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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 />

Cronmiller / Way to GLOW, Year 1, Session 1 7

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