Older (fourth through sixth grade) youngsters are developmentally at a stage when
industrious activities that promote feelings of confidence and competence are needed. As
such, the “W-KID TV Panel of Experts” on family transitions is a popular technique for
reinforcing and consolidating problem-solving and coping skills to deal with family
changes. The Group Newsletter, initially conceived by members, is another shared activity
which became a forum for older students to use creative writing, drawings, poetry, and
humor to express their feelings, frustrations, and coping strategies. Through this process,
members share a common bond. They also develop a sense of competence and mastery
from their creative expressions