• Zion was able to interact well with other kids.

• He enjoyed showing teachers different shapes and colors.

• He was well-behaved throughout the service.

• No tantrums or anything!

• It was his first time in champions and adjusted well so far

• Very well behaved this Sunday!

• No tantrums or difficulties with anything

• Was able to participate in the games and listen during the Bible story

• Timmy had no breakdown this Sunday!

• Jack was praising and worshipping during the service.

  • Loves to ask what are the songs before the service. Bonds through music!

• Tim had difficulty focusing fully on him due to the lack of volunteers during the 3PM service. There were a lot of boys who wanted to use the bathroom, but he was the only guy volunteer who could assist.

• No big tantrums!

• He loves to ask a lot of questions!

• Axl was extra rowdy this Sunday.

• Last few weeks, Axl was kind of improving in his socializing skills with other kids. But last sunday, he was not comfortable with others, maybe because oscar and caleb was there and he was not familiar with them. He tends to hurt others by slapping them on the face, so I had to move him outside the fences to calm him down.

• He cried and had a tantrum because he wanted a song to be played but the laptop was low bat. Ate Weng took over and calmed him down by asking him first what he wanted and gently explaining to him what they could do while waiting for the laptop.

• Since there were only three teachers last Sunday at Heroes, they took turns watching over Axl. There's been a big improvement with Axl. It is easier to talk to and with him. Towards the end of the service, he had a few tantrums, but it lessened compared to before. They were able to calm him down. During MC2, they let him hold the clay used in MC1 activity since he still wanted to hold it. They just echoed what MC2 was saying. This helped him stay in one place and participate. Sometimes it was difficult to understand what he wanted to communicate but continued to encourage him to express what he wanted instead of crying and shouting.

• Axl joined praise and worship but was not very focused. Whenever the MC called a kid to answer, Axl wanted to be called always and wanted to use the microphone. The teacher reminded him to wait for his turn.

• After break time, Axl began whining and wanted a big ball he thought he could find at Junior Heroes. He calmed down after he sat and used a spinner toy. While he was using the toy, the teacher echoed what MC2 was saying in the Bible story.

• They had to sit a little further away because other kids were getting distracted by the spinner toy and wanted to use it as well.

• He began to cry again after a while but calmed down after using sensory cups and small pom pom balls.

• Axl cried when he entered Heroes because he wanted the pink ball. Weng helped him process his emotions by asking questions (why is he crying?)

• Weng explained Axl can use the pink ball after the coloring activity because that is the time they are allowed to play. She encouraged him to listen to the Bible story.

• When Axl cries, Weng reminds him to breathe and reminds him of their agreement about the pink ball. After a while, he would stop crying.

• Regarding snacks, it was explained to him that peanut butter might not be allowed for him to eat, so she will ask his mom once he is picked up.

• Observed that repetition is key because he remembers and behaves again whenever Weng reminds him of their agreement.

• After a bit, Axl wanted to go home. Weng explained that they need to wait for his mom and reiterated their agreement.

• P.S. - the agreement is no crying, no shouting, and no spanking

• Wins:

  1. He listened.

  2. While playing with him (pink ball), he recited the Bible verse.

  3. During the closing prayer, he prayed by himself and said, "Jesus thank you for forever".

  4. Axl was able to share the ball with others.

  5. Enjoyed playing catch the ball - he had fun.

  6. The building of trust with Ate Weng is building up and getting better!

• No specific feedback since it was Kuya Karl's first time with Cairos

• Cried, at the beginning, because she was overwhelmed.

• After having her snack, she calmed down and talked to Alecks a lot.

• She enjoyed the felt circles!

• Tamara had a breakdown at the beginning. She could not express her feelings properly, so I asked if she wanted to sit first and cry it out.

• After crying, she began to feel better and play! During praise and worship, she was singing along with Bea.

• Tamara enjoyed reading and reciting the Bible verse

• Her mom said that she is having less tantrums at home

• Observed that she is having an easier time joining small groups

• Vomitted at the beginning of the service.

• Calmed down properly afterward when he was able to play with some toys

• Enjoyed creating things with his hands (paper, markers, cups, etc)

• Observed that he is willing to listen (repetition and gentleness are key with him)!

• Tim noticed that Joseph listens and obeys more when he forms a relationship with the teacher. He had fun with Teacher Tim and was able to be more engaging.

