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HOP, SKIP AND JUMP THROUGH MY EMOTIONS

dragging by, the frustrations might be

BY Jaylee Gertse

unimaginable. Ideas of how to keep your child entertained might be

F

ew people anticipated that an early recess for schools, would result in more than a month

long lockdown at home. Suddenly those who have been sceptic about home school previously were compelled to do some more research and embark on that journey, since there wasn’t many other options. With both children and

running out. For each family the challenges might be different. Before lockdown the child spent time in school and hopped between extra-curricular activities or play dates, where energy was burned and their imagination could run wild. With the lockdown

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restrictions the possibilities of things to do are limited.

parents being home and the weeks

Inside:

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MOPPING MY SOUL PAGE 6

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BY Roxanne Jonas

DEURSETTINGSVERMOË POEM BY MARK ZION PAGE 8

PICTURE STORY: CAPE TOWN SUNSET PAGE 9

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BROAD REPORT EDITORIAL

GOVERNMENT BANS SALE OF HOT PIES, ROAST CHICKEN JAYLEE GERTSE MANAGING EDITOR JAYLEEGERTSE@GMAIL.COM

GOVERNMENT ISSUED a new regulation specifically banning the sale of hot cooked food during the Covid-19. Woolworths and other retailers had been selling rotisserie chickens, pies as well as bread baked instore during lockdown. Following a reprimand by Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel last week, they shut their hot

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PROCLAIMER THE VIEWS EXPRESSED THROUGHOUT KRÉHON VOCA IS BASED ON THE DIVERSE FINDINGS OF STORIES DISCOVERED FROM DIFFERENT CORNERS OF THE LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL REGION. WE AIM TO DELIVER SOUND TRUTHS AND FACTS THAT ARE BIBLICALLY, CULTURALLY AND ECONOMICALLY ACCURATE. ABOVE ALL, THIS IS A PLATFORM FOR FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION. WE PROMOTE PEACE, CONNECTION, WISDOM AND UNDERSTANDING.

MICHELLE OBAMA WILL READ CHILDREN'S BOOKS EVERY MONDAY IN WEEKLY LIVESTREAMS

food sections on Friday. Woolworths will continue to sell frozen prepared food (for example frozen lasagna and pizza) and refrigerated prepared foods. Frozen prepared foods have not been banned by the new regulation. businessinsider.com

MICHELLE OBAMA WILL BE READING children's books every Monday until May 11 to help lift spirits with beloved stories while many parents and families are spending more time at home. The former first lady's reading sessions, titled "Mondays With Michelle Obama," are free and available for kids and parents tuning in from anywhere in the world. "At this time when so many families are under so much stress, I'm excited to give kids a chance to practice their reading and hear some wonderful stories, and to give parents and caretakers a much-needed break," Obama said. “As a little kid, I loved to read aloud," she continued. "And when I became a parent, I found such joy in sharing the magic of storytelling with my own children - and then later, as first lady, with kids everywhere.” businessinsider.com

JOHANNESBURG - Government will this week provide information on direct interventions to shield the most vulnerable citizens from the grim prospect of starvation, according to President Cyril Ramaphosa. Writing in his weekly newsletter, Ramaphosa said South Africans are currently facing many difficulties but, "wondering where their next meal will come from shouldn't be one of them.” The president says "alleviating hunger is not an act of charity" but "an imperative for every society that is founded on respect for human rights”. He also acknowledges that food support can only be a short-term emergency measure. This, he says, will need to be matched by sustainable economic solutions.

RAMAPHOSA: VULNERABLE CITIZENS TO BE SHIELDED FROM STARVATION DURING LOCKDOWN

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The president says "alleviating hunger is not an act of charity" but "an imperative for every society that is founded on respect for human rights”.

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Sunshine Thoughts

The Treasure OF YOUR HEART Sunshine Greetings to you all!

