basic extra list

-how to build something ( at least a dog house or chicken coop, how to use tools)


-how to take care of an animal

-how to cook

-how to do computer programming to make a website

-learn a second language

-how to start a business and earn money (like Nathan's chicken egg business)

-learn to play an instrument and read music

-do volunteer work

-how to manage their money

-how to eat well

-how to exercise (and to do it in an enjoyable way)

-how to manage house cleaning

-how to sew

(-take a class on basic car and home repairs)

-learn how to play different sports (basic rules, how to play)

-have one thing they stick with and work hard at, that can be part of their identity and self confidence (Alex-piano, Nathan- violin? art? pottery?, Katherine- dance, Abbie- ??) We're trying a lot of things this year to try and find the thing they excel in and enjoy that they'll focus on.

-thinking errors and logical fallacies

-resume, interview skills, how to get a job


I'm learning they don't have to learn everything, and that they don't have to learn it right now. Maybe I'll make a plan on when and how I'll teach them. I'm not going to make them do every sport, and I wanted them to learn ASL and Spanish and...etc etc, but this is my basics list.