 G.R.E.A.T. Elementary Program
The G.R.E.A.T. elementary curriculum is a skills-based curriculum designed as a precursor to the middle school curriculum. This component establishes the foundation that prepares children for the intensified content and cooperation exercises taught in the middle school curriculum, while developing a positive bond between law enforcement and youth.
Goal
To prevent violence while developing a positive bond between law enforcement and youth during their early developmental years.
Program Structure
The G.R.E.A.T. elementary curriculum was designed for fourth and fifth grade students. By providing prevention programs to students in elementary and middle school, it is believed that such programs have a better chance of affecting the developmental course of the problem behavior.
The Lessons
The G.R.E.A.T. elementary curriculum consists of six 30- to 45-minute lessons. Each lesson is accompanied by a parent letter that the student takes home explaining the lesson and encouraging parent/student interaction.
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G.R.E.A.T. Beginnings
- Program Introduction
- Ground Rules
- Bullying, Victim, and Bystander
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Staying Cool When the Heat Is On
- Identifying When We Feel Anger
- Practicing Controlling Anger
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To Do or Not to Do
- Decisions and Outcomes
- Identifying Adults When We Need Help
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5 |
We're All in This Together
- Similarities and Differences
- Respecting Others
- Golden Rule
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Loud and Clear
- Clear Messages
- Practicing Different Ways of Communicating
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6 |
G.R.E.A.T. Days Ahead
- Program Review
- Being a G.R.E.A.T. Citizen
- G.R.E.A.T. Promise
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