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LIFE SKILLS, JUNIOR - STEP TWO: LIFE SKILLS

Identify indicators that you wish to use to measure life skills.

 can be measured through Life Skills, Junior. Each Life Skill has several indicators. Choose as many as fit your program or evaluation purpose, for each Life Skill. These will be the statements on the evaluation form that participants rate themselves on:

• Decision Making
• Wise Use of Resources
• Communication
• Accepting Differences
• Healthy Lifestyle Choices
• Self-responsibility

Decision Making - Choosing among several alternatives.

1. I think about my choices before making a decision.
2. I think about what might happen because of my choice.
3. I am happy with the choices that I make.
4. When I need to, I ask an adult for help in making a decision.

Wise Use of Resources - Using sound judgment; not being wasteful; being responsible; setting priorities.

1. I recycle at home or at school.
2. When I get money, I save some of it.
3. I make time for doing my homework.
4. I clean my room without my parents reminding me.
5. I pick up litter when I see it lying around.
6. When making a project I only take the things I need.

Communication - The exchange of thoughts, information, or messages between individuals using speech, writing, gestures, and artistic expression.

1. I listen when someone is talking to me.
2. I tell people how I feel when they hurt my feelings.
3. I apologize when I am wrong.
4. I get along with people.
5. I ask for help if I do not understand something.

Accepting Differences - To recognize and welcome factors that separate or distinguish one person from another.

1. I would play with kids who are different than me.
2. I would have friends who are different than me.
3. I would invite a kid over to my house to play who is different than me.
4. I let others play with me even if they are not very good at the game.

Healthy Lifestyle Choices - Selecting a way of living that is in accord with sound condition of body and mind, prevention of disease and injury.

1. I choose healthy snacks like vegetables and fruits, cheese or peanut butter.
2. I wear a safety helmet when riding a bike, skateboarding or rollerblading.
3. I talk to someone when I am upset or scared.
4. I like to play outside everyday.

Self-responsibility - Taking care of oneself; being accountable for one's behavior and obligations; choosing for oneself between right and wrong.

1. I follow a schedule for doing homework.
2. I do what I say I am going to do.
3. I go to an adult and ask for help solving a problem.
4. I take care of my things.
5. I ask for permission before I use other people's things.
6. I wait for my turn when doing an activity.

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