Practical Life & Survival Skills: Raising Capable Adults

Traditional schools have largely reduced their 

focus on Home Economics and Shop Class, but these are skills that can 

help determine whether a child is prepared to manage their own life as 

an adult. Alongside academics like history and math, we believe there's 

real value in teaching practical, real-world skills. The Independence Lab

isn't a chore chart—it is a training ground. From washing dishes safely 

to changing a flat tire on the side of the road, we want to help our 

children build practical confidence for running their own lives.