Venn, Cheng, Sreymach and Ny read maps of Phnom Penh before heading out on bicycles to find specific locations in the city. |
This month, our residents began participating in new and exciting ‘Life Skills’ activities. With summer vacation on the horizon and public school classes slowing down, we have had a great opportunity to create a variety of valuable life skills activities for the AP teenagers to participate in during their free time.
As residents of Phnom Penh, it is extremely important for the children to understand the geography of their city and be able to navigate the main roads. The activities thus far have been focusing on navigation and map reading skills, reading addresses and being able to locate them accordingly, and seeking the help of others when necessary. In pairs, the AP high school residents have been going on small scavenger hunts around Phnom Penh, looking for specific locations provided to them and answering questions based on the location they have been sent to.
However the streets and signage in Phnom Penh can often be difficult to follow, thus providing them with a challenging yet rewarding task. Finding an exact location sometimes requires that the children ask others (shop owners, motodop drivers, pedestrians, etc) for help in pinpointing the place they are looking for. As the AP teenagers have discovered, this is a skill in itself, as being able to reach out for help and use people as a resource is often crucial in achieving success.
The AP residents have enjoyed the activities and often return to Aziza’s Place with smiles and stories. We look forward to continuing these important activities and developing their skills further.
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