Laura: Hello everyone! What are we doing on Saturday? Brain storm, please!
Isabel: I think each kid should be siting alone. We need to make it difficult for them to run around the classroom and talk to each other. Everyone will hopefully focus on making decorations then.
Henry: I’m not sure… I wasn’t there last time, but I don’t think we should create a ‘school atmosphere’, if you know what I mean.
Isabel: We need to maintain discipline. It was a real challenge last time.
Henry: Ok, I understand.
Laura: We tried to treat them as partners, but it didn’t work out. We probably need to take a new approach. I promise to be harsh. I hate to say that, but I strongly encourage you to be harsh as well. They really need to learn that they have to respect us and our time.
Henry: You’re probably right. Now I think Isabel’s idea sounds fine.
Laura: Trust me. I wish I knew what to do. But I’m lost. I need your advice. What do you think Jessie?
Jessie: I was thinking of making a big table. Because it’s a meeting for everyone!
Claire: In my opinion we made big mistake in the beginning of a last meeting. The boys were naughty, and we did not react to their bad behavior. We can try to be more assertive and talk to them when we see that they can’t focus on the activity. I believe we didn’t show enough interest last time.
Jessie: Each kid should have someone to help as well.
Laura: Ok, I got it. Thank you for expressing your opinions. We will make a big round circle with a hole inside. That will simplify the access to all the tables, so the instructor can freely move around and supervise activities.
Laura, Isabel, Henry, Jessie and Claire have a brainstorming session regarding organisation of activities for children.