11
What is apologetics?
Scientific evidence of the flood
Dead Sea Scrolls
1 Corinthians 2:10
How to communicate God's way
Ephesians 4:29
Proverbs 15:1
Psalm 141:3
James 1:19
Proverbs 18:2
Proverbs 18:13
Ephesians 4:15
Hearing from God + testing it with His Word
Luke 6:31
Ephesians 4:32a
James 1:17
How to use a concordance
Being a citizen of Heaven
Philippians 3:20
Our rights and freedoms as citizens of Heaven
Spiritual disciplines: reading the Bible, praying, worshiping, meditation, fasting, communion, + Shabbat
Psalm 143:5b
Matthew 6:17–18
1 Corinthians 11:26
Exodus 20:8–10a

:Math

How to create a budget

Early Elementary

Geography

London, England
Plan and map a route for your trip
Bolivia
Uganda
United States

Science

Frontal lobe of your brain and its role in executive functioning
The difference between electric and gas ovens
The difference between electric, gas, and induction stoves
How microwaves heat food
How mold grows, what happens when it is in food, and the best conditions for growing it
Your microbiome
How temperature affects bacteria growth
Freezers and how they preserve food
Botulism
Growing bacteria from meat juice in a petri dish
Lint as a fire hazard
Choosing an experiment to conduct to investigate factors that affect drying time
Our skin is a natural barrier from germs
The importance of washing your hands
What are allergies?
Common allergens, symptoms, and treatments
Anaphylactic reactions
Breaker boxes
GFCI outlets
Simple machines: levers + wedges
First-class levers
Comparing variables to create best growing conditions for grass
Grease fires and how they are different
Experimenting with density
Density: how less dense liquids lay on top of more dense liquids
Animal instincts
How CPR works
Respiration
Trachea, esophagus, epiglottis, diaphragm, and lungs
Nature's speeders: cheetahs, peregrine falcon, pronghorn, ostrich
Usain Bolt
Why ears pop
How to relieve ear pressure
Parts of the ear: eustachian tubes, eardrum, middle ear
Animal jobs: monkeys, oxpeckers, zebras, rhinos, wildebeests, remoras, sharks
Attention span
Tracking disruptions
Carrier pigeons + navigation
GPS

Language Arts

Vocabulary: independent, responsibility
Creating a list of your life skill strengths
Vocabulary: seize, clarity
Create a time audit
Make a to-do list
Create time blocks
Vocabulary: procedure, distribute
Copy your favorite Bible verse
Vocabulary: lull, meander
Creating a grocery list
Writing a recipe
Vocabulary: internal, microbe
Creating a multiple-choice test: focusing on capitalization, punctuation, and complete sentences
Creating an answer key
Vocabulary: preserve, agitate
Incorporating rhyming words into a poem
Vocabulary: prominent, hospitality
Brainstorming as a family to create a list of household chores
Writing a personalized chore list
Vocabulary: diagnose, budget
How to use a thesaurus
Synonyms + antonyms
Vocabulary: propel, trendy
Title case: what it is and how to use it
Creating your own business
Vocabulary: affixed, evacuate
Creating a personalized evacuation plan
Vocabulary: deter, abducted
Narration: answering life skills review questions
Using dictionary and thesaurus entries to study the word suspicious
Vocabulary: intervention, expel
Freewrite about an imaginary emergency situation
Complete a Bible study
Vocabulary: inspect, enclosed
Reading comprehension
Write or dictate a prayer
How to complete a registration form
Vocabulary: minor, itinerary
Creating a packing list for travel
Sorting items into carry-on bags and suitcases
Vocabulary: abound, innovative
Writing about a team-building experience
Copy a Bible verse
Vocabulary: withdrawal, economy
Vocabulary: syllabus, import
Write your name using a custom font
Free type: using word processing software to explain the use of technology
Vocabulary: baseline, inquiring
How to write a title
How to use capitalization, bullet points, + punctuation
Vocabulary: tone, defuse
The parts of a thank you card: greeting, body, closing, signature
Using a template to write a thank you-card
Vocabulary: rights, citizen
Fill out a passport
Reflecting on growth of life skills
Rating yourself in skill areas
Recalling information from the unit using narration

History

Life lessons from history: Corrie ten Boom, Albert Einstein, Winston Churchill, Steve Jobs, and Thomas Edison
Cooking without electricity using fire
The first supermarket: Piggly Wiggly
Doing laundry by hand
The Great Fire of London
The Tower of London
Clara Barton
The American Red Cross
How the invention of the internet changed everything
How computers were used when they first came out
Historic rules of etiquette
Use of carrier pigeons in WWI + WWII

Social Studies

Why life skills are important
What are ?
Learning life lessons from the people before us
Teaching a life skill to others
What is executive functioning?
How to manage your time
Life without executive functioning: "Karens"
Setting and mapping out goals
Creating a list of pros and cons for everyday problems
Creating a list of instructions to operate a household appliance
Determining the safety of microwave usage
Plan your own grocery store
Complete a refrigerator inspection
Prepping
Compare today's laundry methods to the olden days
Working together as a family to get cleaning and organizing done
Building habits
Creating a habit tracker
Different types of lawn mowers: manual, electric, and gas powered
Waste management: how landfills work and reducing your trash
Information to include on an evacuation plan
Creating a map of smoke detectors and fire extinguishers in your home
Child abductions and how they happen
Natural instincts that keep you safe
How can you help someone?
Sidewalk safety: crosswalks, crossing signals, looking both ways, and being alert to things around you
Why do you need to register a car?
Why do you need auto insurance?
Getting a job and why it's a good thing to do
There is no I in team
Child labor around the world
Family team-building activities
Value + availability
Trading
Information included on a sales receipt
Sales tax
Tracking your expenses
Things that effect productivity
Technology's role in distractions
Being considerate of others
Choose a new house rule
How much should you tip?
What is nonverbal communication?
Body language, tone, expressions, gestures
Having compassion for others
What is citizenship?
Citizenship, nationality, + ethnicity
Constitution + Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Civil Rights
Conserving resources
Salvation Army
Purpose of a passport

Art

Planning out and creating a reel showcasing a life skill
Creating a business card and price list
Coloring or painting liquids with different densities
Create your own font to write your name
Create a poster of rules
Draw a picture of your country's flag

Life Skills

Understanding what responsibility is

Executive Functioning:

Regulating your emotions

Regulating your actions

Organization

Making decisions

Learning

Planning

Kitchen Appliances + Safety:

Using the oven

Differences in features of an oven: convection, broiler

Preheating the oven before you bake food

Oven safety

Using the stove

Using the right pots and pans on your stove

Using the microwave

How to clean the microwave

Other important kitchen safety tips

Preparing Food:

Balancing foods and flavors

Meal planning

Meal prepping: deciding what can be done ahead of time

Cutting onions

Cutting avocados

Preparing garlic

Boiling water

Making boiled eggs

How to sharpen a knife

Understanding Food Safety:

Safely defrosting meat

Cooking meat to a specific temperature

Always put leftovers away

Cross-contamination of food and how to prevent it

Using caution with people who have allergies

Reading labels and expiration dates

How long are leftovers safe to eat?

