Daily Living Lessons
Ms. Catherine taught you all about grocery shopping. Name 4 places you can go to buy groceries...
Publix, Walmart, Trader Joes, Winn Dixie, Sedanos, Costco, Sam's Club, Etc.
We talked about jobs at restaurants. Name 3 different jobs at a restaurant.
Chef, host, waiter, busboy, dishwasher, manager
How many times should you call if you're trying to reach someone?
One time, one message
Is all peer pressure bad?
No, there is negative and positive peer pressure.
Name all of your Youth Links teachers
Ms. Jessica, Ms. Catherine, Ms. Maria, Ms. Kasy, Mr. Kevin
Ms. Catherine taught you all about budgeting and money management. What is the difference between a "want" and a "need"? Please tell me two examples of "wants" and two examples of "needs".
A want is something you would like but you are going to be ok if you do not have it. For example a PlayStation, a new phone, McDonald's, etc.
A need is something you will not be ok without. For example food, water, basic clothing, shoes, shelter.
When we talked about food safety and hygiene we expressed the best way to stop the spread of germs is....
Wash your hands!
What are three things you should consider when planning a party?
Budget, guest list, time, etc.
There are many scams out there. Where should you be careful of scams?
Spam phone calls, texts, emails,etc.
What age do you graduate from youth links?
22
During the "Show me the Money" lesson we talked about coins and their values. Please tell me the four coins we discussed and their values.
Penny 1 cent, nickel 5 cents, dime 10 cents, quarter 25 cents
If you are at work and you feel like crying because someone was mean to you, what should you do?
First take a deep breath and try not to take whatever they told you personally. No one is perfect.
If you need to step away from your job ask your manager to be excused for a minute to the restroom where you can put water on your face and cool down for a moment then return to work.
During a conversation how can you let someone know you are listening and paying attention?
Eye contact, nodding, repeating back what they say
Why is it important to be intentional?
Being intentional means having a goal and a purpose
How many zoom class opportunities do you have per week? List them
Driver's permit study zooms (2), Zoom Fun Friday, Financial Literacy zoom, Book Club
In the first week we discussed topics that we will be talking about in the area of daily living skills. Which one of these does not belong?
Hygiene, safety, resume building, living on your own.
Resume Building is in the domain of employability.
Punctuality is important when it comes to work. How are you going to make sure you get to work on time?
Setup my tops for 30 minutes before I start, speak with family and plan to get to work on time, plan my route to walk/ride bike, etc.
If you get lost when out in the community who do you ask for directions?
Police, employees of a store, your phone/google maps
What are some things you should NOT DO if you want to keep your friendship with someone?
Do not talk about people behind their back, break boundaries, lying, cheat, steal
How many subjects are there for you to learn in Youth Links classes?
Four Subjects: Daily living, Social skills, Employability, and Prevention
What are some things you can do to save money when grocery shopping?
What are three things you should bring with you to a job interview?
A pen, a resume, and a positive attitude, your ID, references, certificates
What are some red flags in a relationship
Not listening to you, try to control you, hit you, make fun of you to others, call you nonstop, no trust, no respect,etc.
How long does it take the body to get rid of 1 alcoholic beverage? (You learned this if you did the drug and alcohol course with us)
1 hour
What are the benefits of being in Youth Links?
Summer internship, friendship building, going on trips, extended days, zoom study sessions, chore chart awards, movie nights, getting resources, getting help with getting a job, etc.