Life Skills Program
Unlocking a World of Opportunities:
Learning Area Purpose
The Life Skills program equips learners to gain:
- Awareness- gain awareness and attentiveness of their own thoughts and feelings, of others and of the interdependence to broader systems in which they live.
- Compassion- Cultivate emotional hygiene and self care, empathy and courageous compassion for others, and an abiding recognition for common humanity that values all people everywhere
- Engagement- develop increasingly sophisticated self regulation skills and the ability to discern behaviour that is beneficial to self and others from that which is not, the ability to relate productively and caringly to others, engage effectively and confidently on a larger community and global level for broad social benefits.
The Life Skills program at Ekya Schools empowers students to become aware, compassionate, and engaged individuals. The curriculum is designed to equip students with essential life skills that go beyond academics and academic achievement.
At Ekya, we believe in the importance of self-awareness and attentiveness. Through the Life Skills program, students learn to understand themselves better, recognising their strengths, weaknesses, and unique qualities.
By developing self-awareness, students gain the tools to navigate life’s challenges and make informed decisions about their goals and aspirations.
Cultivating emotional hygiene and self-care is a key focus of our program. Students learn to identify and manage their emotions effectively, promoting mental and emotional well-being.
We emphasise the significance of self-care, teaching students how to prioritise their physical and emotional health and maintain a balanced and fulfilling lifestyle.
Building Resilience through Consistent Practice
These evidence-based tools are seamlessly integrated into our curriculum to build students’ capacity for self-awareness, empathy, and resilience.
By incorporating these practices, we aim to create a supportive learning environment where students can thrive emotionally and academically.
Self-Compassion Practices: Exercises that foster self-kindness and resilience in the face of difficulties.
FIND Journal: A mindful journal that Cultivates self-awareness and mindfulness through written reflection.
Design Projects: Each grade will complete two design projects per term to enhance creativity and problem-solving skills.
One-Minute Practices: Daily exercises that help students centre themselves and cultivate awareness.
Mindfulness Activities: Regular mindfulness sessions that enhance focus, reduce stress, and improve emotional regulation.
Centering Techniques: Tools to help students ground themselves during challenging moments.
Building Resilience through Consistent Practice
These evidence-based tools are seamlessly integrated into our curriculum to build students’ capacity for self-awareness, empathy, and resilience. By incorporating these practices, we aim to create a supportive learning environment where students can thrive emotionally and academically.
One-Minute Practices: Daily exercises that help students centre themselves and cultivate awareness.
Mindfulness Activities: Regular mindfulness sessions that enhance focus, reduce stress, and improve emotional regulation.
Centering Techniques: Tools to help students ground themselves during challenging moments.
Self-Compassion Practices: Exercises that foster self-kindness and resilience in the face of difficulties.
FIND Journal: A mindful journal that Cultivates self-awareness and mindfulness through written reflection.
Design Projects: Each grade will complete two design projects per term to enhance creativity and problem-solving skills.
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Our Language program equips individuals with the tools to navigate a world of diverse communication. We foster a love for reading, writing, and communication, empowering students to become articulate and expressive individuals. The program cultivates multilingualism from an early age fostering cognitive flexibility and broadening cultural perspectives, preparing children to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world.
Languages Offered
| Category | Languages | Grades |
|---|---|---|
| First Language | English | Grades 1-12 |
| Second Languages | Kannada, Hindi, French | Grades 1-10 (French from Grades 5 & 6) |
| Third Languages | Kannada, Hindi, French | Grades 5-8 |
Learning Area Purpose
The Language program equips learners to:
- Make meaning of the language
- Understand a variety of texts and develop an informed appreciation for literature
- Communicate effectively and creatively, according to the medium and the audience
Key Learning Experiences
Love to Read Program
Ekya’s ‘Love to Read Program’ encourages students to explore new genres, authors, and stories, developing essential skills and fostering a lifelong love for reading. The program includes experiences such as –
- Author Talks: Our students engage with and draw inspiration from popular Authors
- Guided Levelled Reading Program: Implement a program to support all readers and their diverse reading abilities.
- Literary Circle: Foster literary engagement through the School’s Literary Circle.
- School Book Club: Participate in the School Book Club.
