Care for Yourself Manual

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Child and Youth Development (CYD) Program Acknowledgments This workbook was developed by a team of 5 Care for Yourself facilitators identified as Head of Pillars in their respective Afrika Tikkun Centres; Alexandra Malvin Khumalo [email protected] Diepsloot Mandla Ripinga [email protected] Orange Farm Lehlohonolo Mosiua [email protected] Uthando Dominic Moitsi [email protected] Mfuleni Thabo Mpitsa [email protected] The workbook development process was supported by the Health & Fitness Subject Matter Expert, Thomas Tlaole [email protected] The workbook was compiled by the CYD Subject Matter Expert, Nellie Zembe [email protected] Care for Yourself Staff Workbook Development Workshop- 2019 This document may be freely quoted, reviewed, abstracted, reproduced and for use in conjunction with commercial purposes. translated, in part or in whole with the citation of Afrika Tikkun, but it is not for sale nor This workbook for staff is an adaptation of manuals developed by the Afrika Tikkun team Health and Fitness team mentioned above, which was responsible for pioneering and piloting the content of the pillar. All care has been taken to ensure that the information is correct and original sources have been indicated for reference. Suggested citation: Afrika Tikkun Child and Youth Development Programme, 2019. Care for Your self Staff Workbook, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Child and Youth Development (CYD) Program Table of Contents Page CYD Annual Pillar Overview with Care for Yourself Content Structure Rationale of the Child and Youth Development Program CYD Program Logical Framework Pillar Objectives How to use the Manual Suggested Facilitation Techniques Monitoring and Evaluation Monthly Grade-Specific Pillar Activities Grade 1&2s Grade 3s Grade 4s Grade 5s Grade 6s Grade 7s Grade 8s Grade 9s Grade 10 Leadership Standard Operating Procedure.

CYD Annual Pillar Overview with Care for Yourself Content Week 1 Week 2 February One-on-One Assessmen March CYD Roadshows Introduction to Physical Activity Introduction to Nutrition April Hygiene Hygiene May Physical Activity Physical Activity June July Physical Activity Physical Activity August September Holiday Program & CYD Holiday Camp Physical Activity October Revision of Physical Activities Revision of Nutrition November Nutrition Nutrition December CYD One-on-One Assessments Drug Awareness Sexual Health Revision Revision and Reflectio Holiday Program + CYD Holiday Camp + Christmas Parties

Child and Youth Development (CYD) Program Week 3 Week 4 nts Open Day Holiday Program Introduction to Hygiene Introduction to Health Health Math Olympiad Week Health Physical Activity Debate and Quiz Week Physical Activity Holiday Program & CYD Holiday Camp Physical Activity Talent Day Week Revision of Hygiene Career Day Nutrition Revision of Health Spelling BEE Week Mental Health Holiday Program Heritage Market Day Mental Health Campaign CYD Exhibition on 1

Child and Youth Development (CYD) Program Structure and Rationale of the Child and Youth Development Program The CYD program is an after-school program for learners between Grade 1 and 12 in schools in and around Braamfontein, Alexandra, Diepsloot and Orange Farm in Johannesburg as well as Mfuleni in Cape Town. CYD is aimed at ensuring that young people have enhanced capabilities to participate in the socio-economic development of South Africa and that young people have capabilities and social capital to be active citizens. After-school interventions of this nature were recognized as crucial to the child and youth development, especially in low socio-economic communities (Iachini et.al. 2016). But, having looked at the literature, young people in South Africa face multiple, intersecting barriers to becoming productive citizens (National Development Plan 2011):  Trauma and stress, and a lack of access to safe, nurturing environments and relationships, lack of parenting and family care. o Trauma and stress in early childhood inhibits executive function development o High levels of violent crime against children, especially children with disabilities and vulnerable children o High levels of crime committed by the youth o Children with disabilities and other vulnerable children face social exclusion and discrimination  Poor health outcomes o Malnutrition o 2000 new HIV infection occur among young women and adolescent girls (aged 15 - 24) each week o The high rate of teenage pregnancy o Substance and alcohol abuse  Poor quality education continues to widen the cycle of poverty and inequality o Grade repetition. o High school drop-out rate. o The education system does not prepare young people to face the world. o Lack of access to information to make informed decisions about subject choices. o Lack of access to information to help career choices. o Limited access for poor youth to the kinds of information and social networks to seek for employment.  Poverty o Almost six out of ten young people 59% live in households that earn less than R650 per month. o 45% of the youth are unemployed, 25-30% school leavers never find formal employment or enter the job market, despite a skills shortage in some technical fields. o Lack of access to sports and cultural opportunities. o Lack of youth civic participation. The team analyzed 5 big issues facing young people in South Africa, which are relevant to CYD. These were: 1. Poor access to State services needed by young people (DBE, DoH, DSD, justice). 2. Many children don’t get a basic education, there is a high drop-out rate in high school. 2

Child and Youth Development (CYD) Program 3. Young people who leave school have unrealistic expectations of their capabilities and the wages they expect to earn. 4. Limited access by young people to information and social networks that leads to a lack of opportunities after school (further training, employment, etc). 5. A lack of ‘soft’ skills that predict success in life, such as self-discipline, communication skills, impulse control, punctuality, and emotional maturity. Having discussed the root causes for the issues listed above, the team set about eliminating issues that are beyond the scope of Afrika Tikkun (like poor quality of teaching in State schools) and prioritizing the issues that Afrika Tikkun can conceivably address. We acknowledge that while there are endless social problems that affect the lives of young people, it would not be feasible nor effective for the CYD program to attempt to address all problems. The structure of the program is heavily influenced by the theoretical framework of Positive Youth Development (PYD) “Schools recognise that partnerships are needed with community organisations to extend learning and development opportunities beyond the traditional hours of the school day” ~ Iachini et.al. 2016 programs. Afrika Tikkun is positioned in communities that are plagued with high levels of poverty were crime, violence and risky behavior are prevalent among young people. PYD interventions are designed to support young people to build “competence, self-efficacy, belonging and empowerment, thus promoting positive behavior and reducing the likelihood of risk behavior (Bowers et.al. 2010). According to Zarrett and Lerner (2008), successful PYD interventions promote the following characteristics among young people, also referred to as the 5 Cs;  Competence- “a positive view of one’s actions in specific areas including social, academic, cognitive, health and vocational”;  Confidence- “an internal sense of overall positive self-worth and self-efficacy”;  Connection- “positive bonds with people and institutions that are reflected in exchanges between the individual and his or her peers”;  Character- “respect for societal and cultural norms, possession of standards for correct behaviors, a sense of right and wrong (morally) and integrity”; and  Caring/compassion- “a sense of sympathy and empathy for others” (Zarrett and Lerner 2008). Therefore, PYD is a very broad phenomenon describing a range of competencies which include “becoming a caring and ethical individual, developing a general sense of self-worth, having a positive future orientation and learning how to adapt to different educational and working environments [and] also includes the development of psychological attributes and dispositions and specific skills” (Gould and Carson 2008). The Afrika Tikkun program is closely aligned to these positive youth development outcomes and is structured as seen in its logical framework on the next page.

