IfIOnly Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 ANything I'm missing.? What would be your goals? Once something's been acccomplished , it gets checked off and I'll put a line next to each item for a little journal info.to be jotted down or whatever. My kids love this sutff. They will think this is the coolest. This doesn't have decision making, relationship, relationship stuff. I'm not doing that yet. Thanks! PERSONAL CARE Fetch diapers Wash hands Comb hair Potty train Wash face Trim nails Clean ears Brush teeth Bathe Shower Floss deodorant Leave bathroom clean after use Puberty talk BEDROOM Tidy room Care for belongings Strip bed Remake bed with clean sheets Organize o drawers o closet o a place for everything Declutter CLOTHES Hang coat on hook Put own pajamas away Dress self o Snap o Zipper o Button Tie shoes Put clean clothes neatly in drawers Hang clean clothes on hanger LAUNDRY Put own dirty clothes in hamper Carry dirty clothes to laundry room Be able to do family laundry completely o Gather laundry o Sort clothing by color, clothing care directions, and check pockets o Clean filter and use washer o Clean lint trap and use dryer o Fold laundry and sort o Put laundry away neatly Iron HOUSEWORK Straighten living room Clean bathroom completely o Sink o Toilet o Bathtub Empty bathroom trash Empty kitchen trash Wash outside and inside trash can Take out recycle Water plants Dust Sweep Mop Vacuum Replace vacuum bag Replace vacuum belt Clean mirror Wash window inside and outside COOKING Cut up own meat, pancakes Kitchen safety o Knife o Bacteria o Distinguish between good and spoiled food ??? Breakfast o Eggs o Scrambled o Over easy o Boiled o Pancakes o Waffles o French Toast Beverages o Hot o Cold Breads o Quick o Yeast o Biscuits Desserts o Brownies/bars o Cake/muffins o Cookies o Confectionary o Bakers o Sugar o Custard o Doughnut o Frozen o Fruit o Pastry o Pie o Pudding o Sweet bread Plan and execute a balanced meal o Decide budget o Plan balanced meal within budget o Make shopping list o Shop o Safety (i.e. flashing cash) Compare quality and prices o Checkout Bring in and put away groceries o Cook meal MEAL CLEANUP Wipe up own spills Carry plate to sink after meals Set table completely Clear table Wipe table Put away leftovers Wipe counters Load dishwasher and turn on Put away clean dishes Wash dishes by hand LAWN CARE Pick up yard: toys and trash Pull Weeds Mow lawn Trim Yard Rake leaves Shovel snow HOME MAINTENANCE and REPAIR Drywall o Patch o Texture o Paint o Caulking Basic electric repairs o Change light bulb and understand wattage o Replace fuse o Learn where circuit breakers Plumbing o Leaky faucets o Plugged drains o Stopped up toilets o Running toilets PET CARE Feed and water Clean bowls Groom o Brush o Mats o Eyes o Ears o Teeth o Nails o Bathe o Clip hair Poop cleanup TRANSPORTATION Walking o Rules and safety Biking o Learn to ride o Rules and safety o Repair § Fix flat § Change tire § Oil Passenger o Safety Driving o Drivers Ed. o Pass driver’s test Public transportation o Purchase ticket and ride bus Clean car o Clear out o Vacuum o Wipe down interior and windows o Wash exterior Car Maintenance o Check and fill all fluids o Fill car with gas o Air pressure o Air filter o Charge battery o Change tire Plan and price a vacation FIRST AID Cuts Bruises Fractures and sprains Fainting Bites and stings Burns Nosebleeds Choking Poisoning Medicine and seriousness of overuse First aid and CPR class SAFETY Know how to handle pocket knife Swimming Address Phone number Learn how to make emergency calls Public bathrooms Understand dangers of drugs, alcohol, and cigarettes Miscellaneous Make phone call Answer phone Take phone message Check mail and put in proper place Basic camera use Stay home alone Look after siblings o Take a babysitting course Go to store and make purchase by self Simple sewing o Hand sewing project o Mending project o Machine sewing project Sit quietly in church Know basic knots Give a haircut Banking o Deposits o Withdrawals o Write check o Balance checkbook Call and schedule an appointment Fishing (bait, cast, gut) Start a fire from nature sources TOOLS (identify and use each) Claw hammer Screwdrivers Pliers with wire cutters Crescent wrench Tape measure Sander Power drill Saw Duct and electrical tape Nails and screws Utility knife Staple gun Flashlight 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 TRANSPORTATION Public transportation o Purchase ticket and ride bus Learn how to read a bus (or train) schedule. And, in a different category, learn the alphabet. Learn how to look things up in the dictionary and in the phone book. Learn the different parts of the phone book -- yellow pages, personal listings, government pages. Learn how to make a business call (i.e., ask for information about a book at a book store, call the bus company and ask a question about what bus to take to a given destination, ask to make an appointment to see the doctor, etc.). Regards, Kareni 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IfIOnly Posted May 18, 2015 Author Share Posted May 18, 2015 Thanks! Great ideas. I'm going to make an academic list too. The math section will have add single digits, long addition, carrying, regrouping, dividing fraction, all that stuff. I'm basically just taking their math book and typing out the table of contents. So the reading one will have learned the alphabet, short vowel sounds, vowel teams, read a CVC book, chapter book, etc. