Empowering Through Education

Empowering Through Education

Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Ideas for Connecting with Youth




Sparks are the interests, passions, or skills that "light fires" in people's lives. They engage and motivate us, fueling a sense of purpose and direction in life. It is particularly important for young people to identify and grow their sparks. Students who experience being "good" at something become more confident that they have what it takes to succeed at school, work, and other areas of life - especially if those sparks are acknowledged and celebrated by adults and peers. It takes the "oxygen" of conversations and relationships to light up sparks....»
What if you could build relationships with a simple hello? One expert recommends doing a meet and greet with young people during arrival, and notes that kids identify adults who meet and greet as the ones who care about them personally and motivate them to do their best. Take a look at these five meet and greet strategies....»
  

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