Programs

Kids on the Block offers age-appropriate and interactive programs for students in grades K-6. Click here to schedule a KOB program at your school.

Sticks and Stones (Kindergarten – 25 minutes)

Developed for our youngest audiences, this presentation promotes caring and respect by showing that words can really hurt
despite what children may have heard in the saying, “Sticks and stones. . . .” It discourages teasing and name-calling while encouraging kindness.

Problem Solving (1st grade – 25 minutes)

By giving the audience a chance to help the Kids On The Block characters find a solution, the children learn that there is more than one way to solve a problem. (It teaches the importance of sharing and also a simple technique to calm down and get control so they can make smart decisions.)

Divorce (1st or 2nd grade – 45 minutes)

A touching yet humorous portrayal of a family dealing with divorce from the child’s point of view. It helps children who are experiencing divorce in their own family and promotes empathy and understanding in children who are not directly affected. This presentation also stresses the importance of talking about your feelings.

Awareness of Differences (2nd grade – 45 minutes)

This program promotes respect, understanding and acceptance of all individuals regardless of their differences. By allowing open conversation, this presentation helps to break down barriers and shows students that we are all different in some ways but we are all the same on the inside.

The topics discussed are Ceberal Palsy, Blindness, and Deafness. Other topics that can be substituted are Autism, Down’s Syndrome, Cultural Diversity and ADHD.

Child Abuse Prevention (3rd grade – Recommended 1 hour)

A personal safety program educating students to identify child abuse and neglect, empowering them to say “NO!” and encouraging them to talk to a trusted adult. Although the topic is sensitive in nature, the program is presented in a kid-friendly and non-threatening way.

Growing Up Healthy (2nd or 4th grade – 45 minutes)

Developed to educate children to respest their bodies by making healthy choices when it comes to food and staying active. This program emphasizes the importance of setting small, realistic goals to achieve big results. Sensitivity, understanding, and acceptance of all body types are promoted throughout the presentation.

Bullying Prevention (4th grade – 45 minutes)

This educational curriculum has been designed to explain/define bullying and introduce problem-solving techniques. The goal of this program is to challenge bystanders to stand up for their fellow classmates and lets them know that they are responsible for the safety of their school.

Gift of Life (4th or 5th grade – 45 minutes)

This program explains organ and tissue donation and discusses coping with death in a family in a very caring and compassionate way. It identifies the stages of grief, lets children know their feelings are normal and the importance of talking to their families about organ donation.

Prejudice Prevention (5th – 8th grades – 45 minutes)

This program defines stereotyping and prejudice and challenges students to examine the way they think about people who are different. It emphasizes fairness and respect among all people, encouraging them to speak out in unjust situations.

HIV/AIDS Prevention (5th – 8th grades – 45 minutes)

Through an honest conversation between a trusted adult and a young person, this program defines HIV/AIDS and dispels myths about the spread of HIV. It discusses how good choices such as abstinence and staying drug-free will help keep them healthy and safe.

Making The Right Choices (6th – 8th grades – 45 minutes)

This program is designed to encourage discussion and exploration of choices concerning drugs & alcohol, teen pregnancy and relationships. This abstinence-based curriculum provides information to aid young people in making healthy, informed decisions. It also provides tools to deal with peer pressure and encourages positive self-esteem and open communication.