PLAY-PLAY-PLAY
Goodifying 101
Who said it?
Memories
Y History
100
This is a caring adult who uses a playful approach when working with children, ensuring that their interactions, experiences & environment contribute to children feeling safe, loved & joyful.
What is a playmaker?
100
Sometimes kids just don't want to. Sometimes they need to know that it's okay. What do we do, that helps lessen this power dynamic?
What is offering a child to opt out or pass?
100
What non-violent Leader of UK ruled India said this... "Be the change you wish to see in the world."
Who is Mahatma Gandhi?
100
This is the basic piece of furniture that a child in our program asked for, for Christmas 2 years ago. Hint: Sean was VERY touched by this.
What is a bed?
100
This is a program that teaches construction & carpentry skills to young adults while providing them with an opportunity to earn their GED.
What is Youthbuild?
200
A playmaker describes this as a child's sense of safety, worth and competence that allows them to engage with the surrounding world.
What is internal control?
200
Let's say that you have an uneasy feeling about dropping a box of food off at a family home. You can't pinpoint why, but you know you need to listen to your gut. You can't just not bring them the food...
What is asking to meet at a public place? (Y branch or place near their home)
200
What playful American writer & cartoonist artfully said this... "Don't give up! I believe in you ALL! A person's a person, no matter how small!"
Who is Thoeodor Suess Geisel?
200
This was a common personal article of clothing often found outside in the parking lot of Bolton Place.
What is underwear? Other acceptable answers: skivies-tidy whiteys
200
This is a wellness program that builds physical, emotional, and spiritual strength & self-confidence for cancer survivors.
What is the Livestrong program?
300
A playmaker describes this as a child's ENTHUSIASTIC and complete immersion in an activity!
What is active engagement?
300
Doing this is very important because we all know that children have different names for the people that care for them.
What is using the same language as the child when referring to their family members.
300
"Amanda is extremely reliable. If I need anything she is quick to get back to me. When I see her with the children she is warm and nurturing. Thanks Amanda!"
Who is Cindy Weathers?
300
This was the single most innapropriate Christmas gift given to our program during the holidays.
What is call of duty?
300
This program helps youth in grades 9-12 build skills in the following areas... -Public speaking/communications -Understanding of democratic process -Enhanced leadership skills -Application of moral and ethical values to life decisions
What is Youth in Government?
400
A playmaker describes this as the child's cooperative interactions with others and the surrounding world.
What is social connection?
400
This is something only to be done if urgent contact needs to be made with a SW or if they haven't responded to multiple attempts at communication.
What is reaching out a social worker's supervisor?
400
"Mercedes is always happy and bubbly! And she plays with ALL of our children!"
Who is Donna Carver?
400
This current team member went above and beyond for a special family & attended their adoption ceremony!
Who is Cede?!
400
This Y outreach program is designed to reduce violence, create the opportunity for peace, and pave the way for youth in the community to connect to positive relationships & opportunities. This program provides training & information on mediating conflict & provides support to victims of violence.
What is the OCY Street Outreach program?
500
A playmaker would describe this as a child's sense of love, fulfillment, and hope that is expressed with displays of pleasure and exuberance.
What is JOYFULNESS?
500
This is sometimes required to ensure that your approach is meeting the need of the current situation. It requires flexibility and thought about what "the important thing" actually is!
What is goodification? (or making adaptations)
500
This INSPIRING young person taught us that sometimes we all need a pep talk. And a corn dog!
Who is Kid President (Robby Novak)?
500
This a thing at Bolton that always made such a terrible mess but we thankfully no longer need it.
What is the paper shredder?
500
This OCY project provides training & leadership opportunities to youth during the Summer months, placing youth in camp settings where they are coached in the areas of leadership, life skills, positive youth development, child safety & being a role model.
What is the Summer Leaders program?
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