Developed by educators, child psychologists and child development experts “The Manadoob Program for Self Esteem” is an inquiry-based, social and emotional learning program (aka SEL program). It teaches children self-esteem while enhancing their reading and writing skills through the use of story, craft and individualized interpretation

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2. What Is The ManadoobWhat Is The Manadoob
Program for Self-EsteemProgram for Self-Esteem??
Developed by educators, child psychologists and child
development experts “The Manadoob Program for
Self Esteem” is an inquiry-based, social and
emotional learning program (aka SEL program). It
teaches children self-esteem while enhancing their
reading and writing skills through the use of story,
craft and individualized interpretation
The Characters, both human and animal – celebrate
diversity and inclusion instilling a sense of belonging
in all children while creating a non-threatening
environment in which they can share and explore.

3. What is an SEL Program ?What is an SEL Program ?
A teaching process through which
children:
Acquire the knowledge, attitudes and skills they
need to recognize and manage their emotions,
Develop the ability to demonstrate caring and
concern for others,
Establish positive relationships
Make responsible decisions
Handle challenging situations constructively

4. Why is an SEL Program Needed?Why is an SEL Program Needed?
Research shows that:
6.0% of the U.S. youth 14-17 years old did not go to school on
one or more of the previous 30 days because they felt unsafe at
school or on their way to or from school
7.9% reported having been threatened or injured with a weapon
on school properly during the same period
28.5% reported having felt sad or hopeless almost every day for
two weeks or more in a row during the previous 12 months so
much so that they stopped doing some usual activities
13% reported actually having made a plan to attempt suicide
during this period
Only 29% of students in 6th
through 12th
grade thought their
school provided them with a caring encouraging environment

5. Why is an SEL Program Needed?Why is an SEL Program Needed?
Research shows that:
At least one child in 10 suffers from a mental illness that severely
disrupts functioning at home, in school or in the community
25-30% of American children experience school adjustments
problems.
After losing a parent, 85% of children exhibit such symptoms as
difficulty sleeping, angry outbursts, worry, depression, bed-
wetting, and thumb sucking. After a year or more, regressive
behaviors may fade, but other problems such as lack of
confidence and preoccupation with illness are likely to continue.
1 in 10 children suffer diagnosable mental disorders that disrupt
home, school, community
An even great number struggle with emotions from time to
time, some leading to problems later in life
Few have resources to promote positive development or
prevent problems
http://casel.org/why-it-matters/sel-faqs/

6. Meta-Analysis of 213 Program,Meta-Analysis of 213 Program,
270,000 kids in grades K-12270,000 kids in grades K-12
11-17% point gain in achievement in
standardized test scores
44% decrease in suspensions, expulsions and
violent behaviors
27% decrease in other disciplinary actions
11% higher GPA’s than non-participants
http://casel.org/why-it-matters/benefits-of-sel/meta-analysis/

7. Why Is An SEL Program Needed?Why Is An SEL Program Needed?
Those with a high EQ are:
Eager to learn
Succeed in school
Are physically healthy
Lead Productive Lives
Versus those with a low EQ experience:
Lower educational achievement
Increased experience with criminal justice system
Poor Health
Poor Social Outcomes

8. Additional Research through InternationalAdditional Research through International
organizations such as CASEL, Unicef and theorganizations such as CASEL, Unicef and the
International Academy of Education conclude thatInternational Academy of Education conclude that
children who participate in SEL Programschildren who participate in SEL Programs
Improve:Improve:
Self-Awareness
 Recognize and
experience emotions
Self-Management
 Impulse control-ability
to express feeling
Empathy/Social
Awareness
 Recognize emotions in
others
Relationship/Social
Skills
 Build and sustain
positive relationships
Managing challenging
situations
 responsible decision
making

9. BullyingBullying
• Increasingly, neuroscientists,
psychologists and educators believe
that bullying and other kinds of
violence can indeed be reduced by
encouraging empathy at an early age.
Over the past decade, research in
empathy — the ability to put
ourselves in another person's shoes —
has suggested that it is key, if not the
key, to all human social interaction
and morality.
• One-third of America's school
students report being bullied at least
once a month and six out of 10 say
they witness someone being bullied
daily.
• Some 3.2 million kids in grades 6-10
say they're a victim of bullying each
day.
• Suicide continues to be one of the
leading causes of death among
children under the age of 14. New
bullying statistics are reporting that
there is a strong connection between
bullying, being bullied and suicide
according to a new study from the
Yale School of Medicine
“How Not To Raise a Bully: The Early Roots of Empathy (Time.com)
The Manadoob Program
teaches children their own
feelings and behavior
which provides the basic
tools for understanding
the feelings and behavior
of others – a key tool is
teaching empathy towards
others and a crucial
element in reducing
bullying and other kinds of
violence.

