# Goals of the Bamboo Shoots Program

- Link: https://brianejohns.com/2010/08/17/blog-goals-of-the-bamboo-shoots-program/
- Published: 2010-08-17T14:02:00-04:00
- Author: Brian Johns

Earlier in the year, I had a post briefly describing the [Bamboo Shoots](https://brianejohns.com//2010/01/04/blog-bamboo-shoots/)
program. I’d like to expand on that post by expounding on the goals of this program.

First, we teach basic physical exercises such as the correct form for pushups, situps,
and jumping jacks. We often use exercise not only as a way to warm them up but also
to serve as an important lesson of not putting limits on yourself. Here’s an example:

Me: _How many pushups do you think you can do?_
Child: _10._

I will tell the child that I will count them out and for them to stop only when 
I tell them to do so. Without them knowing, I will count past 10. Very often, they
will exceed their self imposed limits. I use this to tell them that they can achieve
anything so long they don’t put limits on themselves.

![Two kids practicing single sinawali](https://i0.wp.com/brianejohns.com//wp-content/
uploads/2020/07/IMG_0922-1024x1024.jpeg?resize=1024%2C1024&ssl=1)

Bamboo Shoots students practicing single sinawali!

## Among the first things that I assess is the child’s knowledge of their home phone number and street address. I think that this is important in case they are lost. I encourage them to work with their parents on this.

We also emphasize role-playing scenarios in class to address “[stranger danger](https://www.fatherly.com/parenting/better-way-teach-stranger-danger-without-scaring-kid/)”
situations. Our aim is to equip the kids with the basic judgment regarding strangers.

Also included in our goals is covering safety-related scenarios such as “_Can you
help me find my lost puppy?_“, “_Do you want a lollipop_?” “_Your Dad (or Mom or
Grandpa) told me to give you a ride home_” and “_Your mom is on my cell phone; do
you want to talk to her?_” will be covered. 

Another goal is teaching basic escape techniques and basic environmental awareness
to help the child defend themselves.
Above, we stress having FUN in this class and
we often have games to teach them new techniques and concepts.

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