Preventing freezer burn

Storing food in the pantry

Laundry:

Sorting loads of laundry

Reading clothing labels for wash instructions

Going through pants pockets

Stains

Getting to know the washer and dryer

How to keep your washer clean

Checking the lint trap

Drying times for larger loads vs. smaller loads

Folding clothes and different methods: Irene Method, Marie Kondo

Cleaning + Organizing:

Getting motivated

Focusing on self-awareness

Cleaning the bathroom well: scrubbing the toilet, tidying, wiping countertops, cleaning the mirror, cleaning the tub or shower

The simple habit of picking up after yourself

How to avoid feeling overwhelmed by cleaning tasks: make a plan, staying organized

Working together as a family to get cleaning done

Coming up with a cleaning routine

Indoor Maintenance:

Knowing when to call a professional

Basic tools: screwdriver, cordless drill, wrench, socket wrench, hammer, level, stud finder, allen key, carpenters pencil

What to do if the power goes out

How to fix a tripped breaker

Painting: what kind of paint to use, how to prepare, techniques (edging, rolling)

Outdoor Maintenance:

Cleaning up the yard

Mowing the grass

Watering the grass

Taking care of pests + weeds in your grass

Preparing your yard for winter

Taking care of your yard in the winter

Dealing with the garbage from your home

Emergency Preparedness:

Balancing preparedness and fear

Fire preparation + defense: smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, grease fires

What to do if there is a fire

Preparing for natural disasters and storms: emergency kits, tornado and/or earthquake drills, creating a muster point, having an emergency supply

Safety:

Strategies for protecting yourself from being abducted

How to get help: yelling/making a scene, calling 9-1-1

First Aid:

Getting the context of an emergency

Scene security

Assessing the person

Calling 9-1-1

Rapid assessments

The ABCs of a rapid assessment: airway, breathing, circulation

Head tilt-chin lift maneuver

CPR and how it is different for infants + children/adults

How to perform CPR for infants + children/adults

What to do if someone is choking

How to help someone with injuries: broken bones, burns, cuts + wounds, poison + overdose

All about Vehicles:

Checking your surroundings before getting in the car

Brake and gas pedals: which one is which

Always open the garage door before starting the engine

Dashboard features: speedometer, gears

Maintaining a vehicle inside and out

What to do when . . . you get pulled over by a police officer, you get into an accident

Going on a Trip:

Researching your trip

Coming up with a budget

Booking a trip

Being aware of cancellation policies

How to get cheaper flights

What form of identification do you need?

What other activities do you need to book?

Planning an itinerary

Packing for your trip

Following the airline rules for carry-ons

Keeping your suitcase under a certain weight

Knowing what to bring

Being prepared: physical safety

Learning how to be flexible

Getting a Job:

Being a team player

Using your sklils to find opportunities to work

Personal Finance:

Savings accounts + piggy banks

Checking accounts

Withdrawals + deposits

Making good financial decisions

Budgeting

Organizing your money

Prioritizing: wants vs. needs

Tech Skills:

Typing skills

Using a word processor

Upkeep + care of technology: organizing files, general care + cleaning

Rules for technology

Using caution with your communication

Etiquette + Manners:

Meal etiquette

General etiquette + manners

How to be a good host or hostess

Communication Skills:

Talking + listening

Tips for active listening

Being responsive

Conflict resolution

How to take a message

How to write a letter or email

Nonverbal cues

Responsible Citizenship:

Showing compassion

Understanding your rights

Conserving resources

Volunteering

Bible

Genesis 50:20
God uses hard things in our lives for preparation
The Ten Commandments
Being obedient in actions and thoughts
Matthew 5:21–30
The more we feed our spirit, the more the Holy Spirit transforms us
Galatians 5:16
Romans 3:23
Romans 6:23
The wages of sin and the gift of salvation
God gives us His word to help us
Psalm 119:105
Romans 5:8
John 3:16
Matthew 4:4b
God's words are powerful
The story of Mary and Martha
Luke 10:40b
Luke 10:41b–42
Romans 10:9
Matthew 16:24
Galatians 2:20a
Surrendering your life, taking up your cross, and following Jesus
Do not be anxious
Matthew 6:25
Isaiah 41:10
Being prepared + trusting God
Baptism: why, how, + what it represents
Romans 6:4
Matthew 3:16
True beauty is in the heart
1 Peter 3:3–4
The Great Commission
Matthew 28:19–20
Colossians 3:23
Your attitude matters
God sees everything: both our work and our heart
2 Corinthians 9:7
Growing in your relationship with God
John 10:1–16
Matthew 7:22–23
Matthew 7:24–25
Putting God's word into action
Confession + repentance
1 John 1:9
Laws that God gave the Israelites in the Old Testament
Deuteronomy 23:12–14
Sin can attract bad company in our lives
"Cleaning up" the waste in our hearts
1 Peter 1:15
Matthew 26:26–28
Communion
1 Corinthians 11:27–28
John 16:33
God is bigger than every disaster
2 Timothy 1:7
God does not give us a spirit of fear
Philippians 4:8
Tour of your Bible: chapter, verse, verse ranges, subheadings, + red letters
How to write a verse reference
Satan tries to lure us away from the body of Christ
Ephesians 6:10–18
Community is a weapon
Learning the books of the Bible
Genesis 1:1
Psalm 119:11
John 3:16
Stop and pay attention to the needs of others
Luke 10:30–37
How to read your Bible
Hebrews 4:12
2 Timothy 3:16–17
Psalm 119:105
Using your Bible's index
God wants us to surrender our lives to Him
Romans 1:16
How to study your Bible: draw, write, pray, and recite
James 1:22
The story of Jonah
Asking God to help you face your problems
How to pray: praise, repent, ask, and yield
Matthew 6:9–13
God wants to be involved in every part of our lives
1 Corinthians 15:58
How to pray for other people
Laying hands
James 5:16
What the Bible has to say about money
Matthew 25:14–30
Luke 16:1–13
James 1:17
Are you hiding what God has given you or are you using it for His glory?
Surrender your finances to God
The power of prayer
Matthew 26:41
James 5:16
Mark 11:24
James 1:5
Jeremiah 33:3
Psalm 18:6
Do you love technology more than God?
Turning to anything other than God to save us is wrong
Forgiving others
Mark 11:25
Ephesians 4:26
Matthew 5:44
How to treat one another
Philippians 2:4
Matthew 7:12
Romans 12:10
1 Corinthians 10:27
Matthew 15:11
What is apologetics?
Scientific evidence of the flood
Dead Sea Scrolls
1 Corinthians 2:10
How to communicate God's way
Ephesians 4:29
Proverbs 15:1
Psalm 141:3
James 1:19
Proverbs 18:2
Proverbs 18:13
Ephesians 4:15
Hearing from God + testing it with His Word
Luke 6:31
Ephesians 4:32a
James 1:17
How to use a concordance
Being a citizen of Heaven
Philippians 3:20
Our rights and freedoms as citizens of Heaven
Spiritual disciplines: reading the Bible, praying, worshiping, meditation, fasting, communion, + Shabbat
Psalm 143:5b
Matthew 6:17–18
1 Corinthians 11:26
Exodus 20:8–10a

:Math

How to create a budget

Upper Elementary

Geography

London, England
Plan and map a route for your trip
Bolivia
Uganda
United States

Science

Frontal lobe of your brain and its role in executive functioning
The difference between electric and gas ovens
The difference between electric, gas, and induction stoves
How microwaves heat food
How mold grows, what happens when it is in food, and the best conditions for growing it
Your microbiome
How temperature affects bacteria growth
Freezers and how they preserve food
Botulism
Growing bacteria from meat juice in a petri dish
Lint as a fire hazard
Choosing an experiment to conduct to investigate factors that affect drying time
Our skin is a natural barrier from germs
The importance of washing your hands
What are allergies?
Common allergens, symptoms, and treatments
Anaphylactic reactions
Breaker boxes
GFCI outlets
Simple machines: levers + wedges
First-class levers
Comparing variables to create best growing conditions for grass
Grease fires and how they are different
Experimenting with density
Density: how less dense liquids lay on top of more dense liquids
Animal instincts
How CPR works
Respiration
Trachea, esophagus, epiglottis, diaphragm, and lungs
Nature's speeders: cheetahs, peregrine falcon, pronghorn, ostrich
Usain Bolt
Why ears pop
How to relieve ear pressure
Parts of the ear: eustachian tubes, eardrum, tympanic membrane, middle ear, ossicles, malleus, incus, stapes
Animal jobs: monkeys, oxpeckers, zebras, rhinos, wildebeests, remoras, sharks
Attention span
Tracking disruptions
Creating a social experiment comparing activities with and without distractions
Carrier pigeons + navigation
GPS

