how to get high school homework sims 4

Buy This Website

Your Sim lost their homework book? You can get it back

by Mark Schusste

In a previous post, we showed you what you can do to help your Sims complete their homework faster . But I recently came across a different homework-related issue that’s been bugging many users for quite some time.

Many players complained about their Sim’s homework suddenly disappearing from their inventory. Unfortunately, getting it back is not that obvious.

In this guide, we’ll explore why that happens and how you restore your Sim’s homework.

No, we’re not going to play Sherlock Holmes here.

Let’s dive right in!

Why is my Sim’s homework book missing?

Sims often drop their homework books on the floor. They rarely put their homework books in their inventories after doing their homework. As a result, they can’t find their notebooks when they get to class.

The quickest solution to find missing homework books in The Sims 4 is to look around the house or dorm.

If you’re lucky, you’ll quickly come across your Sim’s homework book and put it back in their inventory.

But sometimes, you won’t be able to find it.

Don’t be surprised if non-controlled roommates leave their homework books on the study table in the dorm.

What to do if you lose your homework book in The Sims 4

Buy new homework books.

You can buy grade school and university homework books for $1.

To buy a new homework book in The Sims 4, click on the bookcase or computer, select Order Books , and buy the homework book you want.

If you’re buying a new homework book for a child, have an adult purchase it. Then put the book on a table for the child to pick it up.

If you’re playing The Sims 4 Discover University and your Sim’s homework book is missing, you can buy a new one by clicking on the bookshelf.

If you’re on campus, you can go to the campus kiosk and purchase the homework you need.

Delete or sell your bookcases

Other users suggested that selling or deleting your current bookcases and buying new ones could solve the problem. Sometimes, your bookcases might get glitched.

This often happens when you move a Sim to a new household and bring their furniture and bookcases with them. Replacing the problematic bookcases should fix the problem.

Check other Sims’ inventories

Your Sim’s homework may have accidentally landed in the inventory of another Sim.

Many players confirmed they found their Sim’s homework in someone else’s inventory.

Answering your homework-related questions

Where is my Sim’s homework in The Sims 4?

To find your Sim’s homework in Sims 4, click on their inventory. You should find a black-and-white homework book. Click on it to have your Sims complete the assignment.

Do Sims in The Sims 4 University do homework?

Sims attending university in The Sims 4 Discover University do homework regularly as part of their class assignments. Lazy Sims that refuse to do their homework will get bad grades and won’t earn a Distinguished Degree .

That’s it. I hope you were able to get your Sim’s homework back.

Happy Simming!

This guide was reviewed and updated in January 2023.

Follow Polygon online:

Follow Polygon on Facebook
Follow Polygon on Youtube
Follow Polygon on Instagram

Filed under:

The Sims 4 guides

How to do homework in The Sims 4 High School Years

Your teen Sim doesn’t have to do homework, but they should sometimes

Share this story

Share this on Facebook
Share this on Reddit
Share All sharing options

Share All sharing options for: How to do homework in The Sims 4 High School Years

A teen Sim does homework on a plain desk

In The Sims 4 ’s new expansion, High School Years , your teen Sims can head out to school the same way some Sims head to work. You can go with them to control what they do throughout the school day, affecting their relationships and academic growth.

Notably, in the career tab for the teen Sim, you’ll see that they have a daily task to “do homework” after every school day (as you’d expect from school). Though homework for young Sims is not a new addition, it can be new for players who never had teenage Sims.

The homework your teen Sim has to do will be in their personal inventory , as a little blue book. You can select it and click “do homework” and your teen Sim will move to a nearby table to do it.

The inventory menu screen of a teenage sim with homework inside

Based on our gameplay, not doing homework didn’t do anything too dramatic to the Sims’ school performances. As long as your teen Sim is attending class, they’ll progress in their career just fine. However, if you want them to improve their grades faster, they should actively be doing their homework.

The next level of puzzles.

Take a break from your day by playing a puzzle or two! We’ve got SpellTower, Typeshift, crosswords, and more.

Sign up for the newsletter Patch Notes

A weekly roundup of the best things from Polygon

Just one more thing!

Please check your email to find a confirmation email, and follow the steps to confirm your humanity.

Oops. Something went wrong. Please enter a valid email and try again.

An army of soldiers on horseback holding banners and swords charging through a forested plain.

If you loved Shōgun, keep the historical Japan vibes going with these games

A man in a short-sleeve dark blue shirt stands next to a woman in a floral bikini top and shorts around a table full of pastries.

Anyone but You on Netflix, Monkey Man, and every new movie to watch at home this weekend

A layout for a single player in Disney Lorcana. The action moves clockwise from the upper left, and includes cards currently played an those waiting to be played. There’s also a pool of ink and the player’s hand, which is normally kept private.

Our favorite starter deck for Disney Lorcana is available for its lowest price ever

Manor Lords flexible plot that’s red because it overlaps with another building

Why can’t I build a plot in Manor Lords?

How do marketplaces work in Manor Lords?

Disney Lorcana introduces the rest of Encanto’s Madrigal family

Sims 4 How to do Homework Guide: All You Need To Know

Latest Posts

Sims 4 Guide to Gnomes – Ultimate Guide to Appeasing Gnomes - December 22, 2021
How to Mentor in Sims 4 - December 8, 2021
Sims 4 Beekeeping Guide - November 20, 2021

When you think of gaming, homework probably is the furthest thing from your mind– but in the Sims 4, knowing how to do homework is the key to becoming a successful student, integral with the parenting skill, and impacts your Sims’ life in a few ways.

One thing’s for certain: whether you’re trying to raise a family, or cramming study sessions in between dorm parties, knowing how to do homework is a must in the Sims 4– and there’s more to it than you might think. Consider this your guide to homework, and all things related, in the Sims 4.

Homework in Sims: A Brief History

Homework has been signature gameplay in the Sims franchise. As a life simulator, it only makes sense that, just like players have to contend with paying bills, cleaning dirty dishes, and juggling careers with relationships, parenting, and everyday life. And it’s actually rather interesting to see how doing homework in the Sims has been important from generation to generation, but also evolved.

Here’s a Sparknotes version of the history of homework in the Sims franchise.

Homework was not a mainstay of the original Sims game, but it was in the Sims 2. In the Sims 2, homework was important for teens, kids, and the then-new young adult life stage.

Children and Teens

A child and teen in the Sims 2 were required to go to school (with options for both public and private). Homework was generated daily. After the bus brought the kid home, that child Sim would have a physical copy of homework in their hand. Normally, homework would be set on a desk or nearby surface, though I remember many times it would just as often be placed on the ground. Completing homework had a direct effect on the Sims’ grades. Every day without incomplete homework resulted in a deduction.

A teen’s homework was a duller color, compared with the bright hues of a kid’s homework. If a Sims’ needs were not met, then they would likely not finish homework. When a Sim aged up, their homework automatically disappeared.

There were a few basic interactions for children and teens with homework in the Sims 2.

Work on Homework
Complete Homework
Ask for Homework Help — this could be asked of any older Sim, and not only helped Sims complete homework more quickly, but also allowed them to complete homework more efficiently in the future.

Young Adults

Young adults were introduced in the Sims 2 University expansion pack, and have since become perhaps the most popular life stage in the Sims franchise. In the Sims 2, this life stage was limited to the University expansion. These young adults worked on assignments in order to influence their grades. It worked in a similar way as with kids and teens, though in addition to homework, they also had exams to deal with.

Sims 3 continued the homework system from Sims 2, making it clear that doing homework would become an expected gameplay feature in the Sims franchise. In many ways, Sims 3 kept the same basic systems for homework intact but enhanced it through new traits, packs, and an updated interface.

School, again, was mandatory for children in the Sims 3 , with a new boarding school option for no private school. If a Sim was sent to boarding school, there was nothing that you needed to worry about in terms of completing homework. Otherwise, it worked more or less the same way: new homework was generated and had to be completed for every school day.

New features included:

The ability to do homework with a Sim of the same age
The ability to copy homework (which could send them to detention)
Ability to work on past due homework
Enhanced homework completion with the workaholic and bookworm traits or if your Sim was a vampire (Sims 3: Supernatural expansion)
Homework became a hidden skill
Sims with an A average could select their new trait when they became a teen or young adult
Grades listed in the new Simology panel

Young Adults (and Adults)

Sims who opted to attend college (via the Sims 3: University Life expansion pack), of course, had homework of their own. Homework, or assignments, were fairly similar to Sims 2, and, like Sims 2, the grades were determined by other factors like exams, but also somewhat how they behaved in their seminars, as well as outside projects.

Homework in the Sims 4- Your Guide

If you’ve played previous Sims games, the good news is that homework in the Sims 4 isn’t too different from previous Sims games. But like each generation, there are different tricks and tips you need to keep in mind to be successful, whether you are just looking to complete homework to help teens pass high school, or your Sims are tackling on a degree at the University of Britechester or Foxbury Institute of Technology.

Here’s what I think you need to know.

Children are required to go to school, and Sims 4 does arguably take a step back in that public school is the only option for children and teens.

Getting to School

In a curious move, Sims 4 does not have any transportation that picks Sims up. In fact, the lack of even cars in the game has been a source of contention. In any case, a school bus won’t pick up children or teens, nor can you watch them make their way to school, as you could in the Sims 3. Instead, children and teens will either automatically transport themselves to school, or you can prompt them.

Decisions During School

Especially if you have Sims 4 Parenthood game pack, you can influence teen and child Sims’ days at school, at least a little. Pop-ups may occasionally come up where you are given a scenario, just as another kid caught cheating, or your Sim being teased. Some of these will impact your Sim’s mood and social life. Sometimes, a child or teen will also ask for advice, which is tied to Sims 4 Parenthood parenting skills.

Locating Homework

As was the case with Sims 2, there is a small distinction in the appearance of children and teens’ homework. Children Sim will have a yellow Grade School Handbook, which, when not being worked on, is typically in their inventory. Teen homework is a blue notebook.

If you’re like me, though, sometimes homework gets lost in the house. If that happens you can actually purchase homework from a bookcase for a single simoleon. And unlike in the Sims 2, homework isn’t assigned to one Sim in particular, meaning a kid can complete their homework even if it wasn’t their original copy.

How to Do/ Complete Homework

To work on homework, simply drag it out of your Sims’ inventory and click on it for the “Do Homework” option. You can have your Sim to do homework all at once, or pick it back up after taking care of their needs. Remember, your teen or child Sim will be assigned homework every school day, with no new homework on weekends.

Homework and Grade Performance

Knowing how to do homework in Sims 4 is helpful for grade performance, but it also isn’t the only factor. In fact, by building skills, working on projects, and even keeping your Sims in a good mood, you can remain a fairly good student even when you skip homework from time to time.

Sims that are at a B or A average also will have access to the “Do Extra Credit” option. This pops up after they complete their homework for the day and you select their homework a second time (homework doesn’t disappear after being completed like previous Sims games). Extra credit is a chance to boost your Sims’ grades even more.

School Projects

School Projects are a unique feature exclusive to the Sims 4: Parenthood game pack. Available to teens and children, Sims can both work on their own projects and assist others. Working on a project builds all child skills at once.

Unlike homework, there is no official deadline for school projects so there aren’t penalties for however long it takes. Once a project is completed, the student can start on a new one. Adults can help both teens and kids; kids can be helped by teens/.

You’ll be able to select from one of seven projects, all available for purchase on build mode. The completed project will be rated as excellent, good, or poor. Siblings may get upset with one another if their project is destroyed by a brother or sister.

How to Do Homework Faster

I admit; sometimes I get impatient with doing homework in Sims 4, especially if I have other plans for the family. The good news is that, if you work on your Sims’ skills, you can speed up the process for children.

You’ll need to work equally on the four major skills for Sim Children: creativity; mental; motor; social; and mental. Level 3 of all of these allows you to “Breeze through Homework” while level 7 allows them to “Dominate Homework”.

For teens, your only real option is installing a mod (which I will discuss later).

University Students

Young adult and adult Sims can attend one of two campuses if you have the The Sims 4: Discovery University expansion pack installed. Homework, as you might imagine, is part of the equation–but the homework system looks different for adult and young adult Sims than it does for younger Sims, which impacts how you should do homework.

Getting Accepted

I won’t go into a full guide to the Discover University pack, but, in a nutshell, you Sim will have to first apply using a computer. Based upon their previous grades, skill set, and some other factors, they will either be offered or denied admission to the program of their choice at the University of Britechester of Foxbury Institute of Technology.

There is also the opportunity to gain scholarships and take out loans to finance their education. In my experience, most get accepted to school but may be limited to pursuing an honorary degree. Humanities-based degrees at Britechester, like English Literature, are honorary, while if you want a science or technology degree with distinction your Sim should attend the more modern Foxbury.

Homework Load at University

Homework is a part of the university experience in Sims 4, and doing it will help your Sims’ performance. Homework appears in their inventory (as a black and white book) and is meant to be completed before every class. You can also purchase homework from a bookshelf or the college’s kiosk (found out on the quad).

Classes are usually in the form of seminars and do not last all day, but your Sim, depending on your enrollment decisions, will likely have at least two classes per day, meaning you’ll have to juggle multiple assignments.

Other Types of Homework

In addition to doing daily homework, Sims need to attend class regularly. You’ll also be working towards end of the semester exams, final projects, and term papers, depending on the class. Doing homework daily is helpful in keeping their grade average high, and putting a little less pressure on a term paper. It is possible to flunk out of college, so doing homework on a regular basis and attending classes is a must.

How to Make Homework Easier

Knowing how to do homework doesn’t cut it, though. Between classes, roommates, parties, extracurriculars, and just taking care of basic needs, if you’re like me, you’ll want to tip things in your Sims’ favor a little. Here are some tips

Work on skills related to their major, or current classes
Keep your Sim in a good mood by keeping needs in check
Decorate your space with objects that exude a “Focused” mood (you can see this if you hover over objects in buy mode)
Lock your dorm room to other Sims when studying
Work on the Research and Debate skills
Study in the library or another place if your roommate is partying
Live off-campus and apply the “Study Spot” lot traits

Using Mods for Better Homework

If you know how to do homework in the Sims 4 but want it to run more smoothly, another option is to download a mod. I always caution that mods are at your own risk, and they can break, so make sure you check to see that the mod has been updated and that you’re downloading from a secure site.

