Post by Uplifting Education on Dec 1, 2011 22:23:45 GMT -8
There are many places to promote socialization. While schools may be one place, another highly effective arena for socialization is with recreation.
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Using Recreation to Support the Social Well-Being of Children and Youth by Ann Hoffer, Mary McKeown, and Linda Heyne
One of the primary reasons people participate in recreational activities is to socialize with others, which can result in tremendous benefits for overall well-being. Through recreation, people discover who they are as individuals and who they are as members of a group. They learn the give-and-take of relationships, appropriate manners and customs, and the skills necessary to make and keep friends. People also discover what gives them joy, passion, and meaning in life. Through recreation, people have new experiences, engage more fully in living, and develop healthy lifestyles.
Recreation is important for all ages, but it is especially crucial during children’s formative years. Socialization opportunities through recreation are needed to support their social-emotional maturity into healthy adulthood. Recreation, like any life skill, requires intentional instruction and support.
… recreation participation needs to be freely chosen by individuals. A full range of activity options also needs to be available. And people need to have the appropriate supports and accommodations to enable them to participate fully and successfully. ..
Quoted from this website
Using Recreation to Support the Social Well-Being of Children and Youth by Ann Hoffer, Mary McKeown, and Linda Heyne
One of the primary reasons people participate in recreational activities is to socialize with others, which can result in tremendous benefits for overall well-being. Through recreation, people discover who they are as individuals and who they are as members of a group. They learn the give-and-take of relationships, appropriate manners and customs, and the skills necessary to make and keep friends. People also discover what gives them joy, passion, and meaning in life. Through recreation, people have new experiences, engage more fully in living, and develop healthy lifestyles.
Recreation is important for all ages, but it is especially crucial during children’s formative years. Socialization opportunities through recreation are needed to support their social-emotional maturity into healthy adulthood. Recreation, like any life skill, requires intentional instruction and support.
… recreation participation needs to be freely chosen by individuals. A full range of activity options also needs to be available. And people need to have the appropriate supports and accommodations to enable them to participate fully and successfully. ..