I

AM EXCITED ONCE AGAIN, to

These aspects include mindfulness of the

Whilst planning for the moments to

welcome you to the third issue

needs of others (emotionally, physically

come also spend time in the now, and think

of kréhon VOCA!

and spiritually), consumerism, community

of how you can already start implementing

“If there is one thing this time

engagements (even if it’s just via social

some of your future plans in your day to

we’re living in has taught us all, it’s that we

media platforms) and time management,

day. A change of plan, routine or priority

are not in control” (Dr Dharius Daniels).

etc.

isn’t always a bad thing as long as those

The frustrations and irritations are

As we consider this aspect of value, it

changes ultimately add value to your life. I

certainly rising in the atmosphere as

might be important to consider how to

read a quote by Dave Hollis, “In the rush to

people are running out of things to

approach life after this challenging time.

return to normal, use this time to consider

organise, DIY, reflect on, or ideas on

Some wish to spend more time with loved

which part of normal is worth rushing back

keeping the kids busy and even meals to

ones, or reach out to a long lost friend, to

to.” Whilst we all received this precious gift

cook every evening. Some are desperately

get more involved in community work or in

of (more) time, it is advisable to consider

craving to return to more certain and

church, to start that business or even go on

“where does my treasure lie?” and

secure times and to return to

different ventures than before lockdown

furthermore, “do I want to continue to

‘normal’ (whatever that might look like).

was implemented. While reflecting on

place my heart on this?” After spending

With South-Africa being in week 4 of the

value, I was also reminded through

time in reflection chase after what you have

national lockdown, energy and creativity

scripture of the word ‘treasure’. Treasure is

set your heart on.

levels are dropping. Another lesson in this

more commonly understood in the fantasy

time of lockdown is focused on ‘value’.

sense as a chest of valuable items, but it

I wish you a value driven time of reflection.

Suddenly the value we placed on certain

also relates to value placed on something

Take care,

things either increased or decreased, and

or someone. Matthew 6: 21 (AMP) “For

the longer time we spend in lockdown, the

where your treasure is, there your heart

more we consider this value. Quality time

[your wishes, your desires; that on which

with family and friends, our devotion to

your life centres] will be also.” Now is

life, health, and spirituality are all aspects

perhaps the best time to think of what is

that we, in the course of this time could

deserving of your heart to be centred on, in

reflect on. Fortunately we were encouraged

other words what deserves to be treasured

by our (shared) circumstances to be more

or valued.

mindful of certain aspects of our daily lives.

JAYLEE GERTSE Editor, VOCA

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EMOTIONAL EXPRESSION Keeping your child entertained with tech

navigate their emotions during lockdown,

illness. Emotions influence our learning,

but it will be beneficial to them in general

attention, relationships, decision making

devices, television or video games might

life, and well into adulthood.

and our general well-being. Emotions either

seem like the easiest option. Although, it is

hurt us our help us. This idea exist that

important to consider the research on how

schools, churches (Sunday school) and

excessive amounts of screen time can be

community leaders should teach children

detrimental to your child’s development (both physical and emotional) and also how it inhibits creativity and imagination. The challenges of this time, will without a doubt have a major impact on a child’s emotional well-being. They process everything around them in various ways and then express what they process through their feelings, but more specifically through their body, behaviour and play. Children may act out their feelings in physical, inappropriate or problematic ways. They might in this time not know how t o n a v i g a t e a n d e x p re s s w h a t t h e y

“Children who don’t know how to express their emotions, become adults who don’t know how to express their emotions.”

experience around them and inside of them.

With this in mind, it is important to note that adults play a crucial role in assisting

AT HOME TRAINING I am a major advocate and forerunner of

children to gain insight into their feelings

emotional intelligence, and confidently

and behaviour. This insight is defined as

belief the earlier an individual masters the

Emotional intelligence. Children who don’t

skill the more beneficial it will be for them to

know how to express their emotions,

gain insight, not only into their own

become adults who don’t know how to

emotions, but also the emotions of others.

express their emotions. The effect stretches

Research shows that increasingly more

further than just teaching your child how to

children, aged 3-17 years, suffer from mental

certain morals, values and skills (such as emotional intelligence), but this is actually false. Children primarily should be taught at home. School, community projects and Sunday school are all just supplementary to what the child is taught at home. Morals and values still seem fairly easy to approach, but the idea of teaching a child emotional intelligence might seem daunting to most adults/parents.

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GENERATIONAL CYCLES Scriptures like Deuteronomy 6: 2-7 and

n u m e r o u s b e n e fi t s. T h e s e i n c l u d e

strange to attempt with a teenager, but do

stimulating brain activity and imagination,

not hesitate to persist. The key is to

Proverbs 22:6 speak about teaching and

refining fine motor skills and spending

recognise when a child is struggling with an

training a child so that when they are

quality time with your child therefore

emotion or task that brings out certain

adults they do not depart from what they

making room for discussion. Children are

emotions. The adult/parent will then share

were taught. This relates to starting healthy

incredibly intelligent, if their intelligence

an affirmation or recognition of their

cycles and breaking detrimental cycles. So

isn’t stimulated daily by certain activities

emotion, but also a solution. In example, “I

bearing in mind how prevalent mental

and tasks it will have an impact on their

can see that it frustrates you that you’re

illness is across the globe, it seems to be

general abilities and emotions. With age a

struggling to tie your shoe lace or cannot

wise to impart healthy habits in your child.

child’s mental awareness and daily

understand that math problem, but I think

We live in an anxiety stricken world,

challenges, that need to be resolved, grows.

you are brave for tr ying.” These

therefore teaching your child a much

Continuously place yourself in the child’s

affirmations will have an amazing impact

needed skill such as emotional intelligence

shoes and consider what they might be

on their self-esteem and provide insight

will break the unhealthy cycle. This skill

feeling. Play is a great tool that assist

into their emotions.

will add value to the child’s life and allow

children to navigate these emotions.

them to cultivate a lifestyle as adults that reflect optimal mental health. The key here

AFFECTION AS A TOOL We unfortunately live in a society that

is to not only start early with your children

critiques sensitivity, being quiet and tears.

(as young as from toddler stage), but to start with yourself as well. The truth is, many adults also lack the skill of emotional intelligence and need to nurture this skill in their own lives as well before being able to teach their child. An adult’s emotional reactions to certain situations will set the tone for children. Thus communicating a certain message to the child about emotions and how emotions should be approached. It’s crucial to understand the importance and benefits of emotional intelligence, there are many resources that will be able to assist in gaining some insight into this topic.

PLAY AS A TOOL Previously I made mention that children

“Simply listening to a child when they have something to share with you will communicate a message to them that what they have to offer or say is of value.”

express through their bodies, behaviour

Introducing toys with a specific task will assist a child with recognising emotions, self-regulation and imagination. The task of the toy teaches the child independence, problem solving abilities and it builds selfesteem. The child will realise, “I can do this” and when a parent cheers them on, their self-esteem will increase even more.

Imagination is vital for children to assist in problem solving. That’s why screen time is so detrimental to children since it curbs creativity and self-regulation. Toys doesn’t have to be an expense, making age appropriate toys with your child has

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early age that tears doesn’t mean ‘weak’ and aggression doesn’t mean ‘strong’ will also assist in curbing the societal distortions. Simple encounters like sharing affection with your child or accepting their affection and gifts regardless of how insignificant it may look to you (i.e. a rock or picture with scribbles on) will also assist them with gaining more insight into emotions. Simply listening to a child when they have something to share with you will communicate a message to them that what they have to offer or say is of value. If they get dismissed they might grow up to believe that what they have to offer is insignificant.

PERSIST IN DOING GOOD The truth is that children go through

and most importantly play. Play is understood as the occupation of a child.