Language Arts

Vocabulary: responsibility, integrity
Creating a list of your life skill strengths
Vocabulary: clarity, potential
Create a time audit
Make a to-do list
Create time blocks
Vocabulary: distribute, daunting
Copy your favorite Bible verse
Vocabulary: meander, accustomed
Creating a grocery list
Writing a recipe
Vocabulary: microbe, nourish
Types of test questions: multiple choice, fill in the blank, and written response
Creating a multiple-choice test: focusing on capitalization, punctuation, and complete sentences
Creating an answer key
Vocabulary: agitate, unfurl
Incorporating rhyming words and alliteration into a poem
Vocabulary: hospitality, impending
Brainstorming as a family to create a list of household chores
Writing a personalized chore list
Vocabulary: budget, saturate
How to use a thesaurus
Synonyms + antonyms
Vocabulary: trendy, conserve
Title case: what it is and how to use it
Creating your own business
Vocabulary: evacuate, intrusive
Creating a personalized evacuation plan
Vocabulary: abducted, empower
Narration: answering life skills review questions
Using a dictionary and thesaurus to study the words suspicious + gullible
Vocabulary: expel, context
Freewrite about an imaginary emergency situation
Complete a Bible study
Vocabulary: enclosed, consequence
Reading comprehension
Write out your prayer
How to complete a registration form
Vocabulary: itinerary, valid
Creating a packing list for travel
Sorting items into carry-on bags and suitcases
Vocabulary: itinerary, valid
Creating a packing list for travel
Sorting items into carry-on bags and suitcases
Vocabulary: economy, frivolous
Vocabulary: import, glitch
Write your name using a custom font
Free type: using word processing software to predict which technology will become obsolete
Vocabulary: inquiring, etiquette
How to write a title
How to use capitalization, bullet points, + punctuation
Vocabulary: defuse, recipient
The parts of a friendly letter: date, greeting, body, closing, signature
Using a template to write a letter
Vocabulary: citizen, compassion
Fill out a passport
Reflecting on growth of life skills
Rating yourself in skill areas
Recalling information from the unit using narration

History

Life lessons from history: Corrie ten Boom, Albert Einstein, Winston Churchill, Steve Jobs, and Thomas Edison
Cooking without electricity using fire
The first supermarket: Piggly Wiggly
Doing laundry by hand
The Great Fire of London
The Tower of London
Clara Barton
The American Red Cross
How the invention of the internet changed everything
How computers were used when they first came out
Historic rules of etiquette
Use of carrier pigeons in WWI + WWII

Social Studies

Why life skills are important
What are ?
Learning life lessons from the people before us
Teaching a life skill to others
What is executive functioning?
How to manage your time
Life without executive functioning: "Karens"
Setting and mapping out goals
Creating a list of pros and cons for everyday problems
Creating a list of instructions to operate a household appliance
Determining the safety of microwave usage
Plan your own grocery store
Complete a refrigerator inspection
Prepping
Compare today's laundry methods to the olden days
Working together as a family to get cleaning and organizing done
Building habits
Creating a habit tracker
Different types of lawn mowers: manual, electric, and gas powered
Waste management: how landfills work and reducing your trash
Information to include on an evacuation plan
Creating a map of smoke detectors and fire extinguishers in your home
Child abductions and how they happen
Natural instincts that keep you safe
How can you help someone?
Sidewalk safety: crosswalks, crossing signals, looking both ways, and being alert to things around you
Why do you need to register a car?
Why do you need auto insurance?
Getting a job and why it's a good thing to do
There is no I in team
Child labor around the world
Family team-building activities
Value + availability
Trading
Information included on a sales receipt
Sales tax
Your local tax rates
Tracking your expenses
Things that effect productivity
Technology's role in distractions
Being considerate of others
Choose a new house rule
How much should you tip?
What is nonverbal communication?
Body language, tone, expressions, gestures
Having compassion for others
What is citizenship?
Citizenship, nationality, + ethnicity
Constitution + Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Civil Rights
Conserving resources
Salvation Army
Purpose of a passport

Art

Planning out and creating a reel showcasing a life skill
Creating a business card and price list
Coloring or painting liquids with different densities
Create your own font to write your name
Create a poster of rules
Draw or paint a picture of your country's flag

Life Skills

Understanding what responsibility is

Executive Functioning:

Regulating your emotions

Regulating your actions

Organization

Making decisions

Learning

Planning

Kitchen Appliances + Safety:

Using the oven

Differences in features of an oven: convection, broiler

Preheating the oven before you bake food

Oven safety

Using the stove

Using the right pots and pans on your stove

Using the microwave

How to clean the microwave

Other important kitchen safety tips

Preparing Food:

Balancing foods and flavors

Meal planning

Inspecting produce

Meal prepping: deciding what can be done ahead of time

Cutting onions

Cutting avocados

Preparing garlic

Boiling water

Making boiled eggs

How to sharpen a knife

Understanding Food Safety:

Safely defrosting meat

Cooking meat to a specific temperature

Always put leftovers away

Cross-contamination of food and how to prevent it

Using caution with people who have allergies

Reading labels and expiration dates

How long are leftovers safe to eat?

Preventing freezer burn

Laundry:

Sorting loads of laundry

Reading clothing labels for wash instructions

Going through pants pockets

Stains

Getting to know the washer and dryer

How to keep your washer clean

Checking the lint trap

Drying times for larger loads vs. smaller loads

Folding clothes and different methods: Irene Method, Marie Kondo

Cleaning + Organizing:

Getting motivated

Focusing on self-awareness

Cleaning the bathroom well: scrubbing the toilet, tidying, wiping countertops, cleaning the mirror, cleaning the tub or shower

The simple habit of picking up after yourself

How to avoid feeling overwhelmed by cleaning tasks: make a plan, staying organized

Working together as a family to get cleaning done

Coming up with a cleaning routine

Indoor Maintenance:

Knowing when to call a professional

Basic tools: screwdriver, cordless drill, wrench, socket wrench, hammer, level, stud finder, allen key, carpenters pencil

What to do if the power goes out

How to fix a tripped breaker

Painting: what kind of paint to use, how to prepare, techniques (edging, rolling)

Outdoor Maintenance:

Cleaning up the yard

Mowing the grass

Watering the grass

Taking care of pests + weeds in your grass

Preparing your yard for winter

Taking care of your yard in the winter

Dealing with the garbage from your home

Emergency Preparedness:

Balancing preparedness and fear

Fire preparation + defense: smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, grease fires

What to do if there is a fire

Preparing for natural disasters and storms: emergency kits, tornado and/or earthquake drills, creating a muster point, having an emergency supply

Safety:

Strategies for protecting yourself from being abducted

How to get help: yelling/making a scene, calling 9-1-1

First Aid:

Getting the context of an emergency

Scene security

Assessing the person

Calling 9-1-1

Rapid assessments

The ABCs of a rapid assessment: airway, breathing, circulation

Head tilt-chin lift maneuver

CPR and how it is different for infants + children/adults

How to perform CPR for infants + children/adults

What to do if someone is choking

How to help someone with injuries: broken bones, burns, cuts + wounds, poison + overdose

All about Vehicles:

Checking your surroundings before getting in the car

Brake and gas pedals: which one is which

Always open the garage door before starting the engine

Dashboard features: speedometer, gears

Maintaining a vehicle inside and out

What to do when . . . you get pulled over by a police officer, you get into an accident

Going on a Trip:

Researching your trip

Coming up with a budget

Booking a trip

Being aware of cancellation policies

How to get cheaper flights

What form of identification do you need?

