Life Skills & Value Education – CLASS-I – UNIT-1 Everyone is Unique

A child is like a butterfly in the wind,
Some can fly higher than others,
But each one flies the best it can.
Why compare one against the other!
Each one is different!
Each one is special!
Each one is beautiful!

Ravi was six years old. He was a very curious boy who liked to explore things and observe people around him. Today was his first day at school. He was excited to be among other children and make new friends. He was also looking forward to learn new things.

Ravi was shorter than the other kids in the class. So, the teacher made him sit in the front benches. Now he could clearly see the teacher and the blackboard. During the lunchbreak, Ravi eagerly opened his lunchbox. He saw his favorite cheese sandwiches. He shared his lunchbox with Sonia. Sonia was sitting beside him. Ravi was particular about cleanliness. He washed his hands thoroughly after finishing his snack.

Ravi interacted with his classmates. He noticed both boys and girls studying together. Though they all were of the same age and in the same class, their names were different. All looked different, spoke in different tones and styles and also liked different foods.

“When is your birthday, Ravi? Mine is on 20th August,” Sonia said. “My birthday is on 16th October,” Ravi replied. Ravi loved birthdays. Though all his classmates were of the same age, their birth dates were different.

Amit, a tall boy, who was sitting behind Ravi, asked, “Would you like to play football with us?” “I am a little short. Can I still play football?” Ravi asked hesitantly “Sure. Why not? As long as you practice and play well,you can play any sport,” Amit replied.

Ravi was eager to be friends with his classmates and he was happy.
Ravi’s friend, Sonia, asked, “Can I play football?”

“Of course, you can. Girls make very good athletes too. I have seen it on the television,” Amit said. Amit’s answer made Sonia very happy.
Ravi and Sonia were very happy. Though there were kids who were different from them, they were all unique in their own way.

We must, therefore, love ourselves and also respect everyone around us. We must be kind with our words.

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