Why this program is successful:

Our approach while working with children, teachers and parents alike makes Speak To Children a unique program. By creating opportunities for dialogue and the exchange of information we strengthen the chances that we can truly make a difference. Our objective, outside viewpoint offers schools critical support in building the character of children. And, our commitment to tracking, follow-up and reporting of results will provide you with tangible evidence of the impact our program has on the lives of the children, the schools and the communities we serve.

Partnering with Educators and Parents
Teachers are given lesson plans for the entire curriculum before we enter their classroom for the first time. This gives teachers a clear picture of what they can expect to happen over the course of our involvement with the children. In addition, we will communicate directly with the teacher before every visit to provide an opportunity to discuss learning objectives and coordinate roles in preparation for the session. Typically, we ask only that the teacher introduce the speaker and be present during each of the sessions.

Proven format

Each session is approximately 45 minutes in length. We spend 15 minutes introducing the topic, 10 minutes having the children give examples and participate in the discussion, and 20 minutes having the children apply what they have learned by illustrating their experiences in a workbook called “My Thinkbook”. This format fosters a rich, lively discussion and generates enthusiasm for the topic as well as ideas for practicing appropriate behavior over an extended period of time.

Workbooks for students

Workbooks are given to the students at the start of our first session. These workbooks provide the children with a place to draw what they have learned during the session. A separate chapter is provided for each topic so that the children can add examples to their workbooks as the sessions continue. The workbooks serve as an interactive tool for learning key concepts, practicing appropriate behaviors and tracking progress over a period of time. These workbooks can be shared with teachers and parents at the end of the program to evaluate what the children have learned.