From Cailday.org, the 10 Important Life Skills Kids Should Know:
- Basic First Aid
- Basic Hygiene and the ability to dress oneself, brush teeth, wash face and comb hair
- Cleaning/Household Chores
- Communication
- Creative Thinking
- Critical Thinking
- Basic understanding of Money - Count back money and make change
- Make an emergency call if necessary
- Make the bed
- Problem-Solving/Decision-Making
- Provide food and water for pets
- Read a recipe and use it to prepare a simple dish
- Self Control
- Self Defense
- State full name, address, and phone number
- Swimming skills (basic)
- ...and more.
