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Chapter 14 CRAFTS, MUSIC, STORYTELLING, PLAYACTING Goals and Abilities 4 Crafts 4Program Ideas 4Music 4Storytelling and Playacting 4Resources
GOALS AND ABILITIES Activities, such as crafts, music, storytelling and playacting, provide many opportunities to encourage Beavers to: 4 Experience and express love and joy 4 Express themselves 4 Develop a sense of belonging, and have good feelings about themselves. When choosing program ideas, look for things which reflect these program goals and keep in mind the developmental stages of the five to seven-year-old age group. Within this age range, senses are developing rapidly and unevenly. Hearing, for example, is not yet fully developed. Between five and seven, the ability to coordinate wrist and finger actions develops; older Beavers have a more precise grip than younger ones. You will notice quite a range of ability between your younger and older Beavers. That’s why many leaders organize craft activities by tail groupings. In this way, they can challenge each age group slightly differently, to hold their interest and ensure everyone some degree of success. Remember, everyone learns differently when learning a new game or skill (think of learning to tie your shoes). Some people learn by listening, some by watching and doing, or by reading illustrations. Try to incorporate different styles of presenting an idea or skill with variety and ways to appeal to your whole colony. Leaders often notice that, although Beaver-aged children change activities less often than younger children, they still have a lot of energy to burn. Younger Beavers, especially, are good at starting crafts but may lose interest before completing them. With Beavers, it’s very important to remember that trying and experiencing a craft is more important than the outcome. Busy Beavers (White Tails) tend to settle down and use less energy than their younger friends. They’re more able to concentrate for longer periods of time but, when they’re tired, even these children tend to behave like younger Beavers. Imagination begins to blossom throughout the age range, and one of the primary jobs of Beaver leaders is to nurture this wonderful element. Puppetry, skits, drama and stories are marvelous ways to tap and stimulate these growing minds. CRAFTS It’s important to use crafts to encourage self-expression rather than imitation. As much as possible, let older Beavers plan and develop a product from an idea. Brown Tails may prefer to construct their own version of a model you have shown them. 4 Collect items all year. Have a leader store the supplies. 4 Visit local craft stores for ideas and some supplies. (They often give discounts to groups.) 4 Read over Scouts Canada’s resource books, and check out the Leader Magazine. 4 Visit libraries and search the internet for craft ideas. 14-1
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2 Scouting’s Mission Statement As
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Chapter 1: Welcome to Beavers! . .
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SO YOU’VE VOLUNTEERED TO JOIN SCO
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Mission Scouting’s Principles are
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Code of Conduct 4 Position Statemen
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LEADERSHIP REQUIREMENTS Beaver lead
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