- "Al’s Pals is a systematic way of training teachers and parents to teach children to develop social skills, problem-solving abilities, independence and how to make healthy choices. The curriculum promotes life-long learning and life-long success.”
- - Trudy Smith
- Head Start Director
- Fredericksburg, Virginia
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Al's Pals: Kids Making Healthy Choices
Al's Pals is a comprehensive curriculum and teacher training program that develops social-emotional skills, self-control, problem-solving abilities, and healthy decision-making in children ages 3-8 years old. The program is nationally recognized as an evidence-based model prevention program. Through fun lessons, engaging puppets, original music, and effective teaching approaches, Al's Pals:
- Helps young children regulate their own feelings and behavior, allowing educators more time for creative teaching by reducing the need for discipline
- Creates and maintains classroom environments of caring, cooperation, respect, and responsibility
- Teaches conflict resolution and peaceful problem-solving
- Promotes appreciation of differences and positive social relationships
- Prevents and addresses bullying behavior
- Conveys clear messages about the harms of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs
- Builds children's abilities to make healthy choices and cope with life's difficulties
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