Peaceable Kingdom - Conflict Resolution Conflict Resolution, Anger Management and Mediation Skills K-2nd, 3rd-6th, staff development or community wide events learn how to de-escalate conflict review calming down techniques understand "I statements" and "active listening" skills brain storm solutions and problem solving Audiences participate kinesthetically through call and response, and sign language in how to de-escalate conflict. Your six students perform with giant masks powerfully demonstrating how anger, fear and aggression escalate conflict. The finale reinforces through role play how to come down off the conflict escalator with "CAPS" (E.S.R.'S William J. Kreidler's curricula on violence prevention). Federal and state prevention funding has covered this program for many schools. Mystery of Queen Lake - Empathy Empathy and Problem Solving Skills Preschool-2nd, 3rd-4th and family nights giving emotional support understanding the effects of peer pressure recognizing emotions in others and ourselves listening to our intuition and the language of our bodies Audiences play active roles throughout the show. Musical introduction with "Stop, Think and Go"; three steps of problem solving. Social competency skills interwoven into an enchanting medieval story line. Hilarious predicaments contrast thought- provoking situations. An absolute delight for the youngest to oldest audience member! Wizards and Knights - Bully Prevention Bully Prevention, Problem Solving Skills Reading, Literacy and Fantasy Preschool-2nd, 3rd-6th, and family nights annoying vs. dangerous and destructive behaviors Stop, Think and Go: the three steps of problem solving understand when to tell a trusted responsible adult learning to use positive self-talk Giant sized dragon and lion puppets promote reading and character and citizenship as we bring Elizabeth Winthrop's classic Castle in the Attic to life. Packed with interactive music, intrigue and humor, this program supports the importance of healthy relationship skills for social and academic success. FUN! Highlights Open Circle: Reach out to school's social competency program, Wellesley College or the program promotes "Read Across America", story boarding and joy of reading. Prevention Funding has been used for this program. Look out! Here comes Sam - Gender Respect (NEW) Appreciating and Respecting Differences, Diversity Preschool-2nd, 3rd-5th and family nights appreciating differences and simularities dealing with gossip, dealing with being left out understanding stereotypes and diversity Sam's cousin Rhonda comes to visit! They enjoy each other and the many things they have in common until gender issues threaten to ruin their relationship and summer fun. Sam's perspective is broadened as he learns to respect the most basic difference of all. Exciting conclusion is a crowd pleaser! Be Smart Don't Start Tobacco & Drug Prevention Preschool-2nd, 3rd-5th and family nights understand peer pressure and addiction understand health risks and the difficulty in quitting Exquisite giant size and shadow puppets tell the tale of Nicky the Dragon who starts smoking because that's what dragons do! Students and teachers love this show! Interactive music opener, covers tobacco abuse for schools, health fairs and general audiences. Prevention Funding has been used for this program. Wild and Furry Puppet Adventure - E.E. Environmental Education and Recycling Preschool-2nd, 3rd-5th and family nights reduce, reuse and recycle respect for habitats encourages outdoor play and exploration Upbeat musical opener will have audience singing and signing our connection with the natural world and conservation of resources. Fun game show session on what can be recycled in the school with brainstorming on the 3 R's followed by endearing and hilarious puppet show. Teaching respect for oneself, each other and the earth. Freckles Promise - Grief (NEW) Coping with Grief and Loss Preschool-2nd, 3rd-4th and family nights Sam Snail is struggling with feelings of loss and betrayal after his Grandpa's passing. Sam finds comfort through his difficult yet humorous adoption of a rascal puppy called Freckles. Shadow puppets keep the focus on the gift of love in our relationships and accepting death as a natural part of living. Family therapist and school counselor tested. Monsters Under The Bed! - Nutrition (NEW) Nutrition and Exercise Preschool-2nd, 3rd-5th and family nights Consuming 5 fruits and vegetables/day F.I.T.: fitness, intensity and time of exercise to raise heart rate Importance of Calcium intake High energy interactive music has the audience singing and signing along on "Five Alive", "Calcium: Do You Get It? " and "Keep it Up"! Humor is the vehicle for learning important nutrition and fitness concepts in a crazy tale with Sammy Snail and friends! Support in service program and activities may be available with the University of New Hampshire for selected schools. © 2004 "Sammy Snail and Friends". Sammy Snail, all puppet characters of Lesley Smith's Theatre of Life Puppets and logo are trademarks of LAF productions. All rights reserved.