Life Skills: Intro to Home Ec.

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Life Skills: Intro to Home Ec. January 7-28 (Thursday's - 4 week class)6-7:30pmAges: 10-15The Station Recreation Center $35Age determination: Children must be at least 10 years old by the first day of classCAUTION TO PARENTS: Kids will be learning how to use a knife. Please make sure your child is capable of handling this class with responsibility. Life Skills: Intro to Home Ec. is designed to help equip kids learn the needed skills necessary to gain independence and confidence in common life tasks. Kids will learn how to cut and prepare food, sew, do laundry and so much more. Learning these skills at an early age will help them develop a good foundation for their future. Week 1 Knife Skills Week 2 Food Safety & Prep Week 3 Sewing Week 4 Laundry & Cleaning & First Aid January 7Kids will learn how to successfully cut fruit and vegetables while learning how to properly handle a knifeJanuary 14Kids will learn what food items belong in the pantry and which ones need to be stored in the refrigerator. They will also discover what food items are considered dairy products. This week the kids will be able to use a griddle and make their own cheese quesadilla. January 21Kids will learn how to place thread through a needle how to sew a smaller in size project - which they can take home and enjoy January 28Kids will learn how to use the washer, dryer and vacuum. They will also discover how to safely use different household cleaners.