Building Strong Families--Kit Supplies


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KIT SUPPLIES

Family Strengths

Interlocking Blocks - We used Duplo Legos®; other brands are available through discount and toy stores.
Wet-Erase Markers - Office supply store or discount store.
Family Survival Kit - You received this at the Facilitator Training. Purchase replacement items at discount stores or through mail order catalogs.

Communicating

Art of Communication Video - Item #2042, $99; Bureau for At-Risk Youth, 516-349-5520--DISCONTINUED (we are searching for a replacement)
Active Communication: How to win cooperation with your child Video - Active Parenting Now, 2002; Item #1912, $59.95 plus shipping and handling; (possible replacement for Art of Communication Video)
1-800-825-0060

Managing Stress

Adapting to Stress Video - (from Hope Publications) Currently in kits. Video has been discontinued – no longer able to purchase new copies.
Biodots - Biodot, 800-272-2340

Food and Fitness

MyPyramid laminated poster and pictures of foods – University of Missouri Extension created a set for the program. Cost is approximately $50. Contact Lucy Schrader for more information at 573-882-4071. You can also download information from the MyPyramid web site to use instead (www.MyPyramid.gov) or use the pyramid from the MyPyramid 101 handout (http://extension.missouri.edu/fnep/Updated_n940.pdf).
Fitness and Wellness for a Lifetime DVD series by Dr. Steve Ball, University of Missouri – Available for check out from kit holders. Contact Lucy Schrader for more information at 573-882-4071.
Food Items – Various food items for the label reading activity.
Empty cups, cans or bottles of various sizes – Examples for several activities.
Miscellaneous art supplies
Paper plates
Magazines – To cut out pictures of food.
Sugar
Teaspoons
Bags (zipper type)
Balloons, scarves or plastic shopping bags – Can buy at discount stores or use bags from stores.

Working

Boss/Worker Aprons - G Marketing, 573-864-3460 (ask for Building Strong Families boss/worker aprons)

Money Matters

Bean Game - Bag of dried beans available through most grocery store.

Balancing Responsibilities

Group juggle kit - items such as a ball, paper plate, stuffed toy, roll of toilet paper, and other items that people can throw to each other (items can represent tasks or roles from every day life)

Healthy House

IAQ Video Sampler Video - $20; Montana State University Extension Service; www.healthyindoorair.org or 406-994-3451 and ask for Barb Allen
Scratch and Sniff cards - make your own or download here (pdf).

Kids and Self-Esteem

Hand-Held Mirrors - Available at discount and drug stores.

Other

University of Missouri Extension Publications and Guidesheets
- Call any county Extension office and order by publication number.
- Order from Extension Publications at the Explore web site; http://extension.missouri.edu/explore/hesguide/ or by phone at 573-882-7477

If you have any questions or need information contact:

Lucy Schrader
Building Strong Families Program Coordinator
University of Missouri Extension
162 Stanley Hall
Columbia, MO 65211
573-882-4071
SchraderL@missouri.edu