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Managing Stress: How Parents and Teachers Can Foster a Sense of Security During Stressful Times
The holiday season is meant to be a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration. But for many, it can also be a stressful time. Between
The holiday season is meant to be a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration. But for many, it can also be a stressful time. Between
The start of school is an exciting transition, full of so many different feelings that may change from moment to moment. And this is not
Summer is nearly here again, and many families have already launched into summer break. This is the time of year when we start to hear
If you’re working on shifting your family’s focus to the “little things” that make us feel good, a Pleasant Activity Calendar for Kids can be
For many kids, the idea of starting kindergarten is a stressful idea. Starting kindergarten with all the changes and uncertainty these days may make the
In support of National Mental Health Awareness Month, this May we are exploring simple strategies that can help children and families build lifelong skills for
For the past two weeks we have been talking about how to set up sleep routines for kids (or adults). We have talked about some
Last week, we talked about how important sleep is to health and learning for kids (and adults, too) and how having a sleep routine can
This post is part of a series looking at ways to help our bodies fight infection and stay well. We have looked at how we
If you’ve been following the KITS blog, you probably know that we are strong supporters of solid morning and bedtime routines to help children and
The KITS Programs are a family of evidence-based curricula that promote school success by strengthening children’s skills, increasing parental involvement, and supporting educators across the transition to kindergarten.
This year, we return to in-person training. We will be in spaces where multiple programs, in addition to KITS, operate. We are asking all attendees to agree with the Confidentiality Agreement below to ensure that confidentiality is maintained.
As an employee, volunteer, visitor, or associate of TFC Consultants, Inc., Oregon Social Learning Center and OSLC Developments, Inc., I agree to the following:
Coaching and Videotaping
KITS uses ongoing coaching to support educators in the implementation of the model. We do this through viewing groups on video, weekly team meetings, and fidelity monitoring. Your team will record KITS School Readiness and Parent Groups and upload each session to a secure online platform (such as Box.com). The videos are only used as a means to support KITS staff. We promise it’s not scary!
Your KITS team will meet every week to talk about what is working well and areas where you may be experiencing challenges. During these meetings, teams and coaches will work together to problem-solve challenges, offer support and encouragement, and celebrate successes!
If parents or students do not wish to be recorded, they can be seated out of view or for online parent groups they may turn off their cameras.
Ownership
‘Kids In Transition to School’ and ‘KITS’ are registered trademarks of Oregon Social Learning Center (OSLC) in Eugene, Oregon.
KITS Program Manuals are protected by copyrights owned by OSLC.
This means there are some limits to how you can use KITS: