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from hope to home December 2020 Curriculum Outline December Curriculum Outline The grand idea for the month of December is “Lessons Learned.” It’s the end of a very challenging calendar year and we have done an awful lot of learning in 2020. December is a time to pump the brakes, take a breath and synthesize all the changes that all this learning has brought us through. Week 25 11/30-12/4 Theme: SPA Week Goal: Participants learn and try some personal care treatments associated in the larger culture with self-care to increase their awareness of levels of personal hygiene Objective 01: Shown representations of relative levels of personal hygiene participants will successfully differentiate baseline hygiene activities from sophisticated grooming and self- pampering. Objective 02: Asked about their personal experience of spa-like treatments participants will successfully express which they found enjoyable or effective in reducing stress or improving positive outlook. Skill Builder: Personal Hygiene Goal: Participants will successfully use personal hygiene regimens for positive effects Objective 01: Shown hygiene/self-care routines participants will recognize that treatments for skin, hair, nails, teeth and general appearance are not gender-defined or defining Objective 02: Shown how to make basic pampering products from common household ingredients participants will make and try one Objective 03: Shown how to assess the condition of skin, hair, nails, or teeth, participants will successfully relate states with effective treatments
from hope to home December 2020 Curriculum Outline Monday: Person-Centered Thinking and Safety Check In UN Int’l Day of Persons with Disabilities Introduce Theme of the week and Skill Builder Today we’ll focus on skin care and hygiene. Show & Share What do you do to take extra care of yourself, to pamper yourself, or bring a sense of calm into your body and your day? Can you show us any tools that you use to do that? Tomorrow‘s Show & Share Yesterday’s hair! Share a picture of yourself with a hairstyle that is from another era, or your favorite old-fashioned hair-do from an era you like. Or go all out and actually do your hair in an old-fashioned style. Covid Mitigation Moment How far apart is 6 feet? What does it look like?. (lynard skynard give me six feet, give me six feet mister. ) Thematic Activity 01 What kind of skin do I have? What is basic skin care for my skin type? Safety and wellness: Keeping track of moles or other irregular skin conditions Thematic Activity 02 What is special skin care for my skin type? Great skin treatments for anyone. Some common skin care issues: allergies, blemishes, burns, cuts, sensitivities, sunburn Skill Builder Exfoliation – From the store or in your garden or kitchen Optional Level Up Masks – From the store or in your garden or kitchen Skin and diet – foods that are good for your skin What did we learn today? What are we doing this afternoon? Tuesday: Civics Education and Community Awareness Check In UN Int’l Day of Persons with Disabilities-- World Aids Day; Giving Tuesday- Theme of the week and Skill Builder Today we’ll focus on hair Recap yesterday’s topics Skin health, care and safety. Skin treatments for anyone.
from hope to home December 2020 Curriculum Outline Show & Share Share a picture of yourself with an older hairstyle. What do you think of that hairstyle now? What did you like about it then? How has your hair changed since that picture? What about from when you were a child? Tomorrow‘s Show & Share Gloves! Do you wear gloves in the winter time? What about gloves for chores? Now that we have to be careful of covid do you wear gloves if you are away from home? Covid Mitigation Moment Wash hands and sanitize Thematic Activity 01 What kind of hair to do I have? What is basic care for my hair? Shampooing – How to do it right for your hair Thematic Activity 02 What is special care for my hair? Hair care products for special results Skill Builder01 Styling tools and products for different looks- Optional Level Up02 Hair, culture and gender- What did we learn today? What are we doing this afternoon? Wednesday: Well Being and Social Connection Check In UN Int’l Day of Persons with Disabilities- Theme of the week and Skill Builder Today we’ll focus on nails Recap yesterday’s topics Hair Show & Share Gloves to protect our hands. What kinds of gloves do you have? There are gloves for almost every kind of situation. Tomorrow‘s Show & Share Bring your favorite scent to share and tell us about. It can be natural like a flower you like, or from a product you use, like your shampoo or lotion. It can be a perfume or aftershave, a candle, or even a kitchen item, like vanilla. Covid Mitigation Moment Sanitizing objects and asking for distance
