2. OBJECTIVES
Define play
Define bullying
Establish
fundamentals of
play leadership
Learn to effectively
facilitate group
games
Talk about benefits
of play
Learn to intervene
when bullying
behaviors occur
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3. WHY PLAY
We learn from play.
We grow from play.
We communicate and
interact positively
through play.
Play keeps us
physically and
mentally healthy.
Facilitates
understanding and
community.
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5. THE PLAY
SPIRIT
People of all cultures
play!
We can enhance the
playful spirit in others.
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6. FUN DAMENTALS
Enthusiasm
The personal
contribution play
leaders make create
enjoyable play
experiences for your
group.
Safety
Your first and
foremost
responsibility.
Consider both
physical and
psychological safety.
8. KEEP PLAY
BIG FUN
1. Make it inclusive;
2. Plan for creative,
cooperative games
that can continue
over days;
3. Create profound
learning
experiences.
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our job is to help
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10. REVIEW
Define play
Define bullying
Establish
fundamentals of
play leadership
Learn to effectively
facilitate group
games
Talk about benefits
of play
Learn to intervene
when bullying
behaviors occur
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Play – all my friends – ASK what is play, define play.
Group juggle
The big wind blows
On Cultural Play slide. Play winter tag. Play TAKRAW
Make it most inclusive – include individuals not readily incGroup juggle
The big wind blows
Plan for creative, cooperative games that last – Basket games, balloon toss,
Learn to use the play as brain growth experiences
Teach perseverance, goal setting, problem solving.