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nurturing 21st century children

Kidzone

Heart to HEART

Hey, Guys!
At some point in your life you must have rebelled
against the education system, like I did. Why should we
slog so hard? I asked my parents. If it was just to score
high marks and feel proud of it, that seemed a pretty
hollow objective.
Now, I realise that my parents who persuaded me
to stay the course as well as my adolescent thoughts
were both right. studying taught me a lot that I needed
to know to pursue my chosen career in adult life. But
I also know that it wasn’t just marks that mattered.
What ultimately helped was academics plus the soft
skills and values I learned. skills like communication,
presentation, public speaking, team work and leadership
mean a lot.
While some schools and teachers help you acquire
these skills, you also need to work on them yourself.
That is why this issue focuses on ways and means to
develop soft skills.

Idea BOX

Your home theatre to ensure you get your act together.
Pay attention to small details like venue, time and
invitations. Invite friends, parents, neighbours and
anu d others for your shows.
If you find yourselve quarelling or disagreeing while
et up your own ‘home theatre’ where you and your preparing a show, avail the opportunity to learn to
sfriends can stage plays and shows. resolve problems peacefully.
You don't have to worry about teachers, schools Remain united to make the show a resounding
and their plans. You can plan your programme all by success.
yourselves. Check with parents, neighbours and everyone
scripting, designing backdrops and staging plays and concerned to be sure you have permission to stage
shows will enable you to develop your creativity. your show in the chosen venue.
Planning other programmes like dances and songs Work hard and put your best into every show. When
will help you develop team-building skills. you present a successful show, the applause will be
Presenting programmes and getting on stage will worth the effort.
help you conquer stage fright and improve your More important, you'll feel good about yourself,
presentation skills. so home shows are a great way to and what you have accomplished. It will boost your
develop soft skills. self-confidence as well as that of your group, and
Gather friends to help and ensure that everyone plays encourage you to do more in the future.
a significant role in your productions. so get thinking and plan your show. You are sure to
Practice makes perfect. so rehearse every production have fun and learn a lot at the same time!

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