What other activities do you need to book?

Planning an itinerary

Packing for your trip

Following the airline rules for carry-ons

Keeping your suitcase under a certain weight

Knowing what to bring

Being prepared: physical safety

Learning how to be flexible

Getting a Job:

Reasons why people don't keep their jobs

How to lose a job

Taking your chores and responsibilities seriously

How to keep your job

Being a team player

Using your sklils to find opportunities to work

Personal Finance:

What is money?

Savings accounts + piggy banks

Checking accounts

Withdrawals + deposits

Understanding taxes

Making good financial decisions

Budgeting

Organizing your money

Prioritizing: wants vs. needs

Tech Skills:

Typing skills

Using a word processor

Upkeep + care of technology: organizing files, general care + cleaning

Rules for technology

Using caution with your communication

Etiquette + Manners:

Meal etiquette

General etiquette + manners

How to be a good host or hostess

Communication Skills:

Talking + listening

Tips for active listening

Being responsive

Conflict resolution

How to take a message

How to write a letter or email

Nonverbal cues

Responsible Citizenship:

Showing compassion

Understanding your rights

Conserving resources

Volunteering

Bible

Genesis 50:20
God uses hard things in our lives for preparation
The Ten Commandments
Being obedient in actions and thoughts
Matthew 5:21–30
The more we feed our spirit, the more the Holy Spirit transforms us
Galatians 5:16
Romans 3:23
Romans 6:23
The wages of sin and the gift of salvation
God gives us His word to help us
Psalm 119:105
Romans 5:8
John 3:16
Matthew 4:4b
God's words are powerful
The story of Mary and Martha
Luke 10:40b
Luke 10:41b–42
Romans 10:9
Matthew 16:24
Galatians 2:20a
Surrendering your life, taking up your cross, and following Jesus
Do not be anxious
Matthew 6:25
Isaiah 41:10
Being prepared + trusting God
Baptism: why, how, + what it represents
Romans 6:4
Matthew 3:16
True beauty is in the heart
1 Peter 3:3–4
The Great Commission
Matthew 28:19–20
Colossians 3:23
Your attitude matters
God sees everything: both our work and our heart
2 Corinthians 9:7
Growing in your relationship with God
John 10:1–16
Matthew 7:22–23
Matthew 7:24–25
Putting God's word into action
Confession + repentance
1 John 1:9
Laws that God gave the Israelites in the Old Testament
Deuteronomy 23:12–14
Sin can attract bad company in our lives
"Cleaning up" the waste in our hearts
1 Peter 1:15
Matthew 26:26–28
Communion
1 Corinthians 11:27–28
John 16:33
God is bigger than every disaster
2 Timothy 1:7
God does not give us a spirit of fear
Philippians 4:8
Tour of your Bible: chapter, verse, verse ranges, subheadings, + red letters
How to write a verse reference
Satan tries to lure us away from the body of Christ
Ephesians 6:10–18
Community is a weapon
Learning the books of the Bible
Genesis 1:1
Psalm 119:11
John 3:16
Jeremiah 29:11
Philippians 4:13
Joshua 1:9
Stop and pay attention to the needs of others
Luke 10:30–37
How to read your Bible
Hebrews 4:12
2 Timothy 3:16–17
Psalm 119:105
Using your Bible's index
God wants us to surrender our lives to Him
Romans 1:16
How to study your Bible: underline, copy, context, word study, cross reference, pray, and memorize
James 1:22
The story of Jonah
Asking God to help you face your problems
How to pray: praise, repent, ask, and yield
Matthew 6:9–13
God wants to be involved in every part of our lives
1 Corinthians 15:58
How to pray for other people
Laying hands
James 5:16
What the Bible has to say about money
Matthew 25:14–30
Luke 16:1–13
James 1:17
Are you hiding what God has given you or are you using it for His glory?
Surrender your finances to God
The power of prayer
Matthew 26:41
James 5:16
Mark 11:24
James 1:5
Jeremiah 33:3
Psalm 18:6
Do you love technology more than God?
Turning to anything other than God to save us is wrong
Forgiving others
Mark 11:25
Ephesians 4:26
Matthew 5:44
How to treat one another
Philippians 2:4
Matthew 7:12
Romans 12:10
1 Corinthians 10:27
Matthew 15:11
What is apologetics?
Scientific evidence of the flood
Dead Sea Scrolls
1 Corinthians 2:10
How to communicate God's way
Ephesians 4:29
Proverbs 15:1
Psalm 141:3
James 1:19
Proverbs 18:2
Proverbs 18:13
Ephesians 4:15
Hearing from God + testing it with His Word
Luke 6:31
Ephesians 4:32a
James 1:17
How to use a concordance
Being a citizen of Heaven
Philippians 3:20
Our rights and freedoms as citizens of Heaven
Spiritual disciplines: reading the Bible, praying, worshiping, meditation, fasting, communion, + Shabbat
Psalm 143:5b
Matthew 6:17–18
1 Corinthians 11:26
Exodus 20:8–10a

:Math

How to create a budget
Adding expenses
Calculating percentages

Middle School

Geography

London, England, and surounding areas
Plan and map a route for your trip
Label your route
Calculate travel time

Science

Frontal lobe of your brain and its role in executive functioning
The difference between electric and gas ovens
The difference between electric, gas, and induction stoves
How microwaves heat food
Superheating: what it is and safety concerns with it
How mold grows, what happens when it is in food, and the best conditions for growing it
Creating an experiment to investigate mold growth
Your microbiome
How temperature affects bacteria growth
Freezers and how they preserve food
Botulism
Foodborne illnesses: E. coli and salmonella
Growing bacteria from meat juice in a petri dish
Lint as a fire hazard
Choosing an experiment to conduct to investigate factors that affect drying time
Our skin is a natural barrier from germs
The importance of washing your hands
What are allergies?
Common allergens, symptoms, and treatments
Anaphylactic reactions
Breaker boxes
GFCI outlets
Simple machines: levers + wedges
First-class levers
First-, second-, and third-class levers
Comparing variables to create best growing conditions for grass
Grease fires and how they are different
Experimenting with density
Density: how less dense liquids lay on top of more dense liquids
Animal instincts
How CPR works
Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation
Respiration
Trachea, esophagus, epiglottis, diaphragm, and lungs
Nature's speeders: cheetahs, peregrine falcon, pronghorn, ostrich
Usain Bolt
RFID blocking
Why ears pop
How to relieve ear pressure
Parts of the ear: eustachian tubes, eardrum, tympanic membrane, middle ear, ossicles, malleus, incus, stapes
Connection between ear popping and scuba diving
Symbiosis
Animal jobs: Nile crocodiles, Egyptian plover birds, monkeys, oxpeckers, zebras, rhinos, wildebeests, remoras, sharks
Attention span
Tracking disruptions
Creating a social experiment comparing activities with and without distractions
Carrier pigeons + navigation
GPS

