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