Here is a detailed curriculum design for SayPro Monthly May SCDR-4 sessions under the SayPro Camps Office, focusing on life skills and social intelligence development, aligned with the goals of the SayPro Development Royalty (SCDR) initiative.

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SayPro Monthly May SCDR-4 Curriculum

Theme: Empowering Youth through Life Skills and Social Intelligence

Duration: 4 Weekly Sessions (1 session per week, 3 hours each)
Target Group: Youth aged 15–25
Facilitated by: SayPro Camps Office
Format: In-person or hybrid (with breakout group activities, role-plays, digital materials)

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✅ Overall Learning Objectives

By the end of the month, participants will be able to:

1. Demonstrate improved emotional awareness and interpersonal communication.
2. Apply decision-making and problem-solving strategies in real-life contexts.
3. Show enhanced self-awareness and empathy in diverse social settings.
4. Manage time, stress, and conflict more effectively.
5. Collaborate respectfully and productively within teams and communities.

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🗓️ WEEKLY SESSION BREAKDOWN

📘 Week 1: Introduction to Life Skills and Self-Awareness

Theme: “Knowing Yourself: The First Step to Growth”

Topics:

• What are Life Skills? Core WHO-identified life skills
• Personal identity, values, and strengths
• Emotional intelligence: Self-awareness and self-regulation

Activities:

• Icebreakers and team building
• Personal SWOT analysis
• Guided self-reflection journals
• Emotion wheel & recognition exercises

Outcomes:

• Participants identify their personal strengths and areas of growth.
• Build foundational emotional literacy.

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📘 Week 2: Communication and Relationship Skills

Theme: “Speak to Connect, Not to Impress”

Topics:

• Verbal and non-verbal communication
• Active listening and empathy
• Assertiveness vs. aggression
• Building trust and healthy relationships

Activities:

• Communication role-plays
• Group storytelling
• Empathy circles
• Assertive response drills

Outcomes:

• Participants improve their interpersonal communication and learn to express needs clearly and respectfully.

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📘 Week 3: Decision-Making, Problem-Solving, and Conflict Resolution

Theme: “Think It Through: Making Better Choices”

Topics:

• Decision-making models (DECIDE, SWOT-based choices)
• Problem-solving in peer, family, and school settings
• Conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• Peer pressure resistance

Activities:

• Scenario analysis in small groups
• Conflict resolution skits
• Pros and cons decision tree building

Outcomes:

• Participants can analyze problems, evaluate choices, and manage interpersonal conflict constructively.

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📘 Week 4: Time Management, Leadership, and Social Responsibility

Theme: “From Me to We: Becoming a Leader in Life”

Topics:

• Time management techniques (Pomodoro, Eisenhower Matrix)
• Leadership styles and teamwork
• Civic responsibility and community engagement
• Setting goals (SMART goals)

Activities:

• Create weekly planners
• Leadership simulation games
• Group community project planning
• Personal goal-setting session

Outcomes:

• Participants will demonstrate time-use awareness, take initiative, and commit to personal and community-based goals.

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🎓 Assessment & Certification

• Continuous assessment through reflection logs, participation, and peer feedback
• Final group presentations on personal growth or a community action plan
• Digital and physical certificate of participation from SayPro Development Royalty

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🧰 Supporting Materials

• SayPro Life Skills Workbook (customized)
• Slide decks for each session
• Short videos and inspirational real-life stories
• Feedback forms and growth tracker sheets

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🧑‍🏫 Facilitator Notes

• Emphasize experiential learning: make it interactive.
• Be sensitive to trauma and personal disclosures.
• Encourage leadership and peer mentorship among participants.

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