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If you aren't following the official Kids on the
Block Facebook page you've missed an exclusive announcement about our
newest program, but don't despair... you'll find links to the script
summary on the recently updated topics page.
CDs
No Longer Available Online
Our onlne partner has discontinued
CDs on our KOB Online Store. These are now only avaialable by
calling us directly at 1-800-368-KIDS (5437).
"The Kids on the Block Social Issues Soundtracks"
album contains three show soundtracks so you
can choose from, "upbeat" or "reflective" music to best suit your
presentation. - $9.00 (plus S&H)
This "Disability Show Soundtrack" is the soundtrack utilized by the
National Performing
Troupe. The CD includes "show versions" of Come On In, the
Playoff musical interlude, Kids Are Different and Bow Music. -
$9.00 (plus S&H)
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Meet Andy Dunn!
We're proud to announce the newest addition to the Kids on the Block
Family. The Kids on the Block Program on Pediatric Brain Tumors
was developed in conjunction with a major cancer treatment
center. The program features 11 year old Andy Dunn, who was
diagnosed with medulloblastoma. Script material addresses the
social and emotional impact of pediatric brain tumors, informs about
possible cognitive changes resulting from these tumors and their
treatment, challenges myths and misconceptions about brain tumors, and
provides some details about treatment. More information on this
program may be found here.
Puppets in the Classroom
We recently found an interesting thesis on the power of puppetry in the
classroom. If you missed it on our Facebook page, check it out here.
And don't forget to share your results with your fellow KOBers!
Reality TV? Just say
no!
No parent wants to see their kid show up on "reality television"
without their consent, but that's just what recently happened to one
of our beloved characters. Our legal team is working on
addressing this inappropriate and unauthorized use of our
character. If you are questioned about the incident during your
performances, check out the character's official response here.
Meet
Mark's
friend Robert
M. Hensel
Kids are thrilled to see Mark Riley popping wheelies in his "cruiser,"
but when Mark explains why his physical therapist taught him to pop
wheelies, children begin to understand the importance of
accessibility. Now Mark is sharing his friend Robert's record
breaking awareness campaign. Robert is a Guinness & Ripley's
World Record Holder for the longest non stop wheelie in a wheelchair,
covering a total distance of 6.178 miles. The reason for his record,
was to help raise money for wheelchair ramps throughout the community. Read more about Robert's
journey here. KOB troupes wishing to share info about a world
record wheelies can find an
addition to Mark and Valerie's questions here.
CHECK OUT THE ARCHIVE
On April 29, 2011, TAALK
(Talk About Abuse to Liberate Kids) hosted a 24 hour internet radio
show with guest speakers each hour covering a variety of topics related
to child sexual abuse awareness, prevention and support (including Kids
on the Block presenters).
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