HALO Youth at Spofford Home Enjoy Magic Show!

Last week the youth at  Spofford Home got the surprise of a special HALO event- Reggie Regg the Magic Man!  Reggie, from H3TV, came and performed magic tricks with a motivational message.  He even brought a bird and a bunny for the kids to pet! Reggie spoke about the value of saving money, education, and respecting teachers and peers. 

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Team Focus!

As May marches on, HALO youth continue to practice our monthly life skill, focus. This week, the youth had a chance to focus their efforts in team challenge situations! Teams raced each other (and the clock!) to build the tallest tower and longest bridge with a surprise bag of random building materials - straws and toothpicks, anyone? 

Check out these fun photos of our HALO youth practicing teamwork and creative thinking while exercising their focus muscles! And for more fun photos and updates, be sure to like The HALO Learning Center on Facebook! 

Team 1 races the clock to complete their bridge.

Team 2 begins construction on their bridge.

Team 3 tests out the length of their bridge. Will it stand on its own?

Team 2 moves to the floor in hopes that their tower will reach the ceiling!

Team 4 admires the height of their tower, so far.

Team 3 has a plan to get their bridge to stand!

HALO Youth Create Tables For KC Bier Co.

During a recent Woodworking Workshop, HALO youth collaborated with KC Bier Co. and built tables and benches for the new local restaurant with the assistance of the woodworking volunteers. After months of hard work, determination, and dedication, the group got to see their completed work in the restaurant. HALO youth were invited for a tour of the restaurant and enjoyed soda and pretzels while sitting on the very benches they created. We are proud to see the local youth using their skills to contribute to their community. Be sure to stop by KC Bier Co. and check out the HALO tables. Look under the tables for the HALO logo!

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Tables and benches made by HALO youth.

A HALO youth proudly sits at a table with HALO volunteers and staff.

The group enjoyed pretzels and soda while sitting at the tables.

The group listens during a tour.

Scavenger Hunt Artwork!

Last week, HALO youth continued practicing time management while participating in a Scavenger Hunt workshop. HALO youth paired with a volunteer and searched for their list of items throughout the center. HALO youth were given a blank canvas and asked to manage their time wisely as they used their gathered materials to create a positive art illustration. Each illustration was unique, creative, and inspiring. One HALO youth commented, “This taught me that you can make something out of anything.” At the end of the workshop, HALO youth proudly shared their work with the group.

This young artist created an image about the beach and nature.

This HALO youth used his items to create a horse and barn.

This artwork includes illustrations of the artist and her partner, as well as a note to her mom.

One HALO youth illustrated the government branches because he loves history.

One HALO youth worked with a volunteer to create a "toast garden."

A HALO youth adds the finishing touches to his Earth Day themed illustration.

A HALO youth shares her work as a HALO volunteer displays the illustration.

HALO Scavenger Hunt lists.

HALO Youth Practice Time Management

April’s life skill is time management and HALO youth have been exploring positive ways to spend their time all month. We believe time management is an important skill for HALO youth to consider as they work towards reaching all of their goals and aspirations. HALO youth created collages illustrating how they wanted to spend their time and made a contrasting collage, which illustrated what they do not want to do with their time. HALO youth also completed partner projects and managed their time as they worked within a deadline. We love hearing the youth explain why time management is important during the workshops and are excited they have developed some tools to help them manage their time!

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One HALO youth wants to spend their time focusing on sports.

We love the text in this positive time collage.

One HALO youth reflected on negative uses of her time.

A positive time collage.

Partner art by HALO youth.

HALO youth participated in a scavenger hunt and then worked together to create a positive illustration.

HALO youth worked together to create a unique design.