Life Taught Clearly
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Life Taught Clearly

Life Setup and Everyday Readiness

Module 4 Worksheet

Part 1 - Foundations check

Mark each statement as Solid, Needs work, or Not yet.

Uses a calendar for real responsibilities.
☐ Solid☐ Needs work☐ Not yet
Can make and keep appointments.
☐ Solid☐ Needs work☐ Not yet
Can communicate with adults clearly.
☐ Solid☐ Needs work☐ Not yet
Can apply for a starter job.
☐ Solid☐ Needs work☐ Not yet
Can handle a basic interview with preparation.
☐ Solid☐ Needs work☐ Not yet
Understands first-apartment basics.
☐ Solid☐ Needs work☐ Not yet
Can keep track of important documents.
☐ Solid☐ Needs work☐ Not yet
Can solve everyday problems calmly.
☐ Solid☐ Needs work☐ Not yet

Part 2 - First apartment reality check

rent
☐ Solid☐ Needs work☐ Not yet
utilities
☐ Solid☐ Needs work☐ Not yet
groceries
☐ Solid☐ Needs work☐ Not yet
household supplies
☐ Solid☐ Needs work☐ Not yet
internet
☐ Solid☐ Needs work☐ Not yet
renter's insurance
☐ Solid☐ Needs work☐ Not yet
cleaning
☐ Solid☐ Needs work☐ Not yet
lease expectations
☐ Solid☐ Needs work☐ Not yet
What does someone need to handle in the first week of living in an apartment?

Part 3 - Communication and job-readiness practice

Give parents scripts they can actually use.

Example starter-job intro

  • • Hi, my name is [Name]. I'm looking for part-time work and wanted to ask if you're hiring right now.
  • • I'm available after school and on weekends, and I'd be glad to fill out an application.
  • • Thank you for your time.
  • • YOUR TURN — write your own first sentence for a call:
  • • If I needed to call [place], I would say: ___
  • • If I needed to ask about a job, I would say: ___
If I needed to call an office and ask for help, I would start by saying:
If I wanted to ask about a job opening, I would say:
If I got an interview, what 3 things would I want to communicate about myself?

Part 4 - Mock interview and work-readiness practice

Use this to practice confidence, work ethic, and presentation.

Mock interview prompts

  • • Tell me about yourself.
  • • Why do you want to work here?
  • • What does being on time say about a person?
  • • What would you do if you made a mistake at work?
  • • What does good work ethic look like when you do not feel like working?
  • • Interview appearance note: clean, simple, respectful, and appropriate beats overdressed or careless.
How would you explain work ethic to your teen?
What does working toward a higher goal look like beyond just getting paid?
What kinds of starter-job skills could later help with leadership, responsibility, or trust?

Part 5 - Resume and paperwork readiness

Help your teen see what they can build before they have a long work history.

Starter resume-building ideas

  • • Include school, activities, volunteer work, church/service roles, and any part-time work.
  • • List strengths honestly: reliable, coachable, communicates well, willing to learn, shows up on time.
  • • Paperwork practice can include forms for jobs, medical offices, school, housing, and banking.
  • • Doctor paperwork practice matters too: name, birth date, address, insurance basics, emergency contact, and appointment reason.
  • • YOUR TURN — starter resume info:
  • • Name: ___
  • • School + grade: ___
  • • Activities or clubs: ___
  • • Volunteer / church roles: ___
  • • 3 honest strengths: ___, ___, ___
  • • Available hours: ___
What could your teen honestly put on a starter resume right now?
What paperwork should your teen be able to help complete without panicking?

Part 6 - Problem-solving practice

Missed appointment
☐ Ignore it☐ Pause and fix it
Confusing bill
☐ Ignore it☐ Pause and fix it
Wrong charge on account
☐ Ignore it☐ Pause and fix it
Need to reschedule something
☐ Ignore it☐ Pause and fix it
What happened?
What needs to happen first?
Who needs to be contacted?
What information is needed?
What is the next calm step?

Next action

This week, use this worksheet as the follow-through to the exact Module 4 lesson you read, then complete one real life-admin action: make the call, solve the problem, organize the document, or ask for help clearly.

Write the commitment here