• No tantrums this Sunday! Yay!

• Very loud and playful

• Observed that he enjoys building and fixing things = blocks and puzzles

• (Without asking) Ezra willingly opened up and was vulnerable about his dad being in the hospital for a week now. He also shared how his mom works the night shift and stays up to wait for her (until 3 or 4 am). This means he isn't getting the proper rest he needs.

• He mentioned to Bugs that he has bullies in school.

  • Next teacher rostered to buddy with him: Please follow up on this and ask him how he is feeling and dealing with it and if his parents are aware.

• Need to take time away from social media because he began searching about the "devil's time" whenever it is 3AM

• Incredibly mature for his age and can hold a conversation

• Was not able to buddy because Bea was not aware that he was there until mid-service. (Note for Bea: always check the SO board)

• Thankfully, Laica buddied with him and was able to care for him. She said that he was able to participate during the dance portion of the MC2 bible story.

FEEDBACK (generally):

• Based on the observations of Lee, Austin is beginning to respond more when his name is called and is now able to maintain eye to eye when having a conversation. Therapy has been helping a lot!

• He enjoys cleaning up!

FEEDBACK (generally):

• Alonso is getting better and also the Legends are intentional in knowing him. Although there are still moments that he keeps on moving around in different directions and hides at times under the tables, he is always active and listens well during preaching.

• He always knows the right answers even when asked or not asked.

FEEDBACK (generally):

• Dylan was able to adjust well! He used to be quiet before but now he is participative and interactive.

• The teachers don't have a hard time leaving him alone because his mom waits a little before leaving him.

• Tamara was chatty and responsive today!

• She was able to hold conversations as well

• She was super excited to get a lollipop from the kids store but was still patient enough to wait until break time to try it

• With some guidance, she was able to talk with some other kids as well

• She showed empathy and noticed from across the room that Light was crying, even asking if someone was bullying him

• She participated well in the small group drawing activity

• Tamara entered the room crying and overwhelmed. But when I offered for her to stay in the calm corner, it helped her relax. Throughout the service, she was able to remain calm.

What worked:

• Tamara enjoys holding things in her hand. The balloon helped her keep her focus on something.

What did not work:

• Tamara became too comfortable and reliant on the calm corner after she stopped crying. She wasn't able to participate in worship, listen to the Bible story, and join the small group. For future reference, let's make gentle deals with the kids.

  • Example: "Okay we can spend 10 minutes here and then go back to listen. Deal?"

• David and Daniel were not as makulit or rowdy this Sunday!

• Daniel is willing to obey!

What worked:

• When I offered crayons and papers for them to draw, they stayed behaved and quiet almost the whole service. They loved making paper airplanes.

Behavior:

• I think he get annoyed na because I keep on following him. Joseph kept saying to me, "You're like a poop, you deserve to get tired." I asked him, "Do you think I deserve those kinds of words?". I gave him assurance that I will not get tired to follow and correct him, and he said I'm joking. I got challenged.

• Everytime mag stop sya sa takbo at lakad, minamassage ko yung back nya. Many attempt to encourage him to join worship. Pero lagi nya sagot ayaw nya. I keep encouraging him to join the other kids. Lagi nya sagot "No".

• Lahat makita nya sa paligid nya gusto nya galawin. Sabi ko, "That's Favor property, we need to ask permission if we can get it". Pati ilaw dun sa area nya gusto nya pag laruan. May time na nasuka na sya kakatawa nya at kakatakbo and I told him to rest and drink water.

• Nung Bible story t.ime, napaupo ko na sya sa back with the kids. I keep massaging his back. Pati ulo nya pinamassage na din. Kapag may question si Teacher Albert inuulit ko sa kanya. "Do you know what Genesis is means?" He answered, "No and I don't care." I asked him to follow what is the right answer. "Genesis is the beginning." 3x ko sya pinafollow, Yung pang 3rd sabi nya "I know na" tas sya lang nagsalita. Continue lang yung massage, parang makakatulog na sya.

• Sa memory verse naman, naencourage ko sya na mag follow kay Teacher Albert and asked him also to read it. During closing prayer, I asked him to follow Albert. Sagot nya, "No I don't want." I responded, "Let's pray together na lang." He said yes and followed the prayer.

