How to Rent a Home - Lesson & Activities
Did you know the average renter spends over 30% of their income on housing? Prepare your students for this crucial step in independent living with a lesson they’ll not only enjoy but remember for years to come!
This Adulting 101 resource is designed for teachers who want to prepare their students for real-life responsibilities. Perfect for building independent living skills, this lesson provides clear, engaging activities to guide students through every stage of the renting process—from finding a home to moving out and getting your deposit back.
Why Teachers Love This Rental Housing Lesson
❤️ Saves You Time: Fully prepped and ready to teach, with print and digital formats, detailed speaker notes, and answer keys to streamline planning.
❤️ High-Interest Content: Renting a home is a relatable, real-life skill students are eager to explore. This lesson connects their learning to their future independence.
❤️ Flexible Delivery Options: Designed for diverse learners with interactive, engaging activities that are adaptable to any teaching style.
❤️ Engages Students: Combines essential knowledge with engaging formats like scam analysis, quizzes, and real-world practice scenarios.
Why Students Love This Learning About Independent Living
⭐ Real-World Relevance: From budgeting to move-in logistics, students gain skills they’ll use now and in the future on their journey to adulthood.
⭐ Interactive & Practical: Activities like searching for housing, decoding rental agreements, and identifying scams make learning both fun and realistic.
⭐ Confidence Boosting: By the end of the lesson, students will feel prepared to handle renting their first home with confidence and clarity.
⭐ Takeaway Tools: Bonus resources like the move-in checklist and rent tracker give them something tangible to use beyond the classroom.
What's Included in Adulting 101: How to Rent a Home
Each activity is ready-to-use, with print and digital formats for flexibility:
Google Slides with speaker notes that include supplemental resource links to support your teaching.
High-interest activities:
Rental search practice
Sample housing application
Fraud prevention: Analyze a scam rental listing
Reading and budgeting with a rental acceptance letter
Lease comprehension: Annotated prompts and questions
Practical tools:
Move-in checklist
Rent payment tracker
Home safety and roommate living tips
Prepare your students with essential life skills they’ll use for years to come. Whether they’re renting their first apartment or dreaming of independent living, this comprehensive lesson is your all-in-one resource for teaching how to rent a home or apartment.
Take a peek at this preview for a closer look or head to my store to get your copy of How to Rent a Home now!
Check out the blog post “Home Sweet Home: Preparing Students for Their First (or 40th!) Rental” for tips and tricks on how I teach this lesson!