Therefore, teaching your child from an

AFFIRMATION AS A TOOL Besides teaching emotional intelligence through play another facet to teaching emotional intelligence is through affirmation. An affirmation is a declaration and believe of something positive. Basically speaking truth over your child’s life and also allowing them to say it out loud. These affirmations may sound like, “You are loved, cared for, wanted, needed, seen, adored, taken seriously, brave, courageous, etc.” and then the child repeats these after you, by making it personal, “I am...” This might be easier to do with younger children, but might seem challenging or

uncomfortable situations daily which evoke certain emotions, whilst their parents or other adults aren’t around. In those instances having the skills to understand that emotions aren’t a bad thing matched with the ability to recognise and process what they’re feeling, will be greatly beneficial to the child and the actions they take. This process of teaching a child emotional intelligence through these three steps (play, affection and affirmation), might seem daunting, but let’s not grow weary of doing good for your child and the generations to come will reap the fruits.

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LET’S GET TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS

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MOPPING MY SOUL deeper a lot of things increase. The deeper you go in the water the greater the pressure of the water pushing down on you. Calm seas do not make a skilled sailor. So I guess shallow waters never produced skilled deep-sea divers? Going deep is scary if you think you’re going alone. Therefore I am anchored in my Saviour. He is in me and I am in Him. Drowning is not an option. Isaiah 43:2 confirms this, it says, "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you." You were always intended to go deep and He has always been ready to go with you.

Going deeper can be seen as a process of “mopping” your soul.

This is the part where you have to ask yourself, “Am I trying to become clean or just smell good?” Are you really trying to sort yourself out or just have a glimmer of Christ? Do you want Him to wash you clean? Or are you satisfied with only displaying a few characteristics of Christ and tell yourself, “well that is enough.” I think these past few days and weeks have taught us that ‘good enough’ is really not enough…we need more. While you can survive without a lot of stuff, Christ has always been the essential.

God has been laying these thoughts on my heart. Do you really

BY Chesray Rhode

want to become more like Christ? Do you really want to be an instrument in my hand or do you just want to look like me sometimes but not all the time? Are you okay with living this life of working on yourself when it suits you? Satisfied with being half

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washed, still having a few stains on you. We can no longer only be NE MORNING I WAS MOPPING THE FLOOR. It has kind of become part of the daily ‘lockdown ritual’. While mopping God speaks to me and I hear Him say, “Are you trying to get

satisfied with merely smelling good but not being clean.

A deeper life means a cleaner life. It’s like being spring cleaned by God. Your life will never be the same again, but is that not the point?

those floors clean or just smelling good?” I had to smile because He knew I was doing a horrible job at this whole mopping business. And to be honest…I was only trying to get the floor to smell good. At that moment I was convicted. God showed me that this is the same thing you do with yourself. You always say you are ‘working on yourself’, figuring out that issue you’ve been struggling with, but you never do.

You’re satisfied with simply smelling good but never really being clean.

This year has taken somewhat of a crazy turn, but I believe not for the worse. This year God has been calling me to a deeper relationship in and not with Him. Being ‘with’ someone means you can leave; you can drop out; you can run away when the going gets tough. Thus when I’m in Him and seek deeper relationship in Him I have nowhere to go. I’m in it for the long run. A lot has happened in this time that goes above and beyond a virus.

When I started seeking a deeper relationship with God I didn’t expect it to be this difficult. I knew it wouldn’t be easy but I also didn’t expect it to be this real and this raw. Sometimes ugly. So many tears.

So many questions. So many dead ends and not knowing where I am going next. It took my mind a while to realise that when you go

Chesray Rhode (24) “This I declare about the Lord: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust him.”

Psalms 91:2

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WEIRDLY WONDERFUL

Creature Feature

DYK?

BY Liam Barnwell

T

HE AXOLOTL, OR MEXICAN WALKING FISH, is not

found in a canal in Mexico, with the remainder of the

actually a fish, but an amphibian. It is a species

population either being kept as pets or in research labs.

of salamander, the most unique of them all.

