LIFESMART YOUTH CURRICULUM
After-School Safety Matters
(summer program)
Bullying Prevention
Grades K-8 | typically 3 sessions (1 hour covering 2 modules per session)
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INDIANA STUDENTS DROP OUT OF SCHOOL BECAUSE OF BULLYING.
After-School Safety Matters is a comprehensive, evidence-based curriculum for students in grades K-8. The program educates and empowers children and all relevant adults with information and strategies to prevent, recognize, and respond appropriately to bullying, cyberbullying, all types of abuse, and digital abuse dangers.
Curriculum Overview
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Learn the 5 safety rules: Know What’s Up; Spot Red Flags; Make a Move; Talk it Up; No Blame/No Shame
Learn who a safe adult is and how to choose safe adults
Identify at least two safe adults
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Discuss what bullying is and is not
Identify behaviors that can prevent bullying
Learn how to be an Upstander vs. a Bystander
Learn how to report bullying and how to talk to Safe Adults when they see or experience bullying
Learn how to use the Safety Rules to prevent, recognize, and respond to bullying
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Discuss what cyberbullying is and is not
Identify behaviors that can prevent cyberbullying
Learn how to be an Upstander vs. a Bystander
Learn how to report cyberbullying and how to talk to Safe Adults when they see or experience cyberbullying
Learn how to use the Safety Rules to prevent, recognize, and respond to cyberbullying
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Learn how to recognize safe vs. unsafe situations
Identify the different types of abuse and red flags
Learn who abuses children—both adults and other children
Identify private body parts
Learn how to talk to Safe Adults when they recognize an unsafe situation or have been hurt
Learn how to use the Safety Rules to help adults keep them safe from abuse
Learn how to report abuse
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Identify digital abuse and other dangers from digital technology
Identify grooming methods used by predators
Learn how to use Safety Rules to avoid digital dangers and how to be safe using digital technology
Learn how to identify and talk to Safe Adults when they need help using digital technology
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Define good digital citizenship and the importance of creating a good digital reputation
Discuss how to use Safety Rules to avoid damaging their digital reputation
Learn how to identify and talk to Safe Adults when they need help using digital technology
Indiana Academic Standards Met:
3rd-5th Grade
3-5.1.1
3-5.1.2
3-5.1.4
3-5.1.5
3-5.2.1
3-5.2.3
3-5.2.4
3-5.2.5
3-5.2.6
3-5.3.2
3-5.4.2
3-5.4.3
3-5.4.4
3-5.4.5
3-5.4.6
3-5.4.8
3-5.5.1
3-5.2.2
3-5.5.3
3-5.5.4
3-5.6.6
3-5.8.1
3-5.8.7
K-2nd Grade
K-2.1.1
K-2.1.2
K-2.1.4
K-2.2.1
K-2.2.3
K-2.3.1
K-2.3.2
K-2.4.1
K-2.4.4
K-2.4.5
K-2.4.6
K-2.4.7
K-2.5.1
K-2.5.2
K-2.6.6
K-2.8.1
K-2.8.2
6th-8th Grade
6-8.1.4
6-8.2.1
6-8.2.3
6-8.2.4
6-8.2.5
6-8.2.6
6-8.2.8
6-8.3.3
6-8.4.1
6-8.4.4
6-8.4.6
6-8.4.7
6-8.5.3
6-8.5.4
6-8.5.5
6-8.6.5
6-8.6.6
6-8.8.5
I thought this program was fantastic and just what my students need! It actually moved me to tears and we’ve had great discussions after on both days!
— Staff Member at Summer Site PartnerOur Instructional Flow
Students are assessed on their entry-level knowledge of the curriculum subject before the session.
Students complete an exit survey to assess their understanding of the course content.
Review assessments and feedback to ensure programs continue meeting the needs of both teachers and students.
Students complete the sessions with our trained Educator, who ensures a safe environment where questions are encouraged.
Meet Our Health Educators
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Danielle Bechtold
Adolescent Health Educator
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Hannah Rapp
Adolescent Health Educator
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Kathy Lesch
Adolescent Health Educator
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Madison Good
Adolescent Health Educator
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Lindsey Welch
Adolescent Health Educator
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