Kelly Bear C.A.R.E.S. Program
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The Kelly Bear C.A.R.E.S.
Program (Character And Resiliency Education Skills) is a cost effective,
multimedia curriculum that is developmentally appropriate for large or
small groups of children ages 5-9. Kelly Bear is a friendly, life-size-bear who interacts with real children and serves as both teacher and hero while the children master new skills and understand new concepts. Children readily identify with the green bear who makes mistakes but keeps trying to do his best. Interactive songs highlight the program. It has been field-tested and proven effective (click here for C.A.R.E.S. Program Research).
S.T.F.A.
Stop, Think, Feel, and Act in a Kind Way.
Leah Davies is helping a student develop empathy for others by saying, "Feel. How does she feel?" S.T.F.A. is an element of the Kelly Bear C.A.R.E.S. Program.
The overall goal of the program is to prevent problem behaviors by promoting the following 12 key skills:
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Self-awareness and self-respect
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Emotional understanding of self and others
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Social competence and constructive peer relationships
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Self-control
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Empathy and kindness towards others
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Problem solving and anger management skills
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Respect for individual differences
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Healthy living choices
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Perseverence and resiliency
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Refusal skills
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Personal safety
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Character traits such as honesty and responsibility
The twelve areas of growth are measured by evaluation
forms completed by adult observers (often teachers) and by the children
themselves. Parent evaluation forms are included and are completed during
the Parent Program held the last session
of the C.A.R.E.S. Program.
