HCHY List: Youth Mini Poster

[Silbert, Diedra]

Hi Alison,

I like #1 and #3 the best.  It seems to me that there are plenty of
other youth-oriented posters on leadership, but none on sparks.  There
are plenty on making a difference but not that cite specific resources
with examples in such a short and sweet way (the #3 sections).  I'm
imagining #1 as the most repeatedly useful as a reminder in a locker or
somewhere it would be seen regularly, if it has some good visuals to go
with it.  We can all use reminders about using our gifts!

 

Diedra Silbert

Prevention and Mentoring Supervisor

Coconino County Juvenile Court Services

1001 E. Sawmill Rd.

Flagstaff, AZ  86001

(928) 226-5431

dsilbert at courts.az.gov

 

"...The Developmental Assets framework provides an excellent way of
supporting youth-in practically any venue.  When young people find
themselves in an environment that brings out their strengths and
potential, then they're in an Asset-rich environment."   --from Walking
Your Talk:  Building Assets in Organizations that Serve Youth by Neal
Starkman

 

 

 

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[mailto:hchylist-bounces at lists.search-institute.org] On Behalf Of Alison
Dotson
Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2008 4:28 PM
To: Silbert, Diedra
Cc: Healthy Communities Healthy Youth
Subject: HCHY List: Youth Mini Poster

 

Greetings!

We at Search Institute Press are developing a small poster for youth,
one that they would like to hang in their locker at school or on a
bulletin board at home. 

I'm looking for feedback on the content of the poster. We've come up
with three possible themes, and I would love to know which poster you
would be most likely to buy for the teens in your life. Will you read
the following examples and vote on your favorite? Thanks!

Theme #1: What Is Your Spark?

Examples of "sparks" that would appear on the poster are: 
Building furniture
Acting        
Taking care of stray dogs

And questions the poster may pose are:
How do you use your gifts to make a difference in the world?
Who supports your sense of purpose?

Theme #2: Anyone Can Be a Leader

Examples of questions the poster may pose are:
How do I bring out leadership in other people?
How can I inspire people to come together?
How do I respond to bullying?

Theme #3: Make a Difference
Sections will include the environment, social justice and equality, and
spiritual development.

An example from each section:
Lather, rinse, don't repeat. Shortening your time in the shower by only
two minutes saves 10 gallons of water.
Learn more: dnr.metrokc.gov/wtd/waterconservation/tips.htm

Speak up. If classmates or friends are telling offensive jokes, say so.
Tell them that you appreciate good jokes, but what they're doing is
perpetuating stereotypes. 
Learn more: tolerance.org/teens

Find your spirit. Spirituality is shaped both within and outside of
religious traditions, beliefs, and practices. When do you feel
spiritual? On nature hikes? While playing piano, or nurturing a child?
Creating a piece of art?
Learn more: spiritualdevelopmentcenter.org


Please let me know which one you like best, Theme #1, Theme #2, or Theme
#3. We want this to be a poster that really speaks to teens, and your
opinion is so valuable!

Thanks,

Alison


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