Practical Life Skills for Kids Homeschool Masterclass

Practical Life Skills for Kids (Without the Overwhelm!)

What are the practical life skills kids need to learn—and how in the world are you supposed to fit them in on top of everything else? That’s precisely what we’ll chat about in this practical and encouraging class.

So, What Are Life Skills for Kids Anyway?

In a broad sense, life skills are anything our kids need to know to grow into capable, confident adults. That covers everything from reading and communication to budgeting and decision-making.

In this class, we’ll focus on some of the more hands-on, practical life skills for kids. These skills include self-care, home responsibilities, and real-world know-how that make a big difference as kids grow up.

Just a Few of the Practical Skills We’ll Cover

You might be surprised at how simple some of these things are—yet how powerful they can be when taught on purpose! We’ll talk about things like:

• animal care
• pantry organization
• party planning
• caring for lawn equipment
• time management

And that’s just scratching the surface.

Start Where You Are (Even If That’s Late!)

Whether your kids are still toddling around your ankles or are heading into their high school years, it’s never too early—or too late—to build life skills.

Just like habit training in a Charlotte Mason-style homeschool, these skills are best learned a little at a time. Layer them in as your kids grow and watch their confidence grow too. I’ll walk you through how that can look for all ages.

Get a Handy Life Skills for Kids Printable to Help

When you sign up, you’ll get a printable list of practical life skills that are great to teach before your kids leave the nest. During the class, I’ll help you think through what’s realistic for your family right now and how to make it happen without adding stress.

You Don’t Have to Be an Expert

Even if you don’t feel confident teaching certain skills, don’t worry—I have tips for that too. We’ll discuss how to bring in mentors, use resources, or even learn skills alongside your kids.

Teaching Life Skills Is Worth the Effort

Life skill training is one of the most valuable things you can weave into your homeschool. You don’t have to do it perfectly. You just have to do it intentionally.

Give your kids the gift of readiness for real life. Whether you start in preschool or high school, there’s time—and this class will help you make the most of it.

Class Length
Approximately 1.25 hours of practical encouragement