Introduction
Parents often have no time to teach their children life lessons as they are busy. Going through life with only the basics, such as reading and writing, is not enough. Children need to be able to do basic life skills before kindergarten. It’s never too early for kids to start learning valuable lessons to help them become successful people!
What Are Life Skills?
Life skills are certain abilities we all develop throughout our lives that allow us to function more effectively and independently in society and other settings where we interact with others.
Here is the list of the 10 skills every child should learn in kindergarten.
Responsibility
Many life skills teach children responsibility, but these life skills can be learned in early childhood before kindergarten. Kids should already understand the basic concept of doing their best and following through at an early age.
You can teach your child to take responsibility by setting small goals that will gradually build up into bigger ones as time goes on. For instance, you could give them one toy (or allow them to choose one) which they need to keep clean and put away after playing with it. Before long, you can move onto helping them with chores around the house or even simple daily tasks like brushing their teeth or cleaning up after meals.
Positive Self-esteem
Kids with healthy self-esteem are more likely to feel happy about themselves and their choices. They are also more willing to try new things because they don’t fear failure or criticism. One of the best ways to encourage self-esteem in kids is by praising them for their efforts rather than for things that come quickly (such as their looks or talents). By doing this, you help your child focus on developing life skills instead of constantly striving for perfection.
Empathy
Children need to learn how to relate to others and understand the emotions behind their actions. This will teach empathy, allowing your kid to get into other people’s shoes and put themselves in others’ place. For example, if another child is crying at the playground, you can ask your child to determine the reason.
Doing Tasks Independently
Encouraging independence is a great way to strengthen children’s self-help skills. Before entering kindergarten, children should know how to do tasks independently. Start practising these new skills a few months before school starts to give your child time to get comfortable with them.
How to solve problems
Sometimes life skills for kids include learning how to deal with conflict. Try playing games that teach your child how to behave during conflict. For example, when two players are fighting over a toy or another player isn’t being nice, the mediator tells them about some life skills that could come in handy: taking turns, sharing, and apologising.
How to play alone
Playing alone is a life skill for kids. It teaches children independence and helps them discover their style of having fun – something parents usually don’t know about until they start asking around. One way to do this life skill is by giving the child a few minutes at each mealtime without adult interference.
Conclusion
The life skill activities mentioned above are best practiced at Athena Global School. Enroll your children at Athena Global School to ensure they learn crucial life skills for their success.
Author Mrs.Mangaiyarkarasi, KG Coordinator, Athena Global School, Chidambaram