What worked:

• The massaging of his head and back to calm him. (Sensory needs)

Behavior:

• Medj mas challenging behavior nya last Sunday hehe. Na distract sa balloons na nabitbit ng isang kid galing sa booth natin. But he joined the praise and worship and nakitalon talon and sayaw hehe. During mc2, naupo naman sya pero after ilang minutes tumatayo tayo na. He asked me several times to go out of the fence.

• Since my isa din kid (Kyrie) na buddy si Maica, nagagawan sila sa toy. Naslap ni Axl si Kyrie.

• But to be fair, nagpafollow naman si Axl sa teachers. Nay mga times kasi na he was crying and requesting for Danny Go (ung video na pinilay usually pag pauwi na) nung sinbi ko na di pa time for danny go, medj di nya ma gets nung una. pero after a while. hindi na nya pinilit. need lang sya redirect.

What worked:

• May pag whining si Axl ng konti, I asked him if he wanted to walk around muna. So we ran sa hallway back and forth (sort of sensory break). I tried using the timer (e.g. informing him na after 2 minutes will go back inside). Inantay nya ung alarm and followed. Naka 2 times kami lumabas saglit. Yung second pumasok sya pero ayaw na nya sa loob ng fence dahil sa balloon haha. But I was able to bring him nalang sa other side ng room (teachers' area) during small group.

• They are doing so well during the service! They are able to have conversations and participate with their assigned buddy.

What worked:

• Making sure they each had a buddy with them.

• Talking with them gently and giving them paper and coloring materials to play with really helped

What didn't work:

• Leaving them be and letting them run around.

• No tantrums this Sunday!

• Win: he did not vomit

• Was more behaved during the service

What worked:

• He enjoys having to build things and invent with paper and cups

Buddied with Corinne and Jona

Observed behavior:

• According to the guardian, he is okay with group settings despite his mild autism. He goes to therapy sessions and school is for 'normal' kids. He cried lang during checkout kasi nabali yung legs ng upuan then natumba sya and nalaglag yung kinakain nyang pizza so mejo big emotions and big reactions lang. He speaks and is talkative too!

• Win: Jack was able to participate and interact during the service without a help of a buddy! He was able to manage to be around the other kids and did not have tantrums or distract others!

Behavior:

• Azaiah would run and be extra playful here and there. But when given something in his hands, he is able to be more still and attentive.

• He wasn’t rowdy but he definitely couldn’t sit still—at some point, he started gravitating more to his sister’s group. Corinne asked Jona what to do and she said to let him so ended up playing with his sister.

What worked:

• Azaiah enjoys games such as snakes and ladders

• Looking after him from a distance! He likes his space and not when someone is hovering over him

What didn't work:

• When the buddy was following him around to check in on him, he did not like that. It would result in him running around even more and shouting.

• As much as possible, let us make it the last resort that he joins in with his sister! We would want her to receive during the service as well so let's make deals with him! (For example: "Hey, I know you want to play with your sister! How about we try 5 minutes with her and then let's play over there together!")

• Austin is doing really well. There is not much need for assistance. He plays with the toys and interacts well with the other kids.

• So far, they spent the majority of their time playing!

NOTE: They have what is called global delay syndrome which is an emotional delay compared to other children their age.

• He is doing well so far!

• Win: He does not need as much supervision compared to before!

What works:

• He enjoys coloring and drawing a lot

• Win! Em em is doing great at participating in the class and does not need much assistance!

• Kyrie is actually under big heroes! But, because he gets distracted by toys in junior heroes, he usually stays there!

Suggestions on what can be tried moving forward:

• Make gentle deals with Kyrie! We can let Kyrie play there for a while and then try to bring him to big heroes for a bit. Observe from there!

Behavior:

• I'm trying to keep him calm dahil gusto nya daw talaga kay Mommy and he wants apple juice. I tried what you suggested, and I asked him if he wanted to run outside to get his attention and trust, and he said yes. Okay, we will run outside for 60 seconds and promise me you not gonna cry na. We ran outside counting 1-30 going to foyer side another 1-30 going back sa room. Before entering the room, he said, "Teacher I will not cry anymore".

• I let him stand sa may table with the guard of my 2 hands. And that time may 6 minutes break. Ayaw nya ng 6 mins kaya umiiyak na naman sya. Sabi ko let's make our own timer. Okay na ulit sya after setting the timer.

