This free Handbook of Activities on Life Skills is a complete, evidence-based guide designed to support the social-emotional learning (SEL), mental health, and personal development of young people. Packed with over 50 engaging, participatory activities, this printable life skills curriculum empowers adolescents with the tools they need to build self-awareness, develop healthy relationships, manage emotions, and make informed decisions.
Structured around the World Health Organization’s 10 core life skills—including communication, empathy, critical thinking, and emotional regulation—this resource offers hands-on training sessions for educators, youth mentors, counselors, and community leaders. Each module includes clear learning objectives, interactive activities, worksheets, and reflective questions to help learners apply these essential skills in real-life situations.
What this life skills resource helps young people to do:
Build emotional intelligence, empathy, and effective communication skills
Learn problem-solving and decision-making techniques for everyday life
Strengthen interpersonal relationships and teamwork
Recognize and manage stress and difficult emotions
Boost self-esteem, confidence, and goal-setting abilities
Develop resilience, personal responsibility, and positive behavior
Perfect for use in:
Secondary schools, youth clubs, and PSHE/SEL programs
Mental health and wellbeing workshops for adolescents
Life coaching and career readiness training
NGO and community outreach programs for youth empowerment
Counseling and therapy sessions with teens and young adults
This life skills handbook is ideal for youth aged 12–19 and supports a learner-centered, values-based approach to education and empowerment. Whether you’re looking to enhance emotional wellbeing, promote healthy decision-making, or build leadership skills, this resource provides everything needed for impactful, structured youth development training.
