Notes: Life Skills | GK Olympiad for Class 3 PDF Download

Introduction

Life skills are important for the growth and development of the person as well as the personality. They build the character of the person.

Moral Values

Moral values are positive teachings that help one to do the right things in life. Moral values are passed on through teachers, elders and parents. Everyone keeps learning and improving himself or herself by learning new moral values. Moral values direct the path, build a good character and better society, and help people make the right choices and decisions.

Some important moral values are

Be obedient

• Always listen to your parents, teachers, and elders.
• They have good reasons for their advice and instructions.
• Don't talk to strangers, as it may be dangerous.
• Be polite
  • Show respect and kindness to everyone.
  • Be courteous to both older and younger people.
  • Avoid being rude to others.
  • Always use polite words like "please," "sorry," and "thank you."
• Be honest
  • This means being truthful.
  • Dishonesty leads to lying.
  • A liar cannot be considered honest.
  • Being greedy can make someone dishonest.
• Be clean and tidy
  • This means keeping your clothes, body, home, and school free from dirt.
  • Clean items look nice and presentable.
  • People appreciate children who dress neatly.
  • A clean body is a sign of good health, and a healthy body supports a healthy mind.
  • Most people dislike messy things.
  • Ways to stay tidy:
    • Take a bath every day.
    • Brush your teeth twice a day.
    • Oil and comb your hair daily.
    • Keep your nails trimmed.
    • Avoid playing in dirty places.
    • Cover your books and notebooks.
• Be cheerful
  • Being cheerful means having a happy mood.
  • It costs nothing but brings joy to others.
  • People enjoy being friends with cheerful individuals.
  • Cheerful people appear active and full of energy.
  • It can make both you and those around you happy.
  • Being cheerful can increase your productivity.
  • Ways to be cheerful:
    • Keep a smile on your face most of the time.
    • Don't feel sad during tough times.
    • Surround yourself with cheerful friends.
    • Share funny jokes and comic stories with friends.
• Be content
  • Being content means being happy with what you have and who you are.
  • It involves being thankful for what God has given you.
  • If you lack something, work hard to obtain it, but do not feel dissatisfied.
  • Discontent can lead to unhappiness.
  • Contentment brings happiness, while discontent brings sadness.
  • Causes of discontent:
    • Comparing your belongings with better ones owned by others.
    • Greed, for example, overeating can upset your stomach.
    • Wanting more toys than your siblings or friends.
  • Ways to be content:
    • Recognize and develop your qualities.
    • Avoid being greedy.
    • Appreciate what others have without feeling jealous.
• Be kind
  • Being kind involves:
    • Helping someone in need.
    • Being generous to your siblings.
    • Sharing and caring for others.
    • Being gentle and understanding.
  • Your own problems will seem smaller when you help others.
  • Serving others gives meaning to your life.
  • Ways to be kind:
    • Help the poor and needy.
    • Assist elderly people.
    • Support younger siblings.
    • Never boast about yourself.
• Develop good habits
  • A habit is something we do regularly without thinking.
  • Good habits attract others and help us make friends.
  • They also make us feel happy and satisfied.
  • Some good habits include:
    • Brushing and flossing your teeth daily.
    • Washing hands before and after meals.
    • Going to bed early and waking up early.
    • Taking a bath every day.
    • Praying to God daily.
    • Keeping yourself and your surroundings clean and tidy.
  • Some bad habits are:
    • Littering at home or in public.
    • Shouting, fighting, or arguing with others.
    • Watching too much TV.
    • Eating junk food every day.
    • Biting your nails.
    • Poking fingers in your nose and ears.
    • Reading and writing while lying down.

Discipline

• Discipline means living life with proper rules and systems, which helps in achieving goals.
• When we lead a disciplined life, we start improving our habits, which improves our personality and life.
• Discipline helps us to improve our self-confidence and self-control so that we improve ourselves.
• Some of the most common habits which are part of discipline in life are:
• Getting up early in the morning
• Exercising
• Eating healthy food
• Avoiding bad habits.
• Discipline helps us to stay healthy and fit

