Growing UPstanders through Empathy, Empowerment and Emotional Regulation
The Kidsbridge mission is to provide young people with a foundation to grow as empathetic individuals who become positive advocates for themselves and others, empowering them to challenge racism, bias, bullying, and other forms of discrimination.
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Kidsbridge services:
- Kidsbridge character education programs actively engage participants with movement, games, puppets, literature, art, and music to teach and practice empathy.
- Our diverse staff of trained facilitators presents ideas in large groups and conducts small group activities for deeper understanding.
Kidsbridge offers multi-session Social Emotional Learning (SEL) programs for students in PreKindergarten through college presented in-person, virtually*, or a hybrid* of the two.
*The virtual and hybrid versions can include a Spanish bilingual facilitator.
Kidsbridge offers single or multi-session SEL programs for PreKindergarten through 8th grade youth enrolled in out-of-school programs. Our sessions can be delivered in-person where the programs are held or off-site for a field trip to a CHSofNJ site.
Kidsbridge prepares young adults and adults to work empathetically with youth by practicing with similar skills and tools that they will be sharing with their campers or students. Programs are delivered in-person on- or off-site or hybrid/virtually* in one half-day workshop, a full-day workshop, or through multi-visit 50-minute sessions.
*The virtual and hybrid versions can include a Spanish bilingual facilitator.
Adults need SEL, too! Kidsbridge provides adult-centered SEL training through Listening Circles, Book Conversations, workshops, and movement-based experiences for organizations who want to nurture a culture of empathy. Programs are delivered in-person on- or off-site or virtually/hybrid* in one half-day or full-day workshop.
*The virtual and hybrid versions can include a Spanish bilingual facilitator.
Kidsbridge Five Program Buckets
This program helps participants learn to manage feelings and reduce stress in challenging situations through breathing, movement, and identifying and understanding their emotions.
Through games and role play, participants explore practical, actionable strategies for dealing with bullying and cyberbullying.
A program that encourages participants to examine the identities of themselves and others to better understand and treat everyone with kindness and respect while working towards equity for all.
- Younger participants (PK-4th grade) are inspired by the Kidsbridge values of empathy, empowerment, and emotional regulation.
- Middle-grade participants (5th grade-8th grade) are given an empathy capstone experience to develop their own path as empathetic leaders.
- High school and college participants chart their leadership path and put it into action by leading a community project or joining a community action group that aligns with their values as a leader.
- Adults examine their leadership style(s) and create an action plan to center empathy and success for themselves and those they lead.
Youth need adults to model empathetic actions for the youth in their lives. In these programs, youth and adults of any age practice Kidsbridge principles together in family-oriented and multi-generational community-based activities.
Program & Workshop Information
Length: Programs range from 3 sessions to 15 sessions depending on content and age
Session Length: 30-60 minutes, depending on age
Frequency: Flexible – weekly visits recommended for multi-session programs
Cost: $150-$250/session/room
Length: Half-day = 3.5 hours, Full-day = 7 hours
Cost: $800-$2000/workshop
Contact us here to learn about package discounts for your organization.
Social Emotional Learning & Character Development (SEL&CD) Resources
Each month, Kidsbridge emails a themed newsletter with valuable resources for educators, caring adults, and youth. Click here for an example of our newsletter. To receive our monthly newsletter, sign up here.
In 2020 when the pandemic hit, Kidsbridge developed 70 digital activities for adults and youth to do together while stuck at home. There are 3 sample activities below. If you are interested in all 70 SEL activities, please fill out our Contact Form here.
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