Fun Friends

by Mrs McGregor

At Glenwood, we use a ‘Fun Friends’ programme to encourage the children to learn new skills and to help build their confidence. ‘Fun Friends’ is aimed at improving communication skills, social skills and building resilience.

These are the skills and phrases that we frequently use with the children:

Here are some snapshot interactions demonstrating ‘Fun Friends’ in action.  It began when one little boy was scared to go down our new slide. Two other children noticed this and offered support to their friend. They were determined to help his confidence and independence by encouraging bravery. They helped him to overcome his fear and then celebrated his achievement with him.

The girls gave the child encouragement.
One of the girls held hands with the child to go down the slide to help him feel safe.
One of the girls then held the child’s hand and supported him to sit at the top of the slide alone.
“Come on! You can do it! I will catch you!”

“Well done! You did amazing!”

The perfect example of kindness, compassion and love at Glenwood.

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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