Big Kids Club / Student Committee
Student Committee
Older children form a committee that helps plan menus, programs and room jobs, with badges for each role. Gives children a real voice in their service.
How to run it
- Explain what the committee will help decide.
- Children nominate for roles and receive badges.
- Hold a short meeting with an agenda and a notes book.
- Act on at least one idea and report back to the whole group.
You will need
- badges
- meeting book
- pens
Make it easier or harderYounger children can join as helpers; older children can run the meeting and present ideas.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 2, Outcome 5Children contribute to decisions in their service and practise speaking for others.
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