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. Young Impala and The Hippopotamus Respect for Others2. Conquering An Enemy Controlling Anger3. An Insignificant Task Responsibility4. Sincerity Pays Sincerity5. Not Such A Bad Thing After All Quest for Knowledge6. The Worthy Successor Common Good7. The People's President Humility8. One World Equality9. The Parable of A Pencil Endurance10. Sacrificing for Freedom National Consciousness.
