Strong Bonds - Move and Make Friends!
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Strong Bonds is a fun, active group designed to help kids build friendships while moving their bodies. Through games, team challenges and movement based activities participants will develop social skills, practice cooperation and enjoy the benefits of exercise in a supportive environment. The group focuses on creating connections, boosting confidence, and learning how to be a good friend - all while having fun!
Goals for the Program:
- Foster positive peer connections and support new friendships,
- encourage teamwork, cooperation and communication through movement based activities,
- build confidence and self-esteem in both social and physical settings,
- promote healthy habits by integrating fitness and fun,
- support development of self-regulation strategies kids can use in and outside the group.
Objectives:
- Demonstrate improved social skills such as taking turns, sharing, and encouraging peers,
- practice strategies for resolving small conflicts and showing empathy,
- increase comfort and confidence participating in group activities,
- recognize the connection between physical activity, emotional well-being and positive relationships,
- identify and practice at least two self-regulation skills (deep breathing, movement breaks, positive self-talk),
- identify at least one new friend or supportive peer connection formed during the program.