CYD Program Logical Framework Description Impact Young people successfully transition into education, 1. Percentage of Gr 12s who are ac training or employment. 2. Percentage of matriculants succe training by Q3 the year after school Long-Term Outcome 1 1. The percentage who pass Matric Young people stay in school and successfully 2. The percentage who matriculate complete Grade 12. 1. Percentage of young people who Long-Term Long-Term Outcome 2 Afrika Tikkun). Outcomes Young people feel empowered, healthy and safe. 2. Change in Stoplight scores for at assessment) by November each ye 3. Percentage decrease in children Long-Term Outcome 3 1. Percentage of new Grade10, 11 Young people between Grade 10 and 12 enroll for partner school into CYD 360. CYD. 1. The extent to which targets for re Short-Term Short-Term Outcome 1 1. Percentage of young people with Outcomes Young people have access to a safe space to November each year. discover, question and learn. 2. Percentage of young people with young people can use computers to 3. Percentage of young people with or Math Literacy exams.

Child and Youth Development (CYD) Program Indicators 2020 Annual 2021 Annual 2022 Annual Target Target Target ccepted and enroll in post-secondary education. 60% 65% 70% essfully transition into employment, education or 70% . 75% 80% 96% c. 50% 98% 98% with a Bachelor Pass. 85% 55% 60% 85% 85% o report feeling empowered, healthy and safe (at TBD TBD TBD t-risk families (between baseline and follow up ear. who fall outside of typical BMI range by Q4. TBD TBD TBD & 12 registrations who transition from Outreach 30% TBD TBD egistration for Grade 10 - 12s are met. TBD TBD TBD h above-average English language proficiency by 85% 85% 85% 70% 85% 85% h above-average computer skills, evident in how o improve learning by November each year. 85% 85% 85% h Level 3 and above in their final Numeracy, Math 4

Short-Term Outcome 2 Child and Youth Developme Young people have information and a plan for a 1. Percentage of young people with career and a stable future. year. 2. Percentage of young people that in life by November each year. Short-Term Outcome 3 1. Percentage of young people with Young people have the skills to manage and take each year. responsibility for achieving their goals in life. 2. Percentage of young people with adversity and disappointments by N 3. Percentage of young people who November each year. Short-Term Outcome 4 1. Percentage of young people who Young people understand and are able to apply the the lives of others by November eac principles of leadership. 2. Evidence of empowerment throug human rights by November each ye 1. Percentage of those identified at- direct intervention by November eac Short-Term Outcome 5 2. The average number of 360º SSS Children, especially at-risk and their families, are (individual and family intervention a included and supported. 3. The number of meals provided ea 4. The percentage that completed a 5. The number of child protection ca 6. Percentage of young people who Short-Term Outcome 6 1. The extent to which children who Young people from partner schools have access to Afrika Tikkun CYD 360 services and CYD services. Outputs Output 1 1. Number registered Gr 1-9 and LS Young people have access to community-based 2. Percentage Gr1-9 that attend reg Centres after school and during holidays where they participate in five Pillar programmes and homework support.

ent (CYD) Program 85% 85% 85% 85% h above-average money skills by November each 85% 85% 85% can set and work towards achieving their goals 85% 85% 85% h good emotional intelligence skills by November 85% 85% 85% h the ability of young people to show resilience to 85% 85% 85% November each year. 85% 100% 85% 85% o take care of their health and fitness by 4 85% 85% o have contributed positively and added value in 486 001 100% 100% ch year. gh knowledge, skills, ability to advocate for 30% TBD TBD ear. Track only TBD TBD -risk and with a disability who received 360º SSS 30% 30% ch year. 30% Track only Track only S interventions delivered to children at risk 30% 30% activities) per quarter. ach year. a Poverty Stoplight action plan. ases reported by November end. o are exempt from paying fees. o participate in Outreach activities are aware of Qualitative TBD TBD d how to enroll. SEN learners. 1800 1800 1800 gularly (3 or more days per week). 75% 80% 85%

Child and Youth Developme 3. Percentage CYD Grade 1s regist 4. Percentage of Grade 2 - 12s reta Output 2 1. The total number of unique Grad Young people have access to academic support and program. career guidance at community-based Centres, 2. The number of young people in G based). Saturday Schools or at specific high schools close to Afrika Tikkun. 3. Saturday School registrations. 4. Total number of attendances for a 5. Number of Outreach Program Pa 1. Percentage of registrations scree Outcome 3 2. Percentage enrolled who are at-r All registered young people are assessed by 360 3. Percentage enrolled who have a Social Support Services 4. Percentage of young people at-ri Pillar- Grow your Future Baseline. Specific Inspired Learning Activities Care for Yourself 1. Quality control: Pilot implem Empowerment 2. Establishing structures for y 3. enroll Innovation 4. Managing academic perform 5. Implementing and standardi School Outreach Structuring outcomes and activit - JSE - Career Guidance - University Applications - Empowerment Activism

ent (CYD) Program 30% 30% 30% 60% 60% 60% tered in 2019 retained from ECD Grade Rs Track only Track only Track only ained from the previous year of enrolment. 600 600 600 de 10 -12 individuals registered for any CYD 1000 TBD TBD Gr 10-12 registered for CYD (Centre or school- 1250 TBD TBD 10 10 10 all Grade 10 - 12s School Outreach activities 100% 100% 100% artner Schools 30% 30% 30% ened by 360% SSS (at registration) 1% 2% 4% risk. 100% 100% 100% disability. isk whose families complete a Poverty Stoplight mentation of pillar -specific manuals. Qualitative young people to explore post-GET options. Qualitative mance and post-Matric transition to tertiary education. ising young people's leadership portfolio. ties of the School Outreach Program.

Child and Youth Development (CYD) Program Care for Yourself: Pillar Objectives Afrika Tikkun has a holistic set of outcomes and pillars, recognising that economic empowerment is not solely influenced by matric results, post-school choice, and tertiary education performance. The third CYD short-term outcome is to ensure that young people have the social skills that enable them to manage and take responsibility for achieving their goals in life. Such skills include emotional intelligence and resilience which are fostered through extra-curricular activities such as sport, music, and dance. Rather than an exclusive focus on academic performance, Afrika Tikkun realises that team sports and fun are an excellent tool for building “time and stress management skills, character development and decision- making skills, communication skills and general confidence. These vital skills are also called executive functioning skills and include the ability to exhibit flexible adaptive behaviour, the use of appropriate problem-solving strategies as required for maintaining and updating goals, the capacity to monitor the consequences of actions, and the ability to use prior knowledge to correctly interpret future events (Miyake & Shah 1999). In order to effectively use sport and other extra-curricular activities to promote the 5C’s of Positive Youth Development described above, Petitpas et al. (2004) says the following is needed; • An appropriate context for self-discovery, • External assets such as caring mentors, • Internal assets that are important for dealing with building self-confidence and dealing with life’s challenges, and • A comprehensive system of evaluation and research that benefits the youth. Therefore, the success of sport and extra-curricular programs is not limited to winning competitions as one would assume. In fact, Iachini et al. (2017) discovered that these programs are likely to succeed when program leaders are perceived to be supportive of young people’s autonomy. Their study encourages program leaders to draw on the expertise of school teachers and social workers to help build positive youth development outcomes. The Care for Yourself pillar has four focus areas as follows: Physical Activities The physical activities theme ensures that children receive a solid foundation in developing movement skills so that they are active in life and understand the benefits of regular exercise. Physical activity has the long-term benefit of preventing chronic illnesses. However, in the short-term, young people benefit from having a better motor and sensory development, as well as having strong bones, muscles, ligaments and tendons. Physical activity also benefits children and young people academically, by stimulating mental development. In fact, multiple studies have shown that higher academic achievement is associated with high levels of fitness. Physical activity allows children and young people to be more productive, motivated, better organized and more effective at learning and performing tasks. Most importantly, physical activity contributes to learners having better concentration in class. Nutrition Everyone needs a balanced diet to stay healthy and active. Children need to eat a variety of foods to grow, develop, and be strong. Foods are made up of different elements that work in different ways in our bodies. Some elements give us the energy to work and play, others help us grow and build bones and muscle, still, others help keep us healthy and protect us from diseases. 7

