Teaching values and Life Skills from the very beginning will go a long way in helping the young minds respond positively to an ever-changing and challenging society and tackling situations astutely. The revised A Beautiful Life is a series on value education and Life Skills, for the primary and middle school children. It is based on the latest National Curriculum Framework (2005) for School Education developed by the NCERT. The approach of the series is essentially secular. It includes the humanistic elements rooted in various religions. The values are brought home by age-appropriate activities that enable the children to develop their self-esteem, critical thinking and emotional intelligence. Throughout the series, the teacher fulfils the role of a facilitator, gently guiding the learner in the right direction. Table of ContentsChapter Theme/Topic1. Good Enough for Me being content 2. The Sunshine Man being cheerful 3. The Little Helper loving one’s family 4. Making Cookies being helpful 5. First Place Rahila doing things right 6. Love Them Too caring for animals 7. A Place for Everything cleanliness 8. The Parade correct postures 9. The Duck Race obedience 10. Enough for Everyone sharing.
