Skills builders

Live smart stage 4

Skills for my future

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Cooking, money management, careers and DIY – all a part of living smart

Develop your resilience and independence as you complete the Live smart skills builder. Stage 4 is recommended for Guides.

Here's a taste of the activities you can look forward to trying at this stage. Ask your leader about all the things you'll need to do to earn this badge.

Nutrition mission - You are what you eat — but what are you eating? Find out all about fantastic food groups, then plan and cook a nutritious meal.

Bank it - It’s easy to spend money, but how good are you at saving it? Find out why saving is useful and become the ultimate saver!

Trust your gut - Have you ever had a feeling that something isn’t quite right? Practise using your senses to recognise when something feels wrong, and know how to respond.

Build a board - Have you got what it takes to be an award-winning board game designer? Combine your creative skills with practical DIY to create an amazing new game!

Life hacks - Ever feel like there just aren’t enough hours in the day? Try out these cool but simple hacks to make the most of your time and make your life easier.

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Ask your leader about the activities you need to do to complete this stage, and record your progress in your badge book!

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