Macmillan | Touchstone | Value Education And Life Skills | Class 5 |

Based on NCERT’s Education for Values in Schools: A framework, and Article 51 A of the Indian Constitution, Touchstone 1 to 8, follows a comprehensive and pragmatic approach to value education to enable our young adults to rise to higher levels of endeavour and achievement. The core values dealt in the series revolve around health and hygiene; responsibility for self-development; responsibility towards one’s work/duty; harmony and common brotherhood, social responsibility; love, care and compassion; protection of environment; critical and creative thinking; scientific temper, and appreciation for beauty and aesthetics.

Highlights » Each lesson begins with a thought-provoking quote by great personalities » ‘Points to ponder’ lists a set of questions for reflection » ‘Read and Reflect’ include interesting stories, anecdotes and poems based on the value » ‘Your workspace’, ‘Your skill space’ at the end of each lesson to assess the internalisation of values.