Language Arts

Vocabulary: integrity, ignorance
Creating a list of your life skill strengths
Vocabulary: potential, flippant
Create a time audit
Make a to-do list
Create time blocks
Vocabulary: daunting, maneuver
Vocabulary: accustomed, spectacle
Make a pros + cons list: general store vs. supermarket
Creating a grocery list
Writing a recipe
Reflecting on previous tasks
Vocabulary: nourish, stockpile
Types of test questions: multiple choice, fill in the blank, and written response
Creating a multiple-choice test: focusing on capitalization, punctuation, and complete sentences
Creating an answer key
Vocabulary: unfurl, vanity
Incorporating rhyming words and alliteration into a poem
Vocabulary: impending, hindrance
Brainstorming as a family to create a list of household chores
Writing a personalized chore list
Vocabulary: saturate, maintain
How to use a thesaurus
Synonyms + antonyms
Vocabulary: conserve, meticulous
Title case: what it is and how to use it
Creating your own business
Vocabulary: intrusive, flounder
Creating a personalized evacuation plan
Vocabulary: empower, vulnerable
Narration: answering life skills review questions
Using a dictionary and thesaurus to study the words suspicious + gullible
Gullible vs. innocent
Vocabulary: context, amateur
Freewrite about an imaginary emergency situation
Complete a Bible study
Vocabulary: consequence, cosmetic
Reading comprehension
Write out your prayer
How to complete a registration form
Vocabulary: valid, savvy
Creating a packing list for travel
Sorting items into carry-on bags and suitcases
Vocabulary: compromise, initative
Writing about a team-building experience
Vocabulary: frivolous, appreciate
Vocabulary: glitch, entitled
Write your name using a custom font
Free type: using word processing software to predict which technology will become obsolete
Vocabulary: etiquette, obsolete
How to write a title
How to use capitalization, bullet points, + punctuation
Vocabulary: recipient, con
The parts of a friendly letter: date, greeting, body, closing, signature
Write a two paragraph letter
Vocabulary: compassion, informed
Fill out a passport
Reflecting on growth of life skills
Rating yourself in skill areas
Recalling information from the unit using narration or writing

History

Life lessons from history: Corrie ten Boom, Albert Einstein, Winston Churchill, Steve Jobs, and Thomas Edison
Cooking without electricity using fire
The first supermarket: Piggly Wiggly
Doing laundry by hand
The Great Fire of London
Historic buildings that survived the Great Fire of London
Clara Barton
The American Red Cross
How the invention of the internet changed everything
How computers were used when they first came out
Historic rules of etiquette
Use of carrier pigeons in WWI + WWII

Social Studies

Why life skills are important
What are ?
Millenial + Gen-Z adults: why they weren't prepared for adulthood
Learning life lessons from the people before us
Life lessons you can pass on
Teaching a life skill to others
What is executive functioning?
How to manage your time
Making priorities
Life without executive functioning: "Karens"
Setting and mapping out goals
Creating a list of pros and cons for everyday problems
Creating a list of instructions to operate a household appliance
Determining the safety of microwave usage
Pros and cons of general store vs. supermarket
Complete a refrigerator inspection
Prepping
Compare today's laundry methods to the olden days
Working together as a family to get cleaning and organizing done
Building habits
Creating a habit tracker
Different types of lawn mowers: manual, electric, and gas powered
Waste management: how landfills work and reducing your trash
Information to include on an evacuation plan
Creating a map of smoke detectors and fire extinguishers in your home
Teen abductions and how they happen
Human trafficking
Natural instincts that keep you safe
How can you help someone?
Pedestrian and cyclist safety
Cyclist signals
Jaywalking
Why do you need to register a car?
Why do you need auto insurance?
What does auto insurance cover?
What is a VIN?
Getting a job and why it's a good thing to do
There is no I in team
The importance of prioiritizing your family
Child labor around the world
International Labour Organization (ILO)
Minimun labor age requirement
Child labor laws in your area
Family team-building activities
Value + availability
Supply + demand
Trading
Information included on a sales receipt
Sales tax
Your local tax rate
Tracking your expenses
Things that effect productivity
Technology's role in distractions
Being considerate of others
Choose a new house rule
How much should you tip?
What is nonverbal communication?
Body language, tone, expressions, gestures
Passive aggressive vs. genuine
Having compassion for others
What is citizenship?
Citizenship, nationality, + ethnicity
Constitution + Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Civil Rights
Responsible citizenship
Being informed: following the news + fact checking
Conserving resources
Salvation Army
Purpose of a passport

Art

Planning out and creating a reel showcasing a life skill
Creating a business card and price list
Coloring or painting liquids with different densities
Create your own font for the alphabet
Create a poster of rules
Draw or paint a picture of your country's flag

Life Skills

Executive Functioning

Regulating your emotions
Regulating your actions
Organization
Making decisions
Learning
Planning

Kitchen Appliances + Safety:

Using the oven

Differences in features of an oven: convection, broiler

Preheating the oven before you bake food

Oven safety

Using the stove

Using the right pots and pans on your stove

How to clean the microwave

Other important kitchen safety tips

Preparing Food:

Balancing foods and flavors

Meal planning

Meal prepping: deciding what can be done ahead of time

Cutting onions

Cutting avocados

Preparing garlic

Boiling water

Making boiled eggs

How to sharpen a knife

Understanding Food Safety:

Safely defrosting meat

Cooking meat to a specific temperature

Always put leftovers away

Cross-contamination of food and how to prevent it

Using caution with people who have allergies

Preventing foodborne illnesses

Reading labels and expiration dates

How long are leftovers safe to eat?

Preventing freezer burn

Storing food in the pantry

Laundry:

Sorting loads of laundry

Reading clothing labels for wash instructions

Going through pants pockets

Stains

Getting to know the washer and dryer

How to keep your washer clean

Checking the lint trap

Drying times for larger loads vs. smaller loads

Folding clothes and different methods: Irene Method, Marie Kondo

Cleaning + Organizing:

Getting motivated

Focusing on self-awareness

Cleaning the bathroom well: scrubbing the toilet, tidying, wiping countertops, cleaning the mirror, cleaning the tub or shower

The simple habit of picking up after yourself

How to avoid feeling overwhelmed by cleaning tasks: make a plan, staying organized

Working together as a family to get cleaning done

Coming up with a cleaning routine

Indoor Maintenance:

Knowing when to call a professional

Basic tools: screwdriver, cordless drill, wrench, socket wrench, hammer, level, stud finder, allen key, carpenters pencil

What to do if the power goes out

How to fix a tripped breaker

How to unclog a toilet, sink, or bathtub/shower

Painting: what kind of paint to use, how to prepare, techniques (edging, rolling)

Outdoor Maintenance:

Cleaning up the yard

Mowing the grass

Watering the grass

Taking care of pests + weeds in your grass

Maintaining the lawn mower

Preparing your yard for winter

Taking care of your yard in the winter

Dealing with the garbage from your home

Emergency Preparedness:

Balancing preparedness and fear

Fire preparation + defense: smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, grease fires

What to do if there is a fire

Preparing for natural disasters and storms: emergency kits, tornado and/or earthquake drills, creating a muster point, having an emergency supply

Safety:

Strategies for protecting yourself from being abducted

The danger of risky behaviors

How to get help: yelling/making a scene, calling 9-1-1

First Aid:

Getting the context of an emergency

Scene security

Assessing the person

Calling 9-1-1

Rapid assessments

The ABCs of a rapid assessment: airway, breathing, circulation

Head tilt-chin lift maneuver

CPR and how it is different for infants + children/adults

How to perform CPR for infants + children/adults

What to do if someone is choking

How to help someone with injuries: broken bones, burns, cuts + wounds, poison + overdose

All about Vehicles:

Checking your surroundings before getting in the car

Brake + gas pedals: which one is which

Always open the garage door before starting the engine

Dashboard features: speedometer, gears, indicator lights, odometer, tachometer, temperature gauge

Maintaining a vehicle inside and out

Rotating, inflating, and regularly checking your tires

Measuring tire tread

Testing tire pressure

What to do when . . . you get pulled over by a police officer, you get into an accident, your car won't start

How to jump-start your car battery

Going on a Trip:

Researching your trip

Coming up with a budget

Booking a trip

Being aware of cancellation policies

How to get cheaper flights

What form of identification do you need?

