Adulting 101: Life Skills Lessons & Activities
Why Independent Living Skills Matter
In a recent survey, most young adults reported feeling unprepared to manage the challenges of independent living. Skills like budgeting, paying bills, or finding housing can feel overwhelming without the right experience or support. As educators, we play a vital role in preparing students for the realities of adulthood. But with so much on your plate, finding time to teach these Adulting 101 skills can seem impossible. That’s where I come in.
Ready-to-Use Life Skills Lessons and Activities for Real-World Success
At Life Beyond High School, I offer ready-to-use lessons and resources designed to make teaching life skills for adults easier for you and engaging for your students. My materials cover essential topics like adulting paperwork, housing, transportation, and more—everything students need to develop independent living skills and confidently navigate life as self-sufficient adults. These lessons focus on actionable, real-world scenarios, ensuring students gain practical knowledge to successfully transition into adulthood.
Designed for a Diverse Audience
These resources are created with a wide range of educators and students in mind. Whether you’re a general educator, special educator, adult education instructor, counselor, or homeschooling parent, my lessons can help you provide the support students need to succeed.
The term life skills here refers to the foundational skills everyone needs to live and work independently—such as managing money, finding housing, and handling transportation. While the lessons are appropriate for neurotypical students, they are also designed to meet the needs of students with mild-to-moderate disabilities or English Learners. These independent living skills lessons balance accessibility and practicality, offering clear, step-by-step guidance for anyone working toward independence.
Teach Practical Skills Without Adding to Your Workload
Whether you’re working with high school students preparing to move out or adults refining their skills, my resources provide straightforward, engaging guidance to help students succeed. Lessons are carefully crafted to improve focus and classroom management while delivering meaningful, high-interest instruction that prepares students for real-world success.
Free and Affordable Resources for Every Classroom
All of my Adulting 101 resources are available on Teachers Pay Teachers, with both free and affordable options to fit your needs. I’m always expanding my collection of life skills lessons and activities, so be sure to check back for new materials—or reach out if you have a specific request.
Let’s work together to simplify your teaching and prepare students for success as independent adults—starting today!
