The Kids on the Block New Hampshire-A child friendly educational program for elementary schools and other groups of children. A program of SNSC (special needs support center). The KOB pupper troupe gives free performances to groups of children **FREE**

Skits are about 15 minutes each. There is 2-3 skits in each performance. The puppets take questions following their show. packets of classroom activities pre and or post performance are available to teachers to further explore the issues pressented in the skits.

Skits available:
Visual impairment, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, down syndrome, asthma, childhood cancer, diabetes, autism, epilepsy, learning disabilit, ADHD, emotional disturbance, physical abuse, sexual abuse, tobacco, alcohol, drugs, obesity, healthy snacking, child of divorced parents, multiculturalism, bullying, and school safety.

Contact information:
Ann Justice -coordinator (603) 795-2105 ann.justice@valley.net
(603) 448-6311 P2PNH@valley.net

Goffstown Parks & Recreation Department

Don't forget about the Goffstown Parks & Recreation Department. They have winter programs such as yoga, basketball, gymnastics, ballet, dance, volleyball, early years playgroup, art classes and much, much more. Classes are for adults as well as kids of all ages. For more information call 497-3003 (Recreation Center).

Diversity

Welcome 2009!
Towards the middle of the month and continuing into February, I will be entering 2nd grade classrooms. I will be conducting classroom lessons on diversity and friendship. This assists our students in learning the curriculum standard: Students will aquire knowledge, attitudes, and interpersonal skills to help them understand and respect self and others. We will be discussing the various differences among people that make us all special and unique.

This week I will be entering Mrs. Morris and Mrs. Rivard's third grade classes to help teach bullying awareness.

The holidays are right around the corner. If your family needs support in any way, please let me know! Enjoy Tuesday's holiday and lets remember the Vets!

The week of November 3rd-November 7th I have been entering Mrs. Sarette and Mrs. Parkinson's 3rd grade classrooms to talk to the students about Bullying. I review with them what a bully is as well as a victim and bystander.
We also discuss several strategies to use if they are ever in a bullying situation.

• Ignore the bully
• Walk away from the bully
• Stay near a group of people (peers or friends)
• Confront the bully confidently
• Use humor to deflect the situation
• Tell a trusted adult

Both classes participated in role-plays, created drawings using the strategies discussed, and played a game.

General Outline of what I Do

I work with students on issues such as social skills, self-esteem, anger management, stress management, divorce, grief, diversity, bullying, and friendship skills.  Some methods include a breakdown of individual steps, play therapy, role-playing, as well as various curriculum guides.

New Website

Welcome to Mrs. Oljey's New Website.  This is currently under construction!!!!!