Rik Leaf Information

Many students struggle to step out of their comfort zone. But they'd LOVE TO! Our mentorship programs create a safe place for youth to take that important first step Creative Youth Development programs use SLAM POETRY, SONGWRITING & MULTIMEDIA VIDEO to create opportunities for students to discover their potential Rik's slam poetry sessions are engaging & supportive & were especially valuable for my students who struggled with self-esteem & communication. I recommend! Your workshops inspired our youth & helped feed their creative spirits & your performances left memories which will last a life time. Who could ask for more The students were entranced. It is one thing to teach the curriculum. It is another to teach its worth in our lives. I highly recommend to other schools. It is without hesitation that I recommend Rik Leaf to schools wishing to enhance creative writing & build self-esteem, motivation & resilience in their students Slam Poetry was a great opportunity for our students to approach creative writing in a new way. I highly recommend Rik's slam poetry material! Creativity has something to do with everything from problem solving to team building to conflict resolution to risk-taking. If you want youth to be engaged and excited, you need to develop a space where creativity thrives. The #1 thing creativity needs to thrive is a safe place. A safe place to try something new and get it wrong. To make mistakes and not feel stupid. To learn from the process. We all need a safe place to suck at something for the first time. If you're a leader or teacher the secret to creating a safe place is modeling the behavior you hope to see. You have to be willing to fail first. Regularly try something new and show that it's OK to make a mistake. This might feel counter intuitive. It might even hurt your ego. Expose your own insecurities. But this step is the key. Here are some practical strategies you can use to create a safe and supportive creative place. Tell stories of your greatest failures. This takes ...