The content of the elementary curriculum is presented in two editions. The lower elementary edition is designed for second through third grade students, and the upper elementary edition is for fourth through fifth grade students. The safety messages are presented to students over the course of five 45-minute lessons. Each lesson includes a story, discussion of the safety message, and an opportunity for practice and integration of the material.
This training is appropriate for educators who work directly with 2nd Grade through 5th Grade children in a classroom setting. Training lasts 6 hours and is offered live on Zoom. The cost of training includes online curriculum and materials needed to teach the program. Printed binders and posters can be purchased at an additional cost.
ChildBuilders offers CPE credits for educators and CEU credits for Social Workers and Licensed Professional Counselors in Texas. (6.0 Contact Hours.) There is no additional cost for processing credits.
Curriculum Content
- Assertiveness
- Boundaries and consent
- Stopping abuse
- Bullying
- Digital media safety
- Emotional control
- Handling conflict
- Avoiding self-blame
Training Objectives
After attending the training, participants will be able to:
- Explain the need for safety education
- Recognize types of abuse and when to make disclosures
- Demonstrate assertiveness and use kind words
- Identify core concepts of the curriculum
- Implement each lesson
- Express confidence in the ability to teach the program
