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Educator's Manual

The learner and personal

development in

positive self-awareness

and

emotional intelligence

Foundation Phase

Grades R-3

SELF CONFIDENCE MATTERS

Letter for Teachers

Hello,Halli, Hola, Dumela, Sawubona, Malo, Thobela, Shalom, Ciao, Salam Alaikum Kifek, Ti Kanis teachers of the world.

We all live in two worlds at the same time. The outer world of people and things and the inner world of our own thoughts and feelings. It is in this inner world where we find the most important part of who we are ... The time has now come to teach our children to understand their own thoughts and feelings ... And to EMPOWER you the TEACHER with the right tools to help your learners be the best they can be!

Welcome to the magical world of the Butterfly Kidz. This exciting easy to use educational programme has been specifically developed to expose children to key techniques of creating positive behaviour and attitudes; deepening positive self awareness and developing emotional intelligence through magical stories, worksheets, positive thought cards, abc cards and posters.

It is believed that if you give a man a fish to eat you will feed him for a day but if you teach him how to fish you feed him for a lifetime ... Educators now have this responsibility to teach learners how to think and feel good about themselves so that they can learn how to create positive life experiences.

It is not so much the subject matter that will mold learners into who they will become one day but rather their own thinking that will differentiate them from the "average" person into a unique whole individual. The focus should then be to build the child's self esteem by giving them "success experiences" through praise and positive reinforcement thus emphasizing their special qualities, rather than only concentrating on their weaknesses.

Learners need to be programmed with positive thoughts and happy feelings making them feel valuable and acknowledged to develop greater self confidence and awareness in their own ability. It is so very important to encourage each learner to become a whole and unique individual so that they grow up knowing how to contribute positively as a productive member of society. "We only have to give that which we are inside." Self love and self respect are the foundation of tolerance for others and it is only through developing positive self worth in children that will help them grow into adults with compassion and kindness too.

I hope you will enjoy teaching The Butterfly Kidz Tools for Life to your class as much as I have enjoyed developing it for you. It is my dream that by helping children unfold their full potential we can make the world beautiful for all!

With light and love W H Miller


PHASE ORGANISER

The learner and personal development in positive self-awareness and emotional

intelligence.

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Critical outcomes

To develop the learners mind to think positively in a productive and magical

way.

To enhance feelings of self-worth, self-love and self-respect through

emotional intelligence.

To help learners understand their own thoughts and feelings .

KNOWLEDGE

Learners develop a rich knowledge of different life experiences through listening to

the stories. How to overcome difficulties and discover their own uniqueness of being.

Butterfly Kidz songs, cards and music reinforce the feelings of positivity.

Acting or miming to the sing along songs , develops physical as well as mental

ability to gain confidence through skipping, hopping, dreaming and imagination. Dance develops coordination.

Posters and making mobiles for classrooms help to visually remind the learners

to think and act positively. Discussions open up the child's mind to critical thinking.

LIFE SKILLS

Creating positive experiences through critical thinking, developing self-worth,

acceptance of self and others.

ALUES AND ATTITUDES

To enjoy and celebrate one self and others as unique human beings in a magical

world of pure potentiality.

INTRODUCTION

Butterfly Kidz is specifically developed to instill positive self-awareness and

emotional intelligence in learners. It helps them understand HIV/ Aids and how to make positive choices in their lives with kindness and compassion. It is a dynamic

experience which is relative to the learners life experience and mood which changes

everyday.

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BUTTERFLY KIDZ LEARNING AREA POLICY - POSITIVE

SELF-AWARENESS AND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

DEFINITION

The concept of Butterfly Kidz Tools for Life is to develop positive self

awareness and emotional intelligence in learners by helping every little girl

and boy to understand their own thoughts and feelings. It guides and prepares

learners for life and its possibilities, with an understanding that we are all

different and special in our own unique way. The vision for this learning

area is the development of self-love and self-respect in the hearts and

minds of learners so that they grow with a foundation of understanding

that we cannot give that which we are not inside. This empowers learners

to have respect for themselves and others in a positive, productive and

loving way in a world where diversity is embraced and celebrated.

