WHAT: Guidance and examples of group activities which promote development and self-esteem, and the role of the worker in providing activities on a regular basis.
WHO: Caregivers and residential staff, trainers. Social and community workers and trainers involved in psychosocial work.
WHERE: This training was based on experiences in a children’s home in Jordan. The case examples, child development norms, and activities may need to be adapted to suit the local context.
WHY: Gives instructions for a range of group activities that support the healthy development of children. Includes tools for planning and delivering play as part of a weekly routine.
N.B. This chapter is part of a two volume manual. The other chapters included in this toolkit are:
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Working with Children and Families Vol. 2. Behaviour Management, Louise Melville, 2005
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Working with Children and Families Vol. 2. Life Story Work, Louise Melville, 2005
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Working with Children and Families Vol.1: A Training Manual Interviewing and Assessing, Louise Melville, 2004
