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/TopicChapter Theme/Topic1. Two Frogs Encouraging Others 2. Fish and Rice Gratitude 3. The Three Rich Men Generosity 4. Lord Krishna and Sudama Friendship 5. The Ruby Returned Justice 6. The Elephant Man Helpfulness 7. Building Your House Loyalty To Duty 8. Building Team Spirit Team Spirit 9. The Chain of Smiles Spreading Happiness 10. Respect for Public Property Caring for Public Property.
