The Kids on the Block, Inc.

About the Programs

The Kids on the Block has developed over 40 different programs addressing various disabilities, educational and medical differences and social concerns. Each topic is thoroughly researched and field-tested before it becomes available to schools, community service organizations, hospitals and special interest groups. A complete curriculum accompanies each topic area including scripts, answers to questions children ask, background information on the topic, character biographies, resource materials, follow-up information, and continued support from the KOB National Office.

Each Kids on the Block curriculum includes:

  • large hand-crafted puppets
  • scripts
  • answers to questions children ask
  • props
  • audio cassettes
  • follow-up materials
  • resource suggestions
  • a training video and workbook
  • continued support and counsel from the national company
 		Puppet programs include teacher's curriculum guides, props for skits and resource material for teachers

How the Kids on the Block Develops Programs

The Kids on the Block research staff works closely with a sponsoring organization when developing new programs and puppets characters. The development includes:

  • extensive research on all topics
  • interviews with parents, children, and experts in the field
  • creation of realistic puppet characters
  • entertaining as well as educational scripted material
  • unique follow-up activities
  • a thorough resource list and bibliography
  • field testing of the program to children from diverse economical and ethnic backgrounds
  • endorsement from national organization and educators in the field

Kids on the Block Program Topics

Disability Awareness/Medical & Educational Differences

AIDS, Arthritis, Asthma, Autism, Blindness, Brain Injury, Cerebral Palsy, Children's Mental Health/ADHD, Deafness, Diabetes, Dwarfism, Emotional Disturbance, Epilepsy, Gifted & Talented, Hemophilia, Learning Disabilities, Leukemia, Mental Retardation, Muscular Dystrophy, Ostomy, Severe Burns, Sibling of a Child with/a Disability, Spina Bifida

Social/Safety Issues

Aging, Alcohol Tobacco & Other Drugs, Bereavement, Bullies & School Safety, Child of Divorced Parents, Coping with Crisis and Making a Difference, Fire Safety, Gang Violence & Prejudice, Healthy Snacking, Literacy, Multiculturalism, Organ Donor/Transplant, Pediatric Hospice, Physical Abuse, Pool Safety, Automobile & Bicycle Safety, Sexual Abuse, Teenage Pregnancy, Vandalism Prevention

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