Preschool & Elementary Children
The SPHS CARE Center STTARS Program provides specialized prevention at the pre-school and elementary level utilizing the following curricula:
3 Kinds of Touches
For Pre-K - 3rd grade
This program helps children identify safe, ouch, and uh-oh touches by giving developmentally appropriate examples of each. Children are taught that there are parts of their body that are private zones. They will also learn a safety plan and be able to name trusted adults specific to each child.
Care for Kids
For Pre-K through 2nd grade
Care for Kids is an early childhood health based sexual abuse prevention program. This comprehensive approach to child abuse prevention aims to build self esteem, respect for self and others, and avoidance of sexual coercion. It also promotes open and respectful communication between adults and children. A parent workshop associated with this program is available.
We Care Elementary
For 3rd - 6th grade
We Care is a continuation of Care for Kids and has a specific focus for each continuing grade level, including communicating and understanding feelings, setting boundaries and respecting the boundaries of others, and recognizing and responding to harassment.
Girl Power
For 5th and 6th grade
Girl Power is an educational series for pre-adolescent girls. The program is comprised of school based groups of approximately 8 girls that meet weekly for discussion and emotional skill building activities.
Expect Respect
For 4th and 5th grade
The purpose of this curriculum is to improve the success of schools as effective learning environments by helping to establish a school-wide expectation for common respect.
Teaching Tolerance
Perspectives in a Diverse America, a curriculum from the Southern Poverty Law Center
For 2nd -5th Grade
Research has shown that addressing bias and encouraging acceptance in a community will decrease the incidence of sexual and other violence in that community. This program is delivered in a 4 part interactive series incorporating an anti-bias framework including core lessons on identity, diversity, justice, and action.
Children’s Mindfulness Series
For Elementary - 2nd grade
Kids can have big emotions. Our Children’s Mindfulness Series helps to teach children practical skills about how to manage them. Lessons utilize a combination of inclusive stories focusing on anger, fear, worry and isolation, along with activities that teach coping such as mindful breathing and positive affirmation. There is also an emphasis on empathy for others and where to turn for assistance if needed.
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All services through the STTARS Program are free and confidential.
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