READY! BUZZ

Parents Say "Thanks"

"I am glad to see the school and your group working together to help put an end to unnecessary violence."

"I think by introducing this program at a young age will be beneficial to the lives of the kids from now to adulthood. I'm happy to know that such programs exist. Thank you!"

"Very interesting and inspirational presentation. I think the program will make a significant difference in the school as well as the community."

"I revised my schedule to attend and I'm very pleased I did. I learned a lot about READY! I didn't know this program existed. Thank you!! I know my son will benefit from your presentation."

Counselors and Teachers Say "Useful"

"Flexible in meeting scheduling. . . "

"Children remember strategies learned. . . "

"During my counseling sessions the activities [from the READY! Teacher Resource Guide] have been very useful. . ."

"A strong important message that was delivered in an empowering and entertaining manner. Useful methods were given for the children to use."

"I thought it was very thought provoking and important."

"Good presentation, feelings not just physical actions."

"Very important issues to discuss and relevant to kids this age!"

"I think this program is very worthwhile and every child in the county should be aware."

"I liked how Little Red seemed to really take the kids' opinions to heart when they shared during the TV(segment) show. Kids were engaged — learned a lot and enjoyed it. Giving them the freedom to write a letter or draw a picture really allowed them to express feelings!"

"The opportunity is there for the kids to connect with issues that affect them. Well done!"

"Kids walk away with a sense of being a READY! Kid and Friend. The program is structured enough to cover territory but open enough to encourage student engagement."

"The kids are very involved the information was presented at a level that reaches individuals. I like the writing of the letters at the end of the workshop — it gives the class a chance to reflect on what they learned."

And The Kids. . . ?

"I learned that some people can act like your best friends, but they are bullies."

"Thank you for being with us and teaching us important information."

"You know what? I learned how to stop a bully!"

"Next time if you come please tell us how people become bullies in the first place."

"Some people in my day-care make fun of this girl just because she does not speak right. . . please talk to them. . . I don't like their behavior."

"KEEP DOING THE GOOD WORK!"