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How to Be Independent: Independent Life Skills for Teens (Ages 16-18)
What’s Inside the Groundbreaker Unit
This unit helps students reflect on their learning strengths, stay motivated through challenges, and pursue their goals with focus and intention. Through engaging activities and relatable examples, learners explore different types of intelligence, discover what keeps them going, and understand the difference between performing and mastering. They begin to take initiative with greater confidence both in the classroom and in everyday life.
Design Thinking
Confidence begins with how we see our own potential.
In this lesson, students explore how to build self-trust, overcome doubt, and take meaningful steps toward their personal growth.
Special Effects in Film
How we think affects how we respond to the world around us. In this lesson, students explore mindset, learn to manage thoughts and emotions, and build habits that support clarity and self-control.
Out-of-this-World Inventions
The choices we make shape who we become and where we go. In this lesson, students learn how to weigh options, think critically, and make confident decisions that align with their values and goals.
What’s Included in This Unit
Relatable Real-World Scenarios
Lessons are grounded in everyday situations learners can easily connect with.
Interactive
Activities
Engaging tasks that encourage active thinking, problem-solving, and creativity.
Creative & Reflective Prompts
Thoughtful questions and tasks that inspire self-expression and deeper understanding.
Glossary & Reference
Sheet
A handy guide to key terms and ideas for easy review and long-term retention.
Comprehension Checks
& Final Quiz
Short check-ins throughout the lesson plus a final quiz to assess understanding and reinforce key learning outcomes.
Certificate
of Completion
Celebrate progress with a personalized certificate that marks your learner’s success.
Who Is This Unit For?
Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or homeschooler, this unit is designed to support learners
wherever they are at home, in the classroom, or anywhere in between.
wherever they are at home, in the classroom, or anywhere in between.
Parents
If you want your learner to think creatively, explore bold ideas, and express themselves with confidence, this unit is for you. With relatable lessons and practical tools, they’ll learn to experiment, solve problems in new ways, and bring their unique perspective to life—in and out of the classroom.
Teachers and Schools
Looking for thoughtful, low-prep resources that support creativity, problem-solving, and original thinking? This unit fits easily into advisory sessions, enrichment blocks, or personal development time with no extra preparation needed.
Homeschooling Families
This unit makes it easy to add structured, skill-building lessons to your homeschool routine. Flexible, engaging, and self-paced, it supports your learner’s growth in creative thinking, innovation, and confident self-expression.
What Your
Learner Gains
Every lesson in the Groundbreaker Unit is designed to help your child build meaningful, real-world skills they’ll carry into every part of life.
Stronger Self-Belief
Learners reflect on their strengths and values to build lasting confidence and trust in themselves.
Better Mental Focus
They learn how to manage thoughts and emotions, helping them stay calm, clear, and in control.
More Confident Decision-Making
Students practice weighing options, thinking ahead, and making thoughtful choices they can stand by.
Frequently Asked Questions
What age group is the Groundbreaker Unit for?
This unit is designed for learners aged 16-18. All lessons are developmentally appropriate and encourage independence, self-reflection, and practical skill-building at just the right level.
How long does the unit take to complete?
The unit includes at least 3 hours of content across three lessons. Learners can move through the material at their own pace whether that’s over a few days or several weeks. Each lesson includes reflection prompts and real-life practice activities that can be revisited anytime, making the learning experience flexible and easy to fit into any routine.
What kinds of skills will my learner develop?
Learners build essential life skills like routine-building, responsibility, and emotional awareness. They also learn how to make thoughtful choices, develop healthy habits, and take pride in helping themselves and others.
Is this unit suitable for homeschool or classroom use?
Yes! It fits naturally into homeschool schedules and is also great for classroom use during SEL blocks, advisory periods, or enrichment time. No prep required just log in and learn.
Do I need to guide my learner through the Lessons?
No. Each lesson includes a virtual guide who explains the activities and helps keep learners on track. Learners can work through the unit independently, though parents and teachers are welcome to join the conversation.
What makes this unit different from other online lessons?
The Groundbreaker Unit goes beyond academic content. It focuses on developing real-life skills that learners can apply right away at school, at home, and in daily routines. With age-appropriate content and a guided experience, it supports whole-child development in a way that’s practical, thoughtful, and engaging.
