Hi! I am Vidula, a student in grade 6 at K’sirs. Developing skills helps make us independent, and life skills not only assist us in everyday tasks but also keep us engaged. I learned the basics of crochet at the end of grade 5 during our life skills sessions at K’sirs. It wasn’t easy at first, but with practice, I became comfortable with it. Thanks to our teacher’s encouragement, I never gave up, and now it feels easy to do.
While not everyone can master a skill, everyone can certainly work at it. Unfortunately, just as I was getting the hang of crochet, school closed for summer vacation. I had a lot of free time and wasn’t sure how to spend it. One day, I came across my half-finished crochet piece. I decided to give it another try and soon found myself becoming more and more interested in the craft. My comfort with the stitches grew, and I completed my first project: a mobile pouch
Finishing that pouch made me proud of my achievement and motivated me to try more projects. Next, I made a beanie, and one project led to another. By the end of the holidays, I had created a whole collection of crocheted items. This experience boosted my confidence significantly.
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When I returned to school and my teachers asked what we did during the holidays, I realized my answer was unique. I proudly displayed my collection and felt accomplished saying, “I didn’t waste my time watching television or playing on a gadget; I had much better things to do.”
Instead of sitting around and wasting time, we should make the best of what we have. Developing skills not only keeps us occupied but also enhances our self-confidence.
