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Life-size puppets break
down stigmas for children Colleen Segriff is the co-ordinator of Kids on the Block, a program of CMHA that tries to address important social issues in grades 1 to 6 where the potential for stigma exists. Colleen says the program has 10 scripts associated with it which are offered to both public schools and Catholic schools that are interested in having important social issues framed in a creative way for children. "It’s a great method for reaching kids," Colleen tells peacefulcommunities.ca "It’s accessible and presented in a way they can identify quickly with," she explains. The co-ordinator notes the program has been in Peterborough since 1997, but then faced a three-year absence because of funding issues. But, with Province of Ontario Trillium grant money in place since last year for three years, the program has been steadily reaching schools with its messages. Colleen often did performances herself as a volunteer, but as co-ordinator of the program she now ensures there are others willing to play this role. When a school requests a play, they choose two scripts from among the 10 offered, she explains. Then, it takes two to four people to make the play happen. "In each case, there’s an opportunity for kids to interact with the puppets, which they really like," says Colleen, noting the accessibility for them is exciting. |
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