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How do we encourage self-discovery and self-empowerment? 
Rituals & Routines
Rituals & Routines help create a feeling of connection and safety within the classroom. Rituals are the way we create a feeling of community and are sacred activities designed for togetherness and unity. Routines are essential for children because our brains are pattern-seeking. By establishing routines, learners know what to expect and this helps to create a sense of safety.
Heart Agreements
Heart agreements are used to highlight expectations within the classroom.
Brain-Based Learning
Brain-based learning uses strategies that connect to the way children and teen learn.
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What do our younger members need in order to grow and evolve? Supporting Documents & Resources Supporting Documents & Resources
Creating ways for children to greet one another helps be create a feeling of community.
Create connections with activities designed to strengthen the adult-child relationships.
Search Institute created a framework of Developmental Assets, which identifies a set of skills, experiences, relationships, and behaviors that enable young people to develop into successful and contributing adults.
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What is going on in that teenage brain and how do we encourage self-expression? Supporting Documents & Resources Supporting Documents & Resources
Policies & Procedures for Teen Ministry
Use these resources to create your own teen ministry program guide.
The Teenage Brain
Understanding how the teenage brain functions helps us to create more beneficial classroom experiences.
Rites of Passage
Mark significant live events through rites of passage.
Supporting Documents & Resources Teen Lessons |