Child and Youth Development (CYD) Program Hygiene In environments where people don’t practice good hygiene, they are not protected from feces and they are exposed to germs, which cause diarrhea and acute respiratory diseases. These two illnesses are big killers of young children, and they are the primary illnesses facing school-aged children. Safer water, combined with good hygiene practices, can reduce diarrhea infections by more than half. When safe water and good sanitation facilities are available, but there are poor hygiene practices, you get fewer of the benefits of improved water and sanitation. Extracted from The School Health and Nutrition: Health Education Manual by Save the Children chrome- extension://oemmndcbldboiebfnladdacbdfmadadm/http://www.schoolsandhealth.org/Shared%20Documents/Downl oads/Health%20Education%20Manual%20Save%20the%20Children.pdf Health This is the overarching theme that encompasses all of the themes mentioned above. Child and youth development stages are extremely sensitive times for a number of health issues, especially when it comes to adopting health behavior that can have lifelong consequences. Young people will be exposed to a variety of health themes in this pillar: nutrition, disease prevention, physical growth and development, reproduction, mental health, drug, and alcohol abuse prevention, and safety (crossing streets, riding bikes, first aid). The goal of this education is not only to increase young people’s health knowledge and to create positive attitudes toward his own well-being but also to promote healthy be- havior. By going beyond simply increasing knowledge, this pillar demands more involvement on the part of the young person than in all the other pillars. Children and young people are being taught life skills, not merely academic skills.

How to use this Manual The activities in this manual are structured as seen in the picture below; Tells you broad focus area of the week Tells you which month and Ab week the activity should be in covered in. Ab p

Child and Youth Development (CYD) Program This section gives you an understanding of why it is important to teach this session and what you must aim to achieve with the young people. List of things you will need to implement the suggested activity A possible ice breaker that is related to the session. A brief recap of what has already been covered to enable flow and connection between activities. brief explanation to guide you n introducing the topic to the young people. A description of the activity that you can use to achieve the objectives stated above. blank space for you to provide details of any alternative A section that you must complete after every session in order to document successes and challenges. 9

Child and Youth Development (CYD) Program Suggested Facilitation Techniques Throughout this manual, various facilitation techniques are used to help young people learn and actively participate in the sessions. Facilitators will be encouraged to use a variety of these techniques, which include:  Discussions: These are facilitated with the whole group and focus on a particular question, theory or approach. Discussions can be introduced with a question, story, or pictures. If possible sit in one large circle or if the training room is too small, sit in two semi-circles.  Pair Discussion: These can be part of the whole group discussion where young people can reflect in pairs more personally on a question or experience.  Group work: Young people work in smaller groups of 5-6 participants. You need to provide material, questions or a task for the participants. The allocated time should be around 15-30min and the participants work on one topic, question or problem. You can ask one representative from each group to present a short summary of the work.  Brainstorming: This technique is a led discussion with the whole group. All participants work on one issue or question collecting their ideas. Participants may be asked to write 3 or more related issues on key cards. Afterward, the participants and the facilitator discuss these ideas and place them on a wall or chart. This technique also allows for the clustering of themes and ideas.  Ice-Breakers/energizers: Although these are not necessarily learning techniques, they are an essential component of any training programme! They consist of fun, short activities that are used to encourage participants to find out about each other and to lift energy levels within the training.  Role Play: This is when the participants use acting to explore different teaching and learning experiences. These can also be performed as songs, dance or poems. Let your imagination run free!  Games and experiential learning activities: This is when the participants experience games and activities that explore different qualities of a leader. These fun activities also work towards encouraging team-building and cohesion.  Artwork and drawings: Predominantly used with younger participants, artwork and drawings can be used to help participants to creatively describe themselves and the qualities of a good leader.  Storytelling: Using stories to highlight particular issues or ideas can be a useful method for younger participants, particularly if done with visual means such as puppets and pictures.  Self-reflection: This method creates space for young people to quietly think about how particular activities or questions that relate to their own realities. This can be done as an individual activity or as part of group work. Adopted from: Afrika Tikkun Empowerment Programme, 2019. Leadership and Active Citizenry: Afrika Tikkun and Legitimate Leadership, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Child and Youth Development (CYD) Program Monitoring and Evaluation Monitoring Monitoring is a systematic and continuous assessment of progress over time. This refers to a process that checks and ensures that things are going according to plan and enables adjustments to be made. In order to monitor this manual, the following checks have been established;  Weekly accounts of the successes and challenges experienced whilst implementing Pillar activities.  Quarterly reports compiled by the HOP. Evaluation Evaluation refers to the periodic assessment of the relevance, performance, efficiency, and impact of a piece of work with regards to its stated objectives. Evaluations for the CYD program are carried out at the beginning and end of each year, using the following tools;  One-on-one assessments with all learners  Focus Group Discussions with o Staff o Young People o Parents  Individual Case studies

Child and Youth Development (CYD) Program Grade 1 & 2 Activities 1

Child and Youth Development (CYD) Program Topic & Introduction to Physical Activity Session Physical activity is especially important for children. It provides fundamental health Objectives benefits for the physical development of children and youth. These benefits include healthy bones, muscles, and joints; healthy heart and lungs; coordination and movement Resources control; and healthy body weight. During physical activity, chemicals are released that Check-In/ create a feeling of well- being. Physical activity reduces anxiety and depression. It creates Ice chances for self-expression and improves self-confidence, social interaction, and Breaker integration. The objective of this week’s session is for young people to: 1. Know why physical activity is important. 2. Assess their own levels of physical activity. Adapted from the Health Education Manual by Save the Children. Worksheet 1- The Importance of Physical Activity Facilitate an ice breaker that is related to the activity and add details here. Recap N/A March Session 1 Today’s activity prepares young people for the arm of Care for Yourself that promotes and Introduction to Physical Activity teaches about physical activity. Suggested Activity Steps Activity 1. Start by having a brief introduction that explains to young people the importance of physical activities. 2. Separate young people into groups of 5 children each. 3. Ensure that each group has a copy of Worksheet 1. 4. Ask young people to cut out the pictures and place them in an order that makes sense with regards to weight, health, and physical activities. 5. Once young people have completed the exercise, they can share their answers. 6. Use the sharing time to recap the importance of being active. If you did an alternative activity with the young people, please complete this section. Alternative Activity To what extent did this activity achieve the set objective/s? Circle around the most appropriate response. 1234 5 Session Did not achieve Very successful Evaluation the objectives. in achieving the Provide a brief explanation to your response above: objectives ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ 2