• I also encourage him to follow the Teacher sa memory verse and repeat it to him and he is trying to follow me. I asked him to repeat after me "Jesus loves me". I said it once and he repeated it twice. When Bible Story na, nagpakarga siya and keep repeating to him kung ano sinasabi ni Teacher and in between the stories may nagdodrawing.

• Sabi ko sa kanya let's guess the picture and I will teach you. Yung second picture snake, sabi ko sa kanya, raise your hand and answer. Tinawag ko si Teacher para makita nya na nag raise ng hand si Axl. Happy sya sa star nya.

• This time I'm trying to encourage him to join the other kids, sabi nya "No". I suggested, "Let's sit on this side and if you feel you don't like it, we will go back here." And then nag point sya dun sa katabi na ng mga kids. Pag upo namin nasa lap ko pa din sya. Nag pay attention sya sa next drawing, narecognize nya agad ng apple. Sabi nya sa akin "Teacher that's Apple( and I want apple juice)". Kaya sabi ko raise your hand again and answer (another star+1 dahil very good daw sya sabi ni Teacher.

• Sa coloring time naman, muntik nya na patulan si Eimeli kasi naunahanan sya sa color green. At first nagcolor sya then nag play na sya ng crayons. Nilagay nya lahat sa table and trying to put them together para mabalik nya lahat sa basket using his 2 hands. Nung makita nya na iplay yung video ng Danny.

• Go super happy sya. He keeps on dancing na and running.

What worked:

• Running outside (with a timer) as a sensory break helps him refocus a lot.

• Great job for making deals with him and helping him try out being surrounded by the other kids!

Behavior:

• She was good with playing with other kids and interacting with them

What worked:

• Drawing and playing

Behavior:

• I was supposed to buddy with him, but I observed that he was relatively behaved without a buddy. I let him be so he could join the other kids.

Behavior:

• active, playful, listens

What worked:

• Buddy system works with them! (someone who has full attention with them)

• Making a deal, "If we join this classroom game, then we can play hide and seek later".

Behavior:

• He ran outside the champions room. The teachers were able to get him back sa classroom.

• (Bea's observation) Was easily distracted today. Did not want to listen AND even play with the toys (including the ones in the buddy bag). He wanted to watch garfield on the phone.

What works:

• Make deals with him

• Sensory break often!

What did not work:

• Too much exposure to gadgets during the service

Behavior:

• Sitting down quietly and was actively listening during the Bible story

• Kept running around and climbing (which is normal)

• Tries to go on top of the tables, runs around a lot

• There were times he would read books with Mark.

• His friends were absent during the service, so he felt left out during the praise party.

• He's kicking other people's shoes and throwing the Connect 4 circles.

What worked:

• What worked with him was setting him aside (buddy’s area) and talking to him.

• After we had multiple conversations, he started reading again with Mark watching over him. During the Bible story, he was listened more even though he wasn’t seated with the others.

• Was way more behaved compared to previous sundays

• SUPER BIG WIN! He was able to memorize the memory verse and pray

• Sometimes, he usually tantrums if hindi nasunod yung gusto nya. Things get easier once I was able to build a relationship with him.

What worked:

• The visual schedule worked! He accomplished all the activities and behaved while having fun in the process.

• Instead of saying no to the things he wanted to do, give him another option/alternative. For example: He wanted to run outside crowne, but I offered him an option to carry him around the area for 1-2 laps.

• Having a signed contract with him about the routine he needs to follow works especially if there is a reward system. Here is an example:

  5 minutes play/carry

  5 minutes rest

  5 minutes garfield

  5 minutes memory verse

  5 minutes prayer

  5 minutes garfield

• Watching Garfield, making a house/bed, giving him a paper and coloring materials, carrying him/making him run with a finish line, hide and seek (two teachers strongly recommended).

[BUDDY -- tim baylon]

• David calmed down from throwing tantrums after talking gently to him and offered another activity he could do.

• David and Daniel joined the class bible story time for some time.

What worked:

• Sitting beside them in class activity so they would listen and engage.

• Repetition. Constant directing them to listen and pay attention to the MC.

• Making deals with them. For example, “We can play this, if we join the class first”. Take advantage of the kids coins.

Suggestions/Tips:

• Build connection with them both—— i.e. “Genshin” or teach them a game—— you’ll earn their trust.

[BUDDY -- rhon ashley]

• Knows how to follow instructions and obey easily

• No tantrums this Sunday so far!