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Butterfly Kidz aims to empower learners to elevate themselves to the

greatness that can be theirs by teaching them to utilize their potential. It will

enable learners to respect all of life in all its forms and encourage them to

act in positive, loving and productive ways as a valuable member of

society. Focussing on the holistic development of learners Butterfly Kidz

aims to:

• Understand own thoughts and feelings• Develop a positive self-worth• Accept themselves and others• Achieve their potential successfully• Promote critical thinking• Develop responsibility• Understand HIV/ Aids and disease

DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOMES

Through the study of Butterfly Kidz Tools for Life, learners are able

to progressively develop:

• An awareness of their humanness which includes personal challenges

and how to face and overcome them i.e. weaknesses, low self-esteemand not fitting in.

• An awareness of the right to be ourselves with our friends, peers,

family and society at large.

• Positive attitudes to create productive outcomes with an understanding

of emotional intelligence.

• Acceptance of others.

• Understand and accept themselves as unique and worthwhile human

beings.

• Learn to understand their own thoughts and feelings with a sense of

responsibility for their actions.

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LIFE ORIENTATION

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Health Promotion

The learner will be able to make positive decisions regarding personal health.

Social Development

The learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of their own humanness through developing emotional intelligence and positive self

awareness with acceptance of their own and others uniqueness of being.

Personal Development

The learner will be able to achieve and respond positively to challenges he

or she may face.

Physical Development and Movement

The learner will be able to demonstrate and participate in activities that promote movement and development.

Orientation to the World of Work

The learner will be able to make informed, positive decisions about doing things that make them happy with a deep understanding of how to bring their own special gift to the world and how the choices they make today create and affect their world tomorrow.

THE ROLE OF THE EDUCATOR

Educators should act as facilitators to discussions with questions and continually

create a positive, happy environment for the learners.

Classrooms should be bright and happy so that learners feel comfortable and

positive in their environment. Music should be played everyday in the classroom

Butterfly Kidz should be a fun time at school.

Learners should be exposed to working in pairs and groups in order to generate discussion and formulating opinions.

EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENT

Each child has the right to unfold their potential in their own unique way and to feel

confident in expressing their own point of view. There is no right or wrong, and

learners must be encouraged to always support their own point of view so that others

may understand their differences.

Worksheets chosen must be appropriate for the level of the grade.

TIME ALLOCATION

5 minutes should be allocated EVERY MORNING for the Butterfly Kidz

Positive thinking cards and ABC alphabet cards as happy children

are learning children.

• Reading the story is 10-15 minutes.

• Sing Along songs 2-3 minutes

• An exercise in workbook 15 minutes


Ice BreakersThis activity is useful at the beginning of the year to introduce the children to each other:

Allow them to walk around the room in rhythm to the sound of a tambourine, drum orclapping. When the music stops each child reaches out to the child nearest him or her.They shake hands and say, “Hello, my name is ………”

When the music starts again they all continue walking. This time, when the music stops,pairs nearest each other say hello with their eyes, by winking or blinking. Continuewalking again, and then use different body parts to say hello (e.g. nodding heads,waving hands).

The BUTTERFL

Y Kidz Song

Suggestion:The children can play self-made instruments and have a sing-and-play-along session.e.g. tins filled with seeds, glass jars with pebbles, pencils used as drum sticks on table,etc.

(To the tune of When the Saints Come Marching In)

If you believe

If you believe

If you believe in yourself

You can achieve anything you want to

If you believe in yourself

And so believe

And so believe

And you can be anything you want to

You’ve got to believe in yourself

And if you do

Your dreams come true

The Daydream Catcher catches children’sbad daydreams so that they are

free to make their gooddreams come true.

CUT OUT CUT OUT

CUTOUT

CUTOUT

¿ PASTE BUTTERFLY ONTOCARD.