Child and Youth Development (CYD) Program Topic & Introduction to Nutrition Session Everyone needs a balanced diet to stay healthy and active. Children need to eat a Objectives variety of foods to grow, develop, and be strong. Foods are made up of different elements that work in different ways in our bodies. Some elements give us the energy to work and Resources play, others help us grow and build bones and muscle, still, others help keep us healthy Check-In/ and protect us from diseases. Ice The objective of this week’s session is for young people to: Breaker 1. Introduce young people to healthy and unhealthy food. Adapted from the Health Education Manual by Save the Children. Worksheet 2 – Healthy and Unhealthy Food Facilitate an ice breaker that is related to the activity and add details here. Recap Last week was an introduction to the Care for Yourself pillar and young people were introduced to the importance of being physically active. Today’s activity prepares young people for the arm of Care for Yourself that promotes and teaches about physical activity. March Session 2 Suggested Activity Steps Introduction to Nutrition Activity 1. Start by having a brief introduction that explains to young people about nutritious food and what makes food healthy or unhealthy. 2. Separate young people into groups of 5 children each. 3. Ensure that each group has a copy of Worksheet 2. 4. Ask young people to discuss each of the food items in the picture and to write down whether it is healthy or unhealthy. 5. Once young people have completed the exercise, they can share their answers. 6. Use the sharing time to recap the importance of being active. If you did an alternative activity with the young people, please complete this section. Alternative Activity To what extent did this activity achieve the set objective/s? Circle around the most appropriate response. 1234 5 Session Did not achieve Very successful Evaluation the objectives. in achieving the Provide a brief explanation to your response above: objectives ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ 3

Child and Youth Development (CYD) Program Topic & Introduction to Hygiene Session In environments where people don’t practice good hygiene, they are not protected from Objectives feces and they are exposed to germs, which cause diarrhea and acute respiratory diseases. These two illnesses are big killers of young children, and they are the primary Resources illnesses facing school-aged children. Safer water, combined with good hygiene Check-In/ practices, can reduce diarrhea infections by more than half. When safe water and good Ice sanitation facilities are available, but there are poor hygiene practices, you get fewer of Breaker the benefits of improved water and sanitation. The objective of this week’s session is for young people to: 1. Introduce young people to the meaning of hygiene. Adapted from the Health Education Manual by Save the Children. Discussion Facilitate an ice breaker that is related to the activity and add details here. Recap Last week, young people were introduced to the concept of nutritious food by learning about healthy and unhealthy food. Today’s activity is a discussion activity where all young people can contribute to the discussion. March Session 3 Suggested Activity Steps Introduction to Hygiene Activity 1. Discuss the basic meaning of hygiene with young people. 2. Write down 2 columns on a whiteboard or flip chart- good habits and bad habits. 3. Ask young people to give you a list of good hygienic habits and lit them on the board. 4. Do the same for bad habits. 5. Discuss these habits as young people list them. If you did an alternative activity with the young people, please complete this section. Alternative Activity To what extent did this activity achieve the set objective/s? Circle around the most appropriate response. 1234 5 Session Did not achieve Very successful Evaluation the objectives. in achieving the Provide a brief explanation to your response above: objectives ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ 4

Child and Youth Development (CYD) Program Topic & Introduction to Health Session The current WHO definition of health describes health as “a state of complete physical, Objectives mental/emotional and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” So far, young people have learned about health from a physical health perspective, and therefore, the objective of this week’s session is for young people to: 1. Introduce young people to the emotional and social health. Adapted from the Health Education Manual by Save the Children. Resources Worksheet 3 – Healthy and Unhealthy Check-In/ Facilitate an ice breaker that is related to the activity and add details here. Ice Breaker Recap So far, young people have learned about physical health by being introduced to the importance of being physically active, eating nutritious food and being hygienic. Today’s activity is a discussion activity where all young people can contribute to the discussion. March Session 4 Suggested Activity Steps Introduction to Health Activity 1. Discuss the basic meaning of being healthy emotionally/mentally and socially. 2. Divide young people into groups of 5 and ensure that each group has a copy of Worksheet 3. 3. Ask young people to discuss the 3 types of health and to re-write each of the words in the list provided in the column where the word belongs. 4. Discuss the answers as a way of teaching about what it means to be healthy and unhealthy. If you did an alternative activity with the young people, please complete this section. Alternative Activity To what extent did this activity achieve the set objective/s? Circle around the most appropriate response. 1234 5 Session Did not achieve Very successful Evaluation the objectives. in achieving the Provide a brief explanation to your response above: objectives ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ 5

Child and Youth Development (CYD) Program Topic & Personal Hygiene Session Personal hygiene includes washing hands with soap at key times, including: before eating, Objectives before preparing food, after defecating and after cleaning a baby’s bottom or assisting an older or sick person to defecate. Introduce young people to the emotional and social health. The objective of this week’s lesson is to promote the personal hygiene of young people. Adapted from the Health Education Manual by Save the Children. Resources Worksheet 3 – Keeping the Body Clean Check-In/ Facilitate an ice breaker that is related to the activity and add details here. Ice Breaker Recap Last month, young people learned about physical health, nutrition, social and mental health. They also did an introductory lesson on basic hygiene. Today’s activity is a discussion activity where all young people can contribute to the discussion. Suggested Activity Steps Activity 1. Divide the children into eight groups. April Session 1 2. Give each group the task of working out how to demonstrate how they should Hygiene keep one of the following parts of their bodies clean every day: nails, face, eyes, ears, toes, body, hair, teeth. 3. After 10 minutes, ask the children to arrange themselves around the room and have each group do their demonstrations. After each demonstration, have the children comment on the demonstration. 4. Then, ask the children to show their hands if they always follow this practice. If they don’t, ask why not. 5. Write down their responses and use this to prompt discussion about the challenges to the hygienic practice. If you did an alternative activity with the young people, please complete this section. Alternative Activity To what extent did this activity achieve the set objective/s? Circle around the most appropriate response. 1234 5 Session Did not achieve Very successful Evaluation the objectives. in achieving the Provide a brief explanation to your response above: objectives ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ 6

Child and Youth Development (CYD) Program Topic & Personal Hygiene Session Personal hygiene includes washing hands with soap at key times, including: before eating, Objectives before preparing food, after defecating and after cleaning a baby’s bottom or assisting an older or sick person to defecate. Introduce young people to the emotional and social Resources health. The objective of this week’s lesson is: Check-In/ Ice 1. To promote the personal hygiene of young people. Breaker Adapted from the Health Education Manual by Save the Children. Poster Presentation Art supplies Facilitate an ice breaker that is related to the activity and add details here. Recap Last week, young people did a second lesson based on hygiene and this week’s session is a build-up from this exercise. Today’s activity is a creative exercise were young people will prepare posters that promote personal hygiene. April Session 2 Suggested Activity Steps Hygiene Campaign Activity 1. Young people to work in their groups from last week. 2. Provide each group with art supplies and ask each group to prepare posters that teach people about personal hygiene – based on their allocated body part from last week. 3. Once posters are done, ensure that young people’s work is displayed where people can see it for at least a week. If you did an alternative activity with the young people, please complete this section. Alternative Activity To what extent did this activity achieve the set objective/s? Circle around the most appropriate response. 1234 5 Session Did not achieve Very successful Evaluation the objectives. in achieving the Provide a brief explanation to your response above: objectives ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ 7

