If Only There Was a Checklist… If you’ve ever looked at your teen and thought, “How are they supposed to survive on their own?”You’re not alone. The truth? Most teens graduate with zero guidance on how to: Not because you failed.Not because they’re lazy.Because these skills were never actually taught. So let’s fix that. This…
The Gap We Don’t Talk About When I was teaching full-time, one question kept creeping up in the back of my mind: “How are these students going to handle life after graduation?” Not the test. Not the group project. Not the essay. Life. Because no matter how well they understood literary devices or algebraic expressions,…
Why Hands-On Life Skills Matter More Than Ever Preparing students for the real world goes discover how life skills and academics work together to create well-rounded students. While academic knowledge is essential, hands-on life skills— like sewing, gardening, and woodworking— are the ones that shape self-reliant, capable adults. I’ve seen firsthand how incorporating practical skills…
Balancing school subjects with real-life skills can be tough, whether you’re a traditional or homeschooling teacher. But making learning more useful is worth it. Think about teaching financial skills with a simple budgeting project or boosting problem-solving skills with real-life scenarios. When I mixed these elements in my classes, I saw my students thrive. Their…