6 Cronmiller / Way to GLOW, Year 1, Session 1
GLOBALTM G.L. .W. WAY to GLOW WHITE Reverse No Background Intro to G.L.O.W. GLOBAL (Girls Leading Our World) TM G.L. .W. by Sue Cronmiller Who am I? Who do I want to be? Girls are overwhelmingly concerned with these ever present, ever evolving human questions. As their bodies and minds develop during adolescence, girls begin to look to others for validation and behavioral cues. Some girls take these dramatic life changes quietly in stride. Others act out their self conscious awkwardness with difficult behaviors that often mask their true vulnerability and sweetness. Most girls demonstrate a range of social behavior, but by the time they are in fifth grade, their core personalities and general character traits are already taking shape. In GLOW, we practice together rituals and activities which celebrate individuality, strengthen self awareness and build self confidence. Each GLOW session integrates the practice of mindfulness with related intellectual, creative and social activities. Through practices and informal learning activities explicitly crafted to expand girls’ skills in multiple literacies and cognitive domains, GLOW supports proficiency in language, communication and expressive arts skills, expands awareness of global cultures and humanities topics while at the same time, cultivating a wide set of successful life skills such as emotional intelligence, authenticity, assertiveness, creative goal setting, pro-active problem solving and self care. GLOW GOALS AND OBJECTIVES n Girls know themselves and their individual strengths, n Develop interpersonal relationship skills, n Manage emotional needs through the mentor and group relationship, n Take risks and are not afraid to make mistakes, n Express themselves with creativity, confidence and authenticity, n Feel connected to a group and community, n Have global awareness and sense of interconnectedness, n Become creative, pro-active and self determined re: life goals, n Are emotionally intelligent, know and respect emotional needs, n Notice, listen and appreciate others, empathize and celebrate, n Acquire skills for self care and resilience. HOW (IN PRACTICE) n Year long relationships between mentor and 4 girls n Weekly Lessons with GLOW Rituals, Practices and Activities (see pages 12, 13) n Public speaking events and exhibitions n Leadership opportunities within program and community At GLOW, we believe leadership begins with the ability to honor and know oneself. Cronmiller / Way to GLOW, Year 1, Session 1 7