Oxford University Press India (OUPI) has designed a wellness curriculum to help school-going children "understand emotions, build an active body, develop healthy relationships with people and understand the importance of ecological care." 'My Happiness and Me' is a series of eight activity workbooks designed by OUPI and content partner Rangeet for classes 1-8 students. OUPI's series aligns with the vision set out by the National Education Policy 2020 and outlined under the National Curriculum Framework 2023 that emphasises the holistic development of learners. The course helps learners imbibe healthy practices, distinguish good and bad feelings and equip them with the tools to address them. Sumanta Datta, MD, Oxford University Press India, said, “The series 'My Happiness and Me' offers learners a toolkit to navigate their emotions and relationships successfully. This approach, validated by the Oxford Impact Study, not only enhances well-being but also leads to improved educational outcomes in core disciplines. We are confident that this active learning pedagogy will bring joy to the learning experience and contribute to shaping well-rounded individuals.” Read | CUET UG Toppers Tips: ‘Do not ignore maps, boxes from NCERT’ A recent Oxford Impact Study has found that incorporating wellness curriculum in schools ensures that learner engagement is high, and they experience greater ‘success’. It reduces dropout rates in schools and raises self-efficacy and self-esteem levels amongst learners. There are five overarching themes in each book: My Mind, My Body, My Relationships, My World, and Nature Is beautiful. Each of these guides learners through a range of topics including managing anger, anxiety, stress, as well as issues such as recognizing good and bad touch, bullying, gender discrimination, nutrition, exercise and many others. The series, as per OUPI, is an accessible way to help children unpack their thoughts and feelings, helping them become well-rounded individuals as they grow.
