- Article: "Home Alone"
This article addresses readiness, safety, and babysitting issues surrounding a child's experience being "home alone".
- "You're In Charge" Game
This game combines fun and exploration to help users think about responsibility in a "home alone" environment.
- IML Journal Page: "Home Alone"
This page, designed for easy printing, encourage children to express themselves on the topic and can complement home or classroom discussion.
- "Helpful Numbers" Worksheet
Ready for fridge-posting!
- Video Clip: "Home Alone"
Features pre-teens discussing their experiences with staying home alone. These short videos are wonderful ice-breakers and catalysts for in-person discussion. (Copies of this video can be purchased on DVD, VHS, or CD-ROM by calling CastleWorks, Inc. at 212-288-2150.)
Lesson Plans:
These lessons, created by educators, are designed to help teachers integrate the It's My Life Web site, and its treatment of this topic, into the classroom.
- "Home Alone" From "Where Fun and Learning Click" Educators Guide
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This lesson is in .PDF format; you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer to view and print the document. If you don't already have this program, download it for free here.
Quick Discussion Guide:
Questions and suggestions for discussing the topic of being "home alone" with your child.
Related Resources:
On the Web:
Books:
Home-Alone Kids: The Working Parent's Complete Guide to Providing the Best Care for Your Child
by Bryan E. Robinson, Bobbie H. Rowland, Mick Coleman
Street Smarts for Kids: What Parents Must Know to Keep Their Children Safe
by Detective Ric Bentz and Christine Allison
Please also see Books for Kids.
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