Getting Along
Getting Along is a vital program for teaching children the essential skills of peaceful conflict resolution and avoiding hurtful behavior.
By equipping young minds with the ability to navigate disagreements with empathy and understanding, we empower them to foster harmonious relationships. Through engaging storytelling and relatable scenarios, children learn how their choices can lead to positive outcomes, ultimately shaping them into responsible citizens who value respect and cooperation.
“Student excitement and participation in the program was overwhelming. The skills in conflict resolution they acquired along with the classroom discussion that followed the program was very impressive.”
Counselor, Maple Point Middle School
“Your music, video, and narrative communicated exceptionally well to our students that non-violence was the way to go to resolve conflict. The positive comments from both staff and students about the successful program reaffirm that your message was well received.”
Principal, Central Regional High School
Getting Along Program Helps P.S. duPONT Middle School Kids Handle conflict Effectively
Kids learn to make good choices and keep schools safe
An engaging, interactive multimedia program provides solutions to tackle tough daily experiences and make schools safe and communities better.
P.S. duPont Middle School students, Assistant Principal Dr. Megan Stoffa, and Key Arts producer Joe Patterson celebrate peaceful conflict resolution during the Getting Along assembly.
How can we help kids handle conflicts effectively and become confident, effective problem solvers?
Through the Getting Along program, kids at P.S. duPont Middle School in Wilmington, Delaware, learned why conflicts occur and how to identify them. With the guidance of professional youth experts Dr. Cheryl Oakman of the United Way and Police Athletic League officer James Washington, students were taught essential skills such as brainstorming solutions, listening, and negotiation.
Getting Along provided viewers with non-violence and peer mediation techniques and explained how to avoid negative peer pressure. The presentation featured an engaging mix of informative live commentary led by Key Arts producer Joseph Patterson and big-screen video images of Oakman, Washington, and teen mediators. Key Arts cast members Veronica Mayweather and Nathan Harmon gave rousing renditions of inspiring songs that kept kids entertained while they learned.
While eyes were glued to the projection screen, youngsters heard from a diverse group of peers who shared their experiences and provided valuable insights on keeping the peace. The program also addressed the need to stop bullying and promote world peace.
“The program reflected many of the important concepts that we are implementing in our school,” remarks Assistant Principal Phil Reggio, who invited Key Arts to the school to spread the message that students can get along and make better choices.
Program Includes:
- Live Commentary
- Live Musical Performance
- Integrated Video Projection
TARGETED GRADE LEVELS:
Elementary Version (K-5)
Secondary Version (6-8, 9-12)
PROGRAM DURATION: 45 Minutes
PROGRAM MATERIALS:
Student Worksheets and Teaching Resource Guides
CORE CURRICULUM & TOPICS:
Conflict Resolution Skills, Keeping Schools Safe, War & Peace, Self-Esteem, Anti-Bullying, Peer Mediation, Non-violence, Peer Pressure, Cyber-Bulling, Communication Skills
Other productions:
Testimonials
WHAT our customers SAY
Counselor
"Student excitement and participation in the program was overwhelming. The skills in conflict resolution they acquired along with the classroom discussion that followed the program was very impressive.”
Principal
“Your music, video, and narrative communicated exceptionally well to our students that non-violence was the way to go to resolve conflict. The positive comments from both staff and students about the successful program reaffirm that your message was well received.”
TEACHER/ASSEMBLY COORDINATOR
“Your show was very helpful in giving our students skills to peacefully resolve conflicts. It was a very engaging way to reach them where they are. Thank you.”
Principal, Middel School
“AFS is committed to peaceful conflict resolution and to helping children find alternatives to hurtful behavior. Your compelling program provided an engaging message for our students.”