• It was my first time being his buddy so I don't know him that much. But so far, he can get a bit messy. He loves throwing things such as the discs outside the room. Can be difficult to build a rapport with him as he quickly transitions doing different things (for example: from drawing to building towers.).

What worked:

• He loves to draw, paper and coloring materials worked for him.

• He loves Roblox. I'm looking forward to being his buddy again soon to learn and know more about him.

[BUDDY -- tim baylon]

• Tamara initiated leading everyone in prayer during tithing

• Tamara let me pray for her parents and her two Kuyas

• Tamara knows how to praise and worship on her own at the back of the room

• Tamara was able to memorize the bible verse

• She has tendencies to shut down and not respond when talked to. Gets distracted easily and has a hard time focusing during bible stories and discussions

What worked:

• During worship, let her stay at the back of the room and have space. She gets overwhelmed and overstimulated, but she gets used to it over time.

• Her buddy should be proactive in participating in class, she’ll copy you, especially during worship and prayer it helps to repeat to her what was said during discussions and ask her questions to check if she understands.

• Tamara is very smart and she knows a lot about the different bible stories!

• Let her do her cartwheels at the back When she’s having a hard time listening, she’ll try to do cartwheels and cling to the walls. Sit near her, let her do it for a bit, and ask her to come back and sit down. The “fidget” toy helps her redirect back her attention and she’s very competitive so it’s key to remind her how many points she earned in class.

Suggestions/tips:

• Tamara doesn’t know yet what God’s promise to her is, she ended up copying Sophia’s answer on her bracelet.

• Suggestion to remind her repeatedly that God loves her in her own uniqueness and has a plan made especially for her life. She doesn’t have to copy and try to be someone else to receive God’s love.

[BUDDY -- laica noguera]

• Hurting other kids and punching the teacher. Triggered tantrums when you say no and because he wants to get what he has in his hands.

• He doesn't want to talk and just looks at you when he needs something or he will go to that area (like read my mind).

What worked:

• Calm Corner works for him. To keep him calm and more comfortable with me. I told him that we could run fast, and he laughed when we ran.

• Drinking water - he has a routine before drinking water (let him smell and stare at it. Be patient to finish his water). When he sees spilled water on the table, he wants to lick it to make it clean. Give him a tissue instead to clean the table.

• Playing ball - repetitive throwing in the floor (be patient to follow and remind him to be careful)

• Sensory toys - he loves colorful objects (always have back up of this atleast 2-3 to make him calm).

• Lights - lower tolerance for light - this will also trigger him of tantrums (if this happens, put your hand to cover his eyes quickly.

Suggestion/tips:

• Calm corner inside the room (heroes)

• Buddy bag with tissue/small wipes

• Keep on talking to them/impart-repeat to them the Bible story-memory verse while teacher is talking.

[BUDDY -- carol]

• Axl slapped Zeke in the fact. he feels the urge to slap when:

  1) he feels like someone is getting his things (for example, when he is answering on the mic and another kid gets the mic, he slaps.

  2) he wants something and doesn't get it right away

What worked:

• The buddy bag - when he has an episode, playing with the fidget toys helps calm him down. After playing with him, I will ask if we can listen to the story.

• Asking a question and making a deal with them. With Axl, I start by asking questions like "why are you crying?"  or "what do you want?" and explain to him why things are like this and have a deal with him like "we can play Danny Go (video) after coloring part, can we wait for it?".

• Constant reminder lang about "gentle hands" and be attentive with him because his hands are quick!

Suggestions/ tips:

• Hoping for another training on how to handle them well kasi big help talaga sya especially for us na walang background.

• Part of me worries that other kids will think that we have favorites. because, whenever I give a toy to Axl, they want to borrow or play with it.

[BUDDY -- weng ebcas]

What worked:

[BUDDY -- James Bugaring]

• At the beginning of the service, she was a little shy and wanted to hide behind the table. So, I asked if she wanted to go to the calm corner first and she did.

• At first, she didn’t want to stay in the room. But after I let her run around outside and play a little, I asked if we could listen to the Bible story inside, and she said yes! She was able to listen until the bible verse portion and then we went out for one on one prayer time!

• She was able to recite the memory verse three times. Then when I asked what she wanted prayer for, she said, “I want to be brave. No more crying.” I told her that she can be brave but that it’s also okay to cry when she feels sad.

