Skills for Living

 

 
 
This one semester course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to explore family relationships and personal development, personal management, and planning for the future.  Emphasis is on the importance of the family, effective communication skills, consumer management skills, how to get along with others including family members and peers, decision making, acceptance of responsibility, and child care practices that promote positive development.  Other content addresses positive self-image, personal appearance, and managing multiple adult roles.

           

          Growing and Changing

                   What makes you special?

                   Your roles and responsibilities

 

          Building Strong Relationships

                   Relationships with others

                   Forming friendships

                   Strengthening family relationships

                   The role of a parent

                   How children grow

 

          Management and Decision Making

                   Goals and decision making

                   Managing your resources

                   Managing your money

                   Managing your time

                   Preparing for the world of work

 

         Successful Living

                   Looking your best

                   Your living space

 

 

 

The structure and topics of this course are tentative and subject to change.

 

Skills for Living IS NOT A COOKING CLASS.  No cooking or eating/drinking will be allowed in the classroom.