Apart from their distinct appearance, their one ability

The name is of Aztec origins meaning “water dog” or

that leaves scientists astonished is that they are the only

“water monster”. But this creature is not monstrous at

animal than can regrow entire limbs, including their

all, rather quite the opposite.

legs, spine, and even part of their brain Unlike other salamanders, axolotls don’t undergo

Its most prominent feature are its adorable gills

metamorphosis involving lung and legs development,

sticking out of its head, which is actually used to breathe.

rather they stay in their larval state their entire lives,

Its unique appearance has gained it much attention and

which makes them bound to aquatic life.

has become a trend to have as a pet, even though they are extremely endangered. Their only natural habitat is

Many have likened their appearance to a Pokémon, or a dragon, and it’s no secret as to why.

“They are the only animal than can regrow entire limbs, including their legs, spine, and even part of their brain”

DI D YOU K N OW ?

Gadsby

BACK IN 1939, AMERICAN AUTHOR ERNEST VINCENT WRIGHT published Gadsby, a 50,000-word novel that doesn't use the letter 'e' once. What's more, it's not the only novel that ditched the letter. Author Georges Perec also wrote the Frenchlanguage book La Disparition without the letter 'e' in 1969. That's even more astounding when you consider that the letter 'e' is the most commonly used letter in the English (and French!) language.

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The Poet Tree D E U R S E T T I N G S V E R M O Ë

BY Mark Zion

Ruimte vul die vertrek Die een waarvandaan ek vertrek Vanuit die hede tot nuwe gebiede Ek groet die ou vensters en deure Die raamwerk van my gebede Bepaal die omheining van goue stede My hoop was in sak en as My geloof pak toe 'n nuwe tas Wat my neem tot in die eerste klas Waar die Opvoeder my voorstel Aan die maats van optel en herstel Die vertrek lyk soos in my drome Selfs groter as wat ek verwag het Helder soos wolke wat val uit die lug uit Met uncapped data en gratis lugtyd Met baie motivering, doen ek my bes Die sterre raak op soos die Onnie my bless Roep My Naam, is vandag se les Begin met "jeu" (J), eindig met "ess" (S) Dit wat nou is, is dit wat reeds was Die onnie, die les, die toets, die klas Ek het geslaag nog voor ek kon praat Van liefde, geloof, oorwinning en seën Selfs toe almal behalwe familie my ondersteun En my van Sy waarheid en vrug wou ontneem Soos 'n kind sal ek glo In my deursettingsvermoë Selfs al is ek mooi groot Bly sit ek op die skoot van Sy Woord Glo my, dis soms taai om te glo Maar weet ek bly tot alles instaat Deur die Krag wat met sekerheid straal van Bo

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PICTURE STORY: CAPE TOWN SUNSET

PHOTOGRAPHER:

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BY Mark Zion

TEFFANY GRETZINGER'S FOREVER AMEN is a spring field that gently kisses a summer sky in slow motion. There is just so much to delve into when immersing oneself into the nine-track mountain trail towards remembrance. Remembering who we are today and who we'll be tomorrow - in Him. "Don't let me stay the same / only Your love can change me" is a sky scraper banner of love and surrender in Track 1, titled Remember. To remember Him, is to encourage yourself in the Lord. To remember, is to rest in knowing the past is in the past and the future is taken care of. We

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Album: Forever Amen Artist: Steffany Gretzinger

will not be shaken. We will not forget. We will remember.

Track 2, More To Me (with Chandler Moore) speaks of the privilege we have to call God our first and most. The desire to know Him. The delight in knowing Him. "All of the others, they don't matter / they come after / You mean more to me."

Title Track (3), Forever Amen presents the clear revelation and understanding of Who has called us and what we're called for. "All I am is wrapped up in You" is a dancing ribbon in the presence of the Father and the declaration made to Him alone. Forever. Amen.

