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🧺Life Skills journey

Little jobs, big independence

Brushing teeth, packing a bag, making the bed, tying laces, making a snack and staying safe. Every job they take on is one less thing to nag about, and a real reason to celebrate.

Ages
4–9 yrs
Time
Woven into daily routines
Stages
4 stages Β· 15 skills
Milestones
5 to celebrate
Resources
27 hand-picked
You need
Nothing new. Just your home and normal routines

Who it's for

  • βœ” Mornings are chaos and you'd like them to do more for themselves
  • βœ” You want chores to feel like achievements, not punishments
  • βœ” Your child is about to start school or move up a year
  • βœ” You want them to know their address and what to do if lost

What you'll get

  • 🌟 Getting ready for school with little or no help
  • 🌟 A weekly household job they own
  • 🌟 Tied shoelaces, a simple snack made and basic money handling
  • 🌟 Your address and phone number known by heart, plus road and β€œlost” safety

The fun part: together

  • 🀝 Do the job side by side the first few times, then hand it over
  • 🀝 Let them make you breakfast, and act very impressed
  • 🀝 Practise β€œwhat if I got lost?” as a role-play game

The roadmap

Every step, mapped

Stages on the spine, skills on the branches. Tap any box for a practice idea you can do together today, plus the best videos, games and books for it.

Not started Learning Practising MasteredTap any box for practice ideas & resources
  1. 🏁 Journey complete

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    Questions parents ask

    Should kids get points for chores? οΌ‹

    Up to you. Many families use points for new skills and keep everyday jobs as just part of family life.

    Is this okay for a 4-year-old? οΌ‹

    Yes. The first stage (teeth, dressing, handwashing) is aimed at 4–5.

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