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Life Skills Curriculum (Grades 9-10)

 TABLE OF CONTENT 

SESSION DESIGN 5

STRUCTURED SESSIONS 5

UNSTRUCTURED SESSIONS 5

  •  GOALS AND AGREEMENT SIGNING 8
  •         FIND THE LEADER 10 
  •         THREE MONKEYS 12 
  •         GOUP POEMS 14
  •         JUNK INSTRUMENTS 16
  •          FIND THE TREE 18
  •         TREE TALK 20 
  •          BEAUTIFUL YOU 21
  •          RIDESHARE 23
  •           TWO UP, TWO DOWN 25
  •         WHERE I'M FROM 27
  •           BLIND TAPS 30
  •           PORTRAITURE 32
  •           PAPER DROP 34
  •           THAT'S SO TRUE 36
  •           MILLING WITH QUESTIONS 37
  •           YES, LET'S 39
  •           PATTERN POEMS 41
  •           PLACE MAKING USING PEOPLE 43
  •             AIRPORT EEXRCISE 44
  •           STEP INTO THE CIRCLE 46
  •            DEALING WITH PARENTS ROLE -PLAYS 48
  •            GENDER STADIUM 50
  •            STREET THEATRE 53
  •           DREAM  TREE 55
  •           NAME OF  THE  ACTIVITY SENSITIVITY LINE 57
  •           ALIEN CONFERRENCE 59
  •           GRATITUDE WALL 61
  •           GROUP MAP/MIND MAP/CELEBRATION 63
  •           GRADUATION 65 

PREFACED 

Dream a Dream is an Indian non-profit organisation in India working to transform the experience of education for the 130+

million children living in poverty in India. Our aim is to change the purpose of education towards the idea of Thriving forevery child.

The core of our philosophy is the belief in the inherent potential of every child. At the same time, we recognise that children

and young people facing adversity, such as poverty, violence and social exclusion, often experience significant challenges in

their personal, social and educational development. The Covid-19 pandemic has also highlighted the struggles of young people

and the challenges they face. Hence it is important for government systems, educators and teachers to recognise andwork

towards mitigating the long term impact that adversity has on the lives of young people.

We believe education is no longer merely about developing skills, but about holistic development of children, including

their social-emotional well-being and life skills. Educators can play a pivotal role in breaking the cycle of generational

disadvantage and equip young people with the skills and mindset necessary to lead fulfilling and successful lives. To address these

unique needs and challenges, the Life Skills Curriculum and Facilitator Handbook will guide the facilitators to create 

safe, supportive environments and provide opportunities for children and young people to amplify their strengths, nurture

positive relationships, develop self-expression and other life skills. 

The 4 Levels of the Life Skills Curriculum were developed based on the educational format and skills mentioned in the

National Education Policy 2020. The Facilitator Handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the curriculum

framework, pedagogies and session designs that support in conducting engaging sessions for the learners.

With this curriculum, we look forward to a future wherein well-being and life skills are at the core of our education systems 

both nationally and globally. We hope to redefine success in education systems from narrow academic

or economic outcomes topreparing students to thrive at an individual, societal and planetary level. Fuelled by 

support from teachers, committed donors, strategic partners, governments, longtime supporters, and a global call to action

around SDG4- we look forward to changing narratives and shifting mindsets until all young people, have a more equitable

and inclusivesociety to live in.

Suchetha Bhat CEO, Dream a Dream

Date: July 2023


Session Design

Structured Sessions

What are “structured” sessions in Life Skills Curriculum?

The curriculum outlines structured sessions that focus on building specific life skills and include clear activity steps, discussion questions, personal story instructions

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