No One Ever Cared For Me like - Jesus (Track 4). What a testimonial of love. Almost like a message in a bottle, travelling through the purest ocean, delivered back to the ones who will come to know where they come from. Who they come from. Where they truly belong.

The Olive Grove (Track 5) is a panoramic vision of eternity. And how all of God's love, salvation, favour, anointing, provision and blessing is located there, upon just the tip of His finger. It's a new song unto the Lord. As He guides and takes us on journeys of adventure, discovery and recovery. We have been made new.

Track 6, This Close (with Chandler Moore) invites us into the knowledge of how close the Father can be. When we break through the walls of hide and seek. He invites us to invite Him in, so

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we can step out of everything that hinders our effortless intimacy with Him. Matt Maher joins Gretzinger on Centre of All History (Track 7). This offering is effortless worship unto Him Who sits upon the Throne.

Acknowledging His Praise forever, hailing holy hallelujahs unto the Holy One. As we are called to be holy as He is holy. This duet represents unity that commands a blessing.

Track 8, Christ the Lord is with Me (with Amanda Lindsey Cook & Wonder Grace Gretzinger) is a thrilling declaration of covenant and confidence. Knowing and believing that God is Emmanuel. His presence and faithfulness remains with us, regardless of where we are, Christ the Lord is with us.

"We long for You and no one else could satisfy us like You do, Jesus" is the core expression within Great Assembly (Closing Track - 9). This song is a glorious visual of creation made in His image, coming together in unity and intimacy, even in a great assembly. There's purpose, passion, patience (love). Publicly. Personally.

This album is for the listener who seeks to be found in Christ. In His presence, His warmth, His glory and His righteousness. It is an offering of Hope, Trust, Blessing and Pursuit. It takes every thought captive and releases the heart from heaviness. It is a platform for rest. Go in, come out, find pasture, and bask in His fullness.

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[FROM PAGE 5] TEACHING EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE RESOURCES AND ACTIVITIES

MOTIONS ARE INHERENT to being

•All children stand on the starting line. The

to start or waiting for their turn to become

human. We need it to make sense

traffic cop stands with their back to the

the traffic cop).

of our everyday experiences.

children.

Besides play, affirmations and affections being tools that can assist with teaching a child emotional intelligence there are other resources that can assist parents and adults

•When the traffic cop says, “green light”, the children need to run as fast as possible to the finish line.

with this task. Watching movies or short

•When the traffic cop says, “red light”

films with the child and discussing it with

whilst turning around quickly hereafter the

them afterwards is a great way of allowing

children has to stop in their tracks.

the child to think of their emotions. There are many animated and child friendly movies or short films (on YouTube), such as ‘Inside Out’, ‘The Lion King’ and ‘Big Hero

•If the traffic cop catches a player moving, he/she sends them back to the starting line.

Six’ that focuses on specific emotions or

•The first person to cross the starting line

events that bring out certain emotions like

becomes the new traffic cop.

anger, sadness, jealousy or joy. Discuss these emotions with your child and tell them how to process each emotion.

Make a body chart with your child and when they’re feeling a big emotion ask them to show you where in their body they’re feeling the emotion. Guide them if they are struggling, ask them “Are you feeling it in your head, your heart, your shoulders or your stomach.” If it’s a younger child point to each body part to ensure that it’s easier for them to identify.

Games and activities, calming techniques, self-awareness exercises and mindfulness

2. THE FREEZE GAME

Skills addressed: Listening, gross motor, inhibit impulses and breaking habits.

3. BUBBLE CONTROL Ages: 3-7 yrs Needs: open space and bubbles •Let the child(ren) sit down (outside if possible).

•Explain that you are going to blow some bubbles in the air and the first time they can pop it as much as possible.

•Blow the bubbles.

•Once all the bubbles are popped explain

Ages: 3-7 years Needs: Music system, open space indoor or outdoor •Play some music (fast or slow).

•The kids need to dance when the music plays and stop dancing when you stop the music.

that you are going to blow some more bubbles, but this time the kids must not even pop or touch a bubble. Even if it lands on their nose.