Child and Youth Development (CYD) Program Topic & Mental Health Session Compassion is a sense of concern that arises when we are confronted with another Objectives person’s suffering and feel motivated to see the suffering relieved. This depends on awareness and being able to empathize with others. However, having compassion for one Resources encourages a healthy growth mindset in all people, children and young people included. Check-In/ The objective of this week’s lesson is: Ice Breaker 1. To promote self-compassion in young people. Adapted from Emotional Intelligence for Children and Teens by Rina de Klerk and Social, Recap Emotional and Ethical Learning by Emory University. Worksheet 4: Self-Compassion Facilitate an ice breaker that is related to the activity and add details here. The last 2 weeks were based on hygiene and developing a campaign that teaches other young people about the lessons learned because teaching others is an excellent way to remember information. Today’s activity is a group activity to brainstorm ideas, promote communication and teamwork as well as improve writing and spelling of words. April Session 3 Suggested Activity Steps Mental health Activity 1. Separate young people into groups of 5 each. 2. Ensure that each group has a copy of Worksheet 4. 3. Each group must discuss the feelings listed on the page and act out the feelings among themselves. 4. Once they have acted out the feelings, they must give a list of different things that they do to feel better and write them on the Worksheet. 5. Allow the groups to share their answers as you write them down and discuss their answers with the rest of the group. Make sure their responses are practical. If you did an alternative activity with the young people, please complete this section. Alternative Activity To what extent did this activity achieve the set objective/s? Circle around the most appropriate response. 1234 5 Session Did not achieve Very successful Evaluation the objectives. in achieving the Provide a brief explanation to your response above: objectives ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ 8

Child and Youth Development (CYD) Program Topic & Mental Health Session Compassion is a sense of concern that arises when we are confronted with another Objectives person’s suffering and feel motivated to see the suffering relieved. This depends on awareness and being able to empathize with others. For compassion to arise, one must Resources be aware of other’s needs, and one must also feel some kind of emotional connection Check-In/ with them. Ice The objective of this week’s lesson is: Breaker 2. To promote compassion for others in young people. Adapted from Emotional Intelligence for Children and Teens by Rina de Klerk and Social, Emotional and Ethical Learning by Emory University. Worksheet 5 –Compassion for Others Facilitate an ice breaker that is related to the activity and add details here. Recap Last week, young people learned an important mental health lesson of self-compassion, a lesson that most people learn very late into their adulthood. Today’s activity is a group activity to brainstorm ideas, promote communication and teamwork as well as improve writing and spelling of words. April Session 4 Suggested Activity Steps Mental health Activity 1. Separate young people into groups of 5 each (same as last week’s group if possible) 2. Ensure that each group has a copy of Worksheet 5. 3. Each group must recap the lesson they did on self-compassion last week. 4. Once they have a good picture of what they learned, ask young people to complete Worksheet 5 by coming up with ideas of how they can help a friend who is feeling the same feelings from last week. 5. Allow the groups to share their answers as you write them down and discuss their answers with the rest of the group. Make sure their responses are practical. If you did an alternative activity with the young people, please complete this section. Alternative Activity To what extent did this activity achieve the set objective/s? Circle around the most appropriate response. 1234 5 Session Did not achieve Very successful Evaluation the objectives. in achieving the Provide a brief explanation to your response above: objectives ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ 9

Child and Youth Development (CYD) Program Topic & Indigenous Games Session Very few children have the privilege of playing indigenous games because parents do Objectives not want their children to be “dirty” or want to see where their children are. In most cases children are found watching TV and on social media most of the time. The latter could be Resources explained by the low levels of safety of the country. However, parents should consider Check-In/ exposing their children to play because of the benefits of indigenous games. Children can Ice have fun and developing skills without using gadgets. Breaker The objective of this week’s session is: Recap 1. For young people to learn and enjoy indigenous games as a form of exercise. Outdoor Activity Facilitate an ice breaker that is related to the activity and add details here. Last month, young people learned about hygiene and mental health as well as the importance of these for the overall wellbeing of people. May Session 1 Suggested This week’s activity is an outdoor fun physical activity to teach young people about the Physical Activity Activity indigenous games. Playing indigenous games not only improves physical development and brain stimulation. Alternative They get to experience and let their imagination wonder. Children also learn social skills Activity because most of these games are played in a group. They also learn and understand rules. Children learn to play to win and to lose gracefully from these games. Activity Steps 1. Introduce young people to some indigenous games and the rules and ask young people to play the games. 2. At the end of the session, give young people homework to learn about one game from their parents, siblings or grandparents that they will introduce to their peers next week. If you did an alternative activity with the young people, please complete this section. To what extent did this activity achieve the set objective/s? Circle around the most appropriate response. 1234 5 Session Did not achieve Very successful Evaluation the objectives. in achieving the Provide a brief explanation to your response above: objectives ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ 10

Child and Youth Development (CYD) Program Topic & Indigenous Games Cont. Session Very few children have the privilege of playing indigenous games because parents do Objectives not want their children to be “dirty” or want to see where their children are. In most cases children are found watching TV and on social media most of the time. The latter could be Resources explained by the low levels of safety of the country. However, parents should consider Check-In/ exposing their children to play because of the benefits of indigenous games. Children can Ice have fun and developing skills without using gadgets. Breaker The objective of this week’s session is: Recap 1. For young people to learn and enjoy indigenous games as a form of exercise. Outdoor Activity Facilitate an ice breaker that is related to the activity and add details here. Last week, young people played some indigenous games and were assigned to learn new games that they will introduce this week. May Session 2 Suggested Indigenous games in South Africa risk extinction. The threat is created by the fact that old Physical Activity Activity people in South Africa do not have enough time to transfer their skills and knowledge of indigenous games to the younger generation. Alternative Activity Steps Activity 1. Divide young people into groups of 5 or 6 each. 2. Allow young people to share their indigenous games from the homework given last week. 3. Young people can play these in their smaller groups. 4. At the end of the session, allow for some reflection about the importance of these games. If you did an alternative activity with the young people, please complete this section. To what extent did this activity achieve the set objective/s? Circle around the most appropriate response. 1234 5 Session Did not achieve Very successful Evaluation the objectives. in achieving the Provide a brief explanation to your response above: objectives ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ 11

Child and Youth Development (CYD) Program Topic & Yoga Session Introducing yoga to young people helps establish healthy habits at an early age. Objectives Yoga can enhance young people’s strength, coordination and flexibility, while encouraging body awareness and self-esteem. It can reduce anxiety and stress and Resources promote a sense of calmness. If they continue yoga as they grow older, young people will Check-In/ continue to reap the benefits, including improved memory, concentration, self-esteem Ice and academic performance Breaker The objective of this week’s session is: Recap 1. For young people to learn and enjoy yoga as a form of exercise. Outdoor Activity Facilitate an ice breaker that is related to the activity and add details here. Last week, young people played some indigenous games as part of fun and physical activity. May Session 3 Suggested Yoga asanas and pranayama (breathing techniques) calm child’s mind and help kids to Yoga Activity improve their concentration and perform day-to-day activities better. It also works as a good break from their regular indoor activities which makes them hyper and restless. Activity Steps 1. Prepare the group for yoga practice with the assistance of a trained facilitator. 2. Allow young people to reflect on how they feel after the practice. Alternative If you did an alternative activity with the young people, please complete this section. Activity To what extent did this activity achieve the set objective/s? Circle around the most appropriate response. 1234 5 Session Did not achieve Very successful Evaluation the objectives. in achieving the Provide a brief explanation to your response above: objectives ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ 12

