Parenting
Using Modeling to Teach New Skills
Here at KITS, we talk a lot about modeling the behaviors and attitudes that we’d like our children to learn. We know that children learn
Here at KITS, we talk a lot about modeling the behaviors and attitudes that we’d like our children to learn. We know that children learn
When someone gives us unsolicited advice, sometimes it sends the message that they don’t think we are capable of figuring it out ourselves, which stings, and often results in defensiveness. Turns out, the reason we don’t do things differently is not always because we don’t have the information we need.
The new year has started and you may have set yourself and your kids some goals. Check out our tips for keepng motivation from wearing away over the year!
Do you find yourself constantly repeating instructions to your child (or student) about everyday routines? That was a rhetorical question. Of course you do! Repeating
We have been talking about resilience–what it is and how to grow it–for the past couple of weeks. Resilience is needed when we are faced
Kids of all ages experience difficult situations with peers, whether we’re talking about two young children arguing over a truck during free play, or 5th
Teachers, have you ever had a day when you could almost feel your blood pressure rising as one more thing gets added to your to-do
A couple of weeks ago we offered parents who might not have had such a good time during their own school years tips for helping
This is our second week in our “new beginnings for the new school year” series. Last week we talked about how parents who might have
Setting limits is one of the most difficult and frustrating parts of parenting and teaching, often filled with tense moments and challenging feelings. However, effective
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.
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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: