Learn ways to bring out nurturing, caring behaviors in children to create a classroom community where children support each other. Learn how to use non-competitive games to foster acceptance of all children. Identify the strengths and weaknesses for both you and the children in your program, and how to put the strengths to good use creating a sense of acceptance and community. (2 hours)
Lesson objectives
- List five qualities of a caring community of children in a program.
- Discuss differences between competitive and cooperative play, and how to use non-competitive games to gain acceptance for all children.
- Analyze yourself and the youth in your care to determine character strengths, and find ways to build on those strengths.
¡Disponsible en Español!: Todo Niño Cuenta: Construyendo la Comunidad
