Life Skills Curriculum
Ages 4–12
2–3 days per week
Scripted and easy to follow. No prep required.
Bring calm, connection, and life skills into your homeschool day.
A hands-on, open-and-go curriculum that helps kids calm down, communicate, solve problems, and build confidence, creating smoother, less overwhelming days at home.
Why Emotional Skills Matter for Learning:
Kids can only learn when their brain is calm and ready.
When children feel overwhelmed, frustrated, or anxious, their thinking brain goes offline, making it much harder to focus, problem-solve, or learn. This is often described as “flipping your lid,” where the emotional part of the brain takes over.
Based on brain research from experts like Dr. Dan Siegel, a UCLA psychiatry professor and author on brain development, we know that children need support regulating their emotions before they can fully access learning.
First regulate, then educate.
That’s why the first two ParentingEQ Life Skills Units focus on helping kids:
Identify their feelings
Learn simple ways to calm down
These foundational skills help children return to a calm, ready-to-learn state so everything else becomes easier.
What’s in the Life Skills Curriculum?
Everything you need to teach emotional and life skills at home—including books, games, interactive tools, and complete lesson plans—all in one program, with no prep required.
How Kids Learn:
Kids learn in different ways. That’s why our Life Skills’ Curriculum teaches through:
6 books (stories and connection)
5 hands-on games
Interactive tools and activities
Discussions, reflection, and role-play
Workbook for independent learning (Junior level)
What You’ll Receive:
100+ scripted, step-by-step lessons
Physical and digital manuals included
Weekly schedule grid to preview lessons and materials
Designed to be flexible and easy to follow
2 Versions:
Mini (Ages 4-7) &
Junior (Ages 8-12)
Meets Board of Education Health Standards
Aligns with CASEL competencies
Research-based
What Does A Week Look Like?
Simple, flexible, and easy to fit into your homeschool routine. Each lesson introduces and reinforces the same skill in different ways through stories, activities, discussion, and hands-on experiences.
Kids don’t just hear the skill, they practice it in different ways so it sticks.
Example flow:
Day 1: Activity 1 (introduces and explores the skill)
Day 2: Activity 2 (builds understanding through a different approach)
Day 3: Optional: Enrichment activity for continued practice
Each activity helps kids connect with the skill in a new way, building confidence and deeper understanding over time.
10–30 minutes per lesson
Use 2–3 days per week
Follow the 36-week plan or choose skills based on your child’s needs
We recommend starting with Unit 1 (Feelings) and Unit 2 (Calming Strategies) to build a strong foundation.
Pricing:
We’re an approved vendor with many charter, homeschool programs, and ESA funds, and we accept purchase orders (PO’s).
Life Skills Curriculum — $425
Includes a complete, all-in-one program with books, games, hands-on tools, and full lesson plans—everything you need to get started.
9 units · 36-week schedule · 100+ lessons
Physical and digital manuals included
Interactive tools and activities
Free shipping (continental U.S.)
Alaska orders: $10 shipping fee
Choose The Right Fit For Your Child:
Junior (Ages 8–12)
Includes student workbook for more independent learning
Encourages reflection and conversation
Builds real-life application and problem-solving
Mini (Ages 4–7)
Play-based, parent-guided learning
Focus on foundational emotional skills
Hands-on learning and discussion
Additional Junior Student Pack available for $30 per student (includes workbook and consumable materials).
Buy or Preview Sample Lessons from the Life Skills Curriculum!
ParentingEQ’s Mini Life Skills Curriculum (Ages 4–7)
$425.00
Disclaimer: You will have a digital download sent for this product immediately after purchase, and the physical parts of this bundle will be shipped to you.
ParentingEQ Mini is a ready-to-use, research-based curriculum designed especially for young learners ages 4–7. This playful and interactive line introduces foundational emotional intelligence skills helping kids be Ready to Learn by teaching how to:
Recognize Feelings
Calm Down
Explore a Growth Mindset
Develop Communication & Listening Skills
Practice Empathy & Kindness
Build Friendship & Social Skills
Each lesson is thoughtfully scripted in an open-and-go format, making it simple for parents and educators to lead meaningful learning without any prep. Centered around connection and play, ParentingEQ Mini helps young children explore emotions in a fun, age-appropriate way, perfect for use at home or in small group settings.
