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Participation :
Participation is the third component of the Possibilities model. No matter how clearly we identify a child's interests and no matter how creatively we match them with interesting and fun opportunities and resources, no one benefits from this process until we make it possible for our children to PARTICIPATE—to become fully, actively engaged—in the interest-based activities we've identified together.
Children's Interests + Activities = FUN. This simple formula holds the key to promoting children's PARTICIPATION in recreation, leisure, and learning activities.
Participation occurs in many ways. It can range from enjoying simple do-at-home activities to planning outings to community places like swimming holes, botanical gardens, athletic events, nature centers, amusement parks, bike trails, and more. Participation doesn't have to cost a thing! Both do-at-home and community activities that match children's interests are often easy and inexpensive. At-home participation for a young painter might include painting rocks to look like favorite animals, or the "rock hound" in your family might enjoy organizing his/her collection of rocks and minerals. When child interests are the foundation for choosing recreation, leisure, and learning activities, even the simplest activity can be a great success.
The Possibilities for PARTICIPATION are endless.
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