Pre-Lesson: 
Using the Technology

Lesson 1:
How Kids Develop

This lesson provides insight into the needs and interests of the youth you serve by helping you understand: (1) the building blocks kids need for success, (2) characteristics that are common to kids according to their age groups, and (3) environmental factors that influence youth development.

Lesson 2:
Learning Through Experience

Life skills are best learned when youth (and adults) have the opportunity to experience activities, reflect upon their experience, and apply the concepts learned to other situations. This experiential model of learning is discussed in Lesson 2.

Lesson 3:
Kids as Resources

In Lesson 3, you will learn how to see youth as resources by developing youth-adult partnerships. Treating youth as partners instead of as recipients facilitates positive youth development.

Lesson 4:
Managing Groups of Kids

Because supervising and guiding youth has numerous challenges, Lesson 4 provides techniques and suggestions for helping you create a safe and positive learning environment.

Lesson 5:
Working With Parents and Other Adults

When working with youth, you also deal with the adults in their lives. Lesson 5 discusses the benefits and challenges of involving parents and other adults in youth serving organizations.