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SIBSHOP MANIA!!!
What are Sibshops?
“Sibshops are celebrations of the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of kids with special needs. Sibshops acknowledge that being the brother or sister of a person with special needs is for some a good thing, others a not-so-good thing and for many, somewhere in-between. They reflect a belief that brothers and sisters have much to offer one another—if they are given a chance. Sibshops are a spirited mix of new games designed to be unique, off-beat and appealing to a wide range of abilities” Don Meyer
Sibshop for siblings 6-12 years. Trained siblings can become Teen Sib Advisors and assist with the Sibshop!!!
Next Sibshops:
January 30, 2010- Atlanta
March 6, 2010 in Macon at the Georgia Academy for the Blind.
FOR MORE INFORMATION on SIBSHOPS CONTACT:
Jennifer Tumlin Garrett, GSAP, Phone: 678-923-4185, E-Mail: Jennifertgarrett@yahoo.comGSAP Sibshops are sponsored by the Georgia Sensory Assistance Project, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA and are "registered" Sibshops. Our advisors ascribe to the goals and spirit of the Don Meyer Sibshop standard of practice.
February 7, 2009 and March 7, 2009
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The GSAP Sibshops on Saturday, February 7, 2009 at the Atlanta Area School for the Deaf and the one on March 7, 2009 in Macon were a huge success. We had 14 sibs ages 6 – 12 attend in Atlanta and 12 in Macon. In addition, 4 sibs, ages 13 – 17 returned as teen advisors in a leadership capacity. The days were packed full of a mixture of activities. Fun and exciting activities that encouraged the sibs to get to know each other, work together, and bond included tying human knots, making structures out of marshmallows and straws, and looking at cosmic beings (such as Mars (candy bar) through our special “Stargazer” tube. Other activities allowed the sibs to express their feelings about having a sibling with a disability as well as share experiences with each other. Stress was also a hot topic of discussion, including how to manage stress – both the stress of living with brothers and sisters with disabilities and general day-to-day stress. The evaluations indicated that the activities were effective and fun and that the Sibshops were an exciting and a worthwhile way for kids to spend their Saturday. Included in the March 7 Sibshop was a training session for adults who were interested in starting their own Sibshops with GSAP’s support. The GSAP staff is excited about providing these much-needed Sibshops for brothers and sisters of individuals with disabilities.
TEEN SPOTLIGHT! MEET AARON
I presently a junior at North Gwinnett High School, Vice President of the junior class in SGA, a member of National Honor Society, and have lettered in varsity track. My goals include academic and personal excellence through senior year, college, and medical school. A mentor of mine once told me that I was sure to succeed if I pursued my goals with passion. To me, being a mentor is about sharing time and genuinely caring about people, both of which I can do as a Sib Shop teen advisor. I love Sib Shops because they let me give back some of what I have been so blessed to receive.
How can you be a Teen Sib Advisor?
1. Be a SIBLING!
2. Be ages 13 through 21
3. Have participated in a Sibshop
4. Come to a Sibshop Training
5. Have a fantastic attitude, be willing to take direction, be a leader and role model
Teen Sib Training is offered during every GSAP Sibshop
Sites to Visit
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Sites
to Visit
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http://members.tripod.com/~f_fly/magic.html
(Stories) |
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http://www.beritsbest.com
(Free clip art) |
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http://www.yahooligans.com
(Search Engines) |
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http://interact.uoregon.edu/MediaLit/FA/MLparent.html
(HOMEWORK HELP!!!!) |
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http://www.seattlechildrens.org/sibsupp/default.htm (A
Listserve just for sibs!!!) |
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http://www.billybear4kids.com/ |
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http://education.gsu.edu/georgiadeafblindproj/ |