I am volunteering on Saturday at a children's group home. It's a program where we make breakfast with the kids (see below). After breakfast we have about an hour with a small group of kids.
Any ideas on good crafts or a game to do with the kids? I am looking for something that won't be stressful for emotionally hurt kiddos, but will let them exercise thier creativity and feel comfortable around us.
All ideas appreciated. Thanks.
Edgewood Center for Children
• The Breakfast Club is an opportunity for volunteers to meet Edgewood’s children at our Vicente Campus and make breakfast with them. The Campus is a residential treatment facility for children with severe emotional disabilities. The Breakfast Club provides a safe and structured way for them to develop social skills and interact with the community.
Who are the Edgewood children?
• The children range in age from 6 to 16, and live in one of four cottages, or group homes: Stow, Lane, Dimond, and Halleck. Most of our children have experienced abuse and neglect, resulting in emotional, behavioral, and academic challenges. They receive intensive multidisciplinary services at Edgewood until they are ready for a lower level of group care, family reunification, or foster care.
How does the Breakfast Club work?
• The morning begins with an orientation about Edgewood, the residential treatment program, and the children we serve. Volunteers are divided into four teams and assigned to a cottage. With staff supervision, volunteers prepare and serve breakfast for the children. All food is provided for the simple menus. Clean-up is followed by quiet time in the cottages, then an optional group recreational activity.
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