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September – a month of No Fear, No Giving up and No me (Click on each sentence to read more)
The Importance of Self-Confidence in Children
Building self-confidence in children is crucial for their emotional and psychological development. Fear, whether of failure, rejection, or the unknown, often acts as a barrier to self-expression and growth. The “No Fear” approach encourages children to face challenges with an open mind, allowing them to explore, express, and grow without being held back by their fears.
Identifying and Addressing Fears in Everyday Situations
In our sessions, the focus was on helping them identify fears they might encounter in everyday situations and how to respond to these scenarios confidently. Through images and discussion, children were encouraged to reflect on their fears, opening their minds and expressing themselves freely. This process helps them realize that fear is manageable and not something to avoid.
Building Resilience and a Growth Mindset
By learning to overcome fear, children become more resilient and develop a growth mindset. They understand that mistakes are part of learning, and this knowledge fosters confidence in tackling new experiences. Additionally, a fearless attitude enhances social interactions, allowing children to build stronger relationships and take on leadership roles.
Empowering Children for Future Challenges
Ultimately, teaching children to have no fear empowers them to face life’s challenges with courage, fostering the confidence needed to grow into self-assured, capable individuals.
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THE LAST MONTHS
A. CHAMPIONS OF THE MONTH
MIA
Nguyễn Ngô Hà An(3A1) - For engaging the most at class
NANCY
Nguyễn Hoàng Thanh Trúc (3A2) - For the most Creative Homework
BRIAN & KEVIN
Trần Đặng Gia Bảo - Trần Đặng Gia Khánh (4A1) - For being Independent Thinkers
COMPLETED ALL HOMEWORK - Quang Thịnh(3A1), Thanh Trúc-Hà Thu(3A2), Đức Long-Hữu Mạnh-Ngọc Minh- (5A1)
3A2 & 4A2
- The most engaging classes
B. Top quality Homework
C. Overall Progress
Chart 1. Class performance
Table 1. Report status
Chart 1 indicates which class performs the best in the current week. In order to improve the individual score & class score, students need to:
- Complete homework every week, on time.
- Attend weekly class
- Stay attentive & contribute to the class.
To view detail score of each student in the current week
D. The Journey
(Summary from teachers & facilitators after each session)
- The 5 No’s to become Global Citizens: No fear, No giving up, No me, No waste, No bias
- Dive in the first No: No fear!. What are you afraid of? What to do when we are scared? And How to be more brave? are key questions covered during class’s discussion
- Visual Engagement: Images about different situations in children’s life were introduced to help students identify and express emotions.
Key discussion:
- Dive in the 2nd No: No giving up!: Different scenarios were used to explain students how different people around them never give up (for ex: the father, the teachers, the sister) and students were encouraged to find ways to keep the “Never-give-up” spirit. Some famous slogan of brands like Nike, Captain America, and North Face in the format of “Guessing-words” game are also introduced to understand how companies never give up.
- Excellence performance from: (2A1) Gia Khánh, Bảo Vân, Minh Đức (2A2) Bảo Hân, An Nhiên
- The session wrapped up with a recap of What does it mean by “no giving up”and a homework for grade 2-3 to demonstrate how they will never give up, and a mini debate question for grade 4-5 about “Should we keep trying if no one has succeeded before”
Summary: Overall, week 2 is building crucial blocks in helping them grow not just academically but socially and emotionally
Key discussion:
- Dive in the 3rd No: No me!: Care for others as well. Some role plays have been placed to
- 3A2 demonstrated more creativity & critical thinking in problem solving while 3A1 could only come up with sharing. Excellent performance from: (3A1) Hà An, Minh Thảo, (3A2) Minh Khang, Hoàng Phúc, Ngọc Quyên, Thanh Hiền.
- Grade 5 was given a story named “The wishing tree” to reflect on the concept of “No me””. Excellent performance from: (5A2) Kim
Summary: (to be updated)
Key activity:
- Debate question: “Should we keep trying if no one has succeed before?” for Grade 4 and 5+ from the situation of Lucas trying to complete a project that no-one attempted before: making a robot to help doing homework
Summary: So far, Grade 2&4 already covered No Fear and No giving up while Grade 3&5 already covered No Fear, No giving up and No Me. The remaining “No” will be continued during the month of October
E. Feedback from Facilitators & Teachers
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