Better Autonomous Homework by LittleMsSam

This mod fixes what many saw as a deficit in the Sims 4 homework system, by making sure that child Sims will do their homework without your prompting. Now and Sim with an A, B, or C average won’t require you to direct them to do their homework, at least initially.

There are optional add ons, too, such as careers affecting the speed they complete their homework; automatic transfer of homework to inventories when not in use; and a mod for NPCs. Read/ Download Here .

Faster Homework (University Edition) by Scarlet’s Mods

As the name suggests, this mod allows your Sims studying at college to do homework faster. While homework normally takes 150 Sim minutes to complete, this mod allows them to complete it in 10, 25 or 50 minutes. It’s truly a huge time saver. Read/ Download Her e.

Subject Homework by ScarletQueenKat

Subject Homework adds a little nuance and potential storytelling element for how to do homework for teens and kids in the Sims 4, all the while improving skills. Children will now be able to practice vocabulary (improves motor skill); review social studies (increases social skill) and do math problems (improves mental skill).

Teens can now solve algebra problems (increases logic skill); write a fitness article (raises fitness skill); practice creative writing (increases writing skill); and study music theory (improve the guitar skill).

Download/ Read Here .

Question: Where is homework located in The Sims 4?

Answer: You can find homework in your Sims’ inventory. Sometimes. Sims will work on it and place it elsewhere. If you lose homework, it can be purchased from a bookshelf for one simoleon, or at a University kiosk for college students.

Question: Can you grade homework in Sims 4?

If you have Sims 4 Discover University installed, you get an opportunity to grade homework if your Sim is in the Education Career. To grade homework, you need to navigate to the Education Career menu. From there, you can access student homework.

Final Thoughts

Knowing how to do homework in the Sims 4 can make your playing experience a lot easier. With the help of skills, and maybe some mods, homework will take up less of your gameplay time, while your Sims still stay top students–if they, and you, so choose.

Continue reading:

The Best Sims 4 Parenthood Cheats You Can Absolutely Use

Guide To The Best Sims 4 After School Activities

Sims 4 Drama Club Guide

The Sims 4 High School Years: How to Do Homework

In The Sims 4 High School Years , your Sim will need to do homework regularly if they want to earn the highest possible grades in school.

Doing homework isn't a new concept for The Sims , but for the teen Sims you'll be dealing with in The Sims 4 High School Years , it may be an unexpected requirement that you'll need to know how to do.

Just like in the real world, doing homework is an important part of your Sim's education. And while it's entirely optional, if you want the best for your teen Sim, it's something you should get in the habit of doing. Parties and hanging out can wait, after all...even if your Sim really wants to sneak out and meet up with their friends.

If you want your Sim to do their academic best in The Sims 4 High School Years , here's how to make sure your Sim does their homework.

The Sims 4 High School Years : How to Do Homework

In The Sims 4 High School Years , your teen Sims will attend school on a daily basis. This is similar to the way your adult Sims will go to work each day. You can accompany them to school to help them make the right decisions while there, and keep them on track for academic success.

Every day, your Sim will have a daily task to "Do Homework," which will be available at the end of each school day. You'll see it in the career tab for each teen Sim you have in your brood. But how do you do homework in The Sims 4 High School Years ? It isn't immediately obvious.

To get your Sim to start doing homework, you need to check their personal inventory. Look for a blue book with some white text on it. That's their school textbook. They may have similar books there as well. If you hover over the item and see "Do Homework," you can get your Sim to complete their assignments for the day. They'll even move to a table to dig in and do their best.

There aren't any real consequences for not doing homework, unlike in the real world. But your Sim will get lower grades, and they won't do the best they possibly can. They'll still make progress in their career, but they'll do it at a slower rate. If you want a Sim you can be proud of who gets straight As, however, you're going to want to make sure they study and do their homework.

You can pick up the latest Sims expansion, The Sims 4 High School Years , right now.

The Sims 4 High School Years: How to Sneak Out
'Sims 4' Petition to Add Transgender Pronoun Option Nears 12.7K Signatures
'The Sims' 20th Birthday: Fans Bash 'Disrespectful' Sims 4 Hot Tub Patch

Uncommon Knowledge

Newsweek is committed to challenging conventional wisdom and finding connections in the search for common ground.

About the writer

Brittany Vincent is a Newsweek gaming editor based in Kentucky. Her focus is reporting on video games, the game industry, and culture-adjacent content. She has covered both AAA and indie games extensively and has done so for 15 years. Brittany joined Newsweek in 2022 and had previously worked at MTV, Netflix, and a variety of gaming-centric and culture-forward publications. She brings years of reporting, editing, social media, and copywriting expertise to the table. You can get in touch with Brittany by emailing b.vincent @newsweek.com . Languages: English.

To read how Newsweek uses AI as a newsroom tool, Click here.

Newsweek magazine delivered to your door
Newsweek Voices: Diverse audio opinions
Enjoy ad-free browsing on Newsweek.com
Comment on articles
Newsweek app updates on-the-go

Jewish Group Applauds Pro-Palestinian Campus Protesters

Young Americans Face Bleak Tax Future

Majority of Voters Say Donald Trump Was a Success, Joe Biden Is a Failure

Kristi Noem's Dog Killing Mocked at White House Correspondents' Dinner

Answer HQ English
Technical Issues

Lost High school homework!!

Answers HQ Community
AHQ Community Resources
Answers HQ Heroes and Champions
Public Information
Answers HQ Guardians
EA Services
EA Services – Announcements
EA Services – General Questions
Information, Guides and Announcements for the EA app
General Discussion
Technical Issues - PC
Technical Issues - Mac
Bug Reports
Origin Mac Client - Technical Support
Information and Announcements about EA Play
EA Play - PC
EA Play - Console
EA Community Playtesting
News & Announcements
Accessibility
Accessibility News & Resources
Apex Legends
Cross-Progression
News & Game Updates
General Feedback
Legends Feedback
Weapons & Loot Feedback
Map Feedback
Battlefield
Battlefield V
Battlefield 1
Battlefield 4
Battlefield 3
Other Battlefield Games
Battlefield General Discussion
Battlefield 2042
Battlefield Announcements
Command and Conquer
Other Command & Conquer Games
C&C: Tiberium Alliances
Tips & Guides
Suggestions & Feedback
Technical Issues, Tools & Scripts
Public Test Environment
Dead Space Games
Other Dead Space Games
Dragon Age: Inquisition
Other Dragon Age Games
EA Originals
Immortals of Aveum
Wild Hearts
EA Originals Games
Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU
Technical Issues & Bug Reports
EA SPORTS FC™ 24
The Locker Room
Real Football
Career Mode
Career Mode - Stories
Clubs & Volta Football
Switch Feedback
EA SPORTS FC™ 24 Info Hub
Campaigns & Promotions
Pitch Notes
How to stay up to date?
Useful Articles
Ultimate Team™
Ultimate Team™ Content
Ultimate Team™ Evolutions
EA SPORTS FC™ MOBILE
Updates, News & Announcements
FC TACTICAL
EA SPORTS™ PGA Tour
EA SPORTS™ WRC
Guides & Documentation
Game Suggestions
Other F1® Games
Other FIFA Games
GRID™ Games
Madden NFL Football
Madden NFL 23
Other Madden Games
Madden NFL Mobile
Madden NFL 24
General Discussion, Updates, & News
Madden NFL Ultimate Team
Mass Effect
Mass Effect Legendary Edition
Other Mass Effect Games
NBA Live Mobile
Other NBA Live Games
NEED FOR SPEED™
NEED FOR SPEED™ HEAT
Other Need for Speed Games
NEED FOR SPEED™ Unbound
Other NHL Games
General Discussion & News
Franchise Mode
Hockey Ultimate Team
World of CHEL
Plants vs. Zombies
Plants vs. Zombies 2
Other Plants vs. Zombies Games
Plants vs. Zombies™ 3
News & Infos
General Discussion & Feedback
Technical Help
Pogo Classic
SimCity BuildIt
Other SimCity Games
Other Skate Games
STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™️
STAR WARS™ Battlefront™ II
Other STAR WARS™ Games
STAR WARS™: Galaxy of Heroes
Game Information
STAR WARS™: The Old Republic™
General Discussion & Technical Issues
Super Mega Baseball
Super Mega Baseball 4
LOTR: Heroes of Middle-earth™
The Simpsons: Tapped Out
FAQs & Guides
Finding Friends
Springfield Showcase
Bugs & Technical Issues
Project Rene Community Discussion
The Sims FreePlay
Other The Sims Games
In-Game Help
Game Issues
Game Questions
The Gallery
Mods & Custom Content
Mods & CC Discussion
Mods & CC Issues
The Sims 4 Creative Corner
Art and Videos
Lots Showcase
Sims & Modeling Showcase
Challenges, Stories & Legacies
The Sims 4 General Discussion
Game Feedback & Ideas
General Chat
Pack Discussion
Store Issues
Technical Issues – PC
Technical Issues – Mac
Creative Corner
The Sims Mobile
Titanfall Games
Other UFC Games
Other EA Games
Real Racing 3
Subscribe to RSS Feed
Mark Topic as New
Mark Topic as Read
Float this Topic for Current User
Printer Friendly Page
« Message Listing
« Previous Topic
Next Topic »

Original Post

Mark as New
Get shareable link

September 2015

Re: Lost High school homework!!

Editorials / How To Do Homework in Sims 4 and Improve Grades: Tips and Tricks

How To Do Homework in Sims 4 and Improve Grades: Tips and Tricks

1.1 Kids Must Go to School
1.2 Adults Can Choose To Attend University
1.3 You Don’t Need to Worry About School Transportation
1.4 Locating Homework Gets Complicated
2.1 Completing Homework for Sims 4 Kids
2.2 Helping Sim Teens Dominate Homework
2.3 Completing School Projects
2.4 Completing Adult Sim University Work
2.5 Tips for Finishing Homework Faster
3 That VideoGame Blog: Helping You Have a Blast While Playing Sims 4

This post was last updated on April 1, 2024

If you’re wondering how to do homework, Sims 4 is way easier and more fun than real life! One of the unique aspects of Sims 4 is how it mimics real-world experiences, including raising Sim children and boosting your Sim’s school performance. Understanding how to help with homework is challenging, especially with the complex updates since previous Sims games.

At That VideoGame Blog, we provide tips, tricks, and cheat codes for all the hottest games so you’ll never get stuck. For example, you can learn about the must-have traits for Sims 4 to better define how your Sims act.

Below, we discuss everything you need to know about homework in the Sims 4 universe!

What You Need To Know About Homework in the Sims Universe

Homework is nothing new to the Sims franchise. The game capitalizes on real-world chores, like doing the dishes, parenting children, paying bills, going to work, and juggling each life stage. The homework system evolved throughout Sims 2 and 3 to reach the level it’s at now, which we discuss in more detail below.

Kids Must Go to School

The game requires all child Sims to attend school. In previous games, you could choose the type of grade school your children and teens attended, though now public school is your only option. Fortunately, you can influence their mood and social life during the school day by helping them make decisions about social dilemmas.

For example, you might receive a notification about another child Sim cheating on a test or bullying the younger Sims. Parenting your Sim through these scenarios directly impacts their personality.

Adults Can Choose To Attend University

Young adult Sims can choose to further their education by attending a university. You can pick between two schools with the Discover University Expansion pack. Before attending, your Sims must apply, as real university students would.

The two university options, the University of Britechester or the Foxbury Institute of Technology, will analyze your Sim’s skills and grades before offering an acceptance or denial letter. You can also apply for scholarships and loans to help finance your Sim’s education. Once they attend school, they can choose a different degree like literature, electronic arts, science, technology, etc.

Every adult Sim attending a university must complete homework, just like the child Sims do, though they usually spend less time each day in class. University students must balance term papers, daily homework, extra credit, and exams while attending classes. Helping your older Sim stay on track with their university homework prevents them from failing the semester.

You Don’t Need to Worry About School Transportation

You’ll notice that Sims 4 doesn’t have a school bus or any other transportation system to get your child or teen Sims to school. Luckily, you don’t need to worry about walking them or watching them arrive. In Sims 4, all students automatically teleport to the necessary classroom at the appropriate times.

Locating Homework Gets Complicated

Keeping track of all the homework in the Sims 4 universe isn’t easy. Each student’s age group receives different homework books, so it’s important to keep them organized. The following key outlines each Sim’s homework book color by age:

Children: Yellow Grade School Handbook and orange homework book
Teen’s homework: Blue homework book
Adults: Black and white book (found in the Sims inventory)

You can purchase books and copies if your Sim loses the original version. We also recommend getting a bookcase to organize all homework books in your house. Adult students can purchase books and homework from the University Kiosk.

How To Do Homework: Sims 4

Now that you understand how homework functions, let’s discuss how to help your Sims family dominate homework. School work is a necessary evil in the game because Sims’ grades suffer when they skip homework or turn in incomplete homework.

Completing Homework for Sims 4 Kids

When your child Sim comes home from school, they’ll bring an orange book in their backpack with all their homework. You must have them complete homework before the next school day. Follow these instructions:

Open the Sim’s inventory for your younger Sims.
Click “Do homework.”
Aid them with any needs as they work.
Send an adult Sim to help with the child’s homework.
Click “help with homework” from the adult Sim’s inventory.
Increase child “skills” levels to complete homework faster (like the research and debate skill).
Once finished, have the Sim complete extra credit to boost homework grades.

Note that whenever you leave a Sim to do homework, they will continue working until finished unless they need something. Keep an eye on event triggers and low needs to ensure that your Sim child or teen continues working hard.

Helping Sim Teens Dominate Homework

Teenaged Sims complete regular homework just like the younger Sims. Once they’re home from school, open up the inventory menu and select the option to work on class homework. You can make one of your other Sims offer homework help to complete the process more quickly by following the same instructions above.

If your teen Sim has a B in the class, they can choose to do extra credit as well to boost their grades. Helping your teen Sim get an A improves their odds of getting accepted into a university.

We also recommend getting earbuds from the Fitness Stuff Pack to let your teens listen to music while they do homework. Sometimes grueling school hours can decrease fun levels, but music helps keep energy high.

Completing School Projects

Aside from regular homework, sometimes your family members bring home school projects. In Sims 4: Parenthood, you’ll likely see a school project at least once weekly.

Unlike homework, projects are semi-optional. If your Sim completes the work, their grade goes up, but if they don’t finish it in a few days, their grade will only go down a small amount.

You can have your Sims complete projects just as they do homework. The new homework project appears in the inventory, where you can prompt your Sim to begin working on it. You have two options to choose from when they do homework for a school project:

Sloppy : Letting your Sim do homework sloppily completes the project faster, though it offers smaller grade increases.
Careful : When Sims work carefully on a project, they boost their grades more and gain certain skills, depending on the project type. Child Sims might gain creativity or building skills while teens can acquire more specific ones like painting or rocket science skills.

To make the homework project fly by, you can have up to three Sims work on it together, including adults. We recommend assigning an adult with more advanced skills to help move things along. Once completed, any child Sims will receive improved responsibility character value scores.

Completing Adult Sim University Work

If you sign up for the University Expansion, you have the fun opportunity of sending your adult Sims to college. University homework is more advanced since it requires your Sims to do homework for multiple classes at once. Rather than doing one homework assignment daily, each Sim might need to complete two or three to prepare for classes the next day.

When you’re ready to have your Sim do homework, click on the specific homework book for the class you want them to work on. Remember, university books are black and white. After selecting the appropriate class, your Sim can work on their homework for as long as you choose.

Adult Sims with strong research and debate skill levels enjoy rapid homework completion rates. We recommend helping your Sims improve their debate skills to finish homework quickly.

Tips for Finishing Homework Faster

Balancing homework with other life stresses is challenging in Sims 4. If you want to help your Sims finish their homework quickly and easily, use these tips:

Help your Sims increase their logic skill level.
Work on skills related to their major or classes.
Dedicate a space in the house for homework with calming decorations.
Keep your dorm room locked from others while your Sims study.
Increase your Sims’ research and debate skills.
Take your Sim to the library if their roommate throws a party.
Apply for Study Spot lot traits.
Boost child skill levels so they can finish homework quickly.
Consider downloading mods to help you fly through homework smoothly.

That VideoGame Blog: Helping You Have a Blast While Playing Sims 4

Doing homework in Sims 4 might sound like a chore, though it’s a critical game component. Helping your Sims score excellent grades improves their odds of getting into a university, landing a great job, and expanding the family. Luckily, our tips can help your Sims soar through homework while having fun.

At That VideoGame Blog, we create exclusive content for Sims fanatics so you can learn the best tips, tricks, cheats, and ideas for building your universe. Now that you know how to do homework, Sims 4 has much more to offer! Next, learn about skill cheats in Sims 4 , so you can help your family finish tasks rapidly!

Latest reviews

Review / bio inc. redemption (ps4), review / akka arrh (ps5), review / starward rogue (ps4), review / toaplan arcade shoot ‘em up collection vol. 3 (pc), review / mustache in hell (ps4), 🔥 trending now, all gba pokemon unbound cheats (fully tested, every version), best pokemon sapphire cheats (fully tested list), all pokémon starters [complete list by generation], pokemon heartgold cheats (your ultimate guide), recommended for you, all pokemon ruby cheats (full tested list).

The third-generation entries are possibly some of the most loved out of all the

Best Sims 4 Traits CC Mods [60+ Picks]

Traits are one of the most important aspects of your Sim. They define how you

The Best Pokemon Crystal Cheats (Complete, Fully-Tested List)

Pokemon Crystal has been around for over 20 years, but it’s still an amazing

Sims 4 Challenges: 20+ of the Best

When it comes to gameplay variety in Sims 4, the sky is the limit,

Sims 4 Legacy Challenge (Full Rules & List)

The Sims 4 Legacy Challenge dares Sims players to build a thriving ten-generation legacy

The Sims 4 Careers: Fully Updated List ( Unlock Every Job Track

Part of the fun of the Sims 4 is putting your Sim to work,

Best Sims 4 Mods (and How to Use Them)

Sims 4 is a hugely popular game as is. However, you can get even

Minecraft Building Ideas: 52 Cool Ways to Get Inspired!

If you need Minecraft building ideas, this is the ultimate guide! Out of all

The Best Gaming Laptop Under 800 [Top 7 Reviewed]

*NOTE: We’ve done our best to ensure the prices of the below items are accurate,

Sims 4 Vampire Cheats: Complete Tested and Verified List

Sims 4 Characters can become Sims vampires, complete with fangs and gothic decor. Players

Best Pokemon Platinum Cheats You Didn’t Know You Needed

Pokemon Platinum is largely lauded as one of the best games in the series.

Uncover The 30 Best Things to Build in Minecraft Survival

If you’re looking for some Minecraft-building ideas, this is the guide for you. In

Earnings Disclaimer: That VideoGame Blog is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Amazon, the Amazon logo, AmazonSupply, and the AmazonSupply logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.

Privacy Policy
Corrections Policy
Ethics Policy
Fact-checking Policy
Ownership Policy
Looking for Eguides?

The Sims 4 Discover University Lost Homework

How to Find Lost Homework in The Sims 4

Let’s picture a situation real quick. Your Sims 4 character is sitting on a couch or bed, working on their homework. They finish the work before running off to do something else. You go to their inventory to do more homework, only to find that it has disappeared! This is a common occurrence that can be detrimental to your success if your student Sim isn’t performing well. If you’re interested in learning more, continue reading to discover how to find your lost homework in The Sims 4.

The most likely reason why your sim lost their homework is that they finished their work and dropped the book somewhere. Instead of placing it inside their inventory, they often drop it onto the floor or a nearby surface and walk away to perform other actions. With this in mind, you can look around your immediate surroundings to see if you can find the homework book on the ground or on a table.

Related: How to Drop Out of University in The Sims 4 Discover University

What if you can’t find it, though? Are you doomed never to do your homework again? No! If you misplace your homework book and can’t find it anywhere, you can order a new one from any nearby bookcase or computer. Head into one of these, choose “ Purchase Books “, and pick “ Homework Books ” in the Show All dropdown menu. In the base game, you’ll find a Grade School and regular Homework book, while The Sims 4: Discover University introduces a University Homework book. Each book type costs one Simoleon, making them inexpensive to replace.

The Sims 4 is available to play on PC, Mac, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 through the official website . If you’d like to learn more about the game, check out How to Get Rid of the Dead-End Job Fear in The Sims 4 and How to Do the Motherlode Cheat on All Platforms .

How to Do Homework in The Sims 4 – how to complete homework for child, teen, and university student Sims

Posted in Guides

Video Gamer is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Prices subject to change. Learn more

Need to know how to do homework in The Sims 4? Getting good grades and keeping out of trouble is a great start for any Sim, but it can be difficult if you don’t know how to get homework done.

The Sims 4 lets players take control of every aspect of a Sim’s life, from waking up in the morning to completing aspiration goals. Whether you’re playing it on a gaming pc or the best laptop for Sims 4 , this is all possible with just the base game, and doesn’t even include mods or custom content . Completing homework is just one way you can take control. If you need help getting your Sims to do homework in The Sims 4, we’re here to show you how.

Step-By-Step Guide to Doing Homework in The Sims 4

How you perform homework depends on which stage your Sim is in their education. Here’s a detailed guide for doing homework across all ages in Sims 4.

Children – How to Do Homework in The Sims 4

To get your child to do homework, follow these steps:

Send your child to school.
When they return home, select the child and check their inventory . There should be an orange book – this is their homework book.
Click on the book and select Do homework . The child will sit down and begin completing the task.
If needed, an adult Sim can assist with their child’s homework, which will speed the process up.

Make sure your character completes their homework before the next school day for optimum performance at school.

Teens – How to Do Homework in The Sims 4

If you’re struggling to get your teen Sim to do homework in The Sims 4, follow these steps:

Send your teen to school.
When they return home, check their inventory . Your teenage Sims should have a blue book, which is their homework book.
Complete steps 3 and 4 as above.

Getting a teen Sim to do homework is largely the same as having a child Sim complete it. The only difference is that a teen Sim’s homework book will be blue, not orange.

University Student – How to Do Homework in The Sims 4

If you have the Discover University expansion pack installed, here’s how you can get your Sim to do their homework:

Have your Sim go to class.
When they return, open the character’s inventory . There should be a homework book.
Click on the homework book and choose Do homework . If your Sim takes multiple classes, you’ll have to choose which homework to do.
Repeat until all homework is done.

Sims who have enrolled at university will have much more homework than other Sims because they will attend multiple classes. It’s a good idea to get each piece of homework done before the next class, as this will lead to bigger XP rewards and better progress at university.

To speed up the time it takes for your character to complete their university homework, try leveling up their Research and Debate skills. This will reduce the time taken to complete homework considerably.

Why Is Doing Homework Important in The Sims 4?

By doing homework, your Sim will perform better at school, leading to better school grades . This will ultimately result in better job opportunities and higher wages. Additionally, you’ll be able to unlock several achievements by performing well at school.

There’s everything that you need to know about doing homework in The Sims 4. Be sure to check out how to move items freely in The Sims 4 and how to edit sims in CAS if you need more help navigating the life simulator.

Sims 4 Homework FAQs

How do you complete homework in The Sims 4?

All you need to do is open the inventory of the students and find the homework they brought home from attending class. You can click on it, and then choose to complete it.

Is homework the same for children and teens?

Yes, the method for completing homework is the same for child and teen Sims. The only difference for university students is that they need to complete homework for each class they attend that day.

The Sims 4: How to do Homework

Homework in The Sims 4 is a necessary evil and a part of everyday life for most people IRL so it makes sense that it would be inside a life simulation game. From the time your sims turn into children until they’ve graduated University they are going to be doing homework and it will take up a significant part of their lives.

There are actually a few hacks you should know to get your sims to have more fun when doing homework, get it done quicker, and just generally finish it in a timely fashion that will make you a better sims player.

How to Do Homework for Children

When a sim’s kid returns from their long day at school they are going to have a little orange book inside of their inventory which is their homework. This should be completed before they attend school again which is usually the next day unless it’s the weekend.

You can get your sims to start doing their homework by clicking on the homework book in their inventory and choosing do homework . Your sims will find the nearest place to sit (even on the ground) to start working on their homework and will work until they are finished unless they are interrupted by low needs or an event trigger like a fire.

Any adult can come over to this sim while they are doing their homework and you can choose help with homework which will get the adult involved and sitting with the child and they will get their homework done much quicker.

There is even a system for sims kids (not teens) where if your kid gets all of the four children skills to level 3 they’ll have the option to breeze through homework instead of do homework and this will get the job done quicker.

Getting these skills all to level 7 will give them the option to dominate homework which will get it done even more quickly. This is a nice hack to really finish it without it being a huge part of their day.

Once a child has finished their homework, if they have a B or higher in school, they actually have the option to do extra credit after they’ve finished their regular homework. This is good for you if you want to get your sims to increase their school performance.

If you ever find your sims without a homework book in their inventory and you have no idea where it could be you can actually purchase these for one simoleon on any book case!

How to Do Homework for Teens

Homework works pretty much the same way for teens except their homework book is a nice blue colour instead of the orange that kids get. To get them to work on their homework you’ll get them to go into their inventory and click on it and choose do homework and they will start working on it.

They too have the option to have an adult sim to help with homework by getting that sim to click on them when they’ve started their homework and getting them to assist to make it go more quickly.

Once a teenager has a B in school they have the option to do extra credit after they’ve finished their regular homework. This will help them increase their school performance and get to an A as soon as possible.

Bonus Tip: Use the earbuds from The Sims 4: Fitness Stuff Pack when doing homework to keep your sims fun need up so they aren’t feeling tense when they’re done working on it.

School Projects

With The Sims 4: Parenthood there’s a pretty decent chance each week that your sims kids will come home with a school project that they can decide to complete for a boost to their grades. If they don’t complete it within a few days they may get a small decrease to their school grades but it’s not substantial.

These projects come home with your sims in their inventory and are rather easy to complete. They have the option to work on it either carefully or sloppily. Choosing sloppily will get the job done quicker, however, you won’t see a huge increase to their grades but you also won’t see a decrease.

The better option is to work carefully so your sims can improve their school grades. While they are working on these projects they’ll actually gain a skill depending on the type of homework they are working on. For sims kids they’ll be skills like mental, creativity, etc. but for teenagers it’ll be more specific like rocket science or painting .

One awesome thing is that you can get other sims to assist in the project up to 3 sims so you can get these projects done extremely quickly and if an adult sim who has a high skill in the project type assists it’ll go so quickly.

Working on these will also increase your sim’s kids’ responsibility character value which is awesome but failing to complete it will negativity impact this.

3 sims sitting on the floor working on a project with a toddler standing nearby in overalls and a mom on the couch in the back

How to Do Homework in University

With the 2019 addition of The Sims 4: Discover University we have a whole new type of homework for your sims to have to work on. These homework books are going to be a black and white composite notebook that will appear in your sims inventory when they enroll in their first semester of university.

Each time your sim goes to a class they are going to need to do their homework before they attend that class if they want to get a good grade, meaning that if you’re taking multiple classes your sim will be needing to do homework multiple times per week.

To get this University homework done you’ll want to click on the homework book and choose which class’ homework you actually want to work on and get started. You don’t have to do it all in one sitting so you can start and stop as many times as you want.

An awesome detail about University homework is that if your sims have a high level of the research and debate skill they’ll actually breeze through their homework much more quickly. You can also add the study spot lot trait to your sim’s lot to make it easier.