from hope to home December 2020 Curriculum Outline Thematic Activity 01 My finger nails and toe nails: What are they and what do they say about my health? - What is basic care for all my nails? - Thematic Activity 02 What is special care for all my nails? - How can I promote a healthy body to have healthy nails? Skill Builder Home “MAN”icures and pedicures are for EVERYONE. - Toe nails matter too. Conditions: hang nails -, fungus -. Optional Level Up Nail care and job interviews. - What did we learn today? What are we doing this afternoon? Thursday: Self-Advocacy and Rights Check In UN Int’l Day of Persons with Disabilities Theme of the week and Skill Builder Today we’ll focus on body calming and cleansing Recap yesterday’s topics Nail care and health Show & Share What's your favorite scent? Is it found in nature or made by people? How long have you liked it? How does it make you feel when you smell it? Tomorrow‘s Show & Share Show us a celebrity or star that you think has great style sense. What do they wear that you admire? Do you try to borrow from their style ideas? Covid Mitigation Moment Staying safe in shared housing Thematic Activity 01 How does my body tell me it is feeling stressed? Basic care that helps my body reduce stress-movement, stretching, fresh air, healthful food, good sleep, good relationships, pets Thematic Activity 02 What is special care that helps my body reduce stress? Cleansing the outside – toners, tonics, masks Cleansing the inside – juices, produce, water Cleansing the mind/body system – meditation and guided imagery
from hope to home December 2020 Curriculum Outline Skill Builders Home made skin toner-cucumbers How to juice Meditation and guided imagery Optional Level Up What is the difference between self-care and self-indulgence? What did we learn today? What are we doing this afternoon? Friday: Knowledge and Fun With Friends Check In UN Int’l Day of Persons with Disabilities Theme of the week and Skill Builder Today we’ll focus on make-up, color, and personal style Recap yesterday’s topics Show & Share What celebrity or star that you think has great style sense. What do they wear that you admire? Do you try to borrow from their style ideas? Next Week’s Show & Share Safety lights and safety candles. Do you have some lights in your house that are safe to have on? Do you have any electric candles that look like real candles but can't start a fire? Do you have any REAL candles? What do you do to make sure you use them safely? Covid Mitigation Moment Wearing a mask correctly Thematic Activity 01 What are my colors? Understanding how color can bring the best out in your appearance. What is my body shape? How can I dress to show how much I love it? Thematic Activity 02 Make up is for ANYONE at different times and for different reasons. How make up and clothes can help us express ourselves. Skill Builder Skillful make-up application Reindeer Games Links to holiday themed games What did we learn today? What are we doing this afternoon?
from hope to home December 2020 Curriculum Outline Week 26 12/7-12/11 Handwashing Awareness Week! Theme Hygge Week Goal: Participants will experiment with ways to create the Danish idea of Hygge – cozy creature comforts that make us feel good Objective 01: Asked to identify their creature comforts, participants will successfully express what things, activities, and décor inspire a feeling of safe coziness and happy relating Objective 02: Shown examples of Hygge-ly things, participants will correctly identify which are within their means. Skill Builder: Safe and Secure Interior Design for Comfort and Delight Goal: Participants will exercise choice in devising and arranging aspects of their interior spaces Objective 01: Shown free and inexpensive ways to dress up or re-arrange their spaces to express holiday cheer, participants will successfully use them and share the results with peers Objective 02: Shown basic home maintenance tasks participants will correctly match the procedures to the problems they prevent or repair Objective 03: Told the details of the human need for connection and social exchange, participants will successfully identify ways to create moods and experiences to counter the sense of isolation that Covid-19 safety measures can cause.