Child and Youth Development (CYD) Program Topic & Yoga Session Introducing yoga to young people helps establish healthy habits at an early age. Objectives Yoga can enhance young people’s strength, coordination and flexibility, while encouraging body awareness and self-esteem. It can reduce anxiety and stress and Resources promote a sense of calmness. If they continue yoga as they grow older, young people will Check-In/ continue to reap the benefits, including improved memory, concentration, self-esteem Ice and academic performance Breaker The objective of this week’s session is: Recap 1. For young people to learn and enjoy yoga as a form of exercise. Outdoor Activity Facilitate an ice breaker that is related to the activity and add details here. Last week, young people started yoga practice as a form of exercise that has positive effects on mental health and balance. May Session 4 Suggested Yoga asanas and pranayama (breathing techniques) calm child’s mind and help kids to Yoga Activity improve their concentration and perform day-to-day activities better. It also works as a good break from their regular indoor activities which makes them hyper and restless. Activity Steps 1. Prepare the group for yoga practice with the assistance of a trained facilitator. 2. Allow young people to reflect on how they feel after the practice. Alternative If you did an alternative activity with the young people, please complete this section. Activity To what extent did this activity achieve the set objective/s? Circle around the most appropriate response. 1234 5 Session Did not achieve Very successful Evaluation the objectives. in achieving the Provide a brief explanation to your response above: objectives ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ 13

Child and Youth Development (CYD) Program Topic & Preparation for Talent Day Session Talent Day is an annual event were young people compete in a variety of sport across the Objectives Centres. It is the biggest and most prestigious event for the CYD program. The objective of this week’s lesson is: 1. To prepare for the Talent Day Competitions. Resources Outdoor Activity Check-In/ Facilitate an ice breaker that is related to the activity and add details here. Ice Breaker Recap The first half of the year has been focused mainly on hygiene, and mental health. The next 2 months will be focused on physical health. June Session 1 Suggested Preparation for Talent Day Physical Activity Activity If you did an alternative activity with the young people, please complete this section. Alternative Activity To what extent did this activity achieve the set objective/s? Circle around the most appropriate response. 1234 5 Session Did not achieve Very successful Evaluation the objectives. in achieving the Provide a brief explanation to your response above: objectives ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ 14

Child and Youth Development (CYD) Program Topic & Preparation for Talent Day Session Talent Day is an annual event were young people compete in a variety of sport across the Objectives Centres. It is the biggest and most prestigious event for the CYD program. The objective of this week’s lesson is: 1. To prepare for the Talent Day Competitions. Resources Outdoor Activity Check-In/ Facilitate an ice breaker that is related to the activity and add details here. Ice Breaker Recap The first half of the year has been focused mainly on hygiene, and mental health. The next 2 months will be focused on physical health. June Session 2 Suggested Preparation for Talent Day Physical Activity Activity If you did an alternative activity with the young people, please complete this section. Alternative Activity To what extent did this activity achieve the set objective/s? Circle around the most appropriate response. 1234 5 Session Did not achieve Very successful Evaluation the objectives. in achieving the Provide a brief explanation to your response above: objectives ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ 15

Child and Youth Development (CYD) Program Topic & During the school holidays, facilitators are free to use this time for any of the following; Session 1. Games. Objectives 2. Revision 3. Reinforcement of past lessons 4. Catching up with backlogs. Resources Facilitate an ice breaker that is related to the activity and add details here. Check-In/ Ice Breaker Add details of activities covered during the holidays. Recap Add details of activities covered during the holidays. June Session 3 Suggested Holiday Program Activity Add details of activities covered during the holidays. Alternative Activity To what extent did this activity achieve the set objective/s? Circle around the most appropriate response. Session 1234 5 Evaluation Did not achieve Very successful the objectives. in achieving the Provide a brief explanation to your response above: objectives _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ 16

Child and Youth Development (CYD) Program Topic & During the school holidays, facilitators are free to use this time for any of the following; Session 1. Games. Objectives 2. Revision 3. Reinforcement of past lessons 4. Catching up with backlogs. Resources Facilitate an ice breaker that is related to the activity and add details here. Check-In/ Ice Breaker Add details of activities covered during the holidays. Recap Add details of activities covered during the holidays. June Session 4 Suggested Holiday Program Activity Add details of activities covered during the holidays. Alternative Activity To what extent did this activity achieve the set objective/s? Circle around the most appropriate response. Session 1234 5 Evaluation Did not achieve Very successful the objectives. in achieving the Provide a brief explanation to your response above: objectives _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ 17

Child and Youth Development (CYD) Program Topic & During the school holidays, facilitators are free to use this time for any of the following; Session 1. Games. Objectives 2. Revision 3. Reinforcement of past lessons 4. Catching up with backlogs. Resources Facilitate an ice breaker that is related to the activity and add details here. Check-In/ Ice Breaker Add details of activities covered during the holidays. Recap Add details of activities covered during the holidays. July Session 1 Suggested Holiday Program Activity Add details of activities covered during the holidays. Alternative Activity To what extent did this activity achieve the set objective/s? Circle around the most appropriate response. Session 1234 5 Evaluation Did not achieve Very successful the objectives. in achieving the Provide a brief explanation to your response above: objectives _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ 18

Child and Youth Development (CYD) Program Topic & Preparation for Talent Day Session Talent Day is an annual event were young people compete in a variety of sport across the Objectives Centres. It is the biggest and most prestigious event for the CYD program. The objective of this week’s lesson is: 1. To prepare for the Talent Day Competitions. Resources Outdoor Activity Check-In/ Facilitate an ice breaker that is related to the activity and add details here. Ice Breaker Recap The first half of the year has been focused mainly on hygiene, and mental health. The next 2 months will be focused on physical health. July Session 2 Suggested Preparation for Talent Day Physical Activity Activity If you did an alternative activity with the young people, please complete this section. Alternative Activity To what extent did this activity achieve the set objective/s? Circle around the most appropriate response. 1234 5 Session Did not achieve Very successful Evaluation the objectives. in achieving the Provide a brief explanation to your response above: objectives ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ 19

Child and Youth Development (CYD) Program Topic & Preparation for Talent Day Session Talent Day is an annual event were young people compete in a variety of sport across the Objectives Centres. It is the biggest and most prestigious event for the CYD program. The objective of this week’s lesson is: 1. To prepare for the Talent Day Competitions. Resources Outdoor Activity Check-In/ Facilitate an ice breaker that is related to the activity and add details here. Ice Breaker Recap The first half of the year has been focused mainly on hygiene, and mental health. The next 2 months will be focused on physical health. July Session 3 Suggested Preparation for Talent Day Physical Activity Activity If you did an alternative activity with the young people, please complete this section. Alternative Activity To what extent did this activity achieve the set objective/s? Circle around the most appropriate response. 1234 5 Session Did not achieve Very successful Evaluation the objectives. in achieving the Provide a brief explanation to your response above: objectives ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ 20

Child and Youth Development (CYD) Program Topic & Preparation for Talent Day Session Talent Day is an annual event were young people compete in a variety of sport across the Objectives Centres. It is the biggest and most prestigious event for the CYD program. The objective of this week’s lesson is: 1. To prepare for the Talent Day Competitions. Resources Outdoor Activity Check-In/ Facilitate an ice breaker that is related to the activity and add details here. Ice Breaker Recap The first half of the year has been focused mainly on hygiene, and mental health. The next 2 months will be focused on physical health. July Session 4 Suggested Preparation for Talent Day Physical Activity Activity If you did an alternative activity with the young people, please complete this section. Alternative Activity To what extent did this activity achieve the set objective/s? Circle around the most appropriate response. 1234 5 Session Did not achieve Very successful Evaluation the objectives. in achieving the Provide a brief explanation to your response above: objectives ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ 21