Related: How to Get an A+ in University in The Sims 4

Final Thoughts

Homework is something you can’t avoid if you want your sims to do well in school when they’re young, but there’s no need to stress about it. Sims grades won’t affect their later days work performance or the overall success in their life, so no worries if you don’t get it done. Happy Playing!

I've been playing the Sims since the first game was released when I was only 5 years old. It's been a huge passion of mine for two decades and I've loved every single minute of it. I also love dogs. And grilled cheese sandwiches. And I think me and Bob Pancakes could be friends.

How to Find Sims 4 Lost Homework: What To Do When Homework is Missing

Oh no, your sim’s homework is not in their inventory! Here’s how to quickly fix the sims 4 missing homework glitch.

What to do if you lost homework in Sims 4?

There are really only two things you can do if your sim’s homework is lost: you can look for it by checking all the places missing homework usually ends up or you can buy new homework.

If you need more help than that, you’ll find it all in this post!

First, I’ll go over the best places to find lost homework then I’ll show you all the easy ways you buy new homework (university homework included!)

Places to Check for Sims 4 Missing Homework

The most obvious explanation is that it’s somewhere in or around your sim’s home.

Check all around your lot for the lost homework. Child sims love to stop doing their homework and leave it randomly in the middle of the floor!

If your sim was doing homework at a community lot , it’s likely they set it down and it’s somewhere around there.

If your sim tries to leave the community lot without bringing their homework, usually you’ll get a notification that it’s been returned to their inventory when your sim gets back home.

I know I already told you to look around your sim’s lot, but just in case you didn’t already, check any bookshelves around the house . It may have been put away in there.

And lastly, if your sim’s homework isn’t in their inventory, maybe it’s in someone else’s.

View the inventory of all the sims in your household to check that the lost homework wasn’t stolen!

How to Buy Homework in Sims 4

If you can’t find your sim’s homework notebook, there are 4 ways to buy new homework in Sims 4: bookshelf, computer, university kiosk, or build mode by unlocking hidden objects .

I’ll take you through how to buy new homework using each of these methods.

And in case you were worried, it doesn’t affect your sim’s homework completion level if they lose it and have to buy new. Your sim’s homework will still be listed as complete if they had completed it before it went missing!

To buy homework using a bookshelf, click ‘ purchase books ‘ and then select ‘ homework books ‘ from the drop-down categories.

This will allow you to buy all the possible homework types in Sims 4 including:

grade school homework
homework (high school)
university homework
soccer team playbook
teacher’s padfolio of student homework

Prices vary, but high school, university, and grade school homework is 1 simoleon.

Keep in mind that when you buy homework with the bookshelf, the new homework will be on the bookshelf.

After buying, you need to open the bookshelf and place it in your sim’s inventory.

To buy homework in sims 4 using the computer, you’ll follow almost exactly the same steps you did when buying with the bookshelf.

I have a mod in my game that makes the computer setup more organized, so my sim’s computer menu looks different. (You can find it at #32 on my list of must-have sims 4 mods !✨)

But all you have to do is find the ‘ purchase books ‘ option and then select ‘ homework books ‘ from the drop-down categories, just like you did with the bookshelf.

This time, the new homework will be put directly into your sim’s inventory!

If your sim is in college and lost their homework, you can buy new university homework at the kiosk located on campus in either Britechester or Foxbury.

Just find the kiosk and click ‘ buy university items ‘.

Then you’ll want to click on the book icon labeled ‘ academics ‘ to narrow the items down even further.

You can find the university homework by scrolling all the way down. Just buy it and it will appear in your sim’s inventory!

And finally, you can easily buy homework in build mode by unlocking all hidden objects using cheats.

If you don’t know how to do that, here’s my easy step-by-step guide on how to unlock hidden all items in build mode .

Once unlocked, search for homework in build mode and place it somewhere on your sim’s lot.

Then have your sim put it into their inventory by clicking on the homework or simply dragging it directly into their inventory!

I hope that this post on finding missing homework in sims 4 was SUPER helpful! Leave me a comment if you have any other questions and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

For more sims 4 content, follow me on Tumblr and Pinterest , or check out the other categories on my blog like cc lists , best mods , cheats , and gameplay ideas .

This post was all about Sims 4 Lost Homework.

Education Overhaul

A downloadable mod

This might just be my favorite mod I've made... This originally started out as a request to make a small addition of more school projects for children using game objects. It turned into something much more... I've done an overhaul of the Education Career and Preschool, Elementary/Middle, and Secondary school in the Sims 4 in general.

For YA and up, there's a new branch of the Education Career for K-12 teachers with new assignments, tasks, new career goals, rework of the education track, support for degrees and university career entitlements including custom degrees.

Toddlers have the option to go to preschool on Mondays-Fridays for about 7 hours. They will develop all toddler skills, have their needs met, and learn character values. They have a chance to receive buffs at the end of their day.

Children and Teens are the focus of this mod. There are also a ton of new options for children and teens: in school interactions, field trips, the return of detention and military school, variable school projects, different types of homework assignments, new school options, and more.

Please read the mod description as it is very important you understand what the mod does and what it affects.

Education Career

Reworked the introductory track of the career to be broader and incorporate levels from Sims 1, 2, and 3
New Branch in Education Career: K-12 Educator
Added support for Discover University with required degrees. Sims needs a degree in Art History, Biology, Economics, Literature and Languages, Physics, Psychology, or Zero's custom Education Degree to advance to a branch
Degrees requirements from any of these fields leads to career entitlements for PTO, signing bonuses, performance, etc.
Shortened the length of time for tutoring and adjusted the pay for completion
New Custom Daily Task (Research Teaching Methods)
Work from Home Assignments (Answer Parent Emails, Research Teaching Techniques, Write Progress Reports, Attend Department Meetings)
New Career Goals for starting track and Educator branch

Towards the end of finishing the mod, I realized I needed a preschool option that occurred during the day. Toddlers can now enroll in Preschool on Monday- Fridays from about 730am and will stay there for about 7 hours. Enroll the Toddler by clicking on the Toddler you want to enroll. They can manually be sent by clicking on the toddler, if necessary. While away, their needs will be met, they will gain skills, and increase their character values. You have the option to keep them home instead by canceling the Preschool interaction.

**Note about Preschool and Daycare/Nanny: The Nanny/Daycare situation and notifications are hardcoded into the game. Therefore the notification will pop up when there's no one at home even if the toddler is already at Preschool. Y ou must choose the Send to Daycare option . This will not actually send them to daycare, they will go and stay at Preschool but the game requires a choice. Note also that if you travel off lot with another Sim, they will come back from Preschool when you return home. Because the game code does constant toddler checks and does everything in its power to send unattended toddlers to daycare, sometimes the toddler may come home early or go to daycare. I've blocked a lot of this, but it will still happen on occasion.***

New Education Enrollment Options

There are a few new education options in the game for children and teens. There are two independent/private prep school - Wintercrest Preparatory School and SimCity Academy- and two new alternate public options: Bedlington Latin School (a specialized exam school) and Striker Alternative School (an alternative school for learning difficulties and behavioral/social-emotional difficulties). There are two experimental boarding schools - Fort Starch Military Institute and Huntington Preparatory Academy. Please note that the boarding schools are an experimental feature and are still a beta.

Application Process

All the new school options have application requirements to complete on the computer (under the School menu under Career)before your sim can join them. An application fee, a personal statement/essay, and a tour/interview/evaluation are required. After writing the personal statement and going on the tour/interview/evaluation, they will need to go back to the computer to submit their final application and pay the application fee for private/independent school. The student must complete and submit all application requirements, but if accepted, only parents can enroll their children. Similarly, only parents can withdraw their children from school. After submission, your sim should hear back from the Admissions Committee within 4 hours. You have 24 hours to enroll the student once accepted or the spot is lost. You can reapply after 5 days.

There is a chance a Sim's applications can be rejected, though this is less likely depending on grades, after which they will remain in public school. Sims who have a failing grade of F at any school have a chance of flunking out and being sent to Striker Alternative School.

Independent/Private and Exam Schools

Independent/private and the specialized schools works similarly to EA school although Sims are more likely to gain skills and increase character values due to their enrollment and learn skills faster due to their wider opportunities and first-rate education. Sims who attend independent/private school will wear uniforms. School hours are 7:30am-1:30pm for upper school students and 7:30am-2:30pm for lower school students.

Virtual School

Students can now be enrolled in Virtual School. To enroll in Virtual School, use the School menu under the phone (as the student) or the computer. Once enrolled, each day before school starts, they will have the option to Attend In-Person Classes or Attend School Virtually.

If they decide to attend school virtually, they will have three tasks to perform which can include (but are not limited to) the following options:

Group Session with Classmates

Study Independently

Do 2 Hours of Physical Exercise

Complete Experiential Learning

Complete Assessment

Attend Virtual Classes

Complete Assignments

Students must Log on and Log out of the Virtual Classroom at the beginning and end of each school day. When attending classes, students must choose from one core class, one elective class, and one skills class. Students enrolled in Virtual School still can participate in school activities including in-school opportunities and after school events and can receive assignments like other students. Occult School

Occult Sims can enroll on the phone under the School menu or on the computer in an Occults only school. There they will gain experience and skills related to their specific occult.

Boarding School

NOTE: Boarding Schools are an experimental feature! They may not always work as expected. If they don't work for you, withdraw your Sim via phone/computer and choose another school option. **When EA fixes rabbithole exit conditions, I will update functionality.**

Students who are at boarding school can only be withdrawn at their parent's behest or upon aging up to young adult. There's a chance that after a few days the Sim may become homesick. A parent will receive notification asking if they wish to withdraw the homesick Sim or not. While the student is away, they can still have texts sent to them and chat with family members through the relationship panel. If you wish a Sim to stop going to boarding school permanently, you must cancel the interaction and then either have an adult withdraw them using the phone/computer and they'll go to their local public school or you can apply to a different application-required school and upon acceptance they will automatically be withdrawn.

After aging up to teen and during holidays, your boarding sim will come home for a two day break and then return to boarding school. Once aging up to a teen, a notification will pop up asking if the parents wish to pay for another year's tuition or unenroll the sim. The sim will be enrolled into Public School upon unenrollment. During Summer your boarding sim will come home for summer break and then return to boarding school. You can end their break and send them back at anytime under the phone menu. Sims at boarding school will have the chance to learn and gain most major skills. You can bring your boarding school sim home at any time, but in order to formally enroll them in another school, you must withdraw them from boarding school via the School menu. Note: If your sim's still grey in the panel after returning from boarding school, travel to a different lot and then back and they should be normal again.

Grade School and High School Changes

Homework, School Projects, and Assignments

Added the ability for your Sims to do their homework online. The option exists under the Career menu.

Added more Homework Options for Children and Teen through Homework Book which increases skills and character values while fulfilling homework task

Unlocked Homework book options for Children:

Fill Out Activity Chart (Motor)
Do Math Problems (Mental)
Practice Vocabulary (Creativity)
Review Social Studies (Social)

Homework book options created for Teens:

Study Dramaturgy (Charisma/Acting)
Submit Original Composition (Piano/Violin/Guitar)
Prove Scientific Principles (Rocket Science)
Write English Paper (Writing)
Work on Art Critique (Painting)
Solve Linear Equations (Logic)
Compose Analytical Argument (Research&Debate/Logic)

New School Projects and Active Assignments

Randomly every week or two, child and teen Sims will receive the additional assignments and projects. Not completing these custom projects and assignments before the next school day will penalize their work performance. If assigned one of these custom projects and assignments, they will count as homework when assigned and Sims will not be able to use the homework book to complete their homework.

A note about EA's Parenthood School Projects: If installed, these projects will now no longer be given every Monday. They will be randomly assigned along with the custom assignments. They will also need to be completed before the next school day, will count as homework, and will no longer be for extra credit.

Artwork Assignment - Spend time working on artwork/painting
Coding Assignment - Beginner coding assignment (new BG interaction)
Essay Assignment - Spend time writing an essay on computer or in homework book (new BG interaction)
Music Assignment - Practice for Band Concert, Orchestra, or Recital
Performance Assignment - Practice for Role by Learning Lines (new interactions, BG compatible), Singing, Puppet Theatre
Science Assignment- Chemistry Experiment (Children); Stargazing at Observatory (Teens)
Test Assignment - Study for Exam (new study options on the computer)

School Day Changes

Detention makes a comeback! If your sim spends most of their time in school (via one of the new away interactions below) either sleeping in class, disrupting class, goofing off, or gets caught doing homework there's a chance they could be sent to after-school detention. Detention lasts for about 2 hours. Detention is more likely the poorer a student's grades are. If a Sim gets Detention, their parents may discipline the student. If your Sim gets repeated detentions and have poor grades, they are more likely to be kicked out of school and forced to attend the alternative school.

New Away Actions for Students

Goof Around (Irresponsible) - Increases Fun. Lowers Performance, Responsibility, Emotional Control, and Manners.

Participate in Group Work - Increases Fun, Social, Skills, Responsibility, and Conflict Resolution. Slows the rate of performance gain.

Copy Homework - Increases Homework Completion. Decreases Responsibility and Manners. Chance for Detention.

Actively Participate (Study Hard) - Increases Performance, Skills, Empathy, Responsibility, and Manners. Decreases Fun.

Be Disruptive - Increases Fun. Lowers Performance, Responsibility, Emotional Control, and Manners. Chance for Detention.

Sleep During Class - Increases Energy. Decreases Manners and Responsibility. Chance for Detention.

University Prep - Teens only. Increases Performance, Skills, and Responsibility. Decreases Fun.

Attend Club Meetings - Increases Fun, Social, Responsibility, and Conflict Resolution.

Take Notes - Increases Performance, Skills, and Responsibility. Decreases Fun.

Field Trips

Students will now have a small chance at the beginning of the day to go on one of six Field Trips with classmates instead of to School. They will receive a buff at the end of their trip.

