Life Skills Education Toolkit

2 • MODULE ONE: GETTING STARTED

Session One: Introduction

Objectives

At the end of the session:

• The children will know each others’ names and
  qualities;


• Communication among the children will be
  facilitated; and


• The children will be able to make new friends.

Key Points

A number of activities have been presented for the

facilitator to choose from. Many of these

introductory exercises also encourage

demonstrations of interpersonal communication

that can take place without words, sharing

information about oneself and feeling okay about

it, understanding others better, making new friends

and encouraging participation of others. The

facilitator can pick and choose among activities

according to the needs of the group. Some of the

activities can be used as introductory exercises for

other modules and sessions as well.

Life Skills Learned

Self awareness, interpersonal relationships and

communication.

Time Required

15 to 25 minutes for each activity.

Materials

Card paper, markers, cello tape, and music cassette

for Double Wheel activity.