What other activities do you need to book?

Planning an itinerary

Packing for your trip

Following the airline rules for carry-ons

Keeping your suitcase under a certain weight

Knowing what to bring

Being prepared: physical safety, protecting your suitcase from being tampered with, protecting yourself against fraud

Learning how to be flexible

Getting a Job:

How to apply for a job

What an employer is looking for

Importance of neat handwriting, grammar and spelling skills

How to dress for an interview

Preparing for an interview

Questions that could be asked in an interview

Reasons why people don't keep their jobs

How to lose a job

Taking your chores and responsibilities seriously

Taking responsibility in your job and learning from your mistakes

Standing out by the work you do

How to keep your job

Being a team player

Using your sklils to find opportunities to work

Personal Finance:

The reality of take-home pay on a paycheck

What is money?

Savings accounts + piggy banks

Checking accounts

Withdrawals + deposits

What is debt?

Using credit

Understanding appreciation and depreciation

Your credit rating

Understanding taxes

Filing your taxes at the end of the year

Making good financial decisions

Budgeting

Organizing your money

Prioritizing: wants vs. needs

Viewing debt in a healthy way

Tech Skills:

Typing skills

Using a word processor

Using spreadsheet software

Upkeep + care of technology: organizing files, general care + cleaning

Rules for technology

Using caution with your communication

Etiquette + Manners:

Meal etiquette

General etiquette + manners

How to be a good host or hostess

Communication Skills:

Talking + listening

Tips for active listening

How to handle long-winded talkers

Being responsive

Conflict resolution

How to book an appointment

How to take a message

How to write a letter or email

Identifying spam emails or calls

Nonverbal cues

Responsible Citizenship:

Showing compassion

Understanding your rights

Conserving resources

Volunteering

Bible

Genesis 50:20
God uses hard things in our lives for preparation
The Ten Commandments
Being obedient in actions and thoughts
Matthew 5:21–30
The more we feed our spirit, the more the Holy Spirit transforms us
Galatians 5:16
Romans 3:23
Romans 6:23
The wages of sin and the gift of salvation
God gives us His word to help us
Psalm 119:105
Romans 5:8
John 3:16
Matthew 4:4b
God's words are powerful
The story of Mary and Martha
Luke 10:40b
Luke 10:41b–42
Romans 10:9
Matthew 16:24
Galatians 2:20a
Surrendering your life, taking up your cross, and following Jesus
Do not be anxious
Matthew 6:25
Isaiah 41:10
Being prepared + trusting God
Baptism: why, how, + what it represents
Romans 6:4
Matthew 3:16
Acts 2:38
True beauty is in the heart
1 Peter 3:3–4
The Great Commission
Matthew 28:19–20
Colossians 3:23
Your attitude matters
God sees everything: both our work and our heart
2 Corinthians 9:7
Growing in your relationship with God
John 10:1–16
Matthew 7:22–23
Jeremiah 33:3
Matthew 7:24–25
Putting God's word into action
Confession + repentance
Conviction
1 John 1:9
2 Chronicles 7:14
Laws that God gave the Israelites in the Old Testament
Deuteronomy 23:12–14
Sin can attract bad company in our lives
"Cleaning up" the waste in our hearts
1 Peter 1:15
Matthew 26:26–28
Communion
1 Corinthians 11:27–28
John 16:33
God is bigger than every disaster
2 Timothy 1:7
God does not give us a spirit of fear
Philippians 4:8
Tour of your Bible: chapter, verse, verse ranges, subheadings, + red letters
How to write a verse reference
Satan tries to lure us away from the body of Christ
Ephesians 6:10–18
Community is a weapon
Matthew 10:16
God gave you wisdom and discernment
Learning the books of the Bible
Jeremiah 29:11
Philippians 4:13
Joshua 1:9
1 Peter 5:7
2 Timothy 3:16
Isaiah 53:5
Psalm 46:10
Stop and pay attention to the needs of others
Luke 10:30–37
How to read your Bible
Hebrews 4:12
2 Timothy 3:16–17
Psalm 119:105
Using your Bible's index
God wants us to surrender our lives to Him
Romans 1:16
How to study your Bible: highlight, word study, original Greek, copy, recite, memorize, look at the context, and compare translations
James 1:22
The story of Jonah
Asking God to help you face your problems
How to pray: praise, repent, ask, and yield
Matthew 6:9–13
God wants to be involved in every part of our lives
1 Corinthians 15:58
How to pray for other people
Laying hands
James 5:16
Philippians 4:6
What the Bible has to say about money
Matthew 25:14–30
Luke 16:1–13
James 1:17
Are you hiding what God has given you or are you using it for His glory?
Surrender your finances to God
The power of prayer
Matthew 26:41
James 5:16
Mark 11:24
James 1:5
Jeremiah 33:3
Psalm 18:6
Do you love technology more than God?
Turning to anything other than God to save us is wrong
Forgiving others
Mark 11:25
Ephesians 4:26
Matthew 5:44
How to treat one another
Philippians 2:4
Matthew 7:12
Romans 12:10
1 Corinthians 10:27
Matthew 15:11
What is apologetics?
1 Peter 3:15
Scientific evidence of the flood
Dead Sea Scrolls
1 Corinthians 2:10
How to communicate God's way
Ephesians 4:29
Proverbs 15:1
Psalm 141:3
James 1:19
Proverbs 18:2
Proverbs 18:13
Ephesians 4:15
Hearing from God + testing it with His Word
Luke 6:31
Ephesians 4:32a
James 1:17
How to use a concordance
Isaiah 1:17
Proverbs 4:7
Being a citizen of Heaven
Philippians 3:20
Our rights and freedoms as citizens of Heaven
Spiritual disciplines: reading the Bible, praying, worshiping, meditation, fasting, communion, + Shabbat
Psalm 143:5b
Matthew 6:17–18
1 Corinthians 11:26
Exodus 20:8–10a

:Math

How to create a budget
Adding expenses
Pie charts
Percentages
Calculating percentages

High School

Geography

London, England, and surounding areas
Plan and map a route for your trip
Label your route
Calculate travel time

Science

Frontal lobe of your brain and its role in executive functioning
The difference between electric and gas ovens
The difference between electric, gas, and induction stoves
How microwaves heat food
Superheating: what it is and safety concerns with it
How mold grows, what happens when it is in food, and the best conditions for growing it
Creating an experiment to investigate mold growth
Why blue cheese doesn't cause illness
Your microbiome
How temperature affects bacteria growth
Freezers and how they preserve food
Botulism
Foodborne illnesses: E. coli and salmonella
Growing bacteria from meat juice in a petri dish
Lint as a fire hazard
Choosing an experiment to conduct to investigate factors that affect drying time
Creating your own experiment to study factors impacting drying time
Our skin is a natural barrier from germs
The importance of washing your hands
What are allergies?
Common allergens, symptoms, and treatments
Anaphylactic reactions
Breaker boxes
GFCI outlets
Simple machines: levers + wedges
First-class levers
First-, second-, and third-class levers
Creating a problem-solving invention with a simple machine
Comparing variables to create best growing conditions for grass
Grease fires and how they are different
Experimenting with density
Density: how less dense liquids lay on top of more dense liquids
Animal instincts
How CPR works
Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation
Respiration
Trachea, esophagus, epiglottis, diaphragm, and lungs
Heimlich maneuver
Nature's speeders: cheetahs, peregrine falcon, pronghorn, ostrich
Usain Bolt
RFID blocking
Why ears pop
How to relieve ear pressure
Parts of the ear: eustachian tubes, eardrum, tympanic membrane, middle ear, ossicles, malleus, incus, stapes
Connection between ear popping and scuba diving
Symbiosis
Animal jobs: Nile crocodiles, Egyptian plover birds, monkeys, oxpeckers, zebras, rhinos, wildebeests, remoras, sharks
Attention span
Tracking disruptions
Creating a social experiment comparing activities with and without distractions
Carrier pigeons + navigation
GPS

