Today we had a Life Skills Day. David & I worked on the yard. Jessica & Jamie worked on the kitchen. Unfortunately, I didn't think to take pictures today. Everyone worked hard today. I'm thinking we need to do these days more often. I have so much I need to teach the kids.
I thought I'd make a list of life skills that I'd like them to learn. So here goes:
- Mowing/ weed-eating
- Dishes
- Cleaning kitchen
- Cleaning bathrooms
- Mopping/sweeping
- Basic sewing
- Laundry
- Budgeting
- Cooking/baking
- Grocery shopping
- Planning a meal from start to finish
- Basic exercise
- Basic car care
- Gardening
- Basic home maintenance
- Basic first aid & health care
- Personal hygiene - deodorant, bathing, hair care, etc.
- Basic job prep - interview, resume, etc
- Communication skills - listening, asking questions, getting point across, etc.
- Basic study skills - note taking, outlining, picking out important info, etc.
- Researching skills - how to find info at library, how to find info online, etc.
- Basic computer skills - word processor, spreadsheets, how to use computer, how to troubleshoot, etc.
- Personal safety - in life & online
- Personal Bible study skills & routine
- Apologetics - how to defend their faith
- Manners - basic, eating, interpersonal, etc.
- Organization - household, records, etc.
- Basic tool use - saw, hammer, measuring tape, etc.
I'm sure I'll add a few other over time, but this is what I came up with while sitting here. What skills would you add?
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