from hope to home December 2020 Curriculum Outline Monday: Person-Centered Thinking & Safety Check In National Handwashing Awareness Week - use as the kickoff for more Covid (Link) mitigation trainings ongoing Pearl Harbor Remembrance Introduce Theme of the week and Skill Builder We’ll learn about the Danish idea of Hygge, which is cozy happiness and start planning our holiday virtual parties for December Show & Share Do you have some lights in your house that are safe to have on? Do you have any electric candles that look like real candles but can't start a fire? Do you have any REAL candles? What do you do to make sure you use them safely? Next Week’s Show & Share Is your favorite hot drink. Do you like hot chocolate? Tea? Coffee? Warm milk? A special drink from your culture that is served hot? Do you like special added flavors in it? Covid Mitigation Moment How far apart is 6 feet? What does it look like?. Thematic Activity 01 What is Hygge? Happiness research Planning your hygge-ly intra district party-review the How We’re Gonna Party Planner Reader’s Option-Life Skills Story Life skills story link Thematic Activity 02 Putting hygge in my house – bedroom Skill Builder Happy up and cozy out your bed Electric outlet safety tips Optional Level Up Life Skills Discussion Prompts What did we learn today? What are we doing this afternoon? Tuesday: Civics Education and Community Awareness National Handwashing Awareness Week Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Bodhi Day – Buddha reached enlightenment
from hope to home December 2020 Curriculum Outline Check In Theme of the week and Skill Builder Today we’ll focus on Hygge in the living room Recap yesterday’s topics Show & Share What is your favorite hot drink. Do you like hot chocolate? Tea? Coffee? Warm milk? A special drink from your culture that is served hot? Do you like special added flavors in it? Tomorrow‘s Show & Share Socks and slippers for relaxing Hygge home time. Covid Mitigation Moment Wash hands and sanitize, correct use of gloves Thematic Activity 01 Back to the How We’re Gonna Party Planner – step 2 Reader’s Option-Life Skills Story Quiz Thematic Activity 02 Putting hygge in my house – living room Skill Builder Seasonal collections Sweaters on cushions Flammability safety tips Optional Level Up Life Skills Discussion Prompts What did we learn today? What are we doing this afternoon? Wednesday: Well Being and Social Connection Check In National Handwashing Awareness Week Theme of the week and Skill Builder Today we’ll focus on Hygge in the kitchen Recap yesterday’s topics Show & Share What are your favorite socks or slippers? Do you have different ones for different seasons? What about your socks or slippers make them your favorite? If you don't have a favorite, what do you like to wear on your feet when you are indoors at home? Tomorrow‘s Show & Share Favorite holiday decorations at your home. Is it something in your tree? On the wall? In the front or back yard? On the roof even? If you can't show us the object directly, can you take a picture?
from hope to home December 2020 Curriculum Outline Covid Mitigation Moment Sanitizing objects and asking for distance Thematic Activity 01 How We’re Gonna Party Planner Step 3 Reader’s Option-Life Skills Discussion Thematic Activity 02 Putting hygge in my house – kitchen Skill Builder Scents Make a Kitchen Witch Treats—no-bake yummies and microwave deliciousness Kitchen fires safety tips Optional Level Up Life Skills Discussion Prompts What did we learn today? What are we doing this afternoon? Thursday: Self-Advocacy and Rights Check In Theme of the week and Skill Builder Recap yesterday’s topics Show & Share Favorite holiday decorations at your home. Is it something in your tree? On the wall? In the front or back yard? On the roof even? If you can't show us the object directly, can you take a picture? Tomorrow‘s Show & Share What are your favorite holiday desserts? What flavors from the holidays do you look forward to? Covid Mitigation Moment Staying safe in shared housing Thematic Activity 01 How We’re Gonna Party Planner – Step 4 Reader’s Option-Life Skills Discussion Thematic Activity 02 Putting hygge in my house – powder room Skill Builder Making potpourri Cheering up your towels
from hope to home December 2020 Curriculum Outline Mirrors double your lights Frost on the pipes and other cold weather weird stuff Optional Level Up Life Skills Discussion Prompts What did we learn today? What are we doing this afternoon? Friday: Knowledge and Fun With Friends Check In First day of Hanukkah Saturday 12/12 Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Theme of the week and Skill Builder Recap yesterday’s topics Show & Share What are your favorite holiday desserts? What flavors from the holidays do you look forward to? Next Week’s Show & Share Who is your favorite fictional character or imaginary character that is related to winter time? It can be a holiday character, a figure from a book, show, or story that you like, or even someone you made up. Covid Mitigation Moment Wearing a mask correctly Thematic Activity 01 How We’re Gonna Party Planner – Step 5 Thematic Activity 02 Putting hygge in my house – all over Skill Builder Music Sweets for the tongue Sweets for the eyes Sweets that promote love and joy Reindeer Games Links to holiday themed games or provided games in the packets What did we learn today? What are we doing this afternoon?
