Mabel Munoz (she/her), Summer 2019 Fellow, worked with Fiver Children's Foundation working on their literacy program at Camp Fiver. She reflects developing skills of listening to others and meeting them where they are to build trust. As a way to reflect on and showcase their experiences, we ask fellows to record themselves answering a series of questions about their fellowship experience.
Summary
Mabel worked with Fiver Children’s Foundation at Camp Fiver as a Literacy Specialist. She developed and facilitated literacy curriculum to participants, aged 8 - 12, to spark the curiosity about learning. The goal was to have Fivers engage in discussions around communication, first impressions, public speaking, organization, strengths, and areas of development, and stress.
Overview
Reviewed previous curriculum and books used in past years
Identified which lessons could be revised to align with the new educational and career-focused pathway.
Researched new books and activities to use in lessons
Revised curriculum and continued to improve during each Camp session
Facilitated lessons throughout Camp
Impact
215 Youth at Camp Fiver over Summer 2019
Articles written by Mabel
Blog
Mabel shares her experience working on Fiver’s Literacy program this summer.