Buddy Practice
Practice: In order to support a student who just started school, a volunteering class-mate is asked to be the Buddy of his/her new friend. This student assists his/her new friend in their adaptation to the school by introducing the school and helping them establish new friendships.
When To Use
At the beginning of the academic year
Age Level
K-12
Duration
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Materials
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Purpose
Raising emotional awareness, achieving a sense of self-awareness and self-confidence, transfer knowledge and experience. (skills and competences)
Related Social-Emotional Learning Areas
Social awareness, self-awareness, taking responsibility, empathy, sympathy.