Okay, I think I am now doing this right, but we shall see... You can find my previous post if you look under comments for Hello Manheim Mentors, but they are not particularly worth looking for, just wishing you all well on this journey we are taking together and congratulating you on your first day.
Now you are on day two and overall the program seems to be runnning quite well. I am excited to see how the clubs works out. I know you will all bring some creative activities and projects to each of them. I am really surprised that they chose clubs like Spanish and computer. How cool! I am also excited about the cooking club and can't wait to see how the boys respond to the sports club. I am really surprised they chose board games too. How interesting. I'm so glad you gave them the opportunity to brainstorm.
I'm feeling a little concerned about meeting the needs of the older boys with that fitness/acting out as well as the social skills. Just don't hesitate to get creative with them. It sounds like they have some interest in rap, is there any way you can work with that...have them put one together, give them some topics, or ways to make different noises to a beat. Maybe they can bring in some of their music and play it. Could they do those stills that we did with Barry, but instead of nursery rhymes, find a rap? They could mime it... Just some ideas. You may want to also pay attention this week to these types of ideas...what do they like, what do they seem interested in, what can we do to foster this interest in a positive way. This is part of being "mindful," paying attention, letting our own agenda go and see what they are trying to tell us abut what they need. Certainly, no easy feat! See everyone on Thursday.
Cathy
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