This Life Skills study guide for Grade 6 Term 1 helps learners understand emotional and physical changes during adolescence. It includes:

• Puberty and Adolescence: Definitions and explanations of puberty, including physical and emotional changes in boys and girls.

• Body Image and Self-Esteem: Encourages learners to value themselves, recognize personal characteristics, and build confidence.

• Hormones and Physical Features: Describes the role of hormones and visible signs of physical development.

• Interests, Skills, and Potential: Explains differences between abilities, interests, and potential, and encourages goal setting.

• Peer Pressure: Discusses positive vs negative peer pressure and the impact on decision-making.

• Conflict Resolution: Teaches learners how to respond to peer pressure, mediate conflict, and take responsibility for actions.

• Mediation and Problem Solving: Introduces effective ways to handle disagreements and promote mutual respect.

This guide is designed to empower learners to understand themselves better, make healthy choices, and interact positively with others.