¡ CUT OUT AROUND WINGS.¬ CUT OUT INSIDE WINGS.√ ZIG ZAG COTTON OVER

FRAME. GLUE THE ENDS.ƒ TIE LEATHER THONGS,

BEADS AND FEATHERS ASILLUSTRATED

≈ ATTACH COTTON TOBUTTERFLY HEAD AND

DAYDREAM CATCHER

Make your own

BBUUTTTTEERRFFLLYY KKIIDDZZDREAMMOBILE

To make the Dream Mobile you will need:- 4 thin dowel sticks- strong cotton- butterflies, cut out, coloured in and

pasted on thin card.

Photostat the butterfly page so that each child receives a butterfly.Allow the children to write on the back of the butterfly a dream of what they wantto become one day. Each child hangs up their cut-out coloured-in butterfly.

Butterfly Kidz Name ChainLet each child write their name on a piece of paper cut out in the shape of a butterfly.Let them colour it in and make it as pretty as possible. (Use glitter if possible.) Thenstick the butterflies onto strips of paper that can be joined together in a chain. Leteach child join their name to the chain. Hang the chain across your classroom.

Draw outlines of butterflies on A4 paper andmake enough photocopies for each child tohave one to write their name on.

Glue each butterflyonto a strip of paper.

Glue each strip to form a linkin the name chain.

Children can make these at school and bake them at home in the oven ifthere is no oven at school.

Salt dough shapesSalt dough is fun to mix and mould. Once baked it canbe decorated to create all sorts of shapes and figures.

Salt dough shapes make ideal presents and they can beused as small ornaments or festive decorations. Mouldsmall animals with your fingers.

Or, cut out shapes with a knife or shapedcutters, which you can get at mostsupermarkets.

Make letters of the alphabet to spell out your name.

Glue a brooch pin on the back of flat shapes to makejewellery or badges.

Butterfly Kidz cardholder. (Children cankeep this on their deskwith a Butterfly Kidz thoughtof the day card in it)

Roll a small piece of dough into a ball.Place a card into the middle of the ball, tomake a slit for the card to fit into. allow forshrinkage during baking. make a butterflyor a flower to stick on before baking.

Once you have shaped and cookedyour salt dough (see next page) youcan decorate it with brightly colouredpaints.

Poster paints work well, but don’twater them down. When the paint isdry you must cover the surface withclear varnish (nail varnish will do) topreserve it.

Ropes look nice when they are leftplain. When the varnish is dry wrapesome coloured ribbons around themfor an unusual effect.

Decorating cooked

Safety first!

• Make sure there is an adult present whenyou are cooking.

• Never leave the kitchen when the cookeris on.

• Always wear oven gloves when handlinghot things.

• If you spill anything on the floor, wipe it upimmediately, or you may slip on it.

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Making dough shapesYou will need:2 cups plain flour1 cup salt1 cup waterMixing bowlAluminium foilCutting boardRolling pinSharp knifeBaking trayWooden spoonOptional:Shape cutters

Mix together the flour and the

salt in a large bowl. Stir in the

water a little at a time until

the mixture becomes a ball ofdough.

Place the dough on aclean, floured board andknead it until it is smooth.

Use a sharp knife to cutout shapes. Press shapedcutters into the rolled outdough to cut out morecomplicated shapes.

Use a rolling pin to roll out thedough so that it is about 6 mmthick. then cut out simpleshapes with a sharp knife.

To cook the shapes, cover a baking traywith foil. Put the shapes on the foil.Place in a preheated oven and bake for30 minutes at 180°C. (Thick pieces willtake longer.)

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On the next page you will find six outlines of butterflies. Photocopy this as many timesas necessary for each child in the class to have a butterfly with his/her name andphotograph.

Make the Bulletin Board by glueing or taping together several sheets of A3 paper.Print the words “Butterfly Kidz Bulletin Board” at the top, and mount each child’sbutterfly, using Prestick.