Child and Youth Development (CYD) Program Topic & Physical Activity Revision Session Physical activity is especially important for children. It provides fundamental health Objectives benefits for the physical development of children and youth. These benefits include healthy bones, muscles, and joints; healthy heart and lungs; coordination and movement Resources control; and healthy body weight. During physical activity, chemicals are released that Check-In/ create a feeling of well- being. Physical activity reduces anxiety and depression. It creates Ice chances for self-expression and improves self-confidence, social interaction, and Breaker integration. The objective of this week’s session is for young people to: 1. Revise the lessons learned on physical activity. Discussion Activity Facilitate an ice breaker that is related to the activity and add details here. Recap Last month, young people participated in a variety of physical activities, in preparation for Talent Day. August Session 1 Suggested This week is a revision exercise to recap the lessons learned in the first half of the year. Physical Health Activity Activity Steps 1. This is a discussion activity with the whole group. 2. Allow young people to share the most important lessons learned about physical activity, the changes they have employed in their lives and the effects that they have seen from being more physically active. If you did an alternative activity with the young people, please complete this section. Alternative Activity To what extent did this activity achieve the set objective/s? Circle around the most appropriate response. 1234 5 Session Did not achieve Very successful Evaluation the objectives. in achieving the Provide a brief explanation to your response above: objectives ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ 22

Child and Youth Development (CYD) Program Topic & Nutrition Revision Session Everyone needs a balanced diet to stay healthy and active. Children need to eat a Objectives variety of foods to grow, develop, and be strong. Foods are made up of different elements that work in different ways in our bodies. Some elements give us the energy to work and Resources play, others help us grow and build bones and muscle, still, others help keep us healthy Check-In/ and protect us from diseases. Ice The objective of this week’s session is for young people to: Breaker 1. Revise the lessons learned on nutrition. Discussion Activity Facilitate an ice breaker that is related to the activity and add details here. Recap Last month, young people participated in a variety of physical activities, in preparation for Talent Day. August Session 2 Suggested This week is a revision exercise to recap the lessons learned in the first half of the year. Nutrition Activity Activity Steps 1. This is a discussion activity with the whole group. 2. Allow young people to share the most important lessons learned about nutrition, the changes they have employed in their lives and the effects that they have seen from being more aware of the value of nutrition in one’s health. If you did an alternative activity with the young people, please complete this section. Alternative Activity To what extent did this activity achieve the set objective/s? Circle around the most appropriate response. 1234 5 Session Did not achieve Very successful Evaluation the objectives. in achieving the Provide a brief explanation to your response above: objectives ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ 23

Child and Youth Development (CYD) Program Topic & Hygiene Revision Session Hygiene is fundamental to good health practices, and it needs to be taught in a fun, Objectives engaging way that connects it with the realities of children’s lives. Children can be powerful activists for change when they understand the deeper issues. The objective of this week’s session is for young people to: 1. Revise the lessons learned on hygiene. Resources Discussion Activity Check-In/ Facilitate an ice breaker that is related to the activity and add details here. Ice Breaker Recap Young people learned about hygiene and participated in a hygiene campaign in April. This week is a revision exercise to recap the lessons learned in the first half of the year. If adults simply tell children and young people what to do and what not to do, little will change. August Session 3 Suggested Activity Steps Hygiene Activity 1. This is a discussion activity with the whole group. 2. Allow young people to share the most important lessons learned about hygiene, the changes they have employed in their lives and the effects that they have seen from being more aware of the value of hygiene on one’s health. 3. Reflect on the fact that most adults know they should wash their hands with soap, but do not do it. 4. Reflect on why this is: costs, services, culture? We need to understand the challenges families and communities must overcome to practice good hygiene. For example, are there adequate supplies of water and soap? If you did an alternative activity with the young people, please complete this section. Alternative Activity To what extent did this activity achieve the set objective/s? Circle around the most appropriate response. 1234 5 Session Did not achieve Very successful Evaluation the objectives. in achieving the Provide a brief explanation to your response above: objectives ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ 24

Child and Youth Development (CYD) Program Topic & Hygiene Revision Session The current WHO definition of health describes health as “a state of complete physical, Objectives mental/emotional and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” Most people, including children, have times when we feel down or stressed or Resources frightened. Most of the time those feelings pass. But sometimes, they develop into more Check-In/ serious problems. These problems can happen to anyone of us. Ice The objective of this week’s session is for young people to: Breaker 1. Revise the lessons learned on mental and social health. Discussion Activity Facilitate an ice breaker that is related to the activity and add details here. Recap Young people have reviewed all the lessons learned in the first half of the year based on physical activity, nutrition and hygiene. August Session 4 This week is a revision exercise to recap the lessons learned in the first half of the year based Mental and Social Health on mental and social health. Suggested Activity Steps Activity 1. This is a discussion activity with the whole group. 2. Allow young people to share the most important lessons learned about health, the changes they have employed in their lives and the effects that they have seen from being more aware of the value of mental and social health. If you did an alternative activity with the young people, please complete this section. Alternative Activity To what extent did this activity achieve the set objective/s? Circle around the most appropriate response. 1234 5 Session Did not achieve Very successful Evaluation the objectives. in achieving the Provide a brief explanation to your response above: objectives ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ 25

Child and Youth Development (CYD) Program Topic & BMI Measurements Session Obesity prevalence is increasing globally and contributes substantially to the burden of Objectives non-communicable diseases. South Africa is particularly affected by this increasing trend and cross-sectional evidence suggests socioeconomic and behavioural variables as Resources possible drivers. Check-In/ The objective of this week’s session is for young people to: Ice Breaker 1. Know their body mass index. Recap 2. Communicate the BMI results of young people with parents. Adapted from the Health Education Manual by Save the Children. Worksheet 6 – BMI Measurements Facilitate an ice breaker that is related to the activity and add details here. Last month was a revision month and young people recapped activities based on nutrition, hygiene and the importance of physical activity. The World Health Organization has identified an increase in childhood obesity in developed countries and a high prevalence of childhood obesity has been reported in developing regions such as in South Africa. Today’s activity is about preparing a report for the Body Mass Index of each child. September Session 1 Suggested Activity Steps Body Mass Index (BMI) Measurements Activity 1. Work in collaboration with the PHC nurse to collect the weight and heights of the young people. 2. Ensure that you have a copy of Worksheet 6 for each child. 3. Measure the child’s height and weight. 4. Input this into the Worksheet. 5. Then calculate the BMI using this link: https://bmicalculatorsouthafrica.com/ 6. Complete the worksheet by marking whether the child is underweight, normal weight or overweight. 7. Ask the PHC nurse to approve the report before you give it back to the children to take home. If you did an alternative activity with the young people, please complete this section. Alternative Activity To what extent did this activity achieve the set objective/s? Circle around the most appropriate response. 1234 5 Session Did not achieve Very successful Evaluation the objectives. in achieving the Provide a brief explanation to your response above: objectives ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ 26

