Play music that is "grounding", ie rhythmic drums as in Sacred Earth Drums by David & Steve Gordon, for background music during activities. They need to learn rules and socialize before you can start your formative program, so develop simple activities that help them learn your rules indirectly. Actions speak louder than words. Use simple songs for clean up and transitioning. Free art (where assorted materials, scissors, glue, and coloring, paper..) are all mixed up in a box will draw groups together and get them conversing. Water & group games break the ice.
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