GIRLS Group

Last year, a colleague approached me towards the middle of the year about an idea of hers to help teach the fifth grade girls how to have healthier friendships and be strong, independent women. I was happy to jump in on the project and lead the lunchtime program with her because I was noticing a lot of the same issues in the fourth grade as well. We worked together to plan weekly lessons that centered on positive thinking about topics such as body image, friendships, conflict resolution and other issues important to young girls.

This year we have continued our efforts in GIRLS Group extending the program throughout the year to allow more time for each topic. The benefit of working together on this project is not only to have a team member to provide another point of view on issues, but also it helps model the behavior we try to instill in the fifth grade girls because of how well we work together. We are good friends and can use our collaborative work in school and outside of school to share stories of how, even though we are adults, we understand what it is like to be a girl going through these situations.

Click here to see a story posted on the Germantown Academy website about our group this year.