Planetarium
Professional Theatre Production
Sim River Conservatory

In-School Events

At the end of the school day, children and teens can choose to participate in a Spelling Bee (grade school only), Student Body Elections (teens only), Science Fair, or Art Showcase. They have a chance to win a prize.

Honor Roll/Honor Society

Students with high grades and skills have an opportunity to make honor roll (Grade School and Middle School) or join the Honor Society (High School).

School Hours

Hours for public high schoolers have been changed from 8am-3pm to 8am-2pm.

Your sims can now experience the joys of snow days. They will randomly occur, mostly during winter but a small chance they can happen during fall or spring, on days when there's snow on the ground and your sims will have a day off to lament the snow or make snow angels!

Summer and Winter Break

Sims enrolled in all schools (including the private school from the Private School mod) will now no longer be required to attend school during the summer and winter. They will have the opportunity be on break for the entire summer and mid-to-late winter and will automatically return to school on the next weekday of Fall/Spring. Of course, parents can elect to send their children back at any time via the School menu on the phone or computer as well as opt-out of sending them at all.

Dropping Out

For some, school just isn't the way. Children and Teens have the ability to use the Drop out of School option available in the School menu on the phone. Dropping out will make it more difficult to become promoted if they seek employment. An adult in the household can always enroll them back in school if they change their minds. (I will be adding a GED-type course and exam for those who drop out in the future).

School Milestones and After School Events

Note: The separate mod is being phased out and should not be used with this mod.

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Sims can sign up for Parent-Conferences and learn about their students' progress.

Game Night and Theater Performance

After school on some days, children and teens have an opportunity to get a chance to attend the school play or sports game with household members and friends.

Prom and School Dances

These now occur randomly during school nights.

Graduation now occurs automatically on a teen Sim's last day as a teen. If you having aging off, you can manually choose to have graduation for your teen, but it will not age them up. They will attend in cap and gown if from public or private school or in military dress if from military school. Depending on their grades, graduates have a chance to graduate with honors or be valedictorian. Upon graduation, they will be withdrawn from school.

School Picture Day

School picture day can now randomly have occurred during or at the end of the school day for both teens and children. Your sim will get a notification it happened and a random buff.

Academic Aptitude Test

During the last 3 days as a Teen, Teen Sims will receive a notification that they have the opportunity to go and take an Academic Aptitude Test via the phone or computer. Taking the test will give them a large boost in performance. This is especially helpful if you have a mod that takes into account a Sim's final grade level/trait for University acceptance.

Future Plans

Add the ability to obtain High School Graduate Level Certificate after homeschooling or dropping out and becoming Young Adult.
Update functionality for boarding schools once EA fixes rabbithole exit conditions
Add changes to university acceptance based on school performance and which schools attended (i.e. going to prep school might give you a little leg up in uni acceptance) in a collaboration with Ilkavelle
Add a couple active school trips and an actual graduation event to start after graduation

Requirements

Required Packs

Discover University (Only for the Education Career. It's the adeepindigo_gameplaymods_EducationOverhaul_M_DU_REQUIRED_EducationCareer file. Do not install if you do not have Discover University.) High School Years (Only for the files labeled HSY)

Snowy Escape is NOT required for the EA Default version but if you have it, you can choose the pack uniform your sims will wear to Prep School in the ChooseSnowyEscapeUniform version.

Compatibility and Instructions

NOTE: Mod Conflicts simply mean the same files are used and if both in the game could cause one or the other not to work as intended depending upon how they're loaded. If a mod is not listed below, I did not find a conflict with it, but if you do, let me know.

Download Instructions:

Read Instructions 1-6 and the Compatibility and Conflict Information below. No other mods are needed for this mod to work. Place the entire folder from the zip file into your mods as is. The path should be similar to this: Electronic Arts -The Sims 4 - Mods - [adeepindigo] Education Overhaul v4. Do not change the name. If you have School Milestones installed, delete before adding this mod! Make sure if you have Family and Youth Activities, it's version 2.9 or higher.

Also, always clear your cache when installing or uninstalling script mods!!

1. Delete any previous versions (the whole mod and all modules).

No other mods are needed for the mod to work that are not included in the zip. Check, double check, and triple check you do not have a conflicting mod installed (detailed explicitly below) before installing.

2. Download the CORE file and script. Download any modules you want in your game. IF you choose to download the AlternateRabbitholeSchools, choose only ONE version.

EA Default (No Uniforms) Mod Version : This version of the mod has no custom uniforms and all schools including private schools have the default uniform settings (everyday). This will allow you to plan an everyday outfit to use for your sim but you'll need to change into it before school like usual.

Choose Snowy Escape Uniform Mod Version : Snowy Escape required. This version of the mod will allow you to choose a Snowy Escape uniform for each age and gender for all private school uniforms. I have prechosen a uniform for each age and gender. If you wish to change it, replace the files in the SnowyEscapeUniform folder with those you'd like instead.

Core (Required) - This is the main file required for the mod to work.

Extracurricular Activities and Events - This adds Sports/Game Night and School Musical as events your Sims can attend after school.

Alternate Schools - This adds four new schools including one private school, one exam school, one independent school, and one alternative school.

Boarding Schools - This adds boarding schools to the game.

Field Trips - This adds six field trips students can attend in lieu of school of certain days.

More Schoolwork Options Compatibility - This option is needed if more school work is installed and one has High School Years installed.

More Schoolwork Options - This requires Parenthood. It adds additional schoolwork options to your sim's homework book as well as different projects they can work on for homework including science projects, art projects, and more.

Preschool - This adds a preschool option for toddlers.

School Breaks and Snow Days - This adds the option for students to get school breaks including a Winter break, Summer Break, as well as Snow Days.

School Day Changes and Possibilities - This adds in school events such as Science Fair, Honor Roll, Arts Show as well as Detention

School Milestone Events - This adds school dances for grade and middle school as well as prom and graduation for those without High School Years pack.

Virtual School - This adds an alternate school that Sims can attend from home

Education Career - This requires Discover University. This includes a revamp of the Education Career.

Education Overhaul/HSY Compatibility - This is required if you have High School Years pack.

Occult School - This is adds an alternate school that Sims can attend if they are occults to learn occult specific experience and gains

Skill and Character Value Gains - This optional file allows your sims to gain skills and character value points when at school

4. If you do not have a pack corresponding to the required pack on the file name, do not install that particular file. The core mod and all modules without packs required in the names are BG compatible. 5. Clear Cache

6. For the Snowy Escape Version, I have prechosen a uniform for each age and gender.

If you wish to change it, replace the files in the SnowyEscapeUniform folder with those you'd like instead. The alternative options are in the AlternateSnowyEscapeUniform zip file.

Troubleshooting Instructions

1. If you are using the mod and can't access options, clear your cache and make sure you have the updated general pie menus. If you are looking for cheats, they are under the Action menu. 2. If you get BE UI errors, you are missing the general pie menus and/or the Mood Pack. They are REQUIRED. 3. The Shared Mod tuning files are required. You need ALL of the files unless you either have Private Practice in which case you don't need the GTW file or you use Dynamic Teen Life Addon for HSY Activities in which case you don't need the HSY Activities file. In all other cases, you need all the files. However, you only need one copy so if you use another mod that already includes the files, you only need to install them once.

4. If you are using the mod and get a game error or can't open your game, your download was most likely corrupted by your browser when downloading. You must do the following in order

Step 1: Delete all iterations of the download from your computer including downloads folder and mods folder
Step 2: Delete your browser cache
Step 3: Delete your game folder cache
Step 4: Delete your resource.cfg (it will be regenerated)
Load up the game and try again.
Step 5: If that doesn't work, try downloading from a different browser or the alternate download link in the mod's description post after repeating the first 4 steps.
Step 6: Load up your game again.
Step 7: If that doesn't work, try downloading from a different browser and using the alternate download link after repeating the first 4 steps.
Step 8: Load up your game and try again.
Step 9: If this does not work, you can try for mod support on Discord.

Compatibility and Conflict Information:

ItsKatato's PreTeen Mod will not conflict.

KS Education Bundle is compatible with one exception: the Better Schools folder will conflict and is not needed with this mod as similar options are included in this mod. Delete the files KS-Better Grade School mod.package and KS-Better High School mod.package . The rest of the Education Bundle is fully compatible.

Kuttoe's Career Overhaul is compatible with this mod with one important exception : the Education Career Goals package in Kuttoe's Career Overhaul. To avoid the issue, simply delete the file Kuttoe_CareerReqs_Education.package found under Kuttoe Career Overhaul Suite- Career Goals/Discovery University Careers. Do not use that package with this mod; they are incompatible and will cause issues. All other portions of the Career Overhaul are fine to use with this mod.

LMS/Scarlet's Subject Homework will not conflict with this.

Shenanagin's Private School Mod will not conflict with this mod. You can withdraw your sims from Private School with this mod but you need to go through the Private School mod's enrollment event to gain entrance. However, if your sim is enrolled in Private School they will still get summer break, a chance for detention, field trips, and school assignments.

My School Milestones mod will conflict with this mod and is not needed with this mod as these options have been reworked and integrated into this mod. Delete that mod!

School Uniforms in Any World by MizoreYuki will not technically conflict but it will cause your Sims to wear Snowy Escape uniforms to public and private school and requires Snowy Escape.

Zerbu's Go to School works with this mod but if you choose to follow your sim to school you will not receive a chance for the additional assignments, new away actions, or receive detention. Those options are only available in the school rabbithole. You will not get the chance to follow your sims to school if enrolled in boarding school or independent/private school. If you aren't getting the popups for Zerbu's mod, rename the Zerbu - Go to School Mod Pack (Old Code) to !Zerbu - Go to School Mod Pack (Old Code) and make sure it's directly in your mods folder.

Zero's Required Degrees for Promotions-UNI package will conflict. The rest of the mod will not.

Zero's Teens Jump to University Mod will conflict. Ilkavelle has a similar mod that does not here .

Zafire's Mandatory School Uniforms will conflict. Please do not use with this mod. That mod has been included in this mod, many thanks to Zafire!

Install instructions

EA Default (No Uniforms) Mod Version: This version of the mod has no custom uniforms and all schools including private schools have the default uniform settings (everyday). This will allow you to plan an everyday outfit to use for your sim but you'll need to change into it before school like usual.

Choose Snowy Escape Uniform Mod Version: Snowy Escape required. This version of the mod will allow you to choose a Snowy Escape uniform for each age and gender for all private school uniforms. I have prechosen a uniform for each age and gender. If you wish to change it, replace the files in the SnowyEscapeUniform folder with those you'd like instead.

Long read: How TikTok's most intriguing geolocator makes a story out of a game

Where in the world is Josemonkey?

The Sims 4 High School Years guide, from prom, after-school activities, Social Bunny and Trendi

Surviving - and thriving - in high school has never been easier

The Sims 4 High School Years gives your Sims the opportunity to experience their high school years to the fullest!

Having this new The Sims 4 expansion installed will give Simmers the keys to enhancing their Teen Sims lifestyles. No longer will Teens just be Young Adults in disguise, but will get the option to attend class (in-person, not somewhere off-lot), pull pranks, decorate their own locker, and even join an after-school club. There's also the ever important prom to think about too.

This page explains how to enroll in high school , after-school activities that you can take part in, how to become prom royalty or jester , and all of the cool tips and tricks that'll make your Sims 4 high school years one to remember.

On this page:

How to enroll in High School in The Sims 4

The sims 4 high school years aspirations and traits, prom in the sims 4 high school years explained, after-school activities in the sims 4 high school years, how to use social bunny in the sims 4, how to use trendi and thriftea in the sims 4 high school years, puberty and body changes in the sims 4 high school years explained, can you create your own high school in the sims 4, the sims 4 high school years tips and tricks.

The Sims 4 High School Years expansion pack adds a new lease of life to the high school system. When you install the expansion pack, Sims who are Teens automatically are enrolled into High School, unlike The Sims 4 University where you need to enroll yourself.

With your Sims already enrolled, when it comes around to head to school, you'll be asked whether you want to send your Sims to school without following them, or you can follow your Sims and be with them through their day-to-day activities. Regardless of which option you choose, your Sims will head to school for the day.

The Sims 4 High School schedule

After you head to school, your Sims days will be split into four different sections. The first is when you first arrive to school. You'll have around an hour and a half to socialize for a little while, or even cram in some study time. You'll have to move on fast though, because time moves fast in The Sims 4!

Once your free time is over, you'll head to your first lesson. If for some reason you don't know where to go, hover over a whiteboard until you can interact with it, this will always be the classroom you're supposed to be in. If you can't interact with a certain whiteboard in a classroom, your lesson must take place somewhere else.

After your first lesson, you'll have two and a half hours to eat lunch and do whatever else you'd like to do. This could be studying, decorating your locker, performing challenges with your friend, or even asking people out to Prom.

This leads to your last lesson of the day, which your Sim should attend without your guidance. Still, if they get stuck for whatever reason, you can always redirect them yourself. After this lesson is done, it's home time.

Unless you've already signed up for an after-school activity... If so, read on!

As with most expansion packs that come to The Sims 4, High School Years adds a number of different traits and aspirations. Traits are characteristics that make up your Sims personality, whereas aspirations are what your Sims goals are throughout life. We've listed both traits and aspirations below.

The Sims 4 High School Years Traits

Socially Awkward - These Sims struggle in social situations and build charisma much more slowly. However, they gain powerful Moodlets and Sentiments when they are able to overcome their awkwardness.
Party Animal - These Sims love to party and hyping up others through performing tricks and pranks.
Overachiever - These Sims tend to raise their skills faster, and are their happiest when completing tasks. That said, they are harder to get to know as friends.

The Sims 4 High School Years Aspirations

Because High School Years is centered around teenagers, you'll be able to find all school-focused aspirations in the Teen tag. All aspirations picked from the Teen tag will give Sims the Relatable trait , making it easier to build relationships with fellow teens.