Skills addressed: Resisting temptation, inhibiting impulses After every activity you can discuss with your child the feeling of really wanting to

•A second challenge is for them to dance

do something but holding back. Mention to

fast when the tempo of the song is fast or

them that the feeling is called self-control.

slowly when the tempo of the song is slow.

Also address other emotions you noticed (the positive and negative ones) such as

activities are the 4 ways you can teach kids

•After a while, reverse the queues. They

to self-regulate. For now let’s focus on

must now dance slow on a fast tempo song

games.

and fast on a slow tempo song.

1. RED LIGHT, GREEN LIGHT

Let’s debrief: The connection with these two

recognise it. When talking about each

games focuses on controlling urges (the

emotion also connect it to real life

urge to run or continue dancing when you

situations, in example, talk about how it

need to stop). It also focuses on listening

feels to resist the urge to pop a bubble and

skills, breaking habits (such as hitting and

connect it to getting really angry then

biting) and patience (waiting for the music

wanting to hit something or the urge to eat

Ages: 3-7 years Needs: a few kids and open space •One person needs to be the traffic cop (preferably the parent or an older child).

impatience/patience, joy, frustration or anger. Do the activity again and praise the child for every positive emotion when you

more sweets than is allowed.

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they wanted me back at the club in order to prepare for the important playoffs (fight for survival). I was sad that I had to give up the opportunity to play for my national team, but I was faithful to my club and left immediately to go and prepare for the playoffs.

The playoffs kicked off and we started well with a win and a draw. Then we lost, we were now left in a position whereby we had no choice but to win the last game. Were ended up losing 4 - 3. It was such a memorable game but also this meant relegation for us. When a team gets relegated, it potentially means many may lose their jobs and it could mark the end of some playersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; careers. This goes down as one of my saddest footballing moments.

Ironically I scored 12 goals this season which goes down as my personal best in top flight football. I asked myself how is it possible that my team could be relegated while I was runner up for top goalscorer in the league?

I came to the conclusion that this was all Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work, this was beyond what I could dream of. This was all part of His plan for my life. I sparked up interest from other clubs and they all wanted to sign me. This is nothing short of a miracle looking back to where I was and where i am now.

All Glory to God. Every season, teams come up and teams go down. In other words, the team that comes up wins or is being promoted from a lower division into the top league (PSL or Premier Soccer League). The team that ends last from the top league gets relegated to the lower division. The team that ends second last in the top league automatically enters

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I came to the conclusion that this was all Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work, this was beyond what I could dream of.â&#x20AC;?

into a playoff competition with 2 of the teams from the lower division (Glad Africa Championship). They compete for the a place in the top league (PSL), whoever wins will move up and the two who loses will remain in the Lower division.

Unfortunately for myself and Santos Fc, we ended up second last, we now had to play in the Playoffs. Before the playoffs started I was called to play in the National SA team (Bafana Bafana). I played alongside Steven Pienaar who played abroad alongside a few other big names. This

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was an achievement for my hard work and a reward for my goal scoring form. To cut a long story short; for the first time I was given the opportunity to play for the national team. However, to my disappointment, I was called back from my club. It was understandable why they did this,

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BY Eleazar Rodgers goals for my team. Even though we played

teams were picking up maximum points we

well in most games we were still unable to

found ourselves dropping in terms of our

ALKING THE JOURNEY getting to

collect maximum points. Picking up

log position. Even with 5 games to go we

know God gave me so much hope.

maximum points really helps the team

never thought that we would end last on the

The season was very competitive

move higher up the Log. At this stage we

log.

we had a good run of games. Personally I

were out of luck, we couldn't win the

was in good form scoring the important

important matches and because other

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VOCA (short for vocable) > Noun - a word, especially with reference to form rather than meaning. In the broadest sense of the word, a vocable is any meaningful sound uttered by people, such as a word or term, that is fixed by their language and culture.