Child and Youth Development (CYD) Program Topic & Nutrition Session Everyone needs a balanced diet to stay healthy and active. Children need to eat a Objectives variety of foods to grow, develop, and be strong. Foods are made up of different elements that work in different ways in our bodies. Some elements give us energy to work and play, Resources others help us grow and build bones and muscle, still others help keep us healthy and Check-In/ protect us from disease. Ice The objective of this week’s session is for young people to: Breaker Recap 1. Understand the link between nutrition and body weight. Adapted from the Health Education Manual by Save the Children. Worksheet 7 – Food Types. Facilitate an ice breaker that is related to the activity and add details here. Last month was a revision month and young people recapped activities based on nutrition, hygiene and the importance of physical activity. The World Health Organization has identified an increase in childhood obesity in developed countries and a high prevalence of childhood obesity has been reported in developing regions such as in South Africa. Today’s activity is about food and the link between nutrition and BMI. September Session 2 Suggested Activity Steps Nutrition Activity 1. Separate young people into groups of groups of 5 and ensure that each group has a copy of Worksheet 7. 2. Young people must look at the image of the chid and come up with a meal plan that shows what each child eats regularly. 3. Once they have developed a meal plan, allow a few of the children to share their responses and use the sharing time to challenge some of the responses. If you did an alternative activity with the young people, please complete this section. Alternative Activity To what extent did this activity achieve the set objective/s? Circle around the most appropriate response. 1234 5 Session Did not achieve Very successful Evaluation the objectives. in achieving the Provide a brief explanation to your response above: objectives ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ 27

Child and Youth Development (CYD) Program Topic & Nutrition Session Everyone needs a balanced diet to stay healthy and active. Children need to eat a Objectives variety of foods to grow, develop, and be strong. Foods are made up of different elements that work in different ways in our bodies. Some elements give us energy to work and play, Resources others help us grow and build bones and muscle, still others help keep us healthy and Check-In/ protect us from disease. Ice The objective of this week’s session is for young people to: Breaker Recap 1. Understand the link between nutrition and body weight. Adapted from the Health Education Manual by Save the Children. Discussion Activity Facilitate an ice breaker that is related to the activity and add details here. Last month was a revision month and young people recapped activities based on nutrition, hygiene and the importance of physical activity. The World Health Organization has identified an increase in childhood obesity in developed countries and a high prevalence of childhood obesity has been reported in developing regions such as in South Africa. Today’s activity is about food and the purpose of food. September Session 3 Suggested Activity Steps Nutrition Activity 1. Discuss the following with young people with regards to food: • Why do we need to eat food? Answer – energy and growth • Why do people not eat enough food? • Why do people eat the wrong king of food? • Why do some people eat too much? Note the answers that young people provide as an indication of how much young people understand about food and nutrition. If you did an alternative activity with the young people, please complete this section. Alternative Activity To what extent did this activity achieve the set objective/s? Circle around the most appropriate response. 1234 5 Session Did not achieve Very successful Evaluation the objectives. in achieving the Provide a brief explanation to your response above: objectives ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ 28

Child and Youth Development (CYD) Program Topic & Nutrition Session Everyone needs a balanced diet to stay healthy and active. Children need to eat a Objectives variety of foods to grow, develop, and be strong. Foods are made up of different elements that work in different ways in our bodies. Some elements give us energy to work and play, others help us grow and build bones and muscle, still others help keep us healthy and protect us from disease. Traditional food often has many nutrients and is very healthy. The objective of this week’s session is for young people to: 1. Assist in the preparation for the Market Day. Resources Discussion Activity Check-In/ Facilitate an ice breaker that is related to the activity and add details here. Ice Breaker Last week, young people reviewed people’s relationships with food and how that is connected to weight. Recap The activity this week is based on the nutrition and value of cultural food. September Session 4 Suggested Activity Steps Market Day Preparation Activity 1. Conduct a brief lesson on cultural food and its value. 2. Allow young people a role in the preparation of food for Market Day. If you did an alternative activity with the young people, please complete this section. Alternative Activity To what extent did this activity achieve the set objective/s? Circle around the most appropriate response. 1234 5 Session Did not achieve Very successful Evaluation the objectives. in achieving the Provide a brief explanation to your response above: objectives ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ 29

Child and Youth Development (CYD) Program Topic & Substance Abuse and Drug Awareness Session Children might see their parents or older children smoking, drinking, and even taking illegal Objectives drugs on a regular basis. This observation makes it very easy for them to think of the harmful substances as “normal” and underestimate the harm drugs and alcohol can do. In most Resources countries, smoking and drinking alcohol are legal and are done openly, whereas taking Check-In/ drugs is often illegal. Smoking, drinking, and using drugs may lead to anti-social or risky- Ice behavior. Breaker The objective of this week’s session is for young people to: 1. Recognize the ways that that cigarette smoking, alcohol (drinking), and drugs are harmful to the health of a person. Know that they are addictive and that the use of harmful substances can lead to many other problems. Adapted from the Health Education Manual by Save the Children. Creative Exercise Flip Chart Paper and Art Supplies Facilitate an ice breaker that is related to the activity and add details here. October Session 1 Recap Young people have reviewed all the lessons learned in the first half of the year based on Substance Abuse and Drug Awareness physical activity, nutrition and hygiene. Suggested Activity Alcohol can be used in moderation by many adults without negative effects. Drinking alcohol can be seen as a part of adult celebrations, consumed at weddings, work promotions, and sporting events. Of those people who do drink alcohol, there are some who do not drink in moderation. Such drinking can lead to serious health and safety problems. Alcohol interferes with a person’s perception of reality and ability to make good decisions. This can be particularly hazardous for kids and teens that have less problem- solving and decision-making experience. Most countries have a legal age for drinking alcohol. Children should not drink alcohol before the legal drinking age, and they should be able to say “no,” if they are pressured to try. Activity Steps 1. Separate young people into groups of 5. 2. Assign children to draw pictures of alcohol. 3. Once they have drawn pictures, ask young people to share what these substances are and their negative effects. If you did an alternative activity with the young people, please complete this section. Alternative Activity To what extent did this activity achieve the set objective/s? Circle around the most appropriate response. 1234 5 Session Did not achieve Very successful Evaluation the objectives. in achieving the Provide a brief explanation to your response above: objectives ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ 30

Child and Youth Development (CYD) Program Topic & Good Touch and Bad Touch Session Once young people understand the differences between sexes, they are in a position to Objectives understand how sexual abuse occurs. Firstly, research shows that paedophiles prey on the trust that children have in adults. Children generally trust that adults have their best Resources interests at heart, especially relatives like aunts and uncles. This is not always the case, and Check-In/ it is important for young people to know when an adult or another child is crossing a Ice boundary in a way that may lead to abuse. Breaker The objective of this week’s session is; 1. To teach young people to identify when a person is crossing boundaries with them, physically. Adapted from Empowering Girls: A manual on life skills, sexuality, assertiveness, and self- defence training for teenage girls by REPSSI. Worksheet 8- Good Touch and Bad Touch Facilitate an ice breaker that is related to the activity and add details here. Recap Young people did this activity under Empowerment in August and this week’s exercise is a recap and a refresher exercise. By this week, young people should have a good understanding of the difference between boys and girls. October Session 2 Suggested Activity Steps Sexual Health Activity 1. Divide young people into two groups of boys and girls. 2. Ensure that all children have a copy of Worksheet 12 (sex-specific). 3. Ask each young person to think of the person in the picture as them and to use a pencil or pen to circle all the areas that they do not like to be touched. 4. Once they are done, allow young people to present their answers and to say why they do not like to be touched in that area. 5. Also, use this to talk about what the children should do if someone touches them where they do not like to be touched. That is, saying no firmly, screaming and telling an adult. If you did an alternative activity with the young people, please complete this section. Alternative Activity To what extent did this activity achieve the set objective/s? Circle around the most appropriate response. 1234 5 Session Did not achieve Very successful Evaluation the objectives. in achieving the Provide a brief explanation to your response above: objectives ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ 31