10. Effects of Death and DivorceEffects of Death and Divorce
Many families in the United States are
touched by divorce. The current divorce
rate is calculated to be between 40 and 60%
for those recently married and up to 10%
higher for remarriages. A majority of
divorces occur in families with children
under the age of 18.
A parent’s death usually makes a severe
impact on a child, research shows. After
losing a parent, 85% of children exhibit such
symptoms as difficulty sleeping, angry
outbursts, worry, depression, bed-wetting,
and thumb sucking. After a year, more
regressive behaviors may fade, but other
problems, such as lack of confidence and
preoccupation with illness are likely to
continue. (Barr-Harris Children’s Grief Center of Chicago Institute for
Psychoanalysis as reported in Chicago)
The Manadoob Program teaches
children that life is always changing
and loss can be a part of that
change. It is a process we all go
through in order to feel better
again.
The Manadoob teach children to
“Mourn what has passed, but
awaken to the promise of the
future and be thankful for what you
have.”

11. International Schools/Military ChildrenInternational Schools/Military Children
The Manadoob Program is
designed to help children
connect to themselves, others
and the world. Through the
development of a connected
community, it builds on the
belief that an emotionally healthy,
adaptive, empathic child will be
better able to negotiate life’s
pitfalls and step into a successful
(happy) pattern of social and
academic progress. The program
recognizes the vulnerabilities of
children and the growing
stressors of a globally hyper
society.
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS are unique
environments. Most schools have students from
a large number of countries. Many students must
learn to cope with two new cultures
simultaneously.
Often students have complex cultural
backgrounds and face challenges relating to
identity, multiculturalists and multilingualism.
Children growing up in an international
environment often develop good cross-cultural
skills but in the throes of development, their
behavior often reflects immaturity and insecurity
as well as the stresses of living abroad.
http://www.caitcheon.com/schools/school1.htm
CHILDREN IN MILITARY , researchers found,
across all age groups, families reported
significantly higher levels of emotional difficulties
than children in the general population.
About one-third of the military children
surveyed reported symptoms of anxiety,
somewhat higher than the percentage reported
in other studies of children.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/12/091207095503.htm

12. Challenges Facing Children TodayChallenges Facing Children Today
News stories recount the tragic effects of bullying
Children of the military separated from family and
friends
Children adapting to multicultural schools
Children are often separated from parents due to
divorce or death
In many cases, they are left to deal with emotional
issues like these on their own

13. In Summary SEL Programs:In Summary SEL Programs:
Are effective in both school settings and for
students with or without behavioral and
emotional problems
Are effective for racially and ethnically diverse
students from urban, rural and suburban
settings across the K-12 grade range
Improve students’ social-emotional skills,
attitudes about self and other, connection to
school, and positive social behavior, and reduce
problems and emotional distress
Integrating SEL with academics promotes
proficiency in other subjects
Increases ability to learn with others in a
classroom or group environment

14. Why Inquiry Based Learning?Why Inquiry Based Learning?
Manadoob is described as an inquiry-
based program which is defined as “a
seeking for the truth, information, or
knowledge—seeking information by
questioning.
“Tell me and I forget, show me and I remember,
involve me and I understand”, which results in
academic success as well as social and emotional
maturity.

15. Traditional vs. Inquiry-BasedTraditional vs. Inquiry-Based
Traditional Based:
 Focuses on Learning
ABOUT things
 Told How to
Respond to a feeling
Inquiry-Based:
Focuses more on
actually LEARNING
things
Asked WHY they feel
the way they do.
Come up with solutions
which leads to
understanding
Provides tools to
overcome fears and
challenges

16. Inquiry-Based TeachingInquiry-Based Teaching
Results in higher achievement on challenging tasks
Involvement leads to understanding
Teach problem solving, critical thinking skills, and
disciplinary content
Promotes the transfer of concepts to new problem
questions
Teaches students how to learn and builds self-directed
learning skills
Develops student ownership of their inquiry and enhances
student interest in subject matter
Awakens a child's confidence, interest, and self-esteem
Reinforces physical, emotional and cognitive skills
Ability to work in teams, solve complex problems and
apply knowledge from one lesson to others

