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Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Okanagan, Roots of Empathy

created 9 years ago last modified 9 years ago

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- Provides an 'emotional literacy' program that the foundation for more safe and caring classrooms, where children are the 'Changers' - Program has shown significant effect in reducing levels of aggression among school children by raising social/emotional competence and increasing empathy through a comprehensive curriculum attuned to the development and interests of the children - At the heart of the program, a neighborhood infant and parent visit the classroom every three weeks over the school year, where students are coached to observe the baby's development and to label the baby's feelings - In this experiential learning, the baby is the "Teacher" and a lever, which we use to help children identify and reflect on their own feelings and the feelings of others - Delivered by professionally trained agency staff \Languages: English

Close To: Commercial Dr and Rutland Rd N

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pg/Big-Brothers-Big-Sisters-of-the-Okanagan-Region-1864666800454621/about/Instagram: www.instagram.com/bbbsc/LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/big-brothers-big-sisters-of-canadaTwitter: twitter.com/BBBSOkanaganYouTube: www.youtube.com/user/BBBSCanada

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