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Early Asset Development
Research shows a strong correlation in children and youth between the presence of identified developmental assets and leading a healthy and productive life.The goal of the Early Asset Development program is to assist young children in building developmental assets by teaching them positive social skills. The curriculum design strengthens children's desire for healthy living by improving their ability to protect themselves from harmful behaviors and decisions.
This prevention program consists of a ten lesson curriculum implemented in 1st and 2nd grade classrooms. The lessons include:
1. Feeling Good About Me
2. Making Friends
3. Respecting Differences
4. Listening
5. Understanding Feelings
2. Making Friends
3. Respecting Differences
4. Listening
5. Understanding Feelings
6. Handling Anger
7. Decision Making
8. Accepting Responsibility
9. Dealing with Peer Pressure
10. Getting Help
7. Decision Making
8. Accepting Responsibility
9. Dealing with Peer Pressure
10. Getting Help
Prevention Programs | Early Asset Development Outcomes