<DIV><P>Social-emotional competence—it's a critical part of every child's school success, and just like any academic subject, children need instruction in it. Developed by a top expert, these proven curricula will help promote the social-emotional competence and resilience of children and adolescents.</P><P>Divided into four age levels from kindergarten through high school, these innovative social and emotional learning curricula are filled with engaging, thought-provoking class activities that help students develop vital skills they'll use for the rest of their lives: understanding emotions, managing anger, relieving stress, solving interpersonal problems, and much more. Each <I>Strong Kids</I> curriculum is</P><UL><LI><B>Easy for non-mental-health experts.</B> Each highly structured, partially scripted curriculum is ready for any professional to pick up and start using.</LI><LI><B>Evidence-based.</B> Field testing shows that these curricula generate positive responses from students and teachers and really help increase students' knowledge of healthy social-emotional behavior.</LI><LI><B>A great way to boost academic skills.</B> Lessons help improve critical literacy, listening skills, and memory skills while they promote social and emotional health.</LI><LI><B>Brief enough to fit into any program.</B> Lessons take just 30 to 45 minutes, and each curriculum is used for a maximum of 10-12 weeks.</LI><LI><B>Age-appropriate.</B> Choose from four curricula, each carefully tailored to the specific needs and experiences of its targeted age group.</LI><LI><B>Effective for all children in any setting.</B> Use Strong Kids with children across ability levels in settings like classrooms, group counseling sessions, and youth treatment facilities.</LI><LI><B>Low-cost and low-tech.</B> Strong Kids costs far less than similar programs and requires few extra resources.</LI></UL><P>Lessons in each curriculum include optional, easily adaptable scripts, sample scenarios and examples, creative activities, and "booster" lessons that reinforce what students learned.</P><P>Every school and early intervention program will benefit from the lasting effect of these four curricula: strong, resilient students with fewer mental health and behavior problems and better academic outcomes.</P><P>Learn more about the series.</P></DIV>