Drama Llama - This Sim wants to know ALL of the drama. Gossip, break-ups, fights, you name it - this Sim wants to know about it.
Admired Icon - This Sim wants to be adored by their peers, whether through trend-setting, popularity, or knowledge.
Live Fast - Sims with this aspiration want to live free and fast, with zero rules and zero boundaries. Adrenaline rush, here we come!
Goal Orientated - This Sim wants to be the best at absolutely everything. Sports? Money? Grades? All of it and more.

Success at prom is all dependent on what you're looking to get out of it in this expansion pack. Are you trying to get prom royalty, or do you want to spice everything up and be the Prom Jester instead? In this section we'll teach you how to attend prom, how to create your own prom proposal, and how to make your teen Sims prom nights one to remember!

How Prom works and how to attend it

As you continue your first high school week, you'll eventually get a notification about Prom coming up. Prom usually happens at the end of the week on a Saturday, but just to be extra sure, you can look on your Household Calendar.

Once the day rolls around, you will be asked whether you'd like to attend Prom. This is a yes or no answer. No will mean you skip prom, yes means you'll go.

How Prom works is that your Sim, if they decide to go, can go by themself, with friends, or they can ask a very special someone to the Prom with them. This will give them a Prom Date sentiment. But be warned, just because they said yes doesn't mean that they won't change their mind, so be sure to give your Prom date all of the attention they deserve.

How to ask someone to Prom

Asking someone you like to the Prom can be mortifying if it doesn't go well, even in a simulated game! Still, if you're looking to ask someone to the Prom, we'll teach you how.

First you must wait until you get a notification about Prom. Once that's done, you'll be able to click on a Sim of your choice and get a few options: Promise to Skip Prom Together, Ask for Prom Tips, Ask to Prom, Ask to Prom as Friends, Claim to be Prom Royalty, and Present Prom Proposal Sign. Depending on what your preference is, select which option you'd like.

However, if you want to get creative and go all out in order to win the love and affection of your prom date, you should present them with a proposal sign. To do just that, click on your Sim, then the Prom tab and then Create Prom Proposal sign. Once that's done, you can present it to the Sim of your choice.

How to become the Prom King, Prom Queen or Prom Jester

Much like in real life, Prom in The Sims 4 High School Years asks you to select who will be taking home the crown at Prom.

In this version of prom, Sims attend the event via the Auditorium and are given the option to dance, eat, socialize and just have a good time. At the far corner of the building however is a noticeboard, where you can click on it cast your votes for Prom Royalty and Prom Jester - two very different categories. Instead of just using gendered roles like Prom King and Queen, Prom Royalty encompasses it all into one, making the only two things you're able to win is Prom Royalty or Prom Jester.

Despite trying numerous of times, it does feel like no matter how many times you vote for a certain person, the game's selection of who is Prom Royalty or Prom Jester is reliant mostly on luck.

Once you select whichever Sim you'd like to win the category, you can go back and enjoy the rest of the Prom. After a while, the Principal will call everyone together and will announce who the winners are for the selected categories.

Once announced, Prom will continue for a few more hours before it ends and your Sims will head home.

All work and no play will make your Sims very dull indeed, so why not pick an after-school activity for them to get involved in? If you join a club, you'll not only increase your skills, but get to know other teenagers and make more friends.

There are four different teams you can join for more extracurricular activities, and all take place after school hours. These teams are: Computer, Chess, Football and Cheerleading. As far as we know from our own experimentation, you are unable to start your own after-school activities.

How to join after-school activities

There are two different ways to join an after-school activity. The first requires you checking your mobile phone at the bottom left-hand corner of your screen, and selecting the business app. The business app resembles a suitcase and is yellow.

Once selected, you'll be given a full list of all of the after-school activities. If you'd rather use a computer than your phone, you can also use the High School tab via a laptop/PC, which will also allow you to pick your activities.

The second way is to directly join an activity after school. To do this you must stay on campus after classes end, and head to the lockers. There you'll see representatives of the after-school activities, and talking to them will allow you to know more about your club and will allow you to join.

Once you've joined an after-school activity, you'll have specific requirements you need to meet in order to be allowed to stay in the club and succeed. Some clubs will also give you certain items to help, such as a cheerleading mat for the Cheerleaders team and a football for the Football team.

Another feature that's been added alongside The Sims 4 High School Years is a new app called Social Bunny. This app is a bit of a mixture between Facebook and Twitter, allowing you to post statuses and slide into people's DMs if you so choose. In other words, it's an extremely cursed app. But it has its uses, particularly if you're looking to get closer and deepen your relationships with Sims.

How to access and use Social Bunny

Social Bunny is available via your Phone at the bottom left corner of the screen. Once you click on your phone you will see nine different apps. Click the second one, a pink app with a picture of a bunny and love heart on it. This is Social Bunny.

Once on Social Bunny, you'll see three different headings. These are Feed, Friends, and Messages. Above these headings are other features, such as New Post and Tag Sim. We've explained what all of these mean, and their function below.

Feed - This is where all of the social media activity happens. All of your friends (who you can add to your Friend list in the Friends section) posts are featured on the Feed section.
Friends - You can add other Sims you've met to your Contact aka Friends List. Here you'll be able to message them directly, as well as remove them from your list if they prove to be too much of a hassle.
Messages - This will show you both messages that you receive and send. You can also create new messages with the New Messages tab.

New Post - When using this feature, Sims must have had something eventful happen to them, otherwise they won't be able to post. For Teens this could mean travelling home from school, having a crush on someone, doing homework, and more.
Tag Sim - When tagging a Sim, this message goes directly to your Feed but is about a specific Sim. This can increase or decrease your relationship, depending on what sort of message you send.

How to gain followers on Social Bunny

Because Social Bunny isn't like Simstagram, you'll have to gain followers only by using that app. But how? It's actually much easier than it looks, but as always, it depends on how much you use the Social Bunny app.

The first step is posting a lot. This can be hard if your Sim hasn't done anything worth posting about, so get out there and make some memories! Once done, post, post and post!

The second and final stop is crucial: meet loads of people, add them to your contacts and tag them. These will go directlty to your feed, and will help others get to know you more, and as such, will increase your follower count.

Yet another app that can be used on your phone is pink app with glasses on called Trendi. Clicking on it will give you several options, such as buying clothes, checking followers, and a brief explanation on what Trendi is. But let us give you the too long, didn't read version: Trendi is a fashion app that lets you buy and sell clothes.

As for ThrifTea, that is the physical store that is only available in Copperdale. It's essentially a thrift store where you can physically try on outfits, buy them, and talk to the owner of the store to see which fashion trends is in right now.

Fashion trends are huge and can be a make or break in popularity depending on what clothes you're wearing, but thankfully you can check what's trending via your phone. You don't want to stand out in a bad way, now do you? What trend is in right now - and what isn't - will be shown on the top right hand corner of your screen.

That said, in order to start your own Trend, you need to create an outfit - either in Thriftea or in Trendi - and hype it up. Once hyped, you may even see other Sims that you've never met before trying out your style.

Sims are also able to gift other Sims their Trendi purchases if they don't like what they've purchased online. And if they'd rather just get their money back, they can also sell on the outfit.

Puberty, we've all been through it and now with High School Years, our Sims are going to go through it too. That is, unless you decide to go into the Pack Settings in Game Options and disable those Acne and Body Changes... But where's the fun in that?

Body changes and acne were already sort of included in The Sims 4 DLC Parenthood, however this time around these changes happen in a way that's much more natural. For example, your teen may go to sleep one night, and wake up the next day with their acne completely out of control. Thankfully, it's actually pretty easy to get rid of both pesky acne and unwanted body hair.

For your Sims acne, apply a facial cleanser and wash your face every day and eventually the acne will go away. As for your body hair, click on a shower or bath tub, and choose the option to trim your body hair or get rid of it completely, depending on your preference.

The Sims 4 High School Years expansion comes with its own school, situated in the world of Copperdale. This is the only school included in the game, and while it works fine as a template, it can feel rather empty. So, can you make your own high school, or improve it?

Yes! Not only can you make some improvements to the school of Copperdale - and its Auditorium - but make your very own school to fit whatever theme you're going for. You'll need a certain amount of desks, chairs, lockers, cafeteria's, etc, but as long as you have the selected number of items for your school, you'll be able to make your high school look however you want it to.

Here are a handful of useful tips and tricks that'll make your time in high school one to remember!

New Social Interactions - You can now have a pillow fight with Sims, or talk to other Sims while sitting on a bed by interacting with any bed in your lot.
Party Animal Tricks - Sims with the Party Animal trait can perform tricks and chants. You need to click on the Sim and it will come with its own unique option.
Locker Time - You can choose your own locker by clicking on a locker and claiming it for your own. You can have different locker styles and designs as well, and even can prank other lockers too depending on your mischief level.
Review Schedule - If you click on your Sim and click on the High School tab, then 'Review Class Schedule', you can see what lessons you have that week and what skill it improves on (e.g writing, logic, music, etc)
Mess Around - There are several places you can 'Mess Around' added in this expansion pack. The Ferris Wheel, as well as the Cuddle Carts, in Copperdale, as well the new photo booths featured at Prom.

Hope you enjoy high school in The Sims 4!

The Sims 4 High School Years: How To Survive High School

Here's everything to know to make it through your high school years in The Sims 4.

Quick Links

Copperdale high: your schoolday, going to prom, socialising: apps and activities.

In The Sims 4 High School Years, all work and no play makes you a dull Sim. Part of the fun of getting to experience high school with your Sims is the chance to balance exam prep, become head cheerleader, and grow a thriving fashion empire - all whilst still under your parents' roof.

Related: The Sims 4: Teenage Aspirations, Explained

However, there's more to a school than simply stink-bombing the class bully. From plucking up the courage to ask your crush out on a date, to win a medal at Football Sports Day, here's your guide to surviving Copperdale High.

Pick up those pencils and notebooks, because class is in session.

From nine in the morning to half past three in the afternoon, your teen Sims will be heading off to Copperdale High School for a day of learning and mischief. Should you choose to accompany them, you'll be stepping off the school bus and onto the quad in no time. Welcome to your first day of school!

A normal day will consist of some free time in the morning followed by a morning class . Afterward will be lunch recess, which lasts just over two hours - plenty of time to finish that late homework before you get stuck into your afternoon class .

Try to attend every class you can! Not only will your Sim build valuable skills which will be carried into adulthood, but getting caught skipping class will see your grades take a nose dive. Also, you're sure to get slapped with a hefty detention summons. Good luck explaining that to your coach.

Sometimes, you'll have special activities during school hours such as:

Careers Day: professionals come to chat with students about prospective jobs. Attending this and completing objectives at Careers Day will give your Sim a strong Confident moodlet.
Sports Day: On different days, the Cheerleading and Football teams will hold activities in the quad where you can compete against your peers for medals. Those with higher Fitness skills tend to do best here!
Fire Drill: In the middle of class, don't be surprised if a fire engine pulls up outside as the student start trickling out. Participating in fire drills will help kick your Sim into action should any fires break out on their lot in the future!
Exams: On Friday, you'll sit your final exams in the place of your afternoon lesson. Be sure not to skip this one - it could mean the difference between passing and expulsion!
After-School Activities : Whether you're a footballer, cheerleader, computer geek, or chess guru, there's something for everyone in Copperdale's comprehensive extra-curricular roster.

At the end of each week (unless it coincides with a Holiday, for those of us with the Seasons expansion pack ), your Sim has the opportunity to attend Prom with their crush or with a friend.

Promposals And Sentiments

You can craft a promposal sign to present to your crush, asking them to the Prom with you the fancy way if words simply won't cut it. Be warned that even though you may have a Crush sentiment toward a fellow student, it might not be reciprocated.

Try to ascertain their romantic and mess around interests before you profess your undying love, or you might be left out in the cold. When in doubt, it might be wiser to ask them as a friend rather than as a date.

When you get to Prom, be sure to submit your vote for Prom Royalty before snagging yourself some punch. A Prom Queen, King, or Jester may be chosen, so if you want to be up there getting crowned before the entire school you're going to have to be relatively popular on campus.

And hey, even if you don't get chosen, there's still plenty of time to dance the night away - and, of course, hit the after-party.

Skipping Prom

If streamers and spiked punch aren't your bags, you can always scrap Prom entirely. Select a Sim of your choice and choose the 'Promise To Skip Prom Together' option from the Friendly interactions menu. This will show up in your partner in crime's information panel when you check your relationship status.

When Prom rolls around, be sure to select the 'Skip Prom' option to avoid letting down your bestie.

Because Prom is like, so lame.

There's more to life than good hair and good grades. If you're looking to kill time between classes or on weekends, High School Years comes with a host of killer activities to ensure that your Sim is never bored.

Social Bunny and Trendii

Social Bunny is the social media application everyone has in The Sims 4. Through it, you can interact with classmates by tagging them in posts or sending them direct messages. Your tone can be flirty, friendly, or even mean - it all depends on how you want your relationship to progress.

Use Trendii to browse and sell hot new outfits as purchased from the second-hand store, Thrift-Tea, which doubles as a boba tea shop. This is a great place to hang out after school with friends, allowing you to check out the newest trends to find a style that best fits your Sim's personality.

If you're hoping to take your passion for fashion to stratospheric heights as a Simfluencer , try hyping your outfits up to fashion-forward buddies and gauge their reactions. Positive responses have real-time effects on hot trends, so you never know: your threads could end up the topic on everyone's lips in just a few short days!

Goofing Off At School

On the first day of school, be sure to claim your locker and let the games begin!

Sims with at least Level One Mischief can interact with their classmates' lockers, planting stink bombs to catch their unsuspecting marks off-guard. You can even design your locker to suit your aesthetic, from grunge to kawaii and beyond.

Once your Mischief level is high enough, you'll be able to spread some nasty urban legends on campus. To mess with your friends, click on the 'Discuss Urban Legend' option from the Mischief interactions menu. Be careful though - legends aren't always as harmless as they seem .

