Life Skills - Term 2 - Week 9

Personal development is about growing and improving ourselves. It includes learning new things, making good choices, and treating others with respect. Today, we will talk about how we can make healthy choices in our lives and why it is important to be kind and respectful to everyone around us.

Let's look at some examples of healthy choices. If you have a choice between eating an apple or a candy bar, which one is healthier? The apple is a healthy choice because it gives us energy and helps us grow strong. Now, let's think about how we can show respect. If someone is talking, we should listen and not interrupt them. This is a way to show that we care about what they are saying.

Now, let's practice what we've learned. I will give you some scenarios, and you will act them out. For example, if you see a friend who is sad, how can you help them? You might say something kind or offer to play with them. After each scenario, we will discuss what healthy choices and respectful behaviors were shown.

It's time for you to think about your own personal development. Write down one small goal you would like to achieve this week. It could be something like being kinder to your classmates or trying a new healthy food. Share your goal with a partner and discuss how you can achieve it together.

• Growing and improving ourselves
• Playing games all day
• Eating junk food
• Ignoring others

Answer: Growing and improving ourselves

Personal development is about making ourselves better and learning new things.

• Eating an apple
• Watching TV all day
• Skipping breakfast
• Eating lots of candy

Answer: Eating an apple

Eating fruits like apples is a healthy choice that helps our bodies.

Answer: Listening when someone is talking.

Listening shows that you value what the other person is saying.

• Ignore them
• Laugh at them
• Ask if they want to talk
• Tell them to be quiet

Answer: Ask if they want to talk

Offering to listen can help someone feel better.

Answer: I want to be kinder to my friends.

Setting a goal helps us focus on improving ourselves.

• It helps us grow strong and stay healthy
• It makes us popular
• It allows us to play more games
• It helps us eat more candy

Answer: It helps us grow strong and stay healthy

Healthy choices are essential for our physical and mental well-being.

• Talking while the teacher is speaking
• Raising your hand to ask a question
• Ignoring classmates
• Throwing paper

Answer: Raising your hand to ask a question

Raising your hand shows respect for the teacher and your classmates.