Elementary School Programs

Unfortunately kids today are beginning to experiment with things at a much earlier age. Research shows that children are abusing alcohol and other substances at ages as young as eight or nine years old. To better prepare our youth for these challenges, Prevention Links offers a wide array of life skill and asset building programs. These programs cover many topics such as where to go for help and why it is not good to keep how you are feeling a secret. These programs utilize stories told through puppets to convey these important messages. Each multi-session program we offer covers different topics applicable to that grade level. For more information about any of the programs mentioned below please e-mail Marigrace Flynn at mflynn@preventionlinks.org or call (732) 381-4100 ex. 11

Footprints For Life

Footprints for Life TM is an original, research-based primary prevention program that builds assets and teaches important life skills to students in grades two and three. Through the use of puppets and stories that feature "real life" situations experienced by a children's soccer team, Footprints for Life teaches students about planning and decision-making practices, interpersonal skills, peer pressure, coping skills, and peaceful conflict resolution. The goal of Footprints for Life is to help young children build a strong foundation of life skills rooted in key social competencies. The Footprints for Life program meets weekly for six weeks.© 2005 NCADD of Middlesex County, Inc.

Forest Friends

Forest Friends is an asset-building program designed to develop and reinforce resiliency skills in children in grades one and two. In this engaging program, children learn about dealing with feelings and how to communicate effectively, how to make good and healthy decisions, the importance of truth and trust to develop healthy relationships, respect and self image. The Forest Friends program meets weekly for five weeks.

 

Pre-Historic Pals

Pre-Historic Pals is a prevention program designed to provide young children with the necessary skills to express and deal successfully with feeling of anger and rage. Eight prehistoric puppets offer the audience some positive alternatives to violence that are practical and easy to understand. As the children identify with the characters, they see their friends finding peaceful solutions to everyday problems. They witness a world where reasoning works and kindness prevails. After each session, the audience is encouraged to participate in a related activity designed to reinforce the value presented. The Prehistoric Pals program meets weekly for six weeks.

For more information or to bring this program to your school please contact us at mflynn@preventionlinks.org or 732-381-4100