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Affirmations
5 Apr 2019

Affirmations

by Guest | posted in: Issues, Relationships, Happy To Be Me | 0

Focus The aim of this activity is encourage positive affirmations, which have been shown to play a part in behavioural change and empowering young women. Preparation None. Instructions Resources Paper Re-usable sticky tack

crafts, respect, behaviour, reflection, feelings, self-esteem, confidence, communication, fun, issues, creative
The snake
1 Mar 2019

The snake

by Guest | posted in: Games, Group Challenge | 0

Focus To build trust and cooperation within the group. This activity involves trust and touch so it helps if the girls know each other well. As group leader you should decide if it is suitable for the girls in your … Continued

games, active, icebreaker, feelings, challenge, fun, trust, puzzle
Snapshot
1 Mar 2019

Snapshot

by Guest | posted in: Issues, Music and Drama | 0

Focus The aim of this activity is to develop short scenes based on a photograph. It could be used as a prelude to a more in-depth project around alcohol awareness. Preparation Cut out a selection of photos that show young … Continued

respect, behaviour, feelings, self-esteem, confidence, communication, challenge, issues, alcohol
Self-esteem and media images
1 Mar 2019

Self-esteem and media images

by Guest | posted in: Issues, Relationships, Happy To Be Me | 0

Focus This activity is a visual method of raising awareness of the influences which exist in the media and society and the effects they can have on individuals. Preparation Before the session write on flipchart paper a dictionary definition of … Continued

respect, reflection, impact, feelings, self-esteem, confidence, resilience, communication, challenge, teamwork, art
Emotion party
1 Mar 2019

Emotion party

by Guest | posted in: Issues, Relationships, Happy To Be Me | 0

Focus The aim of this activity is to develop observational skills and build empathy with others. Preparation None. Instructions Resources Small hand bell.

play, arrival, feelings, confidence, game, communication, fun, introductions
Debate
1 Mar 2019

Debate

by Guest | posted in: Issues, Music and Drama, Skill Based | 0

Focus This is a structure for a group debate, including an ideal timescale. However, depending on the length of the session and ages of the girls, it could be adapted to suit the group. Preparation 30 minutes selecting and reading … Continued

rules, feelings, confidence, communication, challenge, competition, introductions
Catching dreams
1 Mar 2019

Catching dreams

by Guest | posted in: Arts and Crafts, Happy To Be Me, Inspiring women | 0

Focus This activity aims to encourage the girls to listen to what is being said and reflect on what they have just taken part in. It should be used at the end of a GFS meeting. Preparation Research about dreams. … Continued

crafts, reflection, feelings, communication, art

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