Resources
Whenever we can, we offer educators and family members alike the opportunity to learn more about our presentation topics. This is just a sampling of some of the information we’ve found useful over the years. Each of these links represents information meant to augment the skits the children see at school.
Please note that we provide lists of resources as a service. Our lists are not intended to be exhaustive. Each user must do their own vetting keeping in mind that the views expressed in various resources don’t necessarily reflect the views of Vermont Family Network or Puppets in Education.
Vermont Family Network also has an extensive resource list that we encourage you to explore.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attitude: Inside the ADHD Mind
- Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
- Understood: Empowering People Who Think and Learn Differently
- How to ADHD: A YouTube Channel
Anxiety
- The Child Mind Institute
- Anxiety and Depression Association of America
- Anxiety Canada
- Vermont Family Network’s PDF about Anxiety Disorders in Children
Autism
Blindness/Visual Impairment
Body Image
- Dove Information for School Workshops
- Teaching Tolerance Classroom Activities about Body Image and Social Norms
Bullying Prevention
- VFN Resource Guide to Bullying and Harassment
- New Jersey Antibullying Laws and Policies
- StopBullying.Gov’s page on New York Antibullying Laws and Policies
- New York State’s Cyberbullying Laws
Cerebral Palsy
Cultural Diversity
- Throw Your Tooth On The Roof: Traditions From Around the World, by Selby B. Beeler, 1998
- Vermont Family Network’s Resources for Cultural Competency
Dental Care
- Kid’sHealth: Going to the Dentist (For Kids)
- Dentistry Facts for Kids
- Vermont State Dental Society’s Frequently Asked Questions
Feelings
- The Way I Feel, by Janan Cain, 2000
- KidsHealth: Talking About Your Feelings
- PBS Learning Media: Feelings
Friendship
- ChildMind Institute: Kids Who Need a Little Help to Make Friends
- Understood.org: 4 Skills Kids Need for Making Friends
- Kidscape: What Makes a Good Friend?
Healthy Snacking
Learning Differences
Making Healthy Choices
- Vermont Department of Health Resources on Drugs and Alcohol
- National Institute on Drug Abuse for Teens Lesson Plans and Activity Planners
Medicine Safety
Physical Abuse Awareness
- Prevent Child Abuse Vermont
- KidSafe Collaborative
- Vermont Department of Children and Families’ Prevention Resource Guide
Sexual Abuse Awareness
Siblings
- Vermont Family Network’s Support Page for Families of Children with Special Needs
- Friendship Circle’s Blog Post “25 Cerebral Palsy Resources You Should Know About”