Developing Life Skills in Children at the Foundational and Preparatory Stages Through Environmental Education

Abstract

This study investigates the critical role of life skill development in children during the Foundational and Preparatory stages of education, with a specific focus on environmental education as outlined in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the National Curriculum Framework for Foundational Stage (NCF-FS) 2022, and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE) 2023. The research delineates the rationale for emphasising life skills, identifies key skills pertinent to these educational stages, and proposes strategic methods for their integration into the curriculum. The analysis underscores the collaborative role of educators, parents, and policymakers in achieving the Curricular Goals established by NEP 2020, NCF-FS 2022, and NCF-SE 2023, which are aimed at holistic child development and skill acquisition.