- Reading Initiatives: Introduce initiatives like Drop Everything And Read (DEAR) time, Reading Week, and Read-aloud events to promote reading.
- Ekya Publications: Curate and showcase student work through Ekya Publications.
- Creating Literature: Create literature to empower students to become confident writers.
Immersion into Fiction, Nonfiction, and Poetry
Ekya, through our language program, students will delve into diverse genres of books. Each student is distinct, so we encourage them to explore various genres and discover their ideal fit.
- Inclusion of Indian Authors: Award-winning Indian authors’ works are featured in contemporary Indian settings.
- Building Empathy: Diverse book titles help build empathy and understanding among students.
- Overview of the Book Plan: A plan designed based on international benchmarks and standards prepares students for various language uses.
- Grade-Specific reference books: Grade-specific books, such as ‘Sunita Williams- A Star in Space’ by Aravinda Anantharaman for Grade 5, are provided.
- Books About Books: Early grades start the year with stories that celebrate books and libraries, fostering a love for reading from a young age.
- Summer Reading Program- A structured summer reading program encourages children to read during school breaks.
Writing Process
The writing process is a significant part of the language program where all writing is treated as a creative act which requires time and positive feedback. Students use feedback to modify their work and have to return to the prewriting step to develop and expand their ideas.
- Prewrite: Students generate ideas, choose a topic, and outline their approach.
- Research: Sources are identified, information is gathered, and findings are categorised.
- Draft: The next step is to write freely, review their work, and revise until satisfied.
- Revise: Then, paragraphs are reorganised, unclear language is replaced, and content is refined.
- Edit & Proofread: The final step involves reviewing formatting, grammar, and punctuation to ensure a polished product.
Language Tools
Ekya’s language program employs interactive techniques like Reader’s Theater and Author’s Chair to enhance literacy skills, foster creativity, and build community, making student thinking visible and deepening comprehension through peer collaboration.
- Reader’s Theater: Perform scripts to enhance reading fluency and comprehension.
- Reading Jigsaws: Read, summarise, and share sections of a text to piece together the full story.
- Author’s Chair: Share writing and receive feedback to build a supportive writing environment.
Life Skills
The Life Skills program at Ekya Schools empowers students to become aware, compassionate, and engaged individuals. The curriculum is designed to equip students with essential life skills that go beyond academics and academic achievement.
At Ekya, we believe in the importance of self-awareness and attentiveness. Through the Life Skills program, students learn to understand themselves better, recognising their strengths, weaknesses, and unique qualities. By developing self-awareness, students gain the tools to navigate life’s challenges and make informed decisions about their goals and aspirations.
Cultivating emotional hygiene and self-care is a key focus of our program. Students learn to identify and manage their emotions effectively, promoting mental and emotional well-being. We emphasise the significance of self-care, teaching students how to prioritise their physical and emotional health and maintain a balanced and fulfilling lifestyle.
Learning Area Purpose
The Life Skills program equips learners to gain
- Awareness– gain awareness and attentiveness of their own thoughts and feelings, of others and of the interdependence to broader systems in which they live
- Compassion– Cultivate emotional hygiene and self care, empathy and courageous compassion for others, and an abiding recognition for common humanity that values all people everywhere
- Engagement– develop increasingly sophisticated self regulation skills and the ability to discern behaviour that is beneficial to self and others from that which is not, the ability to relate productively and caringly to others, engage effectively and confidently on a larger community and global level for broad social benefits.
Key Learning Experiences
Building Resilience through Consistent Practice
These evidence-based tools are seamlessly integrated into our curriculum to build students’ capacity for self-awareness, empathy, and resilience. By incorporating these practices, we aim to create a supportive learning environment where students can thrive emotionally and academically.
- One-Minute Practices: Daily exercises that help students centre themselves and cultivate awareness.
- Mindfulness Activities: Regular mindfulness sessions that enhance focus, reduce stress, and improve emotional regulation.
- Centering Techniques: Tools to help students ground themselves during challenging moments.
- Self-Compassion Practices: Exercises that foster self-kindness and resilience in the face of difficulties.
- FIND Journal: A mindful journal that Cultivates self-awareness and mindfulness through written reflection.
- Design Projects: Each grade will complete two design projects per term to enhance creativity and problem-solving skills.