Life Skills

I believe that one of the most important life skills we need to intentionally teach our children is the basics of personal finance. Teaching teens how to handle money is essential for them to become successful, independent adults. Check out things we are doing in our family to make sure our teens understand the value of financial literacy. #lifeskills #personalfinance #parenting #moneytips #teens #tweens #middleschool #educationpossible

5 Important Personal Finance Fundamentals Teens Need to Know

When we talk about life skills with our teens we mean all of the things that will help to make them successful and independent adults. Most of the skills teens need to learn are things that we, as adults, do every day. Activities such as preparing lunch or doing laundry have become so routine we usually do them without even thinking about them. As parents we can help to teach our teens life skills by being mindful of the daily life lessons we complete each day and actively involving our teens.

Teaching Teens Life Skills – No Curriculum Required

Sewing is one of the life skills I want my girls to master, so I'm always looking for teen DIY projects they'll enjoy creating. My middle schooler loves Minecraft, so I knew these cute Minecraft stuffies would be a huge hit. It's a simple sewing project that's perfect for older kids. If you're teaching your teens how to sew, give these blocks a try, especially if they are a Minecraft fan. #learntosew #easysewingproject #diyforteens #minecraft #middleschool #tweens #teens #educationpossible

These Minecraft Stuffies are an Easy Sewing Project for Tweens

It's important to get your middle school kids comfortable cooking on their own because it's an essential life skill they'll need before they move out. A great place to start is by having them help prepare holiday meals or a simple breakfast recipe. When teens find recipes they enjoy making (and eating) they can begin collecting them to make their own personal DIY Cookbook. They'll have all of their childhood favorites in one place. #lifeskills #tweens #teens #teencooking #educationpossible

Teach Older Kids How to Make Their Own DIY Cookbook

5 Personal Growth Books Appropriate for Tweens & Teens To start off the 2016 Reading Adventure, I've decided to start off with personal growth. As adults, we’re very familiar with the personal growth/personal improvement genre, but we don’t always think about it for our kids. But they’re trying to figure out who they are and where they fit in too. It’s important that we constantly inspire and encourage our middle school kids during their journey.

Personal Growth Books That Will Motivate Teens

Giving is an important life skill for teens to learn. Most teens can't wait to volunteer. Middle school is the perfect time to teach them that they can make a difference in the world. I've shared a variety of ideas you and your teen can use to give back to your community. Even if they're still not old enough to volunteer in person, there are still many ways that kids can support a cause they believe in. Our favorites are included - are yours? #lifeskills #tweens #teens #giving #educationpossible

How to Make a Difference in the World as a Teenager

Holiday Foods from Around the World - Education Possible One of our favorite traditions is to expand our Geography lessons to include learning about holiday customs and activities around the world. We use crafts, field trips, and of course FOOD to bring our learning to life! Inspire your teen to travel without leaving home. You might find some gifts you can make and give to friends and family this season.

5 Holiday Foods from Around the World Your Teens Will Enjoy

Lady on the left covering her face, woman on the right tongue out, hand up to face with thumb on nose. Text reads are you teaching your teen etiquette you should.

Etiquette is an Important Life Skill to Focus on for Teens

Popular Business Books for Teens That Will Challenge Them

Popular Business Books for Teens That Will Challenge Them

Teens Manage Their Time with a Homeschool Planner - Education Possible

How to Help Teens Manage Their Time With a Homeschool Planner

Teens in the Kitchen - Education Possible

Teens in the Kitchen: Make an Easy Potato Dish

Etiquette When Visiting Others' Homes - Education Possible

Teaching Kids Life Skills: Etiquette When Visiting Others’ Homes