Anchor - A Life Skills Program for school children Anchor, a Life Skills program designed by IETS, gives adolescents (ages 10-14 years) ample opportunity and a safe forum to interact with others as well as share and exchange ideas, with the aim of impacting their perception and attitude about themselves and the world. For children, adolescence is a period marked by several changes at the physical, mental, emotional and social level. For many, it is a confusing time as they have to deal with changes within themselves and new perceptions in the environment around them. Various international organisations have been advocating the need to introduce Life Skills training at the school level for adolescents - preparing them for life. Life Skills training world over addresses two concerns: To prevent children from making wrong choices during their formative years To strengthen their abilities to positively deal with people and their environment and to develop their self esteem and confidence such that they are able to communicate with adults effectively and manage life situations Anchor equips the adolescents with cognitive, social, interpersonal and self-managerial skills needed to cope up with problems and stress. The adolescents are taken through activities that are aimed at awareness building and providing necessary skills for application in day-to-day life. The process of learning is experiential and fun. Objectives:  To help participants develop a realistic and positive self image  To build confidence and develop decision making skills  To improve communication skills- with peers and elders  To induce team spirit and team work  To develop the ability to think innovatively  To provide platform for sharing concerns To improve Presentation skills Resources: Props for activities Posters Presentations Worksheets and questionnaires  Authentic articles, newspaper, reports  A Journal or Handbook to record their process and information Program Framework:   Methodology: Role plays  Drawing activities Presentations Discussions Activities Simulated games Case study discussions Self exploratory questionnaires