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What is Anchors?
Anchors is the youngest section in the BB
and is for children aged between 5 and 8.
What do they do?
Anchors have lots of fun doing different
activities which include making things, crafts, music, games, sports,
stories going on visits, making friends, and working towards their badges.
All of this is done as part of a balanced
programme that is separated into 5 different zones . . .
- Body - fit for fun
- Mind - think and do
- Spirit - God and me
- Community - me and my world
- Creativity - make and do
Everything an Anchor does helps them to
develop and to think for themselves, in a safe environment.
Why Anchors?
Children of this age are developing
rapidly. There are big changes in a child's mental, emotional, social and
physical development. However, all children are different and have a variety
of needs. The relationships formed with children at this age can be
important in assisting them to achieve a sound sense of personal and group
identity. The programme will provide a wide variety of different activities
including:
- Learning new skills: the dexterity
required for arts and crafts, following simple instructions for games and
activities
- Developing confidence: given
opportunities to do things for themselves, praise for good behaviour,
taking part in simple role-play, mime and drama
- Developing physical skills:
co-ordination games, hopping, skipping and balancing games
- Developing independence: being given
simple choices of activities, short trips and visits
- Developing a group identity: belonging
to a group, going on trips as a group, taking part in group activities
- Developing an awareness of the needs of
others: learning to share and co-operate
- Developing a personal identity: learning
about how we are all different, looking at the different needs and
interest of others
And most importantly . . .opportunities
for fun and enjoyment!
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