General Knowledge Class 1 - Life Skills Notes
Comprehensive study notes for Class 1 - Life Skills olympiad preparation

Life Skills
Welcome to the chapter on Life Skills for Class 1. In this chapter, you will learn about important skills that help you in your daily life, such as being polite, working together, and taking care of yourself. By the end of this chapter, you will know how to use these skills to become a smart and happy person!
Introduction
Life skills are things we do every day to help ourselves and others. They help us solve problems, make friends, and stay safe and healthy.
Important Life Skills
- Good Manners: Saying "please", "thank you", and "sorry".
- Helping Others: Sharing and caring for friends and family.
- Listening: Paying attention when someone is talking.
- Working Together: Doing things as a team.
- Taking Care of Yourself: Eating healthy food, keeping clean, and being safe.
How to Use Life Skills
- Greet people with a smile.
- Help your parents at home.
- Share your toys with friends.
- Wash your hands before eating.
- Say "excuse me" if you want to speak.
Fun Activity: Good Deeds Chart
Make a chart and put a star every time you do something helpful or use good manners. See how many stars you can collect in a week!
Summary
- Life skills help us every day.
- Good manners, helping, and working together are important life skills.
- Taking care of yourself keeps you healthy and happy.
Practice Questions
- What should you say when someone gives you something?
- How can you help your friends?
- Why is it important to listen to others?
- What should you do before eating food?
- Name one way to work together with your classmates.
Challenge Yourself
- Write three good manners you use at home or school.
- Draw a picture of yourself helping someone.
Did You Know?
- Saying "thank you" can make someone feel happy!
- Teamwork helps you finish tasks faster and better.
Glossary
- Manners: Polite ways of behaving.
- Teamwork: Working together as a group.
- Healthy: Feeling well and strong.
Answers to Practice Questions
- Thank you.
- By sharing, helping, or playing together.
- Because it shows respect and helps you learn.
- Wash your hands.
- By working on a project or playing a team game.
Use your life skills every day to be kind, helpful, and happy!