• When her mom came to pick her up, she said, “Mom! I did a good job today!” Aww nakakatuwa!

What worked:

• Sensory breaks

  1. Running around = It helped for Tamara to run because it helps her focus more and release some energy.

  2. 2 Toys

• Making deals

  (Example) “You can finish building these blocks and then after that, can we try saying the memory verse? Then you can go back to playing. Deal?”

• Power of repetition

  If you can get them back in the room and can listen to the bible story, yay! You can apply this as they listen. If can’t get them in, can read the suggestions and reminders :)

Suggestions and reminders:

• The calm corner is for “emergency” use only! — For the kids who can manage to stay within the room without distracting the kids and disrupting the bible story, let them stay :)) The calm corner is for when they have heavy tantrums or when they need sensory release.

• Still read the Bible story from the cluster you are in! — In cases where you do have to stay in the calm corner, it would be helpful to know the Bible story. There is power when you are repetitively saying the bible verse and the main idea. They may not look like they are listening, but they are :)

• There has been an improvement in being together with him. We forged a deeper relationship, which made it easier for me to give him instructions. He has gained more focus in memorizing the Bible verse last Sunday.

What worked:

• Other than Garfield, he loves to watch Legos and Minecraft. You can also add additional minutes for playtime if you want to arrange a deal with him for the higher probability of following your instructions.

Suggestions and other thoughts:

• Don't let him go near the fire alarm because he is very impulsive to press it.

[BUDDY -- Tim Baylon]

Cairos is a very sweet kid! Appears to be non-verbal and likes to sit and observe what’s going on around him. He’s actually very obedient; he understands instructions, but he will have brief moments when he would feel the need to run around.

He doesn’t respond to questions but he understands how to give high-fives when you ask for one! He likes to lean on you while listening to the Bible story. Just note that he would prefer to be at the back of the room or in the corner. 😊

I noticed a pattern wherein she is more likely to answer your question if you call her name first before asking (Example: Tammie… [wait for her to acknowledge you] Do you want to go inside?)

Tamara was very talkative and was smiling and running from the check-in counter to the Champs room. She immediately played with other kids once she entered the room. 😊 She was also very obedient; she would express that she doesn’t want to listen to the Bible story WHILE walking toward the room—it shows she understands the need to do something despite not being in the mood to do it. She cried twice today; the first time she wasn’t receiving points despite getting all the answers right (she wanted to be one-on-one with me and wasn’t up to join a group) and, second, when another kid accidentally hit her arm while running (nothing too major).

What worked:

For the first time she cried, I told her I would give her points because she was being very participative. I downloaded the app and proceeded to do so. For the second time, I asked her if she thinks this is the perfect time to apply the key lesson of that week which is forgiveness. She continued to cry but verbally said “I forgive him” (🥲🤍).

• It was Nathan’s first time attending Favor!

• He doesn’t speak but sometimes he would imitate the sound of the last word you just said. He was running around the room not allowing anyone to get close to him so I showed him a toy car which he really wanted to grab.

• I told him if he plays with me in the calm corner, I will allow him to play with it. At one point in the calm corner, he removed his diaper on his own, threw it on the floor, and proceeded to play. I asked another teacher to watch him while I threw the diaper away. He also likes entering random rooms and running around grabbing other people’s things.

What worked:

• He doesn’t negatively reaction when he’s carried so I asked a male teacher to carry him out of the room and back to the calm corner.

• Overall, haven’t fully gauged yet what works on him and what could work on him as it was his first time.

What worked:

• Listening attentively and utilizing points as a form of encouragement.

• Sensory in terms of touch also worked best.

• Leveling with David, not having to make him feel that I am a teacher = superior to him.

(Buena's notes)

• He was obedient, participative, and patient. I think for the longest time na nagbu-buddy ako sa kanya it was the 1st time that he listened and participated during MC1 & MC2, and was so patient in waiting kung kailan sya pwedeng maglaro. I didn't hear him din saying bad word.

• When the sounds are too loud for him, he covers his ears. There was a time he shouted. When I noticed his dirturbance with loud sounds, I helped him cover his ears. Di na rin kami gumamit ng Mic since kaunti lang din naman sila.

What worked:

• Everytime na nakikita ko na agite na sya, I check on him and I remind him about our agreement that we will play after the activities.

