Tool Kit for Coaches & Coordinators

Ideas for Making a Plan

• Read about a sample day in Phase 2: Make a Plan
• Online Resources may provide ideas for your team to plan
• Stories from experienced coaches
• Q&A on common challenges
• List of online resources for science research
• Science and health resources from the New York Times (includes lesson plans, reports, and links)

Resources to Download

Brainstorming chart (PDF) for developing a plan

Tips on Working with Youth

• Giving directions
• Keeping kids focused
• Asking good questions
• Reading aloud with kids
• Graphic organizers: mapping
• Graphic organizers: webbing
• Using journals
• Techniques for sharing ideas
• Techniques for group sharing

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