17. How DoesThisTranslate IntoHow DoesThisTranslate Into
ComparisonTo Other ProgramsComparisonTo Other Programs
WHY
MANADOOB?
Make My Day
ICPS
do2Learn
Wings
Calm Classroom
Committee for Children

18. Good Vs. Great SEL ProgramGood Vs. Great SEL Program
A natural progression for the participant,
connecting lessons in a seamless journey
Thoughtful questioning that allows for
intuitive consideration and individual self-
discovery without concerns of right &
wrong
Empathy which can only be derived over
time from the development of a
connected community who witness each
other’s struggle

19. Why the Manadoob Program alsoWhy the Manadoob Program also
Works for Children with Special NeedsWorks for Children with Special Needs
The Program includes tactile elements which facilitate
sensory integration and the children become self-motivated
to complete the lessons
The Program allows the instructor to adapt each lesson to a
child’s specific learning style
The program is designed for children with special needs ages
7-12 “developmentally”, that is, chronological age is not as
important as their development
With the help of their instructor, children who complete the
lessons provided become the instigators or positive change
identifying and implementing their own solutions to their
behavioral and emotional issues
In addition to the challenges faced by ALL children, theIn addition to the challenges faced by ALL children, the
Manadoob Program for Self-Esteem stimulates positiveManadoob Program for Self-Esteem stimulates positive
behavioral change in children with special needs.behavioral change in children with special needs.

20. The Manadoob AnimalsThe Manadoob Animals
The Manadoob take each
child on an amazing journey
of self-discovery
Students feel an emotional
connection with the
characters and animals
Manadoob teach them we all
have strengths and
weaknesses
Children discover that belief
in themselves is the most
important gift they can ever
receive.

21. The Novel and WorkbookThe Novel and Workbook
Through our illustrated Novel,
students feel an emotional
connection with the characters who
are their teachers
The workbook has 28 chapters with
80 activities intended to allow each
child to question, to reflect, to
discover.
Provides curriculum opportunities in:
 language arts
 reading and vocabulary
 theater arts
 research
 experimental activities
 community outreach

22. Topics and ActivitiesTopics and Activities
 Manadoob addresses many topics and
through various creative activities and
group discussions they learn such things
as:
Diversity
What Makes A Family
Appreciation and Kindness
Seeing Beauty and Magic in the World Around
You
Acceptance, trust, forgiveness, courage, anger
thankfulness, humor and so much more

23. Issues and ChallengesIssues and Challenges
We purposefully choose issues such as:
Fear
Failure
Feelings of being alone or inadequate
Understanding loss; death of a loved
one

24. Self-DiscoverySelf-Discovery
Readers follow the challenges presented to our characters so
they learn how to face and overcome these challenges in their
own lives
Constant stimuli is challenging; stress face to face
communication, discussion based problem solving, writing and
role play while providing tactile elements and tangible keepsakes
 All 6 senses – allowing child to discover, recognize and choose
for themselves who they want to be, guided by their
inalienable connection to all living things.
Children learn to open up their minds and look beyond
themselves so they will choose to give to others around them
No right or wrong answers. Each child has his own truth.
We teach them to reflect, to look inside themselves; to weigh
and consider; to find solutions and make decisions.

25. The Moobia StonesThe Moobia Stones
Helping kids to “sadiki” – to believe in themselves
The Moobia Stones are the Manadoob’s fun and insightful gift of guidance.
The Moobia Stones stress basic values that are sometimes overlooked in the high-speed,
technology-based environment in which we live.

26. Illustrations Spark The ImaginationIllustrations Spark The Imagination
Purposefully designed symbolic
representations of the story
and its characters spark the
imagination and development
of individualized interpretation
Helps children develop and
enhance their own creativity
Art embraces and celebrates
our cultural diversity

27. Quality of ProductQuality of Product
Engraved Moobia
Stones/Guide
Moobia Stone Pouch
Novel
Manadoob Ask-It Workbook
Markers
Windstock
Worry Bag
Sadiki (I Believe) leather
bracelet
Draw bag with 3 charms
Draw bag for
“uncomfortable feelings”
Paper Mask
DVD Kids & Animals
Certificate of Completion
Orange Should Bag

28. TrainingTraining
Teachers/schools will have access to our
Training and Resource Center
Training modules in both audio and
transcript format
Educators’ Training Workbook
Resource Center containing documents,
creative projects, presentations and
videos
Manadoob Mentor

29. Manadoob Is Perfect For:Manadoob Is Perfect For:
Public Schools
Private Schools
After School
Programs
Domestic
Violence Centers
Youth Clubs and
Organizations
Children with
Special Needs
Humane Societies
Military Children
Every Child
 Ages 7-12 Recommended
The Manadoob Program is a highly successful SEL Program on
its own or it can be easily integrated into an existing SEL
Program.

