Activity 1-1:How we did it!

Purpose: Participants will discuss a brief scenario to begin to relate the key concepts in this module to Head Start.

Materials:

Handout 1: How We Did It-Our Management Skills
Chart paper, markers, and tape
Copy of preface scenario

Introduce Activity


1. Tell participants that they will begin their training by exploring some successful steps that one Head Start program took to learn more about the importance of everyone's role in the program. Relate the family service specialist's story from the preface scenario.
   
   Distribute Handouts

2. Distribute a copy of Handout 1: How We Did It-Our Management Skills to each participant. Have participants read Handout 1 to themselves.
   
   Record Responses

3. Lead a brainstorming discussion to answer the following question, which is also listed on chart paper:
   
   • What management practices are described in this scenario?
   
   
4. Record and discuss responses of participants on chart paper.
   
   
5. Move to the next activity by telling participants that they will begin to explore the skills they use to carry out various management activities. In addition, this module will focus on what management means in Head Start.
   
   
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