Students learn about the eighteen Life Skills developed by Susan Kovalik.

• Motivation – the desire or enthusiasm to get the job done
• Confidence – trust and belief that you are able to do something
• Integrity – being honest and sincere and have sound moral principles
• Initiative – doing something because it needs to be done; acting
• Flexibility – the ability to alter plans when necessary
• Perseverance – completing what you start
• Organization – planning, arranging, and implementing in an orderly way
• Sense of Humor – laughing and being playful without hurting
• Effort – trying your hardest; being willing to work hard
• Common Sense – the ability to use good judgment
• Problem Solving – putting what you know and can do into action
• Responsibility – being accountable for your actions and responses
• Patience – the ability to wait calmly for someone or something
• Friendship – maintaining mutual trust and caring for others
• Curiosity – a desire to learn or know about all things
• Cooperation – working together toward a common goal
• Caring – feeling concern for others
• Teamwork – working with other people through collaboration