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<p><b>Life Skills for Kids </b>- a Fun-Schooling activity book to help kids prepare for real life.</p><p><b>Students will use library books and parent-approved websites alongside this journal to learn each of these skills: </b></p><ul><li>first aid</li><li>laundry</li><li>sewing</li><li>how to converse on the phone</li><li>how to write a thank you note</li><li>make a meal plan</li><li>write a shopping list</li><li>public speaking</li><li>how to be a good friend</li><li>online safety</li><li>make your bed</li><li>start a small business</li><li>food storage</li><li>meeting new people</li><li>cleaning</li><li>ironing</li><li>studying for a test</li><li>apologies</li><li>table manners</li><li>caring for a house plant</li><li>time management</li><li>using a tape measure</li><li>how to read a map</li><li>gift wrapping</li><li>pumping gas in the car</li><li>crochet</li><li>knife safety</li><li>foot massage and reflexology</li><li>pumping gas</li><li>gift wrapping</li><li>tie a tie</li><li>library skills</li><li>reading maps</li><li>making tea</li><li>scheduling an appointment</li><li>taking care of your teeth</li></ul><p></p><p><b>There are 36 skills total</b>, so that one skill can be covered each week in a school year.</p><p>With a variety of topics to explore and multiple resources to choose from, fun-schooling is delight-directed, independent, and educational all at once.</p><p>Additional supplies will be needed to practice these skills and get the most out of the learning experience.</p><p><b>Supply List: </b>- A house plant - Your bed - A smart phone or computer to access applications like Zoom, Google Meet, etc. - A crochet hook and yarn - Sewing supplies - Telephone - Thank you cards, envelopes and stamps - Cleaning supplies - Tea bags, stove or microwave to heat water - Tape measure - Iron and clothing - Dictionary and Thesaurus - Lightbulb - A tie - A vehicle - Map of your city - Knives - Wrapping paper, scissors, tape - Poster board, markers - Gas station.</p><p