Lesson Plan for Teaching a Leisure Activity Lesson Title/Topic: Bracelet Making Duration: 60 minutes Supplies/Equipment Learning Objectives/Outcomes

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1 Lesson Plan for Teaching a Leisure Activity Lesson Title/Topic: Bracelet Making Duration: 60 minutes Supplies/Equipment Learning Objectives/Outcomes Introduction/Warm Up By participating fully in this activity, student will be able to: -Learn how to make a bracelet -Follow a sequence of events -Improve hand/eye coordination -Improve fine motor skills -Listen to and follow directions -Identify different types of bracelets -Discuss different types of bracelets and what they symbolize >Friendship, memories, special meanings -Identify the different types of bracelets >Chinese Staircase >Candy Stripe >Chevron -What the bracelets are made with: >string >yarn >hemp -Pass around the examples of the different types of string and bracelets that the participants could be working with or making. -Let them feel the string and choose which type the want to work with Already made bracelets String (or yarn) Scissors Pictures of premade bracelets Premade Bracelets Different types of string or yarn Summary of Tasks/Action Identify which type of bracelet you would like to make: Style One: 1.)Choose the string you would like to work with. There will be a variety of different colors and types of strings to choose from. 2.)Once you have chosen your string, bring it to the leader, who will then cut the pieces of string for you. 3.)At the top of the string, tie all of the strings together to make a not. This will give the bracelet a starting point. (IF you wish, the leader can tape the starting point down onto a table for stability) 4.)Grabbing the first string (A), place it over the next piece of string (B), forming a 4 shape -String -Scissors

2 over it. 5.)Take string (A) and wrap it around string B and pull it through the loop. String B will now be the first string. 6.)Repeat steps 3 and 4 with the same string until the first string is at the end. 7.)Using the next piece of string, repeat steps )Once your bracelet has reached your desired length, double knot the end to secure it. 9.)If desired, you can now tie the bracelet around your wrist, or ask the leader to tie it for you. 10.)Then the excess string can be cut off from the ends. Style Two: 1) Choose the string you want to work with. There will be a variety of string there. There will also be yarn for those who may have a hard time grasping or working with string. 2) Once string or yarn is selected, the leader will measure and then cut out what string or yarn will be needed to make the bracelet. 3) Double-knot the string so that the bracelet will have a starting point. The leader will be there to assist those who need help double knotting or cannot double knot. 4) Once the string is double-knotted, the leader will put down tape to help stabilize the string so that it can be worked on. 5) For making the bracelet, choose one string and then cross it over and on top of the other two (will look like a 4) 6) Then, that string will go around and under the other grouped string and through the loop made on the outside. 7) Pull the string through the loop and secure. 8) Keep repeating these steps until the desired length is reached. The string can be switched if the one that is being used is getting shorter. 9) Once finished, double knot the end to secure the whole bracelet.

3 Wrap-up/Reflect - Closure Adaptations (For Students With Disabilities): What equipment was used? What are the different types of bracelets? Is this something you would like to do again? What did you enjoy about the activity? What kinds of other things can you make with string besides jewelry? >keychains >Anklets >Headbands Use yarn instead of string Tape bracelet down to the desk for better stability. Use a loom or bracelet wheel Safety Considerations -Only leaders can have scissors -Participants can NOT eat the string -Participants can NOT leave their station with the string in hand -Participants can NOT use the string to hurt others or themselves.

4 Release and Liability Waiver I (Participant s Name) acknowledge that I have signed up for the ACE Spring Splash Camp and realize that if hurt, I will not hold the staff at Roanoke County Parks and Recreation, the volunteers from Longwood University, the volunteers from Radford University, nor the other participants liable. I AM AWARE OF THE POTENTIAL DANGERS OF THE ACTIVITIES THAT I AM AGREEING TO PARTICIPATE IN. I AM AWARE THAT THESE ACTIVITIES COULD LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURIES OR DEATH. I AM VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPATING IN THESE ACTIVITES WITH THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE DANGERS INVOLVED, WHETHER THE RISKS ARE KNOWN OR UNKNOWN. I hereby verify this statement by placing my initials here: Date: Parent or Guardians initials (if under 18) Date: I forever release the staff at Roanoke County Parks and Recreation, the volunteers from Longwood University the volunteers from Radford University, my fellow participants, and any other affiliated organizations from any and all actions, claims, or demands that I, or my family members may have now, or in the future for injury, death, or property damage, related to (i) my participation in the activities, (ii) any act of negligence from all parties involved, whether directly involved in these activities or not. Also that I, or my family members will not makes claims against, or sue, in connection with any of the matters covered by this release. I HAVE CAREFULLY READ AND REVIEWED THIS RELEASE AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND A CONTRACT BETWEEN MYSELF, THE STAFF AT ROANOKE COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION, THE VOLUNTEERS FROM LONGWOOD UNIVERSITY, THE VOLUNTEERS FROM RADFORD UNIVERSITY, AND ALL AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS AND SIGN IT OF MY OWN FREE WILL. If signed by Parent or Guardian: I understand the dangers and the significance of this Release and Waiver and have made sure that the Participant understands them as well. Participant Signature: Parent/Guardian Signature: Date: / / Date: / / IF YOU ARE UNDER THE AGE OF 18, YOU AND YOUR PARENT OR GUARDIAN MUST SIGN/INITIAL WHERE INDICATED.

