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. 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 that empowers changed behaviors-"Leave No Child Inside" Preschool-2nd, 3rd-5th and family nights Promotes "Green Hour"-love of natural world and outside daily play Encourages good stewardship with reduce, reuse, recycle Respect for habitats Upbeat musical opener will have audience singing and signing our connection with the natural world and conservation of resources. Encourages audience to Turn off lights and appliances.  Carpool, take a bus, ride a bike or walk.  Plant a tree.  Buy locally.  Recycle & conserve through local food choices are some of the ways to be a good steward of the Earth.  There is growing evidence linking the lack of nature in children's lives and the rise of obesity, attention disorders and depression. 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 9 fresh fruits and vegetables/day F.I.T.: fitness, intensity and time of exercise to raise heart rate Calcium intake and sources of calcium rich foods High energy interactive music has the audience singing and signing along on "Calcium: Do You Get It?"  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.   Also available: STAFF and COMMUNITY FITNESS WORKSHOPS with professionally certified exercise and nutrition specialist, personal trainer and health fitness instructor Cristyn Peters, BS, CPT.  www.cristynpeters.com.  Learn the connection between food, mood and behavior, take control of metabolism and turn your body into a healthy energetic fat burning machine.   Artist in Residencies:  School wide or small group/classes/core groups build puppets, bring puppets to life, write and perform shows.  Students investigate social competency skills of empathy through theater games.  They identify feelings, body language and review calming down techniques.  Programs can include ancient art of shadow and hand puppetry, sock puppets, rod puppets, life size puppets, puppet musicals, curricula based skits and original plays based on students skills and talents. © 2004 "Sammy Snail and Friends". 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