If you see a Sim standing around with their arms splayed, be sure to ask them what T Posing is. They will explain it as a silly viral trend on Social Bunny, and next time you see someone performing the T Pose Challenge your Sim will be able to join them! What better way to infuriate your normie teachers than with an obscure social media joke they'll never understand?

Hanging Out At The Fairgrounds

Overlooking the sapphire waters of Copperdale is Plumbite Pier , complete with a ferris wheel, haunted house, and tunnel of love. Meet friends here and grab some ice cream before mooching off down to the riverside hangout - now that's a chilled weekend.

You can even sneak out past curfew if you're lucky enough to be invited to a party with your friends. To sneak outside past curfew, be sure that you have an open window on the lot to sneak out from, or just wait until your folks are fast asleep before creeping out through the front door.

Successfully sneaking out grants positive moodlets, whilst getting caught will make your Sim Angry, Embarrassed, or just plain grounded.

Next: The Sims 4: Wants And Fears, Explained

The Sims™ 4 High School Years

What's included in the sims™ 4 high school years.

Browse this pack’s content and get inspired by more fashion, furniture, hairstyles, and décor. Imagine what you’ll make next!

Create a Sim

View included items, experience high school.

Experience all the ups and downs of high school. Attend classes in person, get to know your teachers, hang out in the cafeteria, and even decorate your locker! Your most treasured moments might happen while loitering around with your friends after school.

Iconic Teen Moments

Dance the night away at prom and celebrate your graduation ceremony with family and friends (if you keep up with your schoolwork!). In addition to those big moments, Sims can make lifelong friends, be asked out by other teens, participate in after-school activities and teams, and experience the rollercoaster of puberty.

Shake Things Up

High school is a time of self-discovery. Find the confidence to ask out your crush or the guts to skip class (don’t let the principal catch you). Teen Sims will explore their own likes and dislikes and have new opportunities to cause mischief. Pranks and sneaking out after dark can have consequences, so be careful you don’t get caught.

Explore Your Style

Make your bedroom your own, plan outfits with clothes designed by Depop sellers, and become a Simfluencer! Teen Sims can earn money by selling outfits and hyping up looks they design on Trendi right from their bedrooms, which are now more interactive than ever. Use a tablet, read a book in bed, or even have a pillow fight!

Legal Disclosures

REQUIRES THE SIMS 4 (SOLD SEPARATELY) AND ALL GAME UPDATES. SEE MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PACK.

**Conditions and restrictions apply. See https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/the-sims-4-high-school-years for details.

Similar To The Sims™ 4 High School Years

The sims™ 4 crystal creations stuff pack.

Crafted by you.

The Sims™ 4 For Rent Expansion Pack

Own the neighborhood.

The Sims™ 4 Home Chef Hustle Stuff Pack

Live your cooking dreams.

The Sims™ 4 Cottage Living

Feed your soul (and your chickens!). Play with life.

The Best Sims 4 Mods That Improve Child Gameplay

Children are a core part of The Sims 4 , yet the things that the player can do with them aren't as varied as one could think. The game has many strong points, but its long-time players have discovered that there are some aspects in which it could improve. For example, the children's school life and aspirations are limited to a certain degree.

The Sims 4: How to Find Lost Homework

Luckily, plenty of creative players have come up with mods that solve this problem and offer richer, more realistic child gameplay. From new school interactions to updated personality traits to a larger selection of hobbies, these mods help significantly improve child gameplay in The Sims 4 . Players who love the various stages of life but want this gameplay to be more fleshed-out can achieve the same, with the toddler and child stages being enhanced significantly with these TS4 child gameplay mods .

Updated on April 25, 2024, by Taylor Pittman: Almost anything is possible in The Sims 4, but there are definitely areas in which the game can be expanded. Luckily, a large mod community takes the time to create mods that add gameplay, items, and UI modifications for free. Children in The Sims 4 could use more gameplay surrounding them. Players who enjoy family dynamics may be disappointed with some classic activities and social interactions for kids missing. So, this list has been updated to include more mods that improve child gameplay in The Sims 4 .

Kids Can Paint

Create masterpieces from a young age.

Cepzid Creation

The Sims 4 has several features that weren't available in previous titles. On the other hand, it's missing things that may seem surprising. For example, while children could paint in The Sims 3 , it's not possible in TS4. This is remedied with Cepzid's Kids Can Paint mod. Children have the same access to easel sizes and picture types as adult Sims.

Children can show off their painting skills and create custom artwork that their parents can sell or hang up. This is a great way to have kids help with earning money if simoleons are running low. It is a great way for children to practice their creativity, and players can live out their artsy child protégé storylines.

Run a Lemonade Stand or Bake Sale

Earn spending money as a kid.

Children in The Sims 4 have limited after-school activities outside school clubs and the Scouts. They are also unable to get part-time jobs if players want them to "have their own money." However, running lemonade stands or selling baked goods are something kids do all the time in the real world.

Cepzid created a mod that allows kids to tend to a stand and sell lemonade or cakes to Sims on the lot. An adult or child can tend to the stand. Each stand has a list of flavors depending on what they sell. Children can run their own business and get some extra simoleons for the household.

Create a Chore Schedule

LittleMsSam

Children need a lot of time for learning, playing, and making friends but sometimes they have to do things they may not find as fun. Household chores are part of life regardless of age, but they are a good way to teach responsibility and help parents with some household tasks. Players with Parenthood can have their parent Sims tell their kids to do things like clean up, make the table, or do their homework.

Having to physically command your Sims to do this every time gets tiresome, but LittleMsSam created a mod that has children do chores automatically using a schedule. Sims can set a chore schedule using a calendar from Parenthood or Discover University . They can assign cleaning duty hours or days ahead of time with the mod.

Get More Children's Social Interactions

The interactions that a child has in The Sims 4 have increased quite a bit since the early days of the game when the toddler phase wasn't even a part of the game. EA has addressed many complaints with this game , but there are still some people who feel that children don't really have too many interactions to mess around with in the game, which doesn't really feel all that great to mess around with.

Thankfully, modders have picked up the slack and added their fair share of unique and custom interactions into the game to make it easier for players to enjoy this phase of a Sim's life. The Child Life mod does exactly that and allows players to help these children feel more lifelike and engaging, talking about stuff and engaging in activities that are appropriate for someone their age.

Homework Tweaks

Do homework faster.

Homework is a crucial part of any child's life, with these Sims needing to do well in school by completing their homework regularly and improving their grades. Failing to do so can lead to a poor graduation that doesn't really benefit a developing Sim in any way and can actively hamper their development in the long run.

The Sims 4: How To Make Money (Without Resorting To Cheats)

However, homework is always a chore, and The Sims 4 is no exception to this golden rule. Watching a child sit down and do homework for hours on end as their needs become critical is never fun, and players would ideally like a way to improve their time management by letting children do their homework faster and more efficiently. The Faster Homework mod achieves precisely this task, allowing children to focus their task on more fun activities that players can actually be invested in.

Kiddoddle Job Listings

Odd jobs for children.

Childhood is a time for less work and more play, but every now and then kids want a chance to get some cash. ItsKatato's Kiddoodle Job Listings is a career mod that allows child Sims to take on odd jobs. The odd jobs require the Island Living Expansion Pack to work properly because it uses the same system.

Odd jobs that kids can do include easy things like babysitting, dog walking, mowing lawns, phone repair, and more. The jobs available depend on the child's skills. There are also two versions of the mod: low pay rates for authenticity or high pay rates if players want their kids to bring in big bucks.

Teens and Children Can Cash In On Allowance

To get kids used to money management, some families might put into place an allowance system. This is also possible in The Sims 4 thanks to this Allowance mod . Players can have the household family kids receive a weekly allowance of a specific amount.

Better yet, the allowance will be dependent on how well the child is doing at school and if they're showing good behavior. The allowance is stored in a separate money account, which further increases immersion for this mod.

Spend The Weekend With

Children can visit their relatives.

Those playing a legacy might like the idea of sending their household children out for the weekend to visit grandparents for instance. However, playing this out separately doesn't really have the same effect, since it forces players to actually play out the weekend away as a child, which gets tedious.

This mod lets players simply summon a family member, or anyone really, to pick up someone from the household. They can then stay indefinitely and will be added to that household's roster until they return. It's definitely a great gameplay mod for children in The Sims 4 for those who want to focus on other household members for a bit.

Adult Skills For Kids

Children can learn more skills.

There are a ton of skills that kids on The Sims 4 simply don't have access to until they age up. This isn't realistic, however, since many of these "adult" skills like fishing are actually very doable for children to learn in real life.

The Sims 4: Growing Together - Infant Quirks and Their Effects

The Adult Skills For Kids mod fixes this oversight in the game. This gameplay mod for children in The Sims 4 allows kids to access any adult skills, while also developing the unique child skills in the game. Learning instruments, writing, video gaming, and even robotics, are now completely possible for children, too.

Foster Family

Become a foster parent.

One thing that's lackluster in The Sims 4 is the variety in the types of families players can have. Foster families are simply not a thing in the game unless players simulate it using the adoption system.

The Foster Family mod allows players to foster not just toddlers and children, but pets as well. It's a fantastic and pretty immersive and storytelling-friendly mod for players who want to play out those foster family stories in a realistic manner.

Grow Up Aspiration

Parent influence will affect children.

A lot of people might not know what they want to focus on in their future when they're still children. That's why the aspirations for children in The Sims 4 can feel a bit narrow and limiting. They usually focus on developing one skill, such as artistic abilities or athleticism. The Grow Up aspiration mod fixes this.

If the player gives this aspiration to a child Sim, they will be asked to develop multiple skills instead of just a single one. What's more, they even get valuable aspiration points for doing their homework, which always comes in handy.

Spellcaster Child Can Use Magic

Child no longer have to wait to cast spells.

For The Sims 4 players who love Harry Potter and want to have their own child wizard, this mod gives them the opportunity to achieve it. Under normal circumstances, children can't use magic in the game, even when they're spellcasters just like their parents. They have to wait until their teen years, and only then can they start using magic.

Project Rene Can Make Up for What The Sims 4 Lacks in Occults

This gameplay mod for children in The Sims 4 allows the children to use magic as well. They can't do every single thing that adult spellcasters are capable of , but the range of their powers is still wide enough to make for fun gameplay with the young wizards.

Random Traits And Aspirations

Leave traits up to chance.

In the game, the players choose what aspirations and character traits children will have when they age up from toddlers to kids. But those players who would like to randomize the process can use this mod.

The child will get randomly chosen traits as well as a random aspiration. As a result, the child may be very different from their parents, which will lead to some interesting interactions. This mod also adds more realism to the game since, in real life, parents don't get to choose what their children will be like and what they will want to do.

Sleepover Event

Host friends for a slumber party.

A lot of children love having sleepovers with their friends. Unfortunately, The Sims 4 base game didn't include this event, but a mod added it in. It allows the children to organize a new event: a sleepover with their friends. It not only allows kids to have more fun but also to build better friendships with other children. Players get a similar Slumber Party event if they have the Growing Together Expansion pack.

It's a valuable integration that will allow players to help their children form great memories with their friends. After all, what Simmer hasn't been a part of a sleepover where they've goofed around with their friends and talked at length about a variety of topics? This mod just aims to bring that experience into The Sims 4 base game and does so pretty effectively.

Children Can Walk Dogs

Cute interactions between kids and dogs.

Taking care of a pet as a young child is a good way to learn some more responsibilities. Yet The Sims 4 doesn't allow children to walk their family dogs. A mod exists that gives children the option to walk their dogs .

The Sims 4: Growing Together: Midlife Crisis Guide

Walking dogs helps build the relationship between the child and their pet. It also gives parents some extra alone time, as they might appreciate the fact that their kid is helping them to take care of their family dog. It also helps that children get additional responsibility points for walking their dogs.

Education System Bundle

Add homeschooling and more.

KawaiiStacie

Going to school can be amazing, but it's not for everyone. Not every child feels challenged in school or can find friends easily. This mod takes this into consideration and allows both children and teenagers to be homeschooled instead.

This will give the family the chance to design their own schedule to a certain degree. It also means the child will be much more physically present in the household than before. As a result, the player will get the chance to enjoy playing with the young Sim's character more.

Platform(s) PS4, PC, Xbox One

Released September 2, 2014

Developer(s) Maxis

The Best Sims 4 Mods That Improve Child Gameplay

The Sims 4: 9 Tips For Parenting

Parenting can be a difficult thing in The Sims 4. With these helpful tips, however, players are sure to do a great job.

Have positive family dynamics for better interactions and buffs between Sims.
Complete family-focused aspirations to teach good character values to children.
Level up the parenting skill before having kids to make parenting easier.

Parenting can be surprisingly difficult in the world of The Sims 4 , especially if the Sims are fortunate enough to have multiple children at once (it's rare, but it happens), or when the players are doing various ambitious challenges, such as the 100 Babies challenge .

The Sims 4: 22 Tips For Building Spectacular Houses

That's when all stakes are off, and it can be almost impossible to take care of all the children in a way they deserve. Fortunately, Sims 4 players tend to be resilient, so since the game's release, they have figured out multiple ways to succeed at parenting in the game, regardless of whether their families have one child or fifty.

Updated on April 27, 2024, by Taylor Pittman: In The Sims 4, players can simulate almost every aspect of life, including raising kids. While children and teens are more independent, parent Sims will have their hands full with newborns, infants, and toddlers if any become a part of the family. Players with the Parenthood Game Pack get even more dynamic family content. With so many things to keep track of, this article has been updated to include more tips, tricks, and advice on parenting in The Sims 4.

9 Have Positive Family Dynamics

Family members can have unique interactions.

Growing Together Expansion Pack

Parents can help their children and foster closer relationships with them if they have positive Family Dynamics . Family Dynamics is a system built into the game from Growing Together that influences how Sims interact with their family members. While any Sim can form a dynamic, the one that parents have with their kids is especially important.

Family Dynamics such as Close, Jokesters, and Supportive are positive dynamics children Sims can have with their caregivers. Whenever the two Sims interact, they will both receive a positive buff. Negative Family Dynamics can change with enough positive interaction, but sometimes it can result in creative storylines.