5 Photo Release Waiver I hereby grant permission to ACE Spring Splash Camp and its employees, students from Longwood and Radford, other participants and trustees to photograph my image, likeness, or depiction. I hereby grant permission to ACE Spring Splash Camp to edit, crop, or retouch such photographs, and waive any right to inspect the final photographs. I hereby consent to and permit photographs of me to be used by ACE Spring Splash Camp worldwide for any purpose, including advertisement and educational purposes, and in any medium, including print and electronic. I understand that ACE Spring Splash Camp may use such photographs with or without associating names thereto. I further waive any claim for compensation of any kind for ACE Spring Splash Camp s use or publication of photographs of me. I hereby fully and forever discharge and release ACE Spring Splash Camp from any claim for damages of any kind (including but not limited to, invasion of privacy; defamation; false light or misappropriation of name, likes or image) arising out of the use or publication of photographs of me by ACE Spring Splash Camp and covenant and agree not to sue or otherwise initiate legal proceedings against ACE Spring Splash Camp for such use or publication on my own behalf. All grans of permission and consent, and all covenants, agreements and understandings contained herein are irrevocable. FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF PARTICIPANTS UNDER 18 As a parent/guardian with legal responsibility for this participant, I hereby consent and agree to his/her release, as provided above, of ACE Spring Splash Camp, and, for myself, my heirs, assigns, and next of kin. Print Participants Name and Sign if Participant is over 18 years old If Participant is Under 18 years old, Parents or Guardian must also sign Print Participants Name: Signature of Participant if above 18 years: Parent/Guardian Printed Name: Signature of Parent: Date: No, I do not agree. Do not use my child s name, picture, portrait, image, video or photograph in any forms or media.

6 Shannon Barry 4/18/13 Reflection Coming into the day which everyone implemented their lessons plan at ACE Spring Splash Camp, provided by Roanoke County Parks and Rec s TRS service in Roanoke, Virginia, I felt indifferent as far as expectations for the day. Myself and Kandice Brown had prepared what we were going to teach, splitting the work pretty equally both ways, and I was personally preparing by looking over the lesson plan a few more times and getting all of the supplies that were needed together. But other than that, I didn t have or set any expectations of what was to unfold. I wasn t getting my hopes too high but I also wasn t dreading what was to come either. When everyone first arrived at the Green Ridge Recreation Center and got settled into where we were going to be for the day, I knew that my expectations about how the day would unfold would be changed. I was taken aback by what was going on at first, and I felt a bit nervous about how everyone was going to handle the 5 boys who came to camp that day. But once I saw how everyone was interacting with each other (with books, peanut bouncy balls, etc.), I felt a bit better and started interacting with the campers. The first part of the day just consisted of 2 ½ hours of free play time in the pool. I was with Romeo and then Cody and I felt like I impacted their time in the pool by providing something different to what they were used to doing all week. I talked and socialized with Cody and I watched Romeo and played with him and some floating boards and pieces. I felt like everyone was just very happy and content in the pool that everyone else (like me) was adding to the happy atmosphere they experienced that day.

7 After the pool and lunch, everyone implemented their lesson plans. Some of the campers seemed to be very happy and just go along with whatever was being done while other campers had a harder time going along with the activities, and I found that a bit discouraging to see and experience. But as the day was starting to come to a close, more of the campers were starting to act uncooperative, so by the time I and Kandice presented our lesson plan, it was hard to grab their attention with what we were doing. But other than that, the teaching aspect of the day went well. The campers really seemed to enjoy making some new things, especially bracelets to take home with them and give away, and I felt happy just seeing them having fun and enjoying themselves. At the end of the day, I felt like I was very much satisfied with what went on. I personally felt accomplished at what I was able to do that day. My expectations of the day soared because I felt like I impacted the camper s days somehow with something I did, but I also felt very exhausted at the end of the day. I learned that teaching a new leisure skill can be difficult if children do not want to pay attention and cooperate. Along with impacting the campers with my services during the day, this experience has also impacted me as a person. The whole day taught me that there are still some elements of myself that I need to work on and some I need to portray more, and it also showed that I have greatly improved on some of my abilities and have found new abilities to use in the future. When I was with Romeo during the afternoon activities, I was able to draw on some past experiences of dealing with a difficult child (which I had not done before), and that helped me with him tremendously. I was able to keep him on point with what we were doing for a lot of the day, but there were times where he would throw tantrums (which were dealt with separately). I was honestly quite surprised that I was able to keep Romeo from misbehaving for as long as I did.

8 With this, I learned to be a bit more assertive without going over the edge. I feel like I need to be this way with children and adolescence who are mentally/cognitively/intellectually impaired because they know how to get away with not good behaviors, and if a leader can t be assertive and tell them no, then they will get every chance to carry on with the not good behaviors. Everything that I have learned about myself and my leadership style throughout the whole day can definitely be applied to other situations in terms of supervision and leadership. I now know, more than ever, that it is always good to keep a watchful eye on everyone you are responsible for because anything could happen when looking away, and I could be held accountable for it and have a lawsuit filed against me. I also learned that I need to start acting with a bit more assertiveness and conviction, even though that cannot just simply happen when I go up in front of group and present. This would be something that I need to work on. Even though I have come some ways in terms of presenting in front a group, I know that I still have a long way to go because I still feel like I am being pushed out of my comfort zone whenever I have to do this. Overall, this whole experience has strengthened my leadership skills in terms of taking aspects of an experience to heart and grow on what I have learned and what I still need to work on. I sincerely hope I can build on this experience so that I can be a better teacher of leisure education.