Life Skills

Financial literacy, wellness, communication, and planning for real life. Full scope: https://www.dbmlearningacademy.com/compliance/general/compliance/curriculum.php.

Core Strands

Financial Literacy

• Needs vs. wants, saving/spending/giving; budgeting; banks; intro investing as age-appropriate.

Wellness & Health

• Sleep, nutrition, movement, stress tools, digital balance, safety basics.

Communication & Relationships

• Listening, assertive speaking, conflict tools, gratitude and service projects.

Home Economics & Cooking

• Kitchen safety, simple meals, laundry/cleaning routines, basic repairs and organization.

Planning & Systems

• Checklists, calendars, time-blocking, goal setting; project planning with steps and reflection.

Digital Citizenship

• Privacy, passwords, respectful posting, recognizing scams, smart research habits.

Sample Scope by Band

PreK–2

• Chores choice board; coin names/values; feelings check-ins; snack prep; hand-washing routines.

Grades 3–5

• Allowance/budget jar system; healthy plate; email basics; room organization challenge; recipe reading.

Grades 6–8

• Spreadsheet budget; meal planning; first aid basics; project scheduling; online safety contracts.

Grades 9–12

• Paycheck math, taxes intro, credit/debt; resume & interviews; car/home maintenance basics; personal project capstone.

Weekly Rhythm (Example)

• 1 finance session, 1 wellness block, 1 communication skill, 1 household task/cooking lab.

Portfolio & Evidence

• Budgets, meal plans, checklists, photos of tasks/cooking, reflection notes, certificates (CPR if taken).

Complete scope & samples: https://www.dbmlearningacademy.com/compliance/general/compliance/curriculum.php