30. Testimonials – ExcerptsTestimonials – Excerpts
“The class went exceptionally well. The kids
absolutely LOVED the Manadoob kits and the
story we read. As we go along, I am going to
write an article for our school newsletter to try
to grow the program. This is something we
could offer at summer camp too!
Kim Gair
Acting Head Master
Country Day School, Saint James, New York
“With an expertise in integrating activities into academic curriculums, integrating
Manadoob into classes would strengthen students’ reading skills and create
conversations on subjects which wouldn’t normally be discussed. Students who would
not be comfortable talking about bullying, their fears and lack of self-worth would open
up with this very fine program as it stimulates creativity and broadens students exposure
and understanding of diversity and cultural differences.
Susan Franklin Tanner – 30-plus years teaching artist including LA County HS for the Arts,
Sequoyah School, Mark Taper Forum Saturday Conservatory, UCLA Extension, Cal State LA’s
EOP.; 2011 CTG Chase Educators Fellow and a 2011 Bravo Award winner
“Right now the first grade class is using the Manadoob Program regularly. It has been very successful in the teacher’s eyes –
allowing students to talk about their fears and feelings in a safe environment and in the conversation also gain a sense of safety – a
sense that there is something you can do about the fears….. Our plan is to utilize the Program in our fourth grade class next - we
really want to take advantage of this Program with my goal being the integration of Manadoob in all lower school classes.”
Megan Bybee
Head of Lower School, Oak Grove School
“Just thought I would check in and let you know how the
“Manadoob” is going---the kids and I are LOVING IT!! We had
just finished the discussion about sadness and I was amazed at
how much the kids opened up to me (or the group). From the
things the kids said, I could tell they felt very safe and
comfortable.”
Bebe Ackerman
Humane Educator
Hawaii Island Humane Society
“Use of technology provides important learning skills
but can lesson a child’s use of interpersonal skills.
Manadoob made curriculum learning fun, creative,
and Manadoob lessons integrated so easily into our
lesson plans….The skills learned through the
Manadoob Program are invaluable and should be a
part of a school’s obligation to its students.”
Kim C. Heckman
National Collegiate Educations Award Winner,
Special Education Certification
Point Dume Academy, Bernice Ayers School,
Wordsworth Academy, Upper Elementary School

31. Testimonials - ChildrenTestimonials - Children
“It was great. It made me
express myself in a way that
I never thought of.”
Christina
“One of the
greatest
experiences of my
lifeJoe D.
“I had a wonderful
experience. I had no idea this
program was going to be so
much fun.
Blanca
“I truly think this was one of the most beautiful, amazing
experiences of my life. I will remember this experience from today
to when I die. I love the book.” Yunuen P.
“It taught me
not to be shy.”
Alyssa L.
I had a great time reading, writing,
and learning different things about
the Manadoob. Manadoob is a great
program about your feelings and
your actions. It was a great program
for me! It was also very fun!”
Michelle L.
“It made me more
open and
talkative.”
Danica C.
“I like the Manadoob because the stones are cool
and it reminds me of the feelings I used to have
and the things I used to do when I was younger.
It’s like another world to me and people can’t tell
me what to do or what to look like. I’m able to
make my own decisions. Manadoob taught Wella
to be herself – that means I can be myself.”
Monce H.
“Manadoob
means
friendship.”
Ian H.
“Manadoob tells
you how to stand
up for yourself,
even if you stand
alone.”
Ayanah R.
“I like Manadoob because I can
learn more about things. I feel good
to learn more things and meet
people that made it. I feel good to
be here.”
Sophia L.
“I like Manadoob because the stones
are cool and because it teaches me
how to be brave and express my
feelings and to respect and be
myself.”
Dion C.

32. ““ I will always remember this project, not in my head, but in my heart. Thank you again!”I will always remember this project, not in my head, but in my heart. Thank you again!”
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