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IfIOnly Posted May 18, 2015 Author Share Posted May 18, 2015 Bumping for ideas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanaqui Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Quite a long list! I hope I don't repeat something you already included :) For kitchen safety, they should start learning basic stove and oven safety - always use a mitt, never turn on a gas stove while reaching over the burner (I did that just last year and spent five minutes thanking my lucky stars that I wasn't burned. I almost didn't believe it the way the flame whumped up!), never leave anything on a stove burner of any sort that isn't a skillet or pot (me again a few years ago, using an electric stove, carelessly left the chicken package on the burner, turned on the wrong burner, geez), run cold water over burns for five minutes. They should also know what gas smells like if you have gas fixtures, and to leave the house quickly in case of a gas leak. For cooking, rather than focusing on teaching them how to make specific dishes, I'd focus on teaching them how to follow a recipe and to use specific techniques - how to saute, how to steam, how to roast vegetables, how to make a roux, how to make stock. (This list shows examples and is not comprehensive.) If you know how to follow a recipe, you can make a dozen different types of brownies. If you just learned "how to make brownies" you can make one. They should also learn simple substitutions and conversions for conventional measurements. For "bring plate to sink", make sure you're very explicit that they have to scrape the darn things. I don't know why, but every day it's "Girls! Get back here, fetch your plate from the sink, and scrape it!" For plumbing, both you and your children should be able to identify where the main pipe is coming into the house so you can shut off all water if necessary. For transportation, they really should learn to read a map and to navigate by landmarks. I know that GPS is super prevalent today, but maps and landmarks work even if your phone dies, and they give us a better sense of our place in space than GPS does. For clothes, they really should be able to make simple repairs - patching, darning, sewing on buttons, mending small rips, re-hemming. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IfIOnly Posted May 18, 2015 Author Share Posted May 18, 2015 Great thoughts, Tanaqui. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IfIOnly Posted May 18, 2015 Author Share Posted May 18, 2015 bump! Thank you so much for ideas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staceyshoe Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 The book in my siggy is one that I checked out at the library and then purchased because it was so helpful. You may want to see if your library has it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdventuresinHomeschooling Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I would add map skills and planning a route on the map. Also, knowing how to paint would be good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IfIOnly Posted May 18, 2015 Author Share Posted May 18, 2015 The book in my siggy is one that I checked out at the library and then purchased because it was so helpful. You may want to see if your library has it. I own that book. It's great! Starting on page 23, she suggests making a life skills list and notebook, with photos and journaling, for each child to track their own progress. Love that idea. I would add map skills and planning a route on the map. Also, knowing how to paint would be good. Great. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IfIOnly Posted May 19, 2015 Author Share Posted May 19, 2015 Found these threads doing a search. Going through them and will add the suggestions, as well as those posted on this thread, to my OP in red. Keep 'em coming, please! http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/546719-things-every-boy-should-know-how-to-do/?hl=life+skills&do=findComment&comment=6280709 http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/544768-how-to-what-practical-skills-for-5th-3rd-graders/?hl=life+skills&do=findComment&comment=6245718 http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/544514-what-to-teach-your-students-before-they-leave-for-college/?hl=life+skills&do=findComment&comment=6228528 http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:wXdyxAIQ3pEJ:forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/413584-last-minute-adult-life-skills-to-teach-before-university/+&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us&client=ubuntu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyhwkmama Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Here are two I have: Bought on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Skills-Activities-Secondary-Students-Special/dp/0470259396/ref=pd_sim_14_6?ie=UTF8&refRID=0GQ5X9DENJE981V0BH07 Downloaded and Printed: http://autismbeacon.com/images/uploads/Life_Skills_Program_Planner.pdf I know these are for special needs kids, but lots of really good skills in these guides! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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