HASTI PUBLIC SCHOOL & JR. COLLEGE ,DONDAICHA 190 * What are the important skills a child should develop and at what age? *
I am thankful to Hon’ble Chairman sir, of my Hasti public school, Kailas ji Jain , for motivating me , during an informal communication, to think and write about this topic important *skills a child should develop at different age while studying at school. here is a humble attempt. If you ask anyone the most valuable skills they learned in school, they will probably mention non-academic examples.
While skills like English, mathematics and science are undoubtedly crucial to student development, skills like critical thinking, socialising and empathy, among others, will probably be more common answers. The formative years of a student are spent acquiring knowledge mostly through books in schools and colleges. And, although this knowledge helps the students develop their personalities, it fails to arm them with practical skills that give them a better chance at the job market.
90% of employment opportunities need the youth to be skilled in some vocation. But, the lack of skills leads to a failure in the youth to secure the job of their dreams.
Today, there is a greater demand for skilled workers. So, it becomes important that the pedagogy emphasizes skill development for students that prepare them for their future careers.
Let’s try and understand skill development a necessary part of Our Hasti school school and high school education and how it helps students.
As parents, we strive to do everything possible to improve our children’s lives. One of the topics that become so important for our children is to develop right skills at the right age.
One of the most critical stages of development and learning, when kids develop skills quickly, is the first five years of life. During this time frame, child not only grows physically and emotionally but also learns to communicate, think, and socialise. So, it is important for them to develop the gross and fine motor skills at this age.
And it all starts with play. The most learning and developing of a child in their early age happens through play. While play is fun, it gives a child opportunity to explore, observe, experiment. In the world of Early Years Education, this is called a structured play and one of the best ways to lay foundation for all future learning.
A structured play is nothing but ‘play with a purpose’, which offers preschoolers a specific learning objective. Play with a purpose are generally instructor-led, where the teacher sets the tone for the play. For example, at Hasti public school Dondaicha , one of the top schools , our teachers have put a structure in a fun way to show Pincer Grip (the ability to hold something between the thumb and first finger), even during the Virtual schooling. They are asked to do the Pincer Grip for anything they do at home, be it holding the book or eating food. After getting the Pincer grip, the next step would be to put everything in a line to learn the sequence of things.
Likewise, a structured play help develop skills including social and emotional, Language/communication, Movement/physical development, Cognitive (learning, thinking, problem-solving), reading, writing, calculating, listening, and speaking and more.
The next five years, the age till 10 is a critical age to learn essential life skills. During this time frame, children tend to have more complex feelings and control over emotions. Hence, it is vital that the kids are well-prepared for whatever the world throws at them. From writing a letter or email to being able to make up a story using imagination, maintaining a good hygiene, riding a bike, and even about the good touch and bad touch, they should learn these skills at this age. They also need to learn to be kind and compassionate.
Our Hasti Public school prepares students to become active, caring, lifelong learners who demonstrate respect for themselves and others and have the capacity to participate in the world around them. For example, our Hasti school focus on each individual child’s learning style and setting individualized goals to bring out the very best in each student.
Students are self-directed in their own learning. They get flexibility to inquire into their learning.The environment at our Hasti school also plays a key role in supporting and extending a child’s development and learning.
By the time they turn 13, there are some significant life skills you will want them to pick up along the way. It takes no time for kids to grow up into teenagers (age between 13-19) and then adults and have a personality and life of their own. Therefore, it is important for them to learn essential life skills like Budgeting, Cooking, Personal development, Cleanliness, Personal Healthcare, Domestic skills, Leadership Skills, Navigational Skills, Problem-solving, Decision-making, etc.
Learning how to cook and cooking healthy food while maintaining hygiene has tremendous value.
How to write out a grocery list while sticking to the budget. From reading nutrition labels to finding good deals, the grocery store is full of valuable lessons.During this age, children should be given a head start about budgeting, saving, and managing expenses.
Doing basic household chores will go far towards raising a responsible adult.
Managing stress is another important skill that needs to be developed. From homework and tests to maintaining friendships, they need to learn to handle stress and understand the importance of self-care.
Being one of the best schools – with its curriculum has it all. From fireless cooking and grocery shopping through field trips to household chores and managing stress through wellbeing sessions, the school ensures that we develop these important skills when they are the teenagers. * As children reach the end of their primary school years, they may be interested in taking on leaderships roles. Opportunities like Junior and Senior prefect, house captains 10-15 different types of moniters etc , our Hasti school’s Summer Courses, collaboration programs like music , Drama ,Drawing, sports , scouts ,NCC, LEO and eco clubs work shops and camps boosts help them develop problem-solving, critical-thinking and leadership skills.
Lastly, the late adolescence, ages eighteen to twenty-one, who mostly desire to go out and explore the world. Hence, they must instill life-skills like Organizational skills, Behavioural skills, Goal setting, Time management, Employability, etc. With learning these skills they become responsible and prepared to face the challenges ahead with ease and confidence. oiur Hasti school provides opportunities to children to orgaanise functions ,activities ,worshops and exhibitions.
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