Strong Start – Pre K

Studies show that positive social-emotional development is a great predictor of future academic success—and the earlier children start learning critical social-emotional skills, the better. That’s why preschools need Strong Start-Pre-K: a field-tested, kid-friendly curriculum that makes it easy to give young children a strong foundation of social-emotional competence. Focused on skills young children will build on and use for the rest of their lives—managing anger, being a good friend, dealing with anxiety, resolving conflicts, and more—this fun and engaging curriculum i

• Easy for teachers to use right away—no special training required
• A great way to boost emerging academic skills like early literacy & listening skills
• A simple add-on for any early childhood classroom, with short activities that take just 20 minutes a day
• Tailored especially for very young children, showing teachers how to use a mascot called “Henry Bear” to help children express their feelings
• Tested in pre-K and Head Start programs
• Low-cost and low-tech. Strong Kids costs far less than similar programs and requires few extra resources.

Lessons in Strong Start-Pre-K include everything teachers need—optional, easily adaptable scripts, sample scenarios and examples, and creative activities developed just for preschool children-and the “booster” lessons help reinforce new skills and strategies.

Plus the included CD-ROM is filled with reproducible classroom materials, such as visual aids to help children learn and bulletins to keep parents informed and encourage them to continue the learning at home.