The core of the program that I feel is unique to