Language Arts

Vocabulary: ignorance, ingrained
Write an essay about a life lesson you can pass on
Creating a list of your life skills strengths
Copy the Ten Commandments
Vocabulary: flippant, propensity
Create a time audit
Make a to-do list
Create time blocks
Copy verses from your Bible
Vocabulary: maneuver, staple
Complete a Venn diagram to compare cooking in the olden days vs. today
Copy verses from your Bible
Vocabulary: spectacle, sage
Make a pros + cons list: general store vs. supermarket
Creating a grocery list
Writing a recipe
Reflecting on previous tasks
Vocabulary: stockpile, failsafe
Types of test questions: multiple choice, fill in the blank, and written response
Creating a multiple-choice test: focusing on capitalization, punctuation, and complete sentences
Creating an answer key
Vocabulary: vanity, efficiency
Incorporating rhyming words, alliteration, and personification into a poem
Vocabulary: hindrance, sustainable
Brainstorming as a family to create a list of household chores
Writing a personalized chore list
Vocabulary: maintain, facelift
How to use a thesaurus
Synonyms + antonyms
Vocabulary: meticulous, eradicate
Title case: what it is and how to use it
Creating your own business
Vocabulary: flounder, precipice
Creating a personalized evacuation plan
Vocabulary: vulnerable, validate
Narration: answering life skills review questions
Using a dictionary and thesaurus to study the words suspicious + gullible
Gullible vs. innocent
Vocabulary: amateur, resuscitation
Freewrite about an imaginary emergency situation
Complete a Bible study
Vocabulary: cosmetic, manually
Reading comprehension
Create a road safety poster or flier
Write out your prayer
Vocabulary: savvy, elusive
Creating a packing list for travel
Sorting items into carry-on bags and suitcases
Vocabulary: initative, work ethic
Writing about a team-building experience
Vocabulary: appreciate, depreciate
Vocabulary: entitled, commonplace
Write a letter using a custom font
Free type: using word processing software to predict which technology will become obsolete
Vocabulary: obsolete, ostracized
How to write a title
How to use capitalization, bullet points, + punctuation
Vocabulary: con, concisely
The parts of a friendly letter: date, greeting, body, closing, signature
Write a three paragraph letter
Vocabulary: informed, justice
Fill out a passport
Reflecting on growth of life skills
Rating yourself in skill areas

History

Life lessons from history: Corrie ten Boom, Albert Einstein, Winston Churchill, Steve Jobs, and Thomas Edison
Cooking without electricity using fire
The first supermarket: Piggly Wiggly
Doing laundry by hand
The Great Fire of London
Historic buildings that survived the Great Fire of London
Clara Barton
The American Red Cross
How the invention of the internet changed everything
How computers were used when they first came out
Historic rules of etiquette
Use of carrier pigeons in WWI + WWII

Social Studies

Why life skills are important
What are ?
Millenial + Gen-Z adults: why they weren't prepared for adulthood
Learning life lessons from the people before us
Life lessons you can pass on
Teaching a life skill to others
Reflecting on a finished product: what went well and how to improve
What is executive functioning?
How to manage your time
Making priorities
Life without executive functioning: "Karens"
Setting and mapping out goals
Creating a list of pros and cons for everyday problems
Creating a list of instructions to operate a household appliance
Determining the safety of microwave usage
Pros and cons of general store vs. supermarket
Complete a refrigerator inspection
Prepping
Compare today's laundry methods to the olden days
Working together as a family to get cleaning and organizing done
Building habits
Creating a habit tracker
How to prevent stumbling blocks
Different types of lawn mowers: manual, electric, and gas powered
Waste management: how landfills work and reducing your trash
Information to include on an evacuation plan
Creating a map of smoke detectors and fire extinguishers in your home
Teen abductions and how they happen
Human trafficking
Natural instincts that keep you safe
How can you help someone?
Pedestrian and cyclist safety
Cyclist signals
Jaywalking
Why do you need to register a car?
Why do you need auto insurance?
What does auto insurance cover?
What is a VIN?
Getting a job and why it's a good thing to do
There is no I in team
The importance of prioiritizing your family
Child labor around the world
International Labour Organization (ILO)
Minimun labor age requirement
Child labor laws in your area
Value + availability
Supply + demand
Trading
Information included on a sales receipt
Sales tax
Your local tax rate
Tracking your expenses
Things that effect productivity
Technology's role in distractions
Being considerate of others
Choose a new house rule
How much should you tip?
What is nonverbal communication?
Body language, tone, expressions, gestures
Passive aggressive vs. genuine
Having compassion for others
What is citizenship?
Citizenship, nationality, + ethnicity
Constitution + Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Civil Rights
Responsible citizenship
Being informed: following the news + fact checking
Conserving resources
Salvation Army
Purpose of a passport

Art

Planning out and creating a reel showcasing a life skill
Creating a business card and price list
Coloring or painting liquids with different densities
Create your own font for the alphabet
Create a poster of rules
Draw or paint a picture of your country's flag

Life Skills

Executive Functioning

Regulating your emotions
Regulating your actions
Organization
Making decisions
Learning
Planning

Kitchen Appliances + Safety:

Using the oven

Differences in features of an oven: convection, broiler

Preheating the oven before you bake food

Oven safety

Using the stove

Using the right pots and pans on your stove

How to clean the microwave

Other important kitchen safety tips

Preparing Food:

Balancing foods and flavors

Meal planning

Meal prepping: deciding what can be done ahead of time

Cutting onions

Cutting avocados

Preparing garlic

Boiling water

Making boiled eggs

How to sharpen a knife

Understanding Food Safety:

Safely defrosting meat

Cooking meat to a specific temperature

Always put leftovers away

Cross-contamination of food and how to prevent it

Using caution with people who have allergies

Preventing foodborne illnesses

Reading labels and expiration dates

How long are leftovers safe to eat?

Preventing freezer burn

Storing food in the pantry

Laundry:

Sorting loads of laundry

Reading clothing labels for wash instructions

Going through pants pockets

Stains

Getting to know the washer and dryer

How to keep your washer clean

Checking the lint trap

Drying times for larger loads vs. smaller loads

Folding clothes and different methods: Irene Method, Marie Kondo

Cleaning + Organizing:

Getting motivated

Focusing on self-awareness

Cleaning the bathroom well: scrubbing the toilet, tidying, wiping countertops, cleaning the mirror, cleaning the tub or shower

The simple habit of picking up after yourself

How to avoid feeling overwhelmed by cleaning tasks: make a plan, staying organized

Working together as a family to get cleaning done

Coming up with a cleaning routine

Indoor Maintenance:

Knowing when to call a professional

Basic tools: screwdriver, cordless drill, wrench, socket wrench, hammer, level, stud finder, allen key, carpenters pencil

What to do if the power goes out

How to fix a tripped breaker

How to unclog a toilet, sink, or bathtub/shower

Painting: what kind of paint to use, how to prepare, techniques (edging, rolling)

Outdoor Maintenance:

