"In a constantly changing environment, having life skills is an essential part of being able to meet the challenges of everyday life. The dramatic changes in global economies over the past five years have been matched with the transformation in technology and these are all impacting on education, the workplace, and home life".
Life Skills provide children with important tools for development, such as independent thinking, how to socialize and make new friends, and how to take action in situations where their parents or teachers may not be around to help or intervene.
IMPORTANT LIFE SKILLS FOR KIDS TO LEARN
- Focus and self-control.
- Communication.
- Making connections.
- Critical thinking.
- Taking on challenges.
- Self-directed, engaged learning.
WAYS OF ACQUIRING LIFE SKILLS
- Learning life skills heavily depend upon the parent, teacher, institutional curriculum, and surroundings.
- The individual learns relevant life skills through active participation, observation, real-life experience, and incorporates learning in a real-life context.
- Life skills are acquired when we provide a platform or an opportunity for them to learn and practice.
THE BENEFITS OF TEACHING LIFE SKILLS AT A YOUNG AGE
Building life skills is essentially an exercise in helping children develop
sound judgment and
good habits for long-term stability, wellness, and success.
How to promote life skills for students:
Parents can take an active role in teaching life skills at home with projects that provide real-world examples and lessons in decision making and problem-solving.
Everyday - survival skills:
In addition to brushing their own teeth and learning how to tie their shoes and get dressed, young children should know what to do in common situations as well as emergencies, such as :
- How to get to and from home and school.
- Who to call in an emergency (memorize phone number).
- How to safely cross the street.
If you would like your child's education to include more life skills, consider enrolling them in a public school at home via online learning.
As your child's learning coach you can ensure a well-rounded education that you can supplement with plenty of real-world skills.
