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Botvin LifeSkills Training | Elementary School Program
Gilbert J. Botvin, Ph.D.

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Center for Substance Abuse Prevention


PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Botvin  LifeSkills Training Elementary School program is a comprehensive, dynamic, and developmentally appropriate substance abuse and violence prevention program designed for upper elementary school students. This highly effective curriculum has been proven to help increase self-esteem, develop healthy attitudes, and improve their knowledge of essential life skills – all of which promote healthy and positive personal development.

Program Learning Objectives

  • Personal Self-Management Skills
    Provides students with skills to enhance self-esteem, reduce stress and anxiety, make good decisions, and manage anger.

  • General Social Skills
    Empowers students with skills to meet personal challenges such as overcoming shyness, communicating clearly, and building relationships.

  • Drug Resistance Skills
    Enables students to build defenses against tobacco by identifying facts about the effects of smoking and exploring why people smoke or don't smoke.

Program Structure

  • Grades 3-6
  • Three level program consisting of 24 class sessions
     - Level 1 (Grades 3/4) - 8 class sessions
     - Level 2 (Grades 4/5) - 8 class sessions
     - Level 3 (Grades 5/6) - 8 class sessions
  • 30-45 minute class sessions
  • Taught as an intensive mini-series or on an extended schedule

Program Components

Each level includes the following materials:

  • Comprehensive, easy-to-use teacher’s manual
  • Student guide


Available in Spanish