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Bina Sharma, Tribhuvan University, NepalAbstract
The early years of a human life serve as a foundation for the whole life. The role of adults is pivotal in shaping not only their child’s academic success but also 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 of life. The study aim to evaluate life skills development of 6 to 8 year old children in Nagarjuna Municipality Ward No. 2. Among the total population of children aged 6 to 8 years, 73 children were selected for the study through the purposive sampling method. The assessment questionnaire has been prepared with reference to The Life Skills Education for Children and Adolescents in Schools, Geneva. The validity score of the questionnaire is 0.8367. The assessment 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. Among the total study population 76% of children have the ability to solve age appropriate problems. Similarly, only 41% of children are able to create new ideas, 47% of children could analyze the different situations in the classroom, 74% of children easily participate in different activities, and 86% of children express their emotions. Life skill training from the early years supports to development of interpersonal relations, coping with emotions, decision-making and problem solving skill was key finding of the study.
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Conference: ECE2025Stream: Nurturing Creativity & Innovation: New
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