from hope to home December 2020 Curriculum Outline Week 27 12/14-12/18 Hanukkah Theme Do’s and Don’ts of Cold, Dark Winter Goal: Participants will learn new information about Winter that increases self-awareness and empowers good self-care Objective 01: Shown safety hazards related to cold weather, participants will successfully use their prevention strategies learned last week to level up their winter safety measures Objective 02: Shown examples of winter seasons in different areas of the world participants will gain knowledge of how weather and seasons play out on a planetary level. Skill Builder: Managing resources – planning for winter – people and animals Goal: Participants will gain insights to resources that are scarce in the natural world during winter and compare those to the availability of resources in their own lives Objective 01: Told about emotional effects of the reduced exposure to natural sunlight during winter months, participants will identify strategies for maintaining emotional balance and reducing the risk of seasonal affective disorder Objective 02: Shown examples and non-examples of self-support for mood regulation, participants will select and practice some independent actions to feel empowered through Winter’s challenges
from hope to home December 2020 Curriculum Outline Monday: Person-Centered Thinking & Safety Check In Introduce Theme of the week and Skill Builder This week we’ll learn more about winter around the world and how to manage our time and activities to stay healthy and in good spirits. Show & Share Who is your favorite fictional character or imaginary character that is related to winter time? It can be a holiday character, a figure from a book, show, or story that you like, or even someone you made up. Tomorrow‘s Show & Share What is your favorite sport in the winter Olympics? Is it an ICE sport or a SNOW sport? Do you do that sport? Have you ever looked into Special Olympics for winter sports? Covid Mitigation Moment How far apart is 6 feet? What does it look like?. Thematic Activity 01 Winter safety around the house Reader’s Option-Life Skills Story Thematic Activity 02 Winter in the southern hemisphere Review the How We’re Gonna Party Planner steps we did last week Skill Builder Doing a household winter safety check Optional Level Up Life Skills Discussion Prompts What did we learn today? What are we doing this afternoon? Tuesday: Civics Education and Community Awareness Check In Bill of Rights Day Link; Zamenhof Day #Esperanto Theme of the week and Skill Builder We’ll learn about how winter affects our bodies and relationships Recap yesterday’s topics Show & Share What is your favorite sport in the winter Olympics? Is it an ICE sport or a SNOW sport? Do you do that sport? Have you ever looked into Special Olympics for winter sports?
from hope to home December 2020 Curriculum Outline Tomorrow‘s Show & Share Sharing memories of snow. Have you lived in a place that gets snow? Have you been to the snow with family or friends? What are your favorite memories of snow? Do you like it or dislike it? Why or why not? Covid Mitigation Moment Wash hands and sanitize, correct use of gloves Thematic Activity 01 Why do we tend to gain weight in winter time? Reader’s Option-Life Skills Story Quiz Thematic Activity 02 Animals in winter time around the world Skill Builder How not to get S.A.D. Optional Level Up Life Skills Discussion Prompts What did we learn today? What are we doing this afternoon? Wednesday: Well Being and Social Connection Check In Theme of the week and Skill Builder Today’s focus is winter in other cultures Recap yesterday’s topics Show & Share Sharing memories of snow. Have you lived in a place that gets snow? Have you been to the snow with family or friends? What are your favorite memories of snow? Do you like it or dislike it? Why or why not? Tomorrow‘s Show & Share Favorite cold weather meals. What is your favorite thing to eat when the weather is so cold? Do you make it yourself or does someone else make it? Is it home-made or store- bought? What are the features of it? Is it rich or salty or sweet? Covid Mitigation Moment Sanitizing objects and asking for distance Thematic Activity 01 Winter around the world Reader’s Option-Life Skills Discussion Thematic Activity 02 Winter practices, foods, and stories from other places
