Activities for Success - Facilitation Manual - Winning Futures

Published by Winning Futures, an award-winning non-profit organization, Activities for Success includes over 50 hands-on activities used in the Winning Futures Mentoring Program. The manual is designed for teachers, mentors, or program staff to create an interactive learning experience for the youth. It includes hands-on and discussion activities with detailed instructions, materials, and timing for each lesson. Access is provided to the Winning Futures' website to download support materials and handouts. This facilitation guide of over 50 hands-on activities assists students in developing life skills and to plan for the future. Topics Include: ~ ICEBREAKERS ~ WHO ARE YOU? ~ VALUES IN ACTION ~ POSITIVE ATTITUDE ~ CREATING A SUPPORT TEAM ~ CELEBRATING DIVERSITY ~ OVERCOMING OBSTACLES ~ LEADERSHIP ~ GOAL-SETTING PROCESS ~ STUDY SKILLS ~ CAREER PLANNING Activities may be facilitated in large groups or with small teams and are appropriate for upper elementary through high school youth (presenter must use language geared toward the selected age of students).