Hello steemians and welcome to Steemit Engagement Challenge Season 21
I am delighted to present my proposal as a teacher in this contest focused on discovering and promoting children's talent. Inspired by experiences such as that of my son Iskander, who experienced intense performing activity, this course offers tools to support the emotional and social development of children, helping them express their creativity and strengthen their self-esteem. Through techniques such as visualization and role-playing games, we want children to overcome their stage fears, feel safe and enjoy their talent.
What techniques and strategies did you use to strengthen self-esteem and overcome stage fright in children?
In the days leading up to the activity, Iskander and I took the time to prepare at home by transforming our living room into an impromptu rehearsal space, where we began by discussing the concept of independence together in a simple way to that he could grasp its meaning, using words he understood and stories that explained to him the importance of courage, freedom and defending what is just and honorable.
I told him how the soldiers of the past fought bravely to protect our land, and to make this more concrete, we found a small wooden stick that would serve as a soldier's "gun" and we even improvised a uniform with it. that we had on hand, such as a cap and a scarf, which gave a touch of reality to his role. These rehearsals were full of curiosity and laughter as Iskander practiced raising his "weapon" high, walking in place and repeating his phrases with evident enthusiasm, even if he sometimes stumbled over certain words, which added even greater charm and sincerity to his efforts.
How did the child feel during the activity? Was he comfortable participating?
On the day of the event, we did one final practice session at home to get him feeling ready and confident, reviewing everything from how he would hold himself to what facial expressions he would make to show her determination and her seriousness. We rehearsed his lines one more time, and I encouraged him to imagine himself as a courageous soldier, reminding him that this was his moment to bring history to life in a symbolic and proud way.
This preparation at home ultimately transformed into an experience of sharing and complicity between the two of us, because seeing his confidence grow, I felt a deep happiness in seeing his mix of innocence and enthusiasm, which made me I was filled with pride to see him tackle this activity with so much diligence and heart, and when we were finally ready to leave, Iskander, now much more serene, couldn't wait to get on stage. to embody with all his little heart this role which he had embraced with such seriousness and joy.
Did he manage to overcome stage fright or, on the contrary, was he very nervous?
As the activity progressed, we both managed to gradually overcome the initial jitters that we had, because at first, Iskander was visibly impressed by the scale of the scene and the presence of the other children, but little by little, seeing the enthusiasm of his comrades and hearing the encouragement around him, he began to gain self-confidence and to invest himself fully in his role as a soldier, playing with a conviction that was growing and which deeply touched me.
As for me, although I also felt a certain apprehension at the beginning, particularly at the idea of seeing my young son embody such a symbolic character, I quickly felt great pride rising within me seeing him seriously get involved. and enthusiasm, which allowed me to relax and take full advantage of the moment, appreciating this unique experience and the feeling of complicity that resulted from it.
Don't hesitate to share the most outstanding and fun moments you experienced while doing the activity.
The most powerful and striking moment of this activity was undoubtedly when Iskander, fully immersed in his role and with an intensity that reflected all the sincerity of his young age, symbolically "shot" one of the "colonizers" , who was none other than one of his comrades participating in the staging, but carried away by the realism of the moment, he seemed to have momentarily forgotten that it was a simple game.
In a spontaneous reaction imbued with purity, as soon as he saw his comrade fall on the scene, he was suddenly seized with great concern and, without hesitation for a second, rushed towards him to make sure of his safety. state of health, a look full of panic and a serious expression as if he had just carried out an act that he immediately wanted to correct.
This gesture, full of innocence and benevolence, revealed all the depth of his sensitivity and the purity of his heart, because in his childish mind, he had just gone beyond the boundaries of play to protect his comrade whom he thought perhaps in real danger. Although this moment was unfortunately not captured on video, it will remain etched in our memories and in our hearts as a unique and touching memory of his total involvement, reminding us how sincere childhood is and how each gesture, even in a gaming activity, can reveal deep values and an authenticity that we often forget.
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@kouba01
