Grades K-8

STANDING BY, STANDING UP, a highly acclaimed one man play about Bullying and Cyberbullying Prevention- In demand at high schools, middle schools, and elementary schools for over eight years, STANDING BY, STANDING UP examines the serious realities of bullying, cyberbullying, and exclusion. Ideal for 3rd-10th grade audiences, this unforgettable solo show identifies ways that students can prevent violence in their schools and lives. This performance is followed by an interactive post-show discussion and power point presentation.
45 minutes, followed by a 10 minute Q&A. Ideal for any number of students.

NO MORE BULLYING, a fun, fast-paced play for kids about Bullying Prevention -- A beloved, highly sought-after show, NO MORE BULLYING is an ideal program for pre-K through 3rd grade audiences. Engaging and lighthearted, NO MORE BULLYING features a range of hilarious and delightful characters who help the audience identify different ways to start conversations, ask for help, and get support for friends and classmates who may be experiencing bullying.
45 minutes. 

Empowered Bystander Workshop – WHAT IS A BYSTANDER? How can individuals work to become Empowered Bystanders? What is the “Bystander Effect”? This timely session provides a compelling range of discussion topics and scenarios that illuminate the challenges to, and importance’s of, intervening and helping those in need. This workshop provides participants with opportunities to identify and practice safe and effective ways to step in and help others in a wide variety of situations. This highly interactive session includes an engaging power point presentation.
60 minutes, ideal for any number of students, staff, and/or faculty.

Grades 9 - 12

THE SCRIPT, an award-winning solo show about Sexual Assault Prevention, Bystander Intervention, Intimate Partner Violence, Stalking, and Healthy Masculinity in demand at colleges, high schools, and military bases for over ten years, THE SCRIPT powerfully depicts four students confronted with an incident of sexual assault. In the course of this unforgettable, 45 minute multi-character play, the characters grapple with their assumptions about relationships, gender roles, intimacy, and masculinity, and in doing so invite the audience to deeply reflect on their own experiences and to question the societal attitudes and ideas that shape us all. This performance is followed by an interactive post-show discussion and power point presentation.
45 minutes, followed by a 15 minute Q&A. Ideal for any number of students, staff, and/or faculty.

MEND, a highly acclaimed solo show about Intimate Partner Violence, Cyberbullying, Cyberstalking, and Healthy Relationships- MEND is a compelling new one-man play about three college students whose mutual friend might be in an abusive relationship. Working to help their friend, the three students look for support and identify a variety ways to help victims of intimate partner violence, cyberbullying, and abuse. This moving and memorable solo show will provide audience members with:
1.  an opportunity to analyze and question depictions of love and relationships in media and popular culture
2.  a number of safe and effective strategies to start conversations with peers, support victims of abuse, and to work to end violence in
    friendships and intimate relationships.
45 minutes, followed by a 15 minute Q&A. Ideal for any number of students, staff, and/or faculty.

Empowered Bystander Workshop - WHAT IS A BYSTANDER?
How can individuals work to become Empowered Bystanders? What is the “Bystander Effect”? This timely session provides a compelling range of discussion topics and scenarios that illuminate the challenges to, and importance’s of, intervening and helping those in need. This workshop provides participants with opportunities to identify and practice safe and effective ways to step in and help others in a wide variety of situations. This highly interactive session includes an engaging power point presentation.
60 minutes, ideal for any number of students, staff, and/or faculty.

• Our HOPE Series is a 9-part video program that takes our flagship message of HOPE and ACTION and delivers it for synchronous and/or asynchronous learning. The program is engaging and gives every student a voice, integrating video responses that incorporates our message into this BRAVE New World of technology, while also offering tailored worksheets, allowing students multiple options to work through the program. This series provides a social and emotional outlet for students who are struggling, while giving other students the necessary skills to bring HOPE to their environment! Trailer here:  https://youtu.be/Wfm1fZ6_ywA and Teacher introduction Video:  https://youtu.be/YxgjevgiKeQ 

• The Intro to HOPE Series is what we like to call the “Stop, Drop, and Roll” of bullying. This 4-part video elementary level message introduces students to the world of Sweethearts & Heroes, starting with a modern understanding of the word “bully,” followed by what it means to give HOPE as a Sweethearts and ‘Jump into Action’ as Heroes. The program gives every student a voice through video responses, while also offering tailored worksheets, allowing multiple ways for teachers to deliver the program.  

• We are also offering LIVE online virtual presentations with both Rick and Tom for ALL AGE LEVELS! These presentations include our flagship message for middle and high school students, our cyber presentation, or our “Stop, Drop, and Roll” delivery. We’d also love to do online circle work or any other small group discussions on things like leadership with Tom Murphy or overcoming adversity with Rick Yarosh. We’re ready to help you overcome these never before seen challenges and bring you the lessons we’ve learned that can be carried with you throughout life. See all our services here: https://www.sweetheartsandheroes.com/services  

• Our Professional Development Program is being offered in an intriguing and unique fashion. We've crafted a new fictional allegory based around our 13 Pillows for Affective Teachers that delivers our foundational principles to educators in a captivating and heart-warming tale. The 13 Pillows are about self-reflection and self-care, giving educators the tools and practices they need to self-actualize and become the best Affective teacher they can be. More on the book and how it is delivered LIVE and synchronously with your staff here: https://www.sweetheartsandheroes.com/courses 

Finally, none of our work matters unless it is sustained within the culture of the school, and we have the perfect solution with our BRAVES program. BRAVES is about age-mixed learning and leadership, melding our famous bully drills with our powerful circle work, these 6-8-week programs or single sessions create a Sweethearts & Heroes culture embedded within the fabric of the school. Using the art of play, modern brain science, and our unique SEL practices, we systematically grow an environment rich in compassionate empathy that empowers bystanders to change the state of individuals who are psychologically, emotionally, and socially on fire. See more here: https://www.sweetheartsandheroes.com/braves   

Rosamond Gifford Zoo 

Zoo to You

Email:  zootoyou@rosamondgiffordzoo.org

https://www.syracusezooevents.org/education 

$125 per presentation

Enjoy a 45-minute interactive exploration into the amazing adaptations animals have to survive. With our state-of-the-art technology, you will see animals even closer than you can in person! See bio facts such as skulls and feathers and watch videos of animals that you may otherwise not see on exhibit. Plus, you'll get a chance to chat with trained zoo educators.

*See link above for program topics, descriptions and NGSS/NYSSLS standards that they cover.

Don't see a topic that fits your needs? No worries just email us and we will customize a program for you!