The early years of human life is serve as foundation for the whole life. The role of adults is pivotal in instilling essential life skills. The early nurturing process becomes a key factor for children to acquire crucial skills that will aid them in navigating the complexities (Wahi, 2022). The study aimed to evaluate the life skill development of 6 to 8 years children in Nagarjuna Municipality Ward No. 2. The study involved 73 children aged 6 to 8 years, with 24 are 6 years old, 30 are 7 years old and 19 are 8 years old. The assessment questionnaire has been prepared with reference to The Life Skills Education for Children and Adolescents in Schools, Geneva, WHO, that focused on enhancement of psycho-social competence, which includes the four major areas: Decision-making and Problem solving, Creative thinking and Critical thinking, Communication and Interpersonal relation, coping with emotion and Stressors (WHO, 2007). Simultaneously teacher’s interview was conducted to find the method of teaching life skill for children. The assessment was done in the classroom setting. Among the study population, 76% of children solve age appropriate problems, 41% of children create new ideas, 47% of children analyze the different situations in the classroom, 74% of children easily participate in different activities, and 86% of children express their emotions. The finding of the study signify the life skill training from the early age support to development of interpersonal relations, coping with emotions, decision-making and problem solving skill, making it essential for early intervention.

Authors:
Bina Sharma, Tribhuvan University, Nepal

About the Presenter(s)
Ms. Bina Sharma
PhD scholar on Child development
Founding Principal of Fairy's World ECD
Founding President of ECETA (a non-government organization)
Faculty Member of Central Department of Home Science

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