• Always remind him about gentle hands and encourage him to participate (nira-raise ko yung hand nya

Suggestion/Ideas/Other thoughts:

• Be intentional in building relationship with them by conversing and playing with them

• Encourage them to participate

_____________ buddy: tim baylon

Takahiro loves to run. The best way to handle him is to become his playmate and start building rapport with him. Try playing tag with him, and make an agreement that once you catch him, he needs to sit for about 5-10 minutes (this worked for me). Once I was able to build a friendship with him, he agreed to memorize a memory verse because I told him I would give him some points. He tried his best to memorize it, and he even said that his version came from the NIV. In conclusion, Takahiro needs a friend outside of his fellow students. The more he sees you as a friend, the easier it will be for him to follow you as a teacher.

Behavior:

• Joseph was so happy! It was his most energetic day yet. I even chased him inside another church and carried him out.

What worked:

• As always, youtube is the key to win his heart when we are having an agreement.

Suggestions/Thoughtds:

• He was eager to memorize the memory verse, and at one point, he cried because he couldn't remember a word. But in the end, he was able to understand the context.

• Energetic (Overstimulated)

• They have an endless energy source! I've never encountered boys like them before. They reminded me of a classmate from grade 2 who couldn’t keep to himself, and I was partnered to help him settle down.

• Both are fantastic storytellers. They shared an elaborate tale about "the back room" with its levels, stages, and a mysterious lady in white while we stared at an empty room together.

• They're huge fans of Genshin Impact. Their enthusiasm got me hooked, and I even learned nearly all the characters—from Wanderers and Travelers to Outlanders and the Unknowing God. - They love sports like soccer and Duck, Duck, Goose. We even added a twist by incorporating Genshin Impact characters while playing.

• The boys often speak in Chinese, with Daniel explaining things to David, who then translates into English for me. We also used Google Translate, and I picked up a couple of Chinese words along the way!

• They love attention, and I ended up feeling overstimulated too. It made me reflect on how I might have been as a child with God—energetic, longing for attention and enjoyment from Him, our Abba.

What worked:

• I simply listened attentively and let them be themselves. They were comfortable enough to recite Bible verses they had memorized.

• I truly enjoyed the time with them and got to learn more about their family. They have an older sister, Rebecca, and they spoke about another sibling who passed away. David and Daniel seemed to be best friends to each other.

Suggestions/Ideas/Thoughts:

• I felt challenged to be more intentional in teaching Bible lessons in ways that incorporate play or games. I realized that just as I enjoy God through my hobbies, like watching anime, the boys could connect in similar, playful ways.

• This reminded me of the different spiritual styles we use to worship God—the 9 Sacred Pathways. I believe we could integrate this understanding into how we serve as buddies, allowing each child to connect with God in a way that fits their unique style.

• Tammie wasn’t in the greatest mood when she entered. She responded “I don’t know” to anything I asked. I’ve been trying to establish a routine with her so I asked her if she wanted to race and she immediately said yes. She was in a much better mood after.

• She was able to memorise the Bible verse partly, I wasn’t too hard on her to memorise it, but she recited it at least 5 times and she shared stories on how she could relate to the lesson. I also asked her if I could pray for her and she yelled “Amen” when I finished.

• She was very participative when I would teach her some lessons based off the study plan. Nothing too out of the ordinary but she did not want to participate with the rest of the students during praise & worship (I’ve been making it a goal for her to want to join praise & worship).

What worked:

• I waited till she wanted to go to the restroom because I know that when we’re there, she likes to stay and make bubbles with her hands using the soap by the faucet.

• While she was playing, I played a worship song and displayed the lyrics and told her when the song ends, we will leave the restroom. She hardly played with the bubbles and instead was just reading the lyrics and was raising her hands when she saw me doing the same. She followed instructions and rinsed & dried her hands once the song ended.

• For the first few minutes we were together, Zion would only respond to me in hisses or meows which I remembered he did to me as well during the previous week. I realized that it was a sign he likes cats so I asked him if he wanted to see pictures of my cats and he immediately went out of “cat mode” and spoke.

What worked:

• He was participative in class at first then wanted to go out & play after so we discussed the lesson plan (to which he responded very well), and we made a deal that 25 minutes before class would end, we would try to memorize the Bible verse.

• Surprisingly, it didn’t even take him 5 minutes to memorize the verse. I even said “Good job” after he said the last word of the verse and he cut me off by adding the name of the chapter & verse it came from (). I didn’t experience any “problem” with Zion or at least can’t pinpoint anything yet as it was my first time with him but he wasn’t difficult to speak to or take care of today.

