Community Building (10-15 minutes)
| Purpose: This segment aims to foster a sense of belonging and establish a positive group dynamic.
Example: Ice Breaker and setting norms help participants feel comfortable and connected, breaking down social barriers |
Exploring Trait (20-30 minutes)
| Purpose: This segment aims to deepen participants’ understanding of themselves, including their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
Example: The scenarios activity aims to enhance participants’ self-awareness by asking them to reflect on their thoughts, emotions, and reactions to various scenarios. Through guided reflection and discussion, participants will learn how to recognize their patterns of behavior, thoughts, and feelings in different situations, fostering a deeper understanding of themselves. |
Experiential/Hands-On Learning (30-50 minutes)
| Purpose: This approach helps participants apply what they’ve learned in a practical, tangible way, making the content more memorable and meaningful.
Example: The goal of the Who Am I? activity is to help boys understand that achievements and outcomes are the result of underlying traits, efforts, and attributes. The activity encourages them to reflect on and praise the qualities contributing to success rather than focusing solely on the outcomes. |
Making Sense (20-25 minutes)
| Purpose: This section is designed to combine physical activity with self-discovery, allowing participants to experience how different personal strengths (such as resilience, patience, teamwork, and focus) help them overcome specific challenges.
Example: The hula hoop station reinforces that perseverance means continuing to work toward a goal, even if there are setbacks along the way while the balance station shows participants that focus involves controlling distractions and paying attention, a strength that helps them succeed in both activities and everyday life. |
Closing Circle (10-15 minutes)
| Purpose: The closing circle brings the session to a positive and meaningful conclusion. It reinforces the group’s sense of community and shared purpose, leaving participants with a feeling of closure and continuity
Example: The sticky note activity at the end of each session helps to anchor the session’s key takeaways, ensuring that participants leave with a clear and positive impression of their experience. |
