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21st Century Connection 2
Sara, 21st Century Assistant Teacher • April 27, 2020
Welcome back, SHINING STARS, to our 21st Century Connection!
Sara here - I work with the members in the 21st Century Program at the Club after school & we wanted to connect with our members through the Virtual Learning Blog. Check back every week for a new activity, challenge, or experiment!
For this week's activity I thought we could practice learning how to be mindful and master the art of mindfulness...
What is mindfulness?
“Mindfulness is the psychological process of purposely bringing one's attention to experiences occurring in the present moment without judgment, which one develops through the practice of meditation and through other training.”
In other words, it is being able to recognize what is happening at that very moment either to your body or your surroundings. CLICK HERE
for facts on how mindfulness can help students.
Activity Instructions:
● Find a comfortable quiet area in your house and lay down on your back and relax
● Bend your knees and place your feet on the floor (see picture)
● Feel free to play calming meditation music if you like (I have attached some of my favorites HERE, HERE, & HERE)
● Close your eyes
● Recognize how your feet feel up against the surface you are on
● Recognize what your arms and hands feel like laying by your side
● Is your body cold or warm? Are your toes and fingertips touching something smooth or soft?
● Now with your eyes still closed, really focus in on your breathing taking deep slow breaths.
● Recognize the noises you hear in your surroundings.
● Lay there calmly for about 5-10 minutes with your eyes closed and really try to focus on how your body feels and what's happening in your surroundings.
● Keep your mind in the present/
If you're feeling up to it, try practicing this technique several times this week. Our bodies and surroundings are always changing! For more mindfulness activities check out these great websites below! I have also included a few mindfulness games below that you can play at home.
Remember, being mindful has many positive effects for you and your body, so keep practicing how to be a mindful SHINING STAR!
-Sara
Job Opening: Maintenance Worker The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield is seeking an experienced Maintenance Worker to join our team and help maintain our 60,000+ square-foot facility. Position open immediately. Salary will be negotiated. Can work full or part time. General Duties (Includes but not limited to): • Perform minor fixes, such as repairing broken locks, damage to walls, etc. • Install necessary appliances and equipment as needed • Maintain grounds, including garden and yard upkeep, trimming, edging, mowing lawn, collecting trash, snow-blowing doors and sidewalks, etc. • Perform necessary cleaning activities such as dusting, mopping, trash removal, etc. (There is a nightly cleaning service for the overall building) • Maintain equipment paperwork and organize/coordinate tools • Supervise and assist outside workers • Maintain all Club vehicles (Oil Changes, etc.) • Make general repairs for building and program equipment Requirements: • Must be 18 years of age or older with a current driver’s license and able to pass a background record check • Must have or be willing to obtain a 7D license or school bus license (Paid for by the Boys & Girls Club) • Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds • Must be able to operate maintenance equipment • Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry knowledge preferred Contact CEO Bill Parks at 413-562-2301 to apply
Take a video tour of our completed Building Expansion with Chief Operating Officer Kellie Brown. Also contains important information for our Kidz Klub families!
We are so excited to welcome our Kidz Klub members back with a brand new, state of the art facility designed to make learning fun! Our before-school program provides transportation to the schools listed on our Before School page, and includes a healthy breakfast to help your child start the school day with the energy they need to shine. Our after-school child care program helps to extend learning beyond the school day with homework help, outdoor activities, STEAM mentoring, and more! For more information, click the links below.
It's time to get back out there and run/walk the Westfield Half Marathon/10k/5k! Join us on Saturday, September 11th at 10:30am for A Run to Remember as we commemorate the 20 year anniversary of 9/11/2001. This event has something for everyone of all athletic abilities, and all proceeds benefit the essential services and programs provided by the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield. Walkers are welcome!
Call 413-562-2301 to register your child today!
Applying for part-time work at the Boys & Girls Club is as simple as sending in your resume! We are hiring for the following positions: After School Licensed Child Care workers for youth ages 5-12 Assistant Games Room Supervisor Gymnasium Assistant Art Studio Assistant Lifeguards Technology Assistant for youth ages 9 & Up Before School assistants (7:30 am - 9:30 am) Hours would range from 2:00pm to 6:00pm. Before School hours are 7:30am to 9:30am. ALL positions are available Monday through Friday. Applicants must be 18 years of age and able to pass a background records check. Please send resume to: Kellie Brown, Chief Operating Officer at Kbrown @bgcwestfield.org
Join Tristan as he shows you the basics of editing using VSDC. Check out Myfuture.net for more activities involving Media Making . In case you missed it, check out last week's blog about how to Make a Movie !
Grab a book and join us this week for some fitness fun! As we read our favorite books, we will be up on our feet moving and exercising! Before trying anything at home please check in with a parent or guardian.
Fine Art Puzzles, Color Matching, Drawing, & Typography!
Hello Friends! I hope that you are able to get outside and enjoy this nice weather this week! Check out this week’s STEM Activity for some inspiration! Wishing you the best! Hannah