from hope to home December 2020 Curriculum Outline Skill Builder Tapping for mood regulation Optional Level Up Life Skills Discussion Prompts What did we learn today? What are we doing this afternoon? Thursday: Self-Advocacy and Rights Check In Theme of the week and Skill Builder Today’s focus is on sleep and how to make sure your body doesn’t get all out of whack when it comes to your sleep schedule Recap yesterday’s topics Show & Share Favorite cold weather meals. What is your favorite thing to eat when the weather is so cold? Do you make it yourself or does someone else make it? Is it home-made or store- bought? What are the features of it? Is it rich or salty or sweet? Tomorrow’s Show & Share Favorite romantic moment. It can be from your life, from a movie, a story, or a show. Covid Mitigation Moment Staying safe in shared housing Thematic Activity 01 Sleep and your brain and body Reader’s Option-Life Skills Discussion Thematic Activity 02 Artificial lights, sleep, and your health How We’re Gonna Party Planner Step 6 Skill Builder How to negotiate your schedule and sleep needs in shared housing. Optional Level Up Life Skills Discussion Prompts What did we learn today? What are we doing this afternoon? Friday Check In Last day of Hannukah
from hope to home December 2020 Curriculum Outline Theme of the week and Skill Builder Today we’ll focus on the beauty of winter Recap yesterday’s topics Show & Share Favorite romantic moment. It can be from your life, from a movie, a story, or a show. Next Week’s Show & Share Is just attending and giving parties and having a grand ole time. Covid Mitigation Moment Wearing a mask correctly Thematic Activity 01 Beautiful winter images Instruments that sound like winter Thematic Activity 02 How We’re Gonna Party Planner Step 7 Skill Builder Getting clear about our needs in winter and how to meet them Reindeer Games Links to holiday themed games or provided games in the packets What did we learn today? What are we doing this afternoon?
from hope to home December 2020 Curriculum Outline Week 28 12/21-12/25 Christmas Theme Partay!!! Have fun with your friends CELEBRATE Goal: Participants will spend the entire week just having fun and experiencing the joy of the season by hosting one another across districts for holiday programming. Objective 01: Participants will exercise generosity of spirit Objective 02: Participants will express joy Objective 03: Participants will feel happy and connected to one another and their communities Skill Builder: Party Etiquette Goal: Participants will have a dual repertoire of politeness for both virtual and in-person events Objective 01: Using games participants will learn and use gestures and message conventions in the larger virtual setting for the following: • asking for a breakout room for a small group of people to chat together • private messaging someone appropriately • requesting to be spotlighted to make a toast • asking the moderator to pass a request that someone turn on their camera or get into frame to be visi- ble • showing a gesture to request more time to respond • offering a virtual treat by screen sharing as a generous gesture; Objective 02: Using games participants will practice approaching people they don’t yet know, introducing themselves, and learning about one another Objective 03: Participants will attend cross-district parties and make new friends
from hope to home December 2020 Curriculum Outline Monday: Person-Centered Thinking & Safety Check In Winter Solstice; Dongzhi Festival—singing party for winter solstice Saturday Kwanza begins Theme of the week and Skill Builder Covid Mitigation Moment How far apart is 6 feet? What does it look like?. Host and Attend your parties Practicing using the links Zoom party games Virtual snack share What brought joy to our hearts today? Tuesday: Civics Education and Community Awareness dance party at the North Pole—dress like an elf Check In Covid Mitigation Moment Wash hands and sanitize, correct use of gloves Host and Attend your parties Round 2 of parties Virtual gift exchange Dance off What brought joy to our hearts today? Wednesday: Well Being and Social Connection PARTY TIME! Host and Attend your parties The big round robin Travel to all the parties you were invited to attend Meet some new people Sing-along Dance Story share Watch holiday movie clips
from hope to home December 2020 Curriculum Outline Week 29 12/28-1/1 Theme: Fresh Starts Goal: Participants will gain insights to planning tools and habits and use them to gain self- determination Objective 01: Given examples of famous people who achieved their goals participants will choose some larger life goals that appeal to them Objective 02: Shown and taught about habit tracking participants will identify 3 habits they wish to acquire in the next 6 months Skill Builder: Reflection, Planning, Habits Goal: Participants will become familiar with, and use, their personal planners, provided by Hope Objective 01: Shown the yearly, monthly and weekly calendar sections in their Hope Planner, participants will successfully correlate weeks to months and months to weeks and demonstrate understanding of the sequential order of the weeks in a month. Objective 02: Working from a larger life goal, participants will successfully break that goal down into sub-goals. Objective 03: Working from the sub goals, participants will successfully break down a given sub goal into an objective and the habits that will lead to the achievement of the objective.
