Back to School
Next week I will be teaching the Understanding Disabilities segment of It's OK to a kindergarten class and the Be a Buddy - Not a Bully program to one pre-K class and two 4 year old classes. I look forward to bringing my experiences with the children to this blog with the hope that it will assist parents and teachers with issues that may arise and be an opportunity to share information and ideas.
Last week I read that over 160,000 children nationwide missed school because they were afraid of bullying. An educator mentioned that the key way to stop bullying is to implement measures that improve the entire school community. I concur. All of the It's OK programs promote understanding and respect and that is reflected throughout the school.
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Reading about being a buddy
About It's OK to Be Different
It's OK to Be Different is a comprehensive program that teaches tolerance in elementary schools. There are four individual segments.
The Programs (click for more information)
Reflections on the Program
A photo from the program
Reading about being a buddy
Teaching and Tolerance Resources
About Laraine Gaunt
Laraine Gaunt is the creator of the It's OK to be Different program. A special-education teacher for over 35 years, Laraine first developed the program to help students respect individual differences. She gives workshops on the program and trains parents and teachers how to deliver “Its Ok” in their own schools. In recognition of her work on tolerance, she received the Christa McAuliffee Fellowship from the state of New Jersey.
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