KEY SKILLS FOR LIFE
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AUTONOMY
What is this ?
It's when you learn to do things and think for yourself.
Why is this important?
By developing your independence, not only do you gain confidence in yourself and your abilities, but you also strengthen other skills that make a real difference, at school and in life.
SELF-CONFIDENCE
What is this ?
It's the engine that drives you to take action. It's what makes you feel capable of trying and believing in your abilities.
Why is this important?
Because it helps you dare to take the plunge, take on new challenges and learn lots of things!
ORGANIZATION & PLANNING
What is this ?
It's when you learn to divide what you want to do into small steps and use your time and materials well to get there.
Why is this important?
Because it helps you achieve what you set out to do more easily.
INHIBITORY CONTROL
What is inhibitory control?
It's when you can resist distractions or an impulse to stay focused on what you're doing.
Why is this important?
Because it helps you complete what you started, without getting distracted or giving up along the way.
ATTENTION
What is this ?
It's when you learn to focus on a task or idea.
Why is this important?
Because it helps you not to lose sight of your goals and therefore to achieve them more easily.
REASONING
What is this ?
It's when you learn to think for yourself to understand something or find a solution.
Why is this important?
Because it helps you ask the right questions and solve problems.
COGNITIVE FLEXIBILITY
What is this ?
It's when you learn to come up with new ideas or strategies when something doesn't work as planned, or to see things from a different perspective.
Why is this important?
Because it helps you adapt to changes and find other ways to cope.
WORKING MEMORY
What is this ?
It's when you keep several pieces of information in mind at once and make connections between them. For example, when you do addition, you must first remember the numbers before adding them to find the answer.
Why is this important?
Because it helps you follow instructions, solve problems, and stay on track when you're thinking or doing several things in a row.
LANGUAGE
What is this ?
It's when you learn to understand what is said to you and to express what you think or feel.
Why is this important?
Because it helps you structure your thoughts, understand, make yourself understood, manage your emotions, learn new things and connect with others.
FINE MOTOR SKILLS
What is this ?
This is when you learn to make precise movements with your hands and fingers.
Why is this important?
Because it helps you dress, eat, write or draw on your own, and feel more independent and confident.
SELF-REGULATION
What is this ?
It's when you learn to understand what you feel and what you think.
Why is this important?
Because it helps you better understand what is happening inside you and around you, and to approach things with more lucidity and serenity.
CREATIVITY
What is this ?
It's about having original ideas and finding different and clever solutions to move things forward.
Why is this important?
Because creativity allows you to adapt, innovate, and find paths no one has seen before. It's the key to imagining, progressing, and changing the world in your own way.