Saturday, January 24, 2015

SNAP Program a great success!

Grade 2 students in Room 214 have had the privilege of taking part in a school sponsored self regulation development program over the last two months called SNAP. Here is some specific information about this fantastic program that is run by Toronto's very own Child Development Institute. 

Room 214 would like to give a HUGE thanks to Faisa Mohamud of the Child Development Institute for leading such a fantastic program and dedicating her time (and patience) to our students here at Twentieth Street. THANK YOU!



SNAP®, which stands for Stop Now And Plan, is an evidence-based cognitive behavioural model that provides a framework for teaching children struggling with behaviour issues, and their parents, effective emotional regulation, self-control and problem-solving skills. The primary goal of SNAP® is to keep children and youth in school and out of trouble. SNAP® has demonstrated positive treatment outcomes among children under the age of 12 with conduct and related behavioural problems and their families.
Faisa talking to 20th St. students about the 'wheel of self control'
Studies have shown the following benefits in children and families who have taken part:
  • Increased emotion-regulation and self-control skills in children and their parents
  • Reduced aggression, bullying and antisocial behaviour
  • Increased social competency
  • Improved academic success by decreasing behavioural issues at school