Cut out butterflies mountedon Bulletin Board withPrestick - one for eachchild in the class.

Several sheets of A3paper glued together tomake as large a BulletinBoard as you will need.

BUTTERFLY KIDZ BUL

LETIN BOARD

Each child should bring a photograph of him/herself to school, which can be cut Up.Use the photograph as the face of the butterfly. Also write each child’s name on thebutterfly. Use coloured pens and glitter to colour in.Remember: glitter always adds a touch of magic.

Every morning allow children to choose a positive thought card which is their thought forthe day. Select one to put on the “Thought for the Day Board.” Each child has a turn fortheir card to go up on the board.

Alternatively, let each child have a turn to call out what is on theircard softly, then louder, and finally very loudly.

Thought for the Day BoardColour in with coloured pens and glitter to make it more magical

Thought for the Day

Let’s talk about whatmakes us happy…Discuss how different people feel happy about different things. Ask each child what makesthem happy. Create an awareness of how giving makes us feel good inside.

Plant a Tree of happiness in a pot. Place the tree in the classroom. (A dead dry branch withoutany leaves can be painted a bright colour.)

Allow each child to make a beautiful butterfly, using cut-outs, with a message of happinesswritten on it - something that makes them feel happy inside - to hang on the tree.

Make the tree as magical as possible with fairy lights (if available), glitter, tinfoil, etc. Use theplay dough recipe (See pages 10 and 11) to make more decorations. You could put a star atthe top that says “Tree of happiness and Good Deeds”.

At the end of the year each child either makes a gift or brings a “little something” wrapped asa gift. these are placed under the tree and each child gets one of these Gifts of Happiness.(Children can choose who they want to make, or bring, a gift for.)

BUTTERFLY KIDZAWARDPRESENTED TO

FOR BEING

KIND

Name:Date:

Signed:


FOR BEING

HELPFUL

Name:Date:

Signed:


FOR BEING

FRIENDLY

Name:Date:

Signed:


FOR BEING

TIDY

Name:Date:

Signed:


FOR BEING A

STAR

Name:Date:

Signed:


FOR HAVING GOOD

MANNERS

Name:Date:

Signed:


FOR DOING YOUR

BEST

Name:Date:

Signed:


FOR BEING

CARING

Name:Date:

Signed:


FOR

SHARING

BUTTERFLY KIDZAWARD

Name:Date:

Signed:


FOR BEING

FABULOUS

Name:Date:

Signed:

Time somebodytold you

The teacher can read this to an individual childor to the whole class to help build positive

self-awareness.

Time somebody told you (insert person’s name)That you’re lovely, good and real.

That your beauty can make hearts stand still.It’s time somebody told you (name) that your love

is total and so complete.That your mind is quick and full of wit,

and that your loving is just too good to quit.

Time somebody told you (name)How much they want, love and need you.

How much your spirit helped set them free,How your eyes shine full of white light,How good it feels just to hold you tight.

It’s time somebody told you (name).

BODY AWARENESSThe Twister

According to educators instructions, learners assume different body positions.For example:

a. hands and feet touch ground

b. knee touches elbow

c. feet on top of hands

d. 1. on hands and knees, put one leg in the air2. now lift one hand, so one knee and one hand touch the floor3. grab foot in the air with hand in the air

e. roll into a small ball

f. lie on back and hold feet in the air with your hands

g. lying on back bend knees into chest with arms out to the sides

h. touch knees with your head

i. make yourself as wide as you can

j. make yourself as small as you can

Educator should use different body parts in each new lesson.

Learners choose any two positions and do in a sequence. Repeat twice.

Learners can eventually choose up to five different positions.

Twisting to music develops rhythm as well as coordination.

In pairs learners mirror each other – this twisting exercise means using oppositearms, legs and direction to your partner. Twist to music.

In pairs, learners match each other – this twisting exercise means using the samearms, legs and direction as your partner. Twist to music.

