Smart Moves
Overview:
Young people today face a new world of challenges and opportunities. SMART Moves is an effective and unique way for youth-serving organizations to help prepare children to meet these challenges. It is a creative, fun learning experience that provides girls and boys ages 6 to 9 with the knowledge and skills they need to grow into confident, healthy teenagers and realize their full potential.
Primary goal:
The primary goal of SMART Moves is to provide children with the knowledge, skills and self-esteem to help them avoid risky behaviors and situations, including involvement with alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.
The main messages:
- Our bodies are priceless possessions that allow us to accomplish our dreams.
- Young people should avoid risky behaviors and situations, including involvement with alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.
What SMART Moves provides:
- Accurate, age-appropriate information about alcohol and other drugs
- Self-awareness activities to develop respect for one's own body, ability to handle feelings, and healthy habits
- Activities to develop the ability to interact and work in groups
- Practice in decision-making, problem solving and planning ahead
- Training in refusal techniques useful for avoiding risky situations, including those involving drugs
