THE GO BETWEENS--Teresa Emmanuel
Program Description
There were several key issues identified in today’s schools for preteens. Some of these include bullying, self-esteem, environmental awareness and coping skills. The Go Be Tween’s is a collaborative afterschool program between the board and school that involves teachers, the children and the community. It is also a life skills program that helps preteens (ages 10 – 14) develop coping strategies for high school and the adult world. The Arts will be used as the medium to foster self-esteem and leadership skills. The Go Be Tweens allows preteens to focus on discussing key issues that affect their daily lives as adolescents such as bullying, conflict resolution, addressing emotions, boundaries, communication and technology. The” Go BeTweens” will serve as a guideline in fostering life skills afterschool programs.
For parents this program provides a creative environment where pre-teens collaborate on art and community projects that build self awareness and discover their unique talents. The key emphasis is to build their self esteem and leadership abilities, to have a strong sense of their identity before they enter into high school. We recommend that your preteen attend the full three months to fully experience the group process.
Key character education traits of the Board of Education will be encouraged such as empathy, kindness, caring, respect, responsibility, integrity and honesty with an emphasis on giving back to your community.
What is in it for the preteen?
As a preteen you can” tell your own story” through the arts. Teens will be involved in creating their own projects by having a choice of the following:
* Music, theatre, video, mural painting and a variety of arts
* Yoga, meditation, dance or other forms of exercise
* Artist will be invited to instruct youth on creative projects
Community mentors will be invited to do workshops as needed by the group as well as tutors and high school students needing to complete their community hours will be invited to assist the preteens with their homework
Process development
The Go Be Tween’s aim is to start the process of creating a meaningful afterschool program for adolescents and see how it develops. If there is a great need for this program and how it benefits the community.
The GO BETWEENS-Program Outline-subject to changes
3:30- 3:45 – Movement (Yoga, Dance) (sports)
3:45-4:45 – Homework (Tutoring) (Art/Drama)
4:45-5:30 – Life Skills/ Creative Art Workshop
Ages: 10 to 14 or Grades (4- 8)
Winter Registration- Starts January 10th- Ongoing registration
For January we will be offering it two days per week Monday and Fridays in the auditorium, minimum of five per day. Runs with the fall, winter session runs with the schools schedule.
* 2010-2011: This year we are focusing on Drama and Art projects that will be in collaboration with the school.
Cost: 20$ per day
* Contact Teresa at 647-292-7170 or gobetweensmail@gmail.com
* or Heide at 416-533-5449 Email Heide_zelmer1960 “ hotmail.com
Life skill workshops such as;
* bullying, body image , stories of preteens, establishing boundaries
* Finding your passion, Expressing emotions and dealing with conflict
Community projects that the Teens will be involved in include: supporting community and school projects that are already in place or creating their own; helping building a community garden, maintaining the preservation of the school, being a positive leader, assisting in creating murals, exploring entrepreneurial ideas, helping seniors and career building.
Example for community involvement- Making Pumpkin pies for the needy!
What we did this fall (2010). Drama: We read a story of a young boy who was from a poor family and could not go on a trip because he did not have the finance. Each person played a part in the play and then we discussed examples of rich and poor in our society today. Kids who have access to technology were considered richer.
Art projects include: Clay building, Print screening, mask making, weaving, face painting. Improve and skits.
The Go BeTweens will be proposing to create the play- Call “Play On Emotions” and will be presenting two skits with this project in the school. Play on Emotions was developed from the process of the workshops and a local parent, artist in our community.
There were several key issues identified in today’s schools for preteens. Some of these include bullying, self-esteem, environmental awareness and coping skills. The Go Be Tween’s is a collaborative afterschool program between the board and school that involves teachers, the children and the community. It is also a life skills program that helps preteens (ages 10 – 14) develop coping strategies for high school and the adult world. The Arts will be used as the medium to foster self-esteem and leadership skills. The Go Be Tweens allows preteens to focus on discussing key issues that affect their daily lives as adolescents such as bullying, conflict resolution, addressing emotions, boundaries, communication and technology. The” Go BeTweens” will serve as a guideline in fostering life skills afterschool programs.
For parents this program provides a creative environment where pre-teens collaborate on art and community projects that build self awareness and discover their unique talents. The key emphasis is to build their self esteem and leadership abilities, to have a strong sense of their identity before they enter into high school. We recommend that your preteen attend the full three months to fully experience the group process.
Key character education traits of the Board of Education will be encouraged such as empathy, kindness, caring, respect, responsibility, integrity and honesty with an emphasis on giving back to your community.
What is in it for the preteen?
As a preteen you can” tell your own story” through the arts. Teens will be involved in creating their own projects by having a choice of the following:
* Music, theatre, video, mural painting and a variety of arts
* Yoga, meditation, dance or other forms of exercise
* Artist will be invited to instruct youth on creative projects
Community mentors will be invited to do workshops as needed by the group as well as tutors and high school students needing to complete their community hours will be invited to assist the preteens with their homework
Process development
The Go Be Tween’s aim is to start the process of creating a meaningful afterschool program for adolescents and see how it develops. If there is a great need for this program and how it benefits the community.
The GO BETWEENS-Program Outline-subject to changes
3:30- 3:45 – Movement (Yoga, Dance) (sports)
3:45-4:45 – Homework (Tutoring) (Art/Drama)
4:45-5:30 – Life Skills/ Creative Art Workshop
Ages: 10 to 14 or Grades (4- 8)
Winter Registration- Starts January 10th- Ongoing registration
For January we will be offering it two days per week Monday and Fridays in the auditorium, minimum of five per day. Runs with the fall, winter session runs with the schools schedule.
* 2010-2011: This year we are focusing on Drama and Art projects that will be in collaboration with the school.
Cost: 20$ per day
* Contact Teresa at 647-292-7170 or gobetweensmail@gmail.com
* or Heide at 416-533-5449 Email Heide_zelmer1960 “ hotmail.com
Life skill workshops such as;
* bullying, body image , stories of preteens, establishing boundaries
* Finding your passion, Expressing emotions and dealing with conflict
Community projects that the Teens will be involved in include: supporting community and school projects that are already in place or creating their own; helping building a community garden, maintaining the preservation of the school, being a positive leader, assisting in creating murals, exploring entrepreneurial ideas, helping seniors and career building.
Example for community involvement- Making Pumpkin pies for the needy!
What we did this fall (2010). Drama: We read a story of a young boy who was from a poor family and could not go on a trip because he did not have the finance. Each person played a part in the play and then we discussed examples of rich and poor in our society today. Kids who have access to technology were considered richer.
Art projects include: Clay building, Print screening, mask making, weaving, face painting. Improve and skits.
The Go BeTweens will be proposing to create the play- Call “Play On Emotions” and will be presenting two skits with this project in the school. Play on Emotions was developed from the process of the workshops and a local parent, artist in our community.