• Sometimes he listen to me but sometimes he wants to play and go around whatever he wants.

• I have small talks with him by asking him a question. "Axl do you know Jesus" and he said Yes!, and I told him that Jesus really loves him so much that he always being there for him and wanted him to be friends.

• I’m so happy that moment because he was still listening to me even when he was holding the small toy. It’s just coming out on my mouth kanina to share it with him.

• Axl hurt Arya. Na hit niya sa head kasi Arya told me na Axl hit her and I told Axl na can you say sorry to Arya because you hit her head. So I told him when he hit someone he need to say sorry and also I tell to Arya to not being mad to Axl for what he did and still loves him. So I try Axl to say sorry to her but he did not so I’m the one telling to Arya for saying sorry for what he did, and I repeated again what I said to Axl that he needs to say sorry if he hurt someone, and I see he listen naman to me in my second time.

• David started asking other teachers for their phones so we could check on something for our usual game. Instead of focusing on playing, we ended up chatting more, with Teacher Erwin joining in on the conversation.

• While Daniel and Tamara were off playing with Teacher Ren and Teacher Ashley, David and I had some meaningful conversations with Teacher Erwin. It was a nice change of pace. At one point, I noticed something about Daniel. While he was writing some of the letters were written differently.

• While Teacher Ashley was playing a spelling game with him, using his back for a sensory approach, I realized that Daniel might be dyslexic. He struggled to figure out certain letters, like 'b,' 'd,' 'a,' and 'e.' It made sense why he often asked David to help translate his thoughts from Chinese to English. David, on the other hand, is very creative

What worked:

• Both boys appreciate the reward system, like earning Kids Coins when they accomplish something, whether it’s Bible memorization or cleaning up after arts and crafts.

• Later in the day, Daniel was having so much fun playing with Tamara and Joyce that he suddenly got a nosebleed. Thankfully, the nurse checked him out right away. We made sure he was okay, and David even helped by offering him some water. After that, Daniel was all good and back to his playful self.

• Tamara was in a good mood when she arrived. Although, she did not want to stay inside the room at first. Our routine has been pretty much established: we race first thing in the morning then she plays/draws.

• Good news: I don’t have to make deals with Tammie anymore in order for her to listen in on the Bible stories or to at least listen to me teach her about it. When I tell her it’s time, she understands and does as she’s told.

No challenges with Tamara this Sunday.

• I wasn’t sure at first if Jacob needed a buddy but he was running around the room relentlessly without listening to his teachers so I asked him if he wanted to run with me outside. We did a couple of laps till he was tired and we went back into the room. Jacob is super smart, especially with colors! He understands colors the way a designer my age does.

• Challenge: Jacob doesn’t like listening to the Bible stories or participating in class activities. One way you can get his attention is by using Valorant terms with him and playing make-believe that you are playing the game with him in real life. Although this does not make him listen to the lesson, it will at least stop him from running around the room and will encourage him to sit in one area with you.

What worked:

• Solution: After a few rounds of the live Valorant game, I would include “Christian powers” to my “moves.” (Example: Instead of using “reflection” as a move when he uses his laser to attack me, I use “prayer”). It was new to him but he had no negative reaction toward it. He would continue playing & coming up with different moves.

• King has been braver in entering the room for a couple of Sundays now. He’s very excited as he walks down the hallway but gets scared when he sees the door of Champions. He gets easily rattled when greeted by a lot of people so best approach is to be very patient, calm, and just encouragingly smile at him.

What worked:

• No big “hi” or loud welcome na muna, no hovering near him until he’s the one to walk up to you. This way it gives him more control of his space but at the same time building trust.

• A good approach also is to cheer on him (pero one or 2 people lang para not to loud) as he enters the door. He also gets when we say "5 minutes" then we go inside. :) I'm not his buddy but I've been by the door past Sundays kaya I got to observe. I don't have notes for when he's entered the room na as I needed to talk to someone.

• Zion is usually well-behaved! This Sunday, he was open to memorizing the memory verse and praying as well!

What worked:

• He loves singing old worship songs from what he learned from his previous Sunday school

• The fidget cube worked so much for his concentration

• For the memory verse, it helped to associate each word with a funny, "exaggerated" action.