from hope to home December 2020 Curriculum Outline Monday: Person-Centered Thinking & Safety Check In Introduce Theme of the week and Skill Builder Theme is Fresh Starts and the skills are all about habit building and planning for our dreams This week we’ll get to know our planners. Show & Share Just you, as you are. Show and share your lovely, wonderful, fantabulous self and let us know how your holidays went. Tomorrow‘s Show & Share Dreams, big and small. What are your most important ambitions? What have you achieved that you are proud of? What’s next for you? Covid Mitigation Moment How far apart is 6 feet? What does it look like?. Thematic Activity 01 Person-Centered Life Planning tools Reader’s Option-Life Skills Story Thematic Activity 02 Getting familiar with my Hope Planner Skill Builder Filling out page 1 of my hope planner Optional Level Up Life Skills Discussion Prompts What did we learn today? What are we doing this afternoon? Tuesday: Civics Education and Community Awareness Check In Theme of the week and Skill Builder Today we’ll focus on life domains for planning Recap yesterday’s topics Show & Share What are your dreams, ambitions, desires for how your life will be in 10 years? Tomorrow‘s Show & Share Your current knowledge or memory of what is in your current ISP. Do you have a copy of it in your home? Can you remember what’s on it? Covid Mitigation Moment Wash hands and sanitize, correct use of gloves Thematic Activity 01 Years, months, weeks, days, hours—how your goals are built out of your habits
from hope to home December 2020 Curriculum Outline Reader’s Option-Life Skills Story Quiz Thematic Activity 02 Hope planner breakdown Skill Builder How to break a goal into tiny tiny tiny bites Optional Level Up Life Skills Discussion Prompts What did we learn today? What are we doing this afternoon? Wednesday: Well Being and Social Connection Check In Theme of the week and Skill Builder Today we’ll focus on habit tracking Recap yesterday’s topics Show & Share Your current knowledge or memory of what is in your current ISP. Do you have a copy of it in your home? Can you remember what’s on it? Tomorrow‘s Show & Share Your most cherished achievements. What have you accomplished that you are so proud to have others know about. Share your memory of the moment you reached that achievement or knew you had. Covid Mitigation Moment Sanitizing objects and asking for distance Thematic Activity 01 What’s a habit and how do we create them? Why are habits we don’t like to so hard to change? Reader’s Option-Life Skills Discussion Thematic Activity 02 Using positivity and self-acceptance to create change instead of rules and self-criticism Skill Builder How to tame our gremlins and get that inner critic under control so we can enjoy the process of changing toward the things we want in our lives Optional Level Up Life Skills Discussion Prompts What did we learn today? What are we doing this afternoon?
from hope to home December 2020 Curriculum Outline Thursday: Self-Advocacy and Rights New Year’s Eve (program day) Check In Theme of the week and Skill Builder Today’s focus will be on how any change we want starts with us, not with others. Recap yesterday’s topics Show & Share Your most cherished achievements. What have you accomplished that you are so proud to have others know about. Share your memory of the moment you reached that achievement or knew you had. Tomorrow‘s Show & Share Habits you want to shift. Are there things you do regularly that you know are making your life harder or things that other people are asking you to change that you really don’t want to, even though you would like to please the people who are asking? Covid Mitigation Moment Wearing a mask correctly Thematic Activity 01 How to accept ALL of ourselves – more Gremlin taming Reader’s Option-Life Skills Activity Sheet Thematic Activity 02 Consciously choosing what to adjust so that you are happy, not just making others happy Skill Builder Picking out achievable goals for 2021 that actually make you feel good about yourself today Reindeer Games Links to games or provided games in the packets What did we learn today? What are we doing this afternoon? Friday: Knowledge and Fun With Friends New Year’s Day (holiday); Kwanza ends
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