Three Universal Truths & High Five Practices
Imagine examining, over seven years, the best research from the fields of psychology, education, sociology, recreation, criminology, social work and medicine and then synthesizing all the knowledge into Three Universal Truths which, if adopted, could support the success of all children, without exception.
Furthermore, imagine conducting an additional eight year study to determine the five most powerful & forceful practices that support the three universal truths.
These overall findings led to Kids at Hope, an evidenced based, strategic-cultural model which reverses the “youth at risk” paradigm by establishing a holistic methodology that engages an entire school, youth organization and/or community.
The following documents are implementation ideas to connect with the Three Universal Truths and High Five Practices. Feel free to download and print out these ideas! And if you have one of your own please download this form and send back to us so we can highlight your idea here too!
Implementation Idea Submission Form
email to: kim@kidsathope.org or fax to: 602-674-0034
Three Universal Truths
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BELIEVE
Children succeed when they are surrounded by adults who believe they can succeed, no exceptions.
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CONNECT
Children succeed when they have meaningful and sustainable relationships with caring adults.
Lots of ACES
Two Minute Treasure Hunt
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TIME TRAVEL
Children succeed when they can articulate their future in four domains rather than one (which is generally Education & Career): Home & Family; Education & Career; Community & Service and Hobbies & Recreation.
Destination Reflection Activity
Time Travel: Community & Service (Reading)
Time Travel: Community & Service (Writing)
Time Travel: Education & Career (Writing)
Time Travel: Education & Career2 (Writing)
Time Travel: Home & Family (Speaking & Listening)
Time Travel: Hobbies & Recreation (Writing)
Time Travel: Hobbies & Recreation (Math)
TOP FIVE PRACTICES
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BELIEF
Surrounding children with adults who believe all children can succeed, without exception.
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PLEDGE
Demonstrating and practicing the power of positive self talk.
I am Talented – Pledge Lesson (Language)
I am Smart – Pledge Lesson (Math)
Pledge Activity (by Cynthia Mendoza, 7th Grade ELA, Avondale Middle School
I am Smart: Pledge Lesson 2(MathI am Capable of Success Now and in the Future – Pledge Lesson
Kids at Hope Pledge: Pledge Lesson (Language)
Kids at Hope Pledge: Pledge Lesson (2)
Kids at Hope Pledge: Pledge Lesson (3)
I Have Goals & Dreams for the Future: Pledge Lesson (Writing) -
REPORT CARD
Validating and documenting the multiple intelligences of children which leads to developing their full potential.
Two Minute Treasure Hunt
Treasure Hunter Token
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PASSPORT TO THE FUTURE
Offering children the opportunity to “mental time travel” to the future through four domains which leads to HOPE for their future.
Destination Reflection Activity
Time Travel: Community & Service (Reading)
Time Travel: Community & Service (Writing)
Time Travel: Education & Career (Writing)
Time Travel: Education & Career2 (Writing)
Time Travel: Home & Family (Speaking & Listening)
Time Travel: Hobbies & Recreation (Writing)
Time Travel: Hobbies & Recreation (Math)
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ACES TRACKING
Validating and documenting that all children are indeed connected to a caring adult(s) in a meaningful and sustainable manner.
Lots of ACES
Four Aces