Educator should demonstrate, mirroring and matching in different lessons so as notto confuse learners.

Educator can also allow learners to make up their own movements as they developbody awareness.

INTRODUCING A JOURNAL IN GRADE 2At the beginning of the year the educator gives the learner open-ended sentencesuntil they are ready to write their own sentences.

For example: I enjoy going to ………I love to eat ………I have lots of …………I am proud of myself when ………I believe ………

The Butterfly Kidz positive thought cards are excellent to use as open-endedsentences.

For example: I can achieve ………I am special ………The more I practice ………The more I learn ………

I enjoy going to swim

in the sea.

I am unique because

in all the world there

is no other person

like me.

DO WE REALLY KNOW WHAT OTHERS THINK?

LEARNERS SIT IN A CIRCLE

Educator chooses a learner to think a thought and express it on his/her face. Theclass should guess if he/she is happy or sad. then learners try and see if they canguess what he/she is thinking. Each learner has a chance.

Discuss:

1. Do we ever really know what someone else is thinking?2. If we are not happy, can we make others happy?3. Can we give to others that which we don’t feel inside?4. Can we be kind to someone else if we are not kind to ourselves?5. When someone is nasty to others, do you think they feel good about

themselves?

The Butterfly Kidz Cheer

Who areWho areWho are we?

We are the Butterfly KidzCan’t you see?

Starts with a “W”Ends with an “N”Put an “I” in the middleand come onLET’S WIN!!!

A happy reminderIn all that you do

Are these two litle wordsTo always help you

“I CAN!”

Butterflies believe In all that they do Be a Butterfly Kid

And enjoy being you

Come fill your heart with loveAnd make your dreams

Come trueJust step inside

and you will findThe secret is in you

Dare to dreamNo matter how odd

It may seemEverything is impossible

When you believeIn your dreams

Everybody likes to feel specialIt’s true

And it’s so easy for youTo say something nice

And help a friendFeel special too

My body has “feelings” tooAnd just like my brain

It can tell me what to do!

G is for giveIt makes us feel goodLike flowers, sunshineAnd rain in the woods

Hip hip hooray!There is loveIn everyday!

In order to show loveGive a hug

A hug has magical powersAnd it’s so easy to do

A hug is a silent messageThat whispers I love you

J is for jealousyA silly way to be

For everyone has talentsJust like you and me

Kindness makes us feel good insideIt fills our heart with love

It paints rainbows in the skyAnd colours the world with love

Always love and honour yourselfFor you are meant to be

A unique individualThat no one else could be

Mistakes are life’s teachersTo show us along the way

They hold our handHelp us understandRight from wrong

And happy from sad

No is for “NO”A very important word

For everyone has the right to beAnd you have the right to disagree

So don’t go againstYour good sense to know

Make a stand and just say “NO!”

Of course you make a differenceDon’t you see?

What a lonely place this worldWould be

Without you and me!

There is great powerInside of youSo why not

Use this powerTo uplift others too?

Questions are thereFor you to ask

Helping you find the answersAlong life’s path

R is for robotThat is a machine

It responds to ordersAnd simply stays clean

But that is not howWe were meant to beFor we have a brain

That sets us free

Sorry is a little wordThat says a lot

A thousand wordsOr maybe more

Would take the timeTo ever say more!

Think happy thoughtsAnd you will see

How you change the wayYou feel and be

U is for understandIt helps us to see

We all haveStrengths and weaknesses

And that’s howIt is meant to be!

Value yourselfAnd know this to be true

That not evenThe most beautiful flowerCould mean more than you

The spoken wordHas enormous power

To hurtEven the smallest flower

So thinkBefore you speak

And chooseYour words with care

To make the worldA happier place

With loving everywhere!

X is for kissA peck on the cheek

A way we sayThank you, I love you

And peace

Yes, everything is importantOn mother earth

And to realise thisYou must have

Self-worth

Zoom up your lifeTo make it bright

With sunshine and flowersAnd all things nice!

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