Of this activity:

* Stimulate self-knowledge and foster self-esteem.

Intermediate objectives:

* To be self-critical
* To reflect on own behaviour.

What do I need?

- Three different bright colours of paper.
- Word and phrase puzzles dealing with aspects of
character and friendship.
- Evaluation questionnaire.

Where?
- Local premises.

How long does it last?
- 2 hours.

Who participates?
- Company (3 or 4 patrols).

1. Before the activty:

l Contact a psychologist who can give an introductory talk on self-esteem.
l Prepare materials for activities.

2. At the previous meeting:

l Let them know they should arrive on time, in uniform and should be willing to participate.

3. During the meeting:

l Activity on animal partners. (See appendix)
l Devise word and/or phrase puzzles dealing with self-esteem and friendship.
l Do a dance (if there is a problem with music, use as an appendix) underlining the importance of team work.
l Activity to create similar groups using the colour of paper chosen. (See appendix).
l Depending on the time, and level of confidence and maturity of the group, do mimes to underline positive and
negative aspects of companions.
l Evaluation of the activity at general level, doing a brief, constructive verbal critcism and filling in the
questionnaire.
l Present the invited speaker, then speech on self-esteem (30 minutes).

1. Emphasise attention on the activity.

2. Promote mutual respect between girls so that the activity has positive results.

3. Encourage girls to participate actively, not just to be observers.

4. Devise a brief questionnaire to evaluate the activity.

-l Revise questionnaire filled in by the girls.

-l Observe and note reactions of each of the participants in the different activities.

Title of Project:

Country: Guatemala

When was it?

Where?

How many participated?

How did it turn out?

Activity facilitators:

How activity was used:

Suggestions:

The activity is important and fundamental, because thanks to your comments, suggestions and experiences the "B-A-U-L" will go from strength to strength and you will have more activities and options.

To achieve this, each time you complete an activity please let us know how it went. Send a photocopy of this page of your National Association's B-A-U-L with all the information.

Many thanks for your cooperation.

Original idea: Guatemala
Graphic design:
Websonicos - Ideas Nuevas S. de R. L.
Hecho en Honduras, Centro America
Editing: Western Hemisphere B-A-U-L (WH Trunk)