Teamwork

• Teamwork means coming together and working as one.
• Always collaborate in a team, as it strengthens your efforts.
• There is a well-known saying, "One and One Make Eleven," which suggests that two people working together can achieve much more than just double the effort; it shows the importance of teamwork.
• In sports, success often comes from playing as a team.
• Playing as a team makes the games more enjoyable.
• Teamwork is especially beneficial in sports because it allows players to learn valuable skills from one another.
• Here are some ways to improve your teamwork skills:
  • Value the efforts of your teammates.
  • Keep your emotions in check.
  • Play well and work together with your fellow players.
  • Encourage all members to get involved.
  • Make sure everyone has a fair opportunity.
  • Avoid causing harm to others.
  • Have fun while playing with the team.
• Some sports that rely heavily on teamworkinclude:
  • Cricket
  • Hockey
  • Football
  • Baseball
  • Volleyball
  • Basketball
  • Relay Running
• Working together often leads to getting tasks done faster.
• A strong and united team can overcome any challenge.

Environmental Sensitivity

• We should respect everything made by God. 
• We must not disturb the balance of nature. 
• The environment consists of trees, birds, animals, and our surroundings. 
• Take care of the environment. 
• Keep your surroundings clean.
•  The motto of your heart should be "Green City, Clean City."

Dos

• Turn off lights and fans when they are not being used. 
• Plant trees.
• Keep your area tidy. 
• Care for animals. 
• Use the toilet.
• Conserve water.
• Choose paper bags.
• Recycle and create useful items from waste. 
• Walk or ride bicycles for short trips.

Don’ts

• Do not cut down trees. 
• Avoid littering as dirt attracts germs and spreads diseases. 
• Don’t hurt animals. 
• Keep your area clean.
• Do not waste water.
• Avoid using plastic bags.
• Don’t waste paper.
• Do not use cars for short distances. 
• Never throw anything into water bodies, as it can harm aquatic life and us too. 
• Don’t scratch tree trunks. 
• Leave no mess behind when you go for a picnic.

Communication

• Communication is a way to send and receive messages. 
•  The main way we talk to each other is by exchanging words or through conversation. 
•  We express our feelings using our facial expressions.
• Traditional methods of communication took a long time: 
  • Pigeons
  • Horse riders
  • Postal letters
  • Newspapers
  • Magazines
• Modern methods are much faster: 
  • Mobiles
  • Televisions
  • Computers
  • Internet
  • Social media like Facebook, WhatsApp, etc.
•  Dancers use dance mudras or hand gestures, body movements, facial expressions, and postures to share their ideas. 
•  Using magic wordscan make communication better. Some common magic words include: 
  • Thank you
  • Good morning
  • Good day
  • Sorry
  • May I help you
  • Please
  • Excuse me
  • You are welcome
  • Goodbye
  • Goodnight
• Good manners mean acting nicely. Our way of communicating should show our good manners. 
•  No one enjoys being around an ill-mannered person. 

Leadership

• Leader is someone who guides others to work together towards a shared goal.
• A student can take on the role of a leader in a group or in their class.
• A good leader typically displays the following qualities:
  • Hardworking
  • Does not waste time being lazy
  • Encouraging to everyone in the team
  • Honest with themselves and the group
  • Focuses on tasks and completes work properly
  • Patient
  • Supportive of group members
  • Kind
  • Brave and strong for the team
  • Open-minded
  • Values new ideas from team members
  • Communicates with confidence
  • Learn from mistakes and avoid repeating them
  • Continuously improves through learning
• A true leader takes on a bit more blame than they deserve and accepts a bit less credit than what they have earned.

Time Management

• Time management means using your time wisely.
• It involves planning how much time you allocate to different tasks.
• Time management is very important for students, as they need to study multiple subjects within a limited timeframe.
• Someone who knows how to manage their time well can handle all their responsibilities effectively.
• Ways to learn time management:
  • Learn to prioritize tasks.
  • Create schedules or timetables.
  • Make a list of tasks you need to complete.
• Once time is lost, it cannot be regained.
• We should use our available time in a way that maximizes its benefits.
• Many of us spend too much time on things that are urgent and not enough on what is truly important.
• If we learn to manage important tasks on time, they won't turn into urgent issues later.
• Set priority levels for each task based on how urgent they are.
  • The most important tasks, like arriving on time, brushing, bathing, and studying, should be at the top of your list.
  • Less important activities, like watching TV or chatting, can be placed lower.
• Each person should create their own list of activities and not be swayed by friends or others.
• Always leave some reserve time for unexpected situations such as power outages, equipment failures, illness, or guests arriving.