8 Complete Family-Focused Aspirations

Teach children good character values.

Parenthood Game Pack

While the base game has some Family Aspirations, players can take on the Super Parent Aspiration with the Parenthood game pack. Super Parent Sims are ten out of ten all-around good parents. The aspiration tasks involve spending time with their children, helping them age, and teaching them character values.

Character values include manners, responsibility, conflict resolution, and more. Sims who grow up and earn points toward each value will receive additional traits once they become adults that reflect their final points in each category. The Super Parent Aspiration also focuses on the Parenting social interactions that come with the pack.

7 Host Play Dates For Toddlers

Help children make life-long friends.

Toddler Stuff Pack

Socializing is important for Sims regardless of their age. Parents should ensure they spend time with their kids but also let them have friends their own age. Taking children to the park, having birthday parties, or letting them invite friends after school are great ways to do this. Players with the Toddler Stuff pack can help their kids get a head start on this with the Toddler Play Date social event.

Toddler Play Dates are a great way for neighborhood toddlers to get together and play with toys, listen to stories, and use playground equipment. On top of that, the event is just plain adorable.

6 Level Up Before Becoming Parents

Parenting is a 10 level skill.

A good way to make parenting much easier in The Sims 4 is to level up the skill even before the Sim starts a family. Just like all skills in the game, it's also possible to level up parenting by studying it in books. This way, the Sims won't be out of their depths as much when their future children arrive in the world.

If they hit the maximum level ten before becoming parents, they can easily use the full parent mode afterward, which allows the parents to slow down the decay of their needs and focus on their kids instead. The Sims will also be able to perform parenting tasks with much greater ease, and as a bonus, they will get a happy moodlet that lasts for two hours.

5 Make A Lot Of Food In Advance

Children need to eat every day.

In the world of The Sims 4 , some things that would look unacceptable in real life are perfectly alright. For example, buying the high chair for the toddlers and having them sit at the desk while they eat is time-consuming, especially if Sims have more toddlers at once.

The Sims 4: 13 Must-Have Save Files To Download

Instead, it helps to cook multiple portions of one meal and put the finished food somewhere where the toddlers can grab it for themselves whenever they get hungry. This means that they will most likely be eating their food on the floor, and there will be empty plates everywhere, but at least the parents will have a bit more time to attend to their own needs.

4 Use The Older Siblings

Teens and younger siblings can bond.

If the household is full of children of various ages, there isn't a single reason why the older children can't help with taking care of their younger siblings. The only potential problem is that their parenting skills aren't as high, so it will take the teen-aged Sims a bit more time to teach toddlers how to use the potty, for example.

Still, it's a good way to allow the parents to get some rest. Teenagers can also help children with their homework. And if the older siblings aren't available because they're in school, another tried-out way to entertain the toddlers and make them level up their skills is to just buy tablets and have them play games on them.

3 Choose The Right Traits

A good trait can make all the difference.

The Sims 4 has an important advantage against real life - it allows Sims to pick their children's character traits . Some traits make the parenting process more challenging, while others simplify it.

For example, a good trait for any toddler is the independent trait. An independent toddler wants to learn everything alone, and they will spend a lot of time working on their skills (including the potty) without needing their parents' assistance.

2 It's The Little Things That Count

Being attentive is important for parents.

Some helpful parenting tricks in The Sims 4 are so small and easy to miss that most players don't pay attention to them. Yet they can be very helpful. For example, if the parent finds the time to read their toddler a bedtime story before going to bed, the toddler is less likely to wake up crying because they had a nightmare.

Greatest Pre-Made Families From The Sims 4, Ranked

If the house has more than one story, it helps to keep all the things for toddlers on a single floor since it saves time and makes the toddlers happier. And finally, it's sometimes not a bad idea to let the toddler make a mess since, by doing this, they're actually gaining new skills. Plus, if an older child later cleans the mess, they get extra points for responsibility, which is always useful.

1 Have A Parent Stay At Home Or Hire A Nanny

Raising kids is a full-time job.

Unless the Sim is a single parent, it helps to have one Sim from the couple stay at home while the children are very young. They can either work from home or take a break from their job. If none of these options are possible, the family can always hire a nanny.

Whatever the case, there always has to be at least one adult Sim with the toddlers and babies in the house. Another alternative is to call the grandparents into action and have them temporarily stay in the household with the Stay Over Event from Growing Together , at least if they're still alive by the time their children have kids.

IMAGES

How to Do Homework in The Sims 4 📚
The Sims 4: How to Do Homework
The Sims 4 guide: How to do homework
How to do homework in The Sims 4
How To Do Homework in Sims 4 in 3 Easy Steps
How to do homework in The Sims 4

VIDEO

HIGH SCHOOL: PART TWO
SPARKLE HIGH 🤣-High School Homework Struggles
our HIGH SCHOOL journey starts here!! || Sims 4 High School Years #1
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION DAY!👩🏼‍🎓 We Made It⭐️
Creating High School Years Outfits
sims 4 high school years #sims4 #sims4highschoolyears #sims4highschool #simsteen #school #schoollife

COMMENTS

The Sims 4: High School Years
Fans should now simply select that book and click on the "do homework" button to cause the Sim to move to a table and begin their studies. Once a Sim has completed their homework, The Sims 4 ...
Your Sim lost their homework book? You can get it back
Buy new homework books. You can buy grade school and university homework books for $1. To buy a new homework book in The Sims 4, click on the bookcase or computer, select Order Books, and buy the homework book you want. If you're buying a new homework book for a child, have an adult purchase it. Then put the book on a table for the child to ...
The Sims 4 guide: How to do homework
The homework your teen Sim has to do will be in their personal inventory, as a little blue book. You can select it and click "do homework" and your teen Sim will move to a nearby table to do ...
Sims 4 How to do Homework Guide: All You Need To Know
If you've played previous Sims games, the good news is that homework in the Sims 4 isn't too different from previous Sims games. But like each generation, there are different tricks and tips you need to keep in mind to be successful, whether you are just looking to complete homework to help teens pass high school, or your Sims are tackling on a degree at the University of Britechester or ...
The Sims 4 High School Years: How to Do Homework
To get your Sim to start doing homework, you need to check their personal inventory. Look for a blue book with some white text on it. That's their school textbook. They may have similar books ...
Lost High school homework!!
September 2015. Options. MamaKatz_cck. ★★★★ Apprentice. Thanks! I did try the bookshelf before posting the question, but didn't think to order hwk on the PC! Reply. 0. + XP.
How To Do Homework (High School Years Schoolwork Tutorial)
In this video I will show you how to do homework (High School years schoolwork tutorial) in The Sims 4. Do you have any questions? Let me know in the comment...
Sims 4: How to Do Homework Faster and Get Higher Grades
Open the Sim's inventory for your younger Sims. Click "Do homework.". Aid them with any needs as they work. Send an adult Sim to help with the child's homework. Click "help with homework" from the adult Sim's inventory. Increase child "skills" levels to complete homework faster (like the research and debate skill).
How to Find Lost Homework in The Sims 4
Head into one of these, choose "Purchase Books", and pick "Homework Books" in the Show All dropdown menu. In the base game, you'll find a Grade School and regular Homework book, while The Sims 4: Discover University introduces a University Homework book. Each book type costs one Simoleon, making them inexpensive to replace.
How to Do Homework in The Sims 4
By doing homework, your Sim will perform better at school, leading to better school grades. This will ultimately result in better job opportunities and higher wages. This will ultimately result in ...
The Sims 4: How to do Homework
To get them to work on their homework you'll get them to go into their inventory and click on it and choose do homework and they will start working on it. They too have the option to have an adult sim to help with homework by getting that sim to click on them when they've started their homework and getting them to assist to make it go more ...
How to Find Sims 4 Lost Homework: What To Do When Homework is Missing
If your sim is in college and lost their homework, you can buy new university homework at the kiosk located on campus in either Britechester or Foxbury. Just find the kiosk and click ' buy university items '. Then you'll want to click on the book icon labeled ' academics ' to narrow the items down even further.
Mod Education Overhaul: Your New Favorite School Mod
The classic Sims 4 homework serves just to keep grades high. However, with the education overhaul mod, besides helping them keep up in school and get good grades, homework will help them work on important skills and improve character values. Your children and teens will now have more specific homework, such as writing English papers, or solving ...
Education Overhaul by adeepindigo
Grade School and High School Changes. Homework, School Projects, and Assignments. Added the ability for your Sims to do their homework online. The option exists under the Career menu. Added more Homework Options for Children and Teen through Homework Book which increases skills and character values while fulfilling homework task
Become the Best Student With These School Cheats For TS4!
Kids and teenagers all need to attend classes regularly, get to school on time, and do their best to keep up with homework. They have a system of grades from F to A to rank their success in school. Although Sims could always attend school, with Sims 4: High School Years, school life is richer and
How To Do Homework In The Sims 4
To do homework simply click on it in your inventory and select 'Do Homework'. The activity will take longer if your sim is in a bad mood. You can speed up the interaction if you get an adult sim to 'Help with Homework' by interacting with the sim whilst it is working. After completing the homework, you can interact with it again to complete ...
The Sims 4 High School Years guide, from prom, after-school activities
Trailer for the most recent Sims 4 release, High School Years. Watch on YouTube How to enroll in High School in The Sims 4 . The Sims 4 High School Years expansion pack adds a new lease of life to ...
The Sims 4 High School Years: How To Survive High School
In The Sims 4 High School Years, all work and no play makes you a dull Sim. Part of the fun of getting to experience high school with your Sims is the chance to balance exam prep, become head cheerleader, and grow a thriving fashion empire - all whilst still under your parents' roof. Related: The Sims 4: Teenage Aspirations, Explained
The Sims 4 High School Years Cheats Guide
To add careers, you will need to add this cheat to the career cheat you want to use: careers.add_career to add careers. careers.remove_career to remove careers. careers.promote to promote careers. careers.demote to demote careers. For example: careers.add_career careers_Volunteer_HSTeam_CheerTeam.
The Sims™ 4 High School Years
High school is a time of self-discovery. Find the confidence to ask out your crush or the guts to skip class (don't let the principal catch you). Teen Sims will explore their own likes and dislikes and have new opportunities to cause mischief. Pranks and sneaking out after dark can have consequences, so be careful you don't get caught.
The Sims 4: High School Years Complete Guide
The High School Years expansion pack for The Sims 4 introduces four new after-school activities that are exclusive to teenagers. These activities aim to help boost Sims' skills and talents, while ...
The Best Sims 4 Mods That Improve Child Gameplay
Children in The Sims 4 have limited after-school activities outside school clubs and the Scouts. They are also unable to get part-time jobs if players want them to "have their own money."
Tips For Parenting In The Sims 4
Parenting can be a difficult thing in The Sims 4. With these helpful tips, however, players are sure to do a great job. ... parenting skills aren't as high, so it will take the teen-aged Sims a ...

Your Sim lost their homework book? You can get it back

Why is my Sim’s homework book missing?

What to do if you lose your homework book in The Sims 4

Delete or sell your bookcases

Check other Sims’ inventories

Where is my Sim’s homework in The Sims 4?

Do Sims in The Sims 4 University do homework?

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Follow Polygon online:

Site search

How to do homework in The Sims 4 High School Years

Share this story

Share All sharing options for: How to do homework in The Sims 4 High School Years

The next level of puzzles.

Sign up for the newsletter Patch Notes

Just one more thing!

If you loved Shōgun, keep the historical Japan vibes going with these games

Anyone but You on Netflix, Monkey Man, and every new movie to watch at home this weekend

Our favorite starter deck for Disney Lorcana is available for its lowest price ever

Why can’t I build a plot in Manor Lords?

How do marketplaces work in Manor Lords?

Disney Lorcana introduces the rest of Encanto’s Madrigal family

Sims 4 How to do Homework Guide: All You Need To Know

Homework in Sims: A Brief History

Children and Teens

Young Adults

Young Adults (and Adults)

Homework in the Sims 4- Your Guide

Getting to School

Decisions During School

Locating Homework

How to Do/ Complete Homework

Homework and Grade Performance

School Projects

How to Do Homework Faster

University Students

Getting Accepted

Homework Load at University

Other Types of Homework

How to Make Homework Easier

Using Mods for Better Homework

Better Autonomous Homework by LittleMsSam

Faster Homework (University Edition) by Scarlet’s Mods

Subject Homework by ScarletQueenKat

Question: Where is homework located in The Sims 4?

Question: Can you grade homework in Sims 4?

Final Thoughts

Leave a Comment Cancel Reply

The Sims 4 High School Years: How to Do Homework

The Sims 4 High School Years : How to Do Homework

Uncommon Knowledge

About the writer

Top stories

Jewish Group Applauds Pro-Palestinian Campus Protesters

Young Americans Face Bleak Tax Future

Majority of Voters Say Donald Trump Was a Success, Joe Biden Is a Failure

Kristi Noem's Dog Killing Mocked at White House Correspondents' Dinner

Lost High school homework!!

Original Post

Re: Lost High school homework!!

How To Do Homework in Sims 4 and Improve Grades: Tips and Tricks

What You Need To Know About Homework in the Sims Universe

Kids Must Go to School

Adults Can Choose To Attend University

You Don’t Need to Worry About School Transportation

Locating Homework Gets Complicated

How To Do Homework: Sims 4

Completing Homework for Sims 4 Kids

Helping Sim Teens Dominate Homework

Completing School Projects

Completing Adult Sim University Work

Tips for Finishing Homework Faster

That VideoGame Blog: Helping You Have a Blast While Playing Sims 4

Latest reviews

Best Sims 4 Traits CC Mods [60+ Picks]

The Best Pokemon Crystal Cheats (Complete, Fully-Tested List)

Sims 4 Challenges: 20+ of the Best

Sims 4 Legacy Challenge (Full Rules & List)

The Sims 4 Careers: Fully Updated List ( Unlock Every Job Track

Best Sims 4 Mods (and How to Use Them)