The curriculum includes:
6 engaging storybooks
5 hands-on games
over 100 interactive lessons designed to spark early social-emotional growth through joyful learning
includes digital and physical manual
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ParentingEQ’s Junior Life Skills Curriculum (Ages 8–12)
$425.00
Disclaimer: You will have a digital download sent for this product immediately after purchase, and the physical parts of this bundle will be shipped to you.
ParentingEQ Junior is a ready-to-use, research-based curriculum designed for kids ages 8–12 who are ready to build and deepen their emotional intelligence. This structured and engaging program helps tweens be Ready to Connect by teaching how to:
Strengthen Self-Regulation
Practice Empathy
Build and Maintain Friendships
Manage Stress and Anxiety
Solve Problems Calmly
Develop Motivation and Confidence
Each lesson is thoughtfully scripted in an open-and-go format, making it easy for parents and educators to lead meaningful learning without added prep. With a focus on real-life application and personal growth, ParentingEQ Junior encourages reflection, conversation, and independent skill-building at home or in small group settings.
The curriculum includes:
Junior Workbook
6 engaging storybooks
5 hands-on games
over 100 interactive lessons, hands-on activities, and discussion tools designed to guide tweens toward deeper understanding of themselves and others
includes digital and physical manual
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Testimonials
"We use the games and activities all the time. It’s been a great way to talk about feelings and has improved behaviors."
- Lilliana, Homeschool Parent
"We started doing the lessons together, but what I love most is how my kids now use the tools on their own. I’ve seen such a shift, like doing the breathing exercises by themselves when they’re upset. It’s actually working!"
- Jessica, Homeschool Parent
"The games were SO fun and engaging! My kids felt like they were just playing, but I love that they were actually learning, too!"
- Kristin, Homeschool Parent
"This curriculum covered topics I didn’t even realize we needed to teach, but the difference in his behavior has been so noticeable.”
- Christopher, Homeschool Parent
Approved vendor with the following charter schools and ESA marketplaces nationwide:
ESA Marketplace Approvals:
ClassWallet: Arkansas EFA • Indiana ESA • Arizona ESA • New Hampshire CSF & EFA • CSF New York
Odyssey Marketplace: • Utah Fits All Scholarship
Don’t see your school or scholarship program listed?
Reach out to us—we may already be approved or can assist you in getting ParentingEQ added as a vendor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? We’ve got you covered.
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ParentingEQ’s Life Skills Curriculum is designed for ages 4–12, with two levels:
Mini (ages 4–7)
Junior (ages 8–12)
It can also be used with younger or older children depending on their developmental needs.
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ParentingEQ’s Life Skills is a complete, structured life skills curriculum—not just activities.
It includes:
100+ lessons across 36 weeks
Books, games, and hands-on tools
Scripted lesson guides and manuals
A Junior workbook for independent learning
You can follow it step-by-step or use it based on your child’s needs.
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The Life Skills Curriculum is flexible and easy to use:
10–30 minutes per lesson
Typically used 2–3 days per week
Follow the full 36-week plan or choose specific skills
It’s designed to fit into your routine without adding stress.
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The Life Skills Curriculum is open-and-go with no prep required.
Scripted lessons with simple guidance
“Possible answers” included
Short parent videos for support
Weekly grid to preview lessons and materials
You can start right away with confidence.
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ParentingEQ’s Life Skills Curriculum teaches practical, research-based skills like:
Emotional regulation
Communication
Problem-solving
Self-awareness
Created by school counselors and aligned with Board of Education Health Content Standards and CASEL (Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning) competencies, the curriculum is designed to build skills that support both behavior and learning.
As kids build these skills, many families notice:
Fewer meltdowns
Improved behavior
Smoother learning
Stronger family relationships
View detailed alignment with CASEL competencies here.
View Board of Education Health Content Standards here.
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Kids don’t feel like they’re “doing school.”
Lessons feel like:
Games
Conversations
Hands-on activities
Kids learn in different ways, so they get multiple opportunities to practice and build confidence.
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ParentingEQ’s Life Skills Curriculum is a one-time purchase and can be used with multiple children in your family.
Junior level includes a workbook (consumable)
Additional Junior Student Packs are available for $30 per student (includes workbook and consumable materials)
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Yes—ParentingEQ is approved with many charter and ESA programs.
If you’re unsure about your specific program, feel free to reach out at hello@parentingeq.com and we’re happy to help.
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ParentingEQ’s Life Skills Curriculum brings together everything you need—lessons, books, games, and tools—into one complete system.
Instead of piecing together resources, you have a structured program designed to build skills your child will use for life.