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Welcome to the list of BUILDING LEARNING PARTNERSHIPS Wiki created by SARAH BARLETTA, STEPHEN CRONIN and SIMON HAMILTON

This Wiki was created to be a collection of resources and activities that anyone can run in groups of various ages These activities are designed to create and build upon the positive relationships that are needed to build the strength of resilience in individuals

Please use these activities as you see fit and if you think of any other activities that could be useful in the class room please add the this is a community site, designed for us to work together to bulid up our relationships with how students in a healthy way.

=//Why Activities? //=

//Activities can play an important role in helping young people integrate and connect with one another in a group environment. They can also enhance your teaching by helping to stimulate cooperation and participation. They can provide positive momentum for small group study and discussion by: //

- //Helps to develop positive relationships with each others. //

- //Helping a new group get to know one another. //

- //Helping new members to integrate into a group. //

- //Helping young people feel comfortable together. //

- //Encouraging cooperation. //

- //Encouraging listening to others. //

- //Encouraging working together. //

- //Encouraging young people to break out of their cliques. //

- //Developing social skills. //

- //<span style="font-family: 'Adobe Caslon Pro Bold',serif; font-size: 14pt;">Building a rapport with leaders. //

- //<span style="font-family: 'Adobe Caslon Pro Bold',serif; font-size: 14pt;">Creating a good atmosphere for learning and participation. //

- //<span style="font-family: 'Adobe Caslon Pro Bold',serif; font-size: 14pt;">Gives students the chance to observe and practice positive relationship skills. //