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to KOTB Home Page When Shaun overhears his sister, Melody, and her friend Brenda playing a "counseling game," he decides it's time for Melody to hear about what counseling is really like. He tells Melody about his own experiences with his counselor and, helps her understand the importance of mental health by equating it with physical health. ( Shaun, Melody, Brenda)
Brenda and Melody have purchased a video together and are about to watch it when an argument breaks out over who actually owns the video. Hearing the argument, Melody's older brother Shaun helps guide Melody through the problem solving process. (Shaun, Melody, Brenda)
Brenda and Anna are in the library working on a report when Anna starts behaving in an uncontrolled, disruptive manner. Brenda is confused and frustrated by her friend's behavior until Anna explains her condition, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), in a way that Brenda and the audience can understand. (Anna, Brenda)
During career day at school, Anna is very impressed with Abbie Lynch and her talk about nursing. Anna, who has ADHD, is concerned that her condition will interfere with her own career choices. Together Anna and Abbie discuss their mutual interest in nursing as well as something else they have in common - ADHD. (Anna, Abbie, Brenda)
Brenda is having a hard time getting an idea for the class "Feelings Are Important" project. Melody helps by sharing her project - a song about feelings. (Melody, Brenda)
NOTE: After each script the children ask questions directly to the puppets and the puppet characters themselves answer their questions.
| The Kids on the Block, created in 1977, features life size puppets who, through the magic of live puppet theatre, teach children and adults about disabilities, medical and educational differences, and social concerns. Through the hard work and dedication of many community based groups, The Kids on the Block puppets are able to touch the lives of people all over the world. |