This program is an early childhood, resiliency-based curriculum designed to teach healthy decision-making skills to children in preschool-grade 2. Al’s Pals helps children develop personal, social and emotional skills through guided creative play, puppetry and role-playing and teaches them how to express feelings appropriately, think independently, accept differences, make good choices and understand the negative impact alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs can have on their lives.

Includes: forty-six, half-hour, interactive classroom/group lessons (up to 25 students), teacher evaluation and consultation, informational packet, parent handouts, evaluation summary, certificates of completion.

Learning objectives: Learn to make safe and healthy choices; identify feelings and learn to share them; learn new skills to help problem-solve; understand the negative impact of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.