A multi-day project where students build a realistic monthly budget from scratch, navigating the challenges of living on a minimum wage income while balancing needs and wants.
Establishing consistent personal care routines. Students explore the importance of grooming, hygiene, and self-care for health and social confidence.
Navigating the world of currency and cost. Students practice tracking expenses, understanding needs versus wants, and planning a basic budget for personal items.
Mastering the art of safe kitchen navigation and simple meal assembly. Students learn to identify hazards and follow visual recipes to create basic snacks and meals.
Synthesizes previous lessons into a personal action plan. Students connect daily choices to their desired future selves and learn strategies for recovering and taking responsibility after a poor decision.
Addresses the social dimension of decision-making, focusing on peer influence, reputation, and setting boundaries. Students develop 'refusal scripts' to navigate high-pressure social situations without losing face.