Cleaning up the yard

Mowing the grass

Watering the grass

Taking care of pests + weeds in your grass

Maintaining the lawn mower

Preparing your yard for winter

Taking care of your yard in the winter

Dealing with the garbage from your home

Emergency Preparedness:

Balancing preparedness and fear

Fire preparation + defense: smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, grease fires

What to do if there is a fire

Preparing for natural disasters and storms: emergency kits, tornado and/or earthquake drills, creating a muster point, having an emergency supply

Safety:

Strategies for protecting yourself from being abducted

The danger of risky behaviors

How to get help: yelling/making a scene, calling 9-1-1

First Aid:

Getting the context of an emergency

Scene security

Assessing the person

Calling 9-1-1

Rapid assessments

The ABCs of a rapid assessment: airway, breathing, circulation

Head tilt-chin lift maneuver

CPR and how it is different for infants + children/adults

How to perform CPR for infants + children/adults

What to do if someone is choking

How to help someone with injuries: broken bones, burns, cuts + wounds, poison + overdose

All about Vehicles: All about Vehicles:

Checking your surroundings before getting in the car

Brake + gas pedals: which one is which

Always open the garage door before starting the engine

Dashboard features: speedometer, gears, indicator lights, odometer, tachometer, temperature gauge

Maintaining a vehicle inside and out

Rotating, inflating, and regularly checking your tires

Measuring tire tread

Testing tire pressure

What to do when . . . you get pulled over by a police officer, you get into an accident, your car won't start

How to jump-start your car battery

Going on a Trip:

Researching your trip

Coming up with a budget

Booking a trip

Being aware of cancellation policies

How to get cheaper flights

What form of identification do you need?

What other activities do you need to book?

Planning an itinerary

Packing for your trip

Following the airline rules for carry-ons

Keeping your suitcase under a certain weight

Knowing what to bring

Being prepared: physical safety, protecting your suitcase from being tampered with, protecting yourself against fraud

Learning how to be flexible

Getting a Job:

How to apply for a job

What an employer is looking for

Importance of neat handwriting, grammar and spelling skills

How to dress for an interview

Preparing for an interview

Questions that could be asked in an interview

Reasons why people don't keep their jobs

How to lose a job

Taking your chores and responsibilities seriously

Taking responsibility in your job and learning from your mistakes

Standing out by the work you do

How to keep your job

Being a team player

Using your sklils to find opportunities to work

Personal Finance:

The reality of take-home pay on a paycheck

What is money?

Savings accounts + piggy banks

Checking accounts

Withdrawals + deposits

What is debt?

Using credit

Understanding appreciation and depreciation

Your credit rating

Understanding taxes

Filing your taxes at the end of the year

Making good financial decisions

Budgeting

Organizing your money

Prioritizing: wants vs. needs

Viewing debt in a healthy way

Tech Skills:

Typing skills

Using a word processor

Using spreadsheet software

Upkeep + care of technology: organizing files, general care + cleaning

Rules for technology

Using caution with your communication

Etiquette + Manners:

Meal etiquette

General etiquette + manners

How to be a good host or hostess

Communication Skills:

Talking + listening

Tips for active listening

How to handle long-winded talkers

Being responsive

Conflict resolution

How to book an appointment

How to take a message

How to write a letter or email

Identifying spam emails or calls

Nonverbal cues

Responsible Citizenship:

Showing compassion

Understanding your rights

Conserving resources

Volunteering

Bible

Genesis 50:20
God uses hard things in our lives for preparation
The Ten Commandments
Being obedient in actions and thoughts
Matthew 5:21–30
The more we feed our spirit, the more the Holy Spirit transforms us
Galatians 5:16
Romans 3:23
Romans 6:23
The wages of sin and the gift of salvation
God gives us His word to help us
Psalm 119:105
Romans 5:8
John 3:16
Matthew 4:4b
God's words are powerful
The story of Mary and Martha
Luke 10:40b
Luke 10:41b–42
Romans 10:9
Matthew 16:24
Galatians 2:20a
Surrendering your life, taking up your cross, and following Jesus
Do not be anxious
Matthew 6:25
Isaiah 41:10
Being prepared + trusting God
True beauty is in the heart
1 Peter 3:3–4
The Great Commission
Matthew 28:19–20
Colossians 3:23
Your attitude matters
God sees everything: both our work and our heart
2 Corinthians 9:7
Growing in your relationship with God
John 10:1–16
Matthew 7:22–23
Jeremiah 33:3
Matthew 7:24–25
Putting God's word into action
Confession + repentance
Conviction
1 John 1:9
2 Chronicles 7:14
Laws that God gave the Israelites in the Old Testament
Deuteronomy 23:12–14
Sin can attract bad company in our lives
"Cleaning up" the waste in our hearts
1 Peter 1:15
Matthew 26:26–28
Communion
1 Corinthians 11:27–28
John 16:33
God is bigger than every disaster
2 Timothy 1:7
God does not give us a spirit of fear
Philippians 4:8
Tour of your Bible: chapter, verse, verse ranges, subheadings, + red letters
How to write a verse reference
Satan tries to lure us away from the body of Christ
Ephesians 6:10–18
Community is a weapon
Matthew 10:16
God gave you wisdom and discernment
Learning the books of the Bible
Jeremiah 29:11
Philippians 4:13
Joshua 1:9
1 Peter 5:7
2 Timothy 3:16
Isaiah 53:5
Psalm 46:10
Stop and pay attention to the needs of others
Luke 10:30–37
How to read your Bible
Hebrews 4:12
2 Timothy 3:16–17
Psalm 119:105
Using your Bible's index
God wants us to surrender our lives to Him
Romans 1:16
How to study your Bible: highlight, word study, original Greek, copy, recite, memorize, look at the context, compare translations, and logos vs. rhema word
James 1:22
The story of Jonah
Asking God to help you face your problems
How to pray: praise, repent, ask, and yield
Matthew 6:9–13
Matthew 6:7–8
God wants to be involved in every part of our lives
1 Corinthians 15:58
How to pray for other people
Laying hands
James 5:16
Philippians 4:6
Praying according to God's will
1 John 5:14–15
Psalm 37:4
James 4:3
Ephesians 1:17–18
What the Bible has to say about money
Matthew 25:14–30
Luke 16:1–13
James 1:17
Are you hiding what God has given you or are you using it for His glory?
Surrender your finances to God
The power of prayer
Matthew 26:41
James 5:16
Mark 11:24
James 1:5
Jeremiah 33:3
Psalm 18:6
Do you love technology more than God?
Turning to anything other than God to save us is wrong
Forgiving others
Mark 11:25
Ephesians 4:26
Matthew 5:44
Matthew 5:23–24
Colossians 3:13
How to treat one another
Philippians 2:4
Matthew 7:12
Romans 12:10
1 Corinthians 10:27
Matthew 15:11
What is apologetics?
1 Peter 3:15
Scientific evidence of the flood
Dead Sea Scrolls
1 Corinthians 2:10
How to communicate God's way
Ephesians 4:29
Proverbs 15:1
Psalm 141:3
James 1:19
Proverbs 18:2
Proverbs 18:13
Ephesians 4:15
Hearing from God + testing it with His Word
Luke 6:31
Ephesians 4:32a
James 1:17
How to use a concordance
Isaiah 1:17
Proverbs 4:7
Being a citizen of Heaven
Philippians 3:20
Our rights and freedoms as citizens of Heaven
Spiritual disciplines: reading the Bible, praying, worshiping, meditation, fasting, communion, + Shabbat
Psalm 143:5b
Matthew 6:17–18
1 Corinthians 11:26
Exodus 20:8–10a

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How to create a budget
Adding expenses
Pie charts
Percentages
Calculating percentages

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