Afghanistan Grade 1 Life Skills Curriculum

This curriculum focuses on developing foundational skills in various areas to prepare students for further learning and personal growth. Key areas of focus include:

Beginning Knowledge and Personal and Social Wellbeing: This component introduces students to the world around them, fostering self-awareness and social skills. Topics covered include understanding oneself, the school environment, healthy habits, and basic concepts about the weather.

Creative Arts: This area encourages creative expression and development through activities like painting.

Physical Education: Physical activities are incorporated to promote physical health and development.

Other Subjects: In addition to Life Skills, the Grade 1 curriculum includes Pashto Language (Dari in some regions), Mathematics, Quran Learning, and Calligraphy.

Textbook Resources: A dedicated Life Skills textbook is used for Grade 1, developed by the Ministry of Education of Afghanistan. It is available in Pashto.