Primary school kids build confidence
by creating their own Magic Sunglasses ID
The need for self esteem and confidence to provide a secure identity and knowing who they are is a major challenge for many young people these days – leading to proliferation of gangs, etc
The Magic Sunglasses “The Real Me” workshop for 8-12 years old provides a secure and fun environment for children to share and enjoy working together to discover more of their own natural gifts and talents. The children leave the workshop feeling great about themselves, having created a really comprehensive identity of who they are to keep as a record (in mind & hard copy) and a strength in their everyday life. The children use templates provided to design their own magic sunglasses (a metaphor for being able to see inside yourself for who you truly are) and are provided with a workbook and a plastic wallet for keeping their Magic Sunglasses ID card
Kids Comments included:
· I didn’t know I was kind
· (Would you like to help other kids round the world find their ID?) Yes, so then they can feel special
· I didn’t know happiness was so important
· I have thought of jobs I would like to take up
· I learnt more about other people so I feel the same
· I liked making the ID and talking about my body
· It shows you don’t have to be scared
· It helps you feel confident because you express yourself
Parents comments included:
· Unique idea as it encourages the shy child
· Very interactive – engages children – helps them think longer-term goals
· Great idea about getting kids thinking about what they do well
· Teaches them to appreciate personal qualities
· Raising self belief builds self worth
· Allows children to be proud of their achievements
· Gets children to become aware of and value qualities they didn’t know they had
For further information contact
Auriel Blanche at info@themagicsunglasses.com
