PRINCIPLES
How many principles are in High Five?
5
Clear rules help keep children safe, set expectations and create a positive environment.
What is the main goal of healthy child development un recreation programs?
To support children's physical, social, emotional and cognitive development through positive experiences
What is quest 2?
An evaluation of the program.
A child is sitting alone during an activity, what principle should you support first?
Caring Leader
What is the role of a Caring Leader?
To create a safe, supportive and inclusive environment where children feel valued and encouraged
Why is it important to plan activities in advance?
Helps activities run smoothly, stay organized and keep children engaged.
What does PHCD stand for?
Principles of Healthy Childhood Development
Why is QUEST 2 used in HIGH FIVE Programs?
Evaluate the quality of recreation programs and ensure they meet HIGH FIVE standards.
Kids are arguing during a game, what principle is at risk?
Friends
What is Mastery?
When children feel successful, capable and confident in their abilities!
Why is offering choice important for program design?
It supports participation by giving children a voice and control in their program experience.
Why is it important for children to feel successful during activities?
Encourages all high five principles and builds confidence and motivation.
Who typically uses QUEST 2 in a recreation setting?
Assistant coordinator and Recreation coordinator
A child refuses to participate, due to lack of confidence in the activity. What principle needs support?
Mastery
What happens when one HIGH FIVE principle is missing from a program?
Quality of the child's experience is reduced, and their development may negatively affected.
How can leaders adjust a program when children lose interest?
Changing or modifying the activity to make it more engaging, such as adding variety, challenge or choice.
Why is it important to match activities to a child's developmental stage?
Ensures activities are appropriate, helping children succeed, stay engaged and develop properly.
What kind of qualities does QUEST 2 observe during a program?
Leader behaviour, safety, children engagement, program organization
A child succeeds easily in every activity and becomes bored. What adjustment should the leader make to support development.
Play
Why are the High Five Principles incorporated into summer camp?
To help leaders follow 5 core values to focus on throughout camp, to foster an enjoyable experience for campers.
A program is fun but disorganized, what programming changes would improve overall quality?
How can leaders intentionally support both emotional and social development in oner activity?
Using activities that encourages teamwork and support positive interactions while also creating a safe space for children.
How does QUEST 2 help ensure children experience the HIGH FIVE principles?
Helps ensure the HIGH FIVE principles are met by observing programs and identifying areas for improvement.
Several children feel unheard and stop participating. What leadership behaviors need to change?
Leaders need to improve active listening, give children a voice, and create more opportunities for participation and choice