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What I Do, Why I Do It & How It Works | Life Prep Curriculum

What I Do, Why I Do It & How It Works | Life Prep CurriculumBy: Nicole Smith Published on: 16/01/2026

Life Prep Curriculum creator shares why she builds neurodivergent-first life skills resources for teens—and the Standards to Life™ Framework connecting academics to real-world readiness.

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What I Do, Why I Do It & How It Works | Life Prep Curriculum

How I Build Life Skills Curriculum That Actually Works | Standards to Life™

How I Build Life Skills Curriculum That Actually Works | Standards to Life™By: Nicole Smith Published on: 10/01/2026

Most life skills curriculum fails. Here's the 6-stage process I use to connect academic standards to real-world skills teens actually care about—and use.

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How I Build Life Skills Curriculum That Actually Works | Standards to Life™