This document provides guidance for leading an activity at a water festival, including how to effectively present, lead a group, and adapt when needed. It outlines the key steps in the BLUE method for presentations: Build-up, Launch, Understand, and Ending. Tips are provided for engaging the group, asking questions, giving instructions, and celebrating learning. Safety is the top priority at the festival. Proper preparation and bringing needed materials is emphasized.

1. Wednesday, May 27th 2015
&
Thursday, May 28th 2015

2. What do YOU
know about
water?

3. By the end of this period you will
know how to:
1. Make an effective presentation
2. Lead a group with ease and confidence
3. Become adaptable when leading a group

4. Reading / Lecture
Discussion ACTIVE
PASSIVE
Engages multiple areas of
the brain
Doing the Real Thing
Retention
80 %
5 - 10%
Simulation / Game

5. B
L
U
E
uild-up
Posture – Breathe – Connect
(5 sec.)
• Exhale / Inhale
• You don’t look as nervous as
you feel
• Remind yourself that it is
about THEIR learning, not you.
• Be interested, not interesting

6. • Ask 2 engaging questions
• Your 2 questions should
engage 100% of the group
• Introduce yourself and activity
• Memorize your introduction to
ease your nerves
B
L
U
E
aunch

7. Doing The Laundry
Purpose:
Students will compare the laundry methods of
the 1800s to modern methods. They will be
able to see the differences in both the
amount and the nature of work that needed
to be done to do just one load of laundry.
Key Messages:
We can conserve water by thinking about the
way in which we do laundry
We forget about all the work that it takes to
get the water into our homes prior to our use
Practice your two
Engaging Questions

8. • Give clear, brief instructions
• Ask lots of questions to
reinforce your instructions
• Acknowledge ALL answers
sher
B
L
U
E

9. Your ending includes…..
The 3 C’s: 1. Coach
2. Connect
3. Celebrate
B
L
U
E nding

10. • After the activity is over, talk to them
about it.
• Ask them what they learned
1. COACH
The 3 C’s:

11. • Help students connect what they’ve
learned in the simulation with
something in their world
2. CONNECT
The 3 C’s:

12. • Clap, high 5, cheer with the children
• Review your activity after every group
3. CELEBRATE
The 3 C’s:

13. REVIEW
B
L
U
E nding
sher
aunch
uild-up

14. What else will help
me on festival
day?
• Crowd control
• Lineups
• Adapting your presentation
• Switching up your roles
• Recognizing when changes are
needed – be aware!

15. How do I know which activity centre I’ll be leading?
Who will I be working with?
How do I prepare before festival day?
What do I do if my partner(s) are
unable to attend the festival at the last minute?
Will I be doing anything else on festival day?
Your teacher will guide you through the process of assigning activity
centres and partners.
Your teacher will be giving you time to work with your partners and
prepare for your activity centre, prior to festival day. Review all the online
resources when preparing
At any given time, you may be presenting your activity, doing crowd
control, or directing groups; your flexibility is greatly appreciated
Don’t Panic! We may have to shuffle leaders around to ensure each
activity is covered; again, your flexibility is greatly appreciated

16. bring the BLUE!

17. bring the BLUE!

18. SAFETY is #1
S
A
F
E
tay with teacher / parent
way from shorelines!!!
xplain ANY concerns immediately to your
Coach
irst Aid volunteers will be in red shirts

19. Important Stuff to
Remember………
Closed-toe shoes
We will provide
lunch and snacks
but bring extra if
you tend to get
hungry
Dress for the weather
Any resources
you need for
presenting

20. Bring a mug / refillable
water bottle; we will fill it
up for you!