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Life Skills
Workbook 1: Terms 1 and 2
Grade 3
CAPS aligned
Activity 1: About me
All about me
Hello, my name is ___________________ and my surname is __________________________. I am __________ years old. My birthday is on ______________________. I enjoy ________________________________ _____________________________________________________________
I live with ____________________________________________________
This is a picture of me.
Activity 2: About me
What is a timeline?
A timeline has a beginning and an end. Your life is also a timeline. From the day you were born up until this moment. Your timeline does not yet have an end. Things and products can also have timelines. Study the examples below.
Complete the sentences by writing the correct word on the line.
timeline ¶y end born
A ________________ is something that indicates time. All timelines have a beginning, but not all have an _______________. My timeline began on the day I was _________________. I am ____ years old now. When I am grown-up, I would like to be a ___________________. I wonder what products’ timelines will begin in my lifetime. Perhaps a car that can ______________?
Activity 3: About me
My timeline
Find 5 photos of yourself and paste them on the timeline. You should be a different age in each one. Write something about yourself on the lines.
I am ______ years old here.
I am ______ years old here.
I am ______ years old here.
I am ______ years old here.
I am ______ years old here.
Activity 4: About me
My favourite things
You may like many different things like ice cream, clothes, songs or a place, but what are your favourite things? Draw pictures of your favourite things and write it on the line.
My favourite food is:
My favourite book is:
My favourite animal is:
My favourite hobby is:
My favourite place is:
My favourite item of clothing is:
My favourite song is:
My favourite subject is:
My favourite sport is:
Activity 5: About me
My past
You are still very young, but think about something that happened in your past. If you want to, you may read your story to the class afterwards.
When I was 3 years old, I fell out of a tree and broke my leg.
Last year, we went to the coast.
For my sixth birthday, I got a new bicycle.
Write a few sentences about something that happened in your past and draw a picture of it.
SAMPLE
Activity 6: About me
An item from my past
Was there a particular soft toy, blanket or other item you loved when you were younger? You may not even remember it. Perhaps you could ask your parents.
Draw the item from your past. Answer these questions.
1. Where did you get the item? _____________________________
2. Do you still have it? _____________________________________
3. Is it still the same colour? ________________________________
Activity 7: Feelings
I have emotions
Some emotions may be familiar to you like being happy or unhappy, but others are more dif±cult to describe. Can you match these emotions to the pictures? Draw something that makes you happy and unhappy, in the blocks.
What makes you happy?
What makes you unhappy?
Activity 8: Feelings
Discuss each sentence with a friend. Make a or a r in every block.
I am a good friend.
I care for my friends.
I am always friendly, even if I do not like someone.
Sometimes I get jealous when my friends have fun without me.
I always share my toys with others.
If someone looks lonely, I always invite them to join me.
Sometimes I get very angry, especially when I lose a game.
I always have good manners and I try to be an example to others.
Sometimes I feel lonely.
Sometimes it is too dif±cult to control my emotions and then I cry.
Activity 9: Feelings
Things I have to do
Most of us enjoy doing certain things, but there are also things you may not enjoy doing. Draw a picture in every block and brie¶y describe what you enjoy doing and what you do not enjoy doing.
Activity 10: Feelings
How to deal with emotional situations
Discuss these situations with a friend. Sometimes we experience emotions and we do not know what to do. What would be the right thing to do in each situation?
My two friends are angry with me. When I try to join them, they run away or whisper to each other. I am not sure what I did wrong. I feel lonely and I am too scared to tell anyone.
I get very angry if I lose a game while playing with my friends. Sometimes I get so angry that I push and shove my friends, especially when they laugh at me. Afterwards, I regret doing it, but I feel too ashamed to apologise.
Activity 11: Feelings
How to apologise
You know in your heart when you have done something wrong. Perhaps you were mean to your parents, your friend, or your brother or sister. You are reminded of it every time you see them. You wish they would forget all about it and talk to you again, but it is important to learn to apologise if you have hurt someone’s feelings. Read these steps and write about a similar situation that happened.
1. Think about what you did wrong.
2. Think how the person must be feeling.
3. Think about what you should say.
4. Go to the person and be sincere.
5. Apologise to them and also say what you are aplogising for.
6. Give them an opportunity to forgive you.
Dear Diary, today I feel very bad about
Activity 12: Feelings
Special people in my life.
Everyone has someone special in their life. Perhaps it is your mom, your dad, your best friend, or your granny or grandpa. Choose two special people. Draw a picture of them and write down the reason they are special to you.
Activity 13: Health protection
Insect bites
Research the questions and write down the answers.
1. Which insects are responsible for the most insect bites in South Africa? Name 3.
2. Name two reasons why a bee may sting you. ______________
3. Circle the insects you have been bitten or stung by.
Nosebleed
Name 4 things not to do in case of a nosebleed.
Activity 14: Health protection Cuts and scrapes
There are many dangerous items at home that can cause cuts. Draw 2 more items in the blocks and write down 2 ways to prevent cutting yourself.
Burns
There are many ways in which you can get burnt. Accidents happen in the blink of an eye. Write a sentence next to each picture about the correct steps to take.
Activity 15: Health protection
My ±rst aid
kit
It is important to have some essential items nearby in case of a medical emergency. Write the correct number in every circle.
1. Gauze pads 5. First aid tapes 9. Bandages 13. Cotton buds
Remember: You must never touch someone else’s blood.
What number can you phone for an ambulance ?
Activity 16: Keeping my body safe
People who help you feel safe
Draw a picture of people who help you feel safe and write their names on the lines.
I must learn to say “no”
If a person makes you feel uncomfortable, tell them to stop and that you will tell someone. Draw a picture of yourself saying “no” and write down the names of 4 people you can tell.
