2021 Courses
“A student can go to college w/out knowing how to boil water, drive a car, sew a button, use a hammer or do laundry. In the backlash to the gendered-ness of Home Economics, we forgot it teaches kids important skills—regardless of gender.” - Christopher Rim, Forbes 2/19/20
These courses are available for schools, church youth groups, and any types of children's group that would like to learn practical life skills. Each course consists of 8 weekly classes, with each class 1.5 hours long. If a one-on-one course is desired, that is an option as well. Please contact us for registration information.
Remember when schools taught Home Economics? When Shop Class taught kids how to use basic tools safely and effectively? Those days are past, but these life skills are still needed. In Life Skills course your child will learn everything from cooking, cleaning and laundry to how to sew a button and use basic hand tools.
Nervous about the "Puberty Talk"? Let us take the reins, and guide your 4th-5th grade children through important information with facts, engaging activities, and practical knowledge. No more sex education in school? Have your Girl/Boy Scout or church group take a course that can be customized for any group or religious perspective.
Your child will learn about basic kitchen tools, food prep, various ways to cook food, and will leave the course with the skills to make an entire meal - appetizer, salad, entree and dessert. This can be adjusted for any dietary restriction. I can adjust for diets that are gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free, sugar-free vegan.
Your child will learn basic dining etiquette, gift giving and receiving, proper introductions and exits, and how to deal with modern issues such as social media bullying, gaslighting, and acting with kindness, towards themselves and others, regardless of circumstance.
Prepare your college freshman for living as an adult! Learn how to do laundry, clean well, cook basic meals, use basic hand tools to do simple maintenance, create a budget, avoid credit card schemes, and navigate new social situations.
The course covers personal values, a general review of different religious perspectives on sex, communication and consent/refusal skills, examples of healthy/unhealthy relationships, all birth control methods (including abstinence), and STIs. This course is appropriate for all abilities, and complies with California Education Code sections 51930-51939 as well as meeting the California Health Education Content Standards for “Growth, Development and Sexual Health.”
Your child will learn basic baking tools, various baking methods, and will learn how to bake cookies, pies, cakes, and quiche. This can be adjusted for any dietary restriction. I can adjust for diets that are any combination of gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free, sugar-free vegan.