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B.A.B.E.S. is a nationally recognized curriculum that uses
animal puppets combined with storytelling to give practical
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curriculum includes age-appropriate content that motivates
children to interact with the characters and the puppets to
comprehend the lesson. Each session runs approximately 35
minutes in grades 1-3. |
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The B.A.B.E.S.
Volunteers
Front row
Elaine Murphy, June Hadley
Back row
Dee Hanson, Alta
Nicodemski,
Shirley Rizzo and Maureen Bilger |
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The B.A.B.E.S.
Philosophy |
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“Today’s children are tomorrow’s future. Hope for this future
is dependent upon the existence of an environment which is
strong, healthy, nurturing and safe, effectively addressing
the problems of today’s youth, such as bullying, violence,
suicide, alcohol and drug use.” |
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Puppets
present real-life scenarios and solutions. Youngsters learn
about life skills from puppets Buttons, Bows, Early Bird, Myth
Mary, Donovan Dignity and Recovering Reggie. These furry
puppets are part of the B.A.B.E.S. program held once a week
for five weeks for youngsters ages 6-9 in elementary schools
in
Meriden
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Wallingford
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Children
learn about positive life skills, such as self-image,
decision-making, peer pressure and coping skills, as well as
alcohol and drug information through stories with puppets,
songs and activities. MAWSAC Prevention Coordinator Christelle
Aubé is a certified B.A.B.E.S. trainer.
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