Skills for Life and Work

Use this time to learn something new! Help your family around the house by completing some chores. The link below gives a suggestion for the type of chores that can be completed by different age groups.

http://www.familyroi.org/docs/Family_ROI_Age_Appropriate_Chores.pdf

Learn to tie your shoelaces. If you already know how to tie your shoelaces, then you can practice how to tie a tie.

Learning to tie a tie is an important skill for when you go up to the Academy.

Learning to write a letter or email is an important skill for work. Please spend some time learning to write a letter or email to someone. Please follow the link below to show you how to send an email using Glow.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v9iKQyWhAvpjweKdPuwPzQtW1a-cAHYb/view

This is an optional task, as it does involve using a laptop your computer. However, learning to type is a fantastic skill which many people need to learn when they get a job. Follow the link below and practice your typing skills.

https://www.doorwayonline.org.uk/

Plan a menu for a healthy family meal. Write your menu and make a shopping list. Can you work out how much it will cost to make?

Each person has to prepare a part of the meal.

Follow the link below for a suggested age appropriate cooking skills list.

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/guide-cookery-skills-age

When you apply for a job, one of the tasks you may have to do is to participate in an interview. With a family member at home, pretend you are in an interview and get them to ask you questions. The interview can be about anything you like, for example you could be interviewed about your thoughts on home learning.

It's very important that you know how to wash your hands correctly. Watch the video below to help you practice!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9VjeIWLnEg

If you can't put on gloves and zip up your jacket independently then this is a great skill you can practice at home. Here is a track to help you put your jacket on!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elqU849cUhk

Do you know your home telephone number and home address? If not, this is a great time to learn these as it is important you know them off by heart.

Also, do you know how to make an emergency phone call? Complete this activity with an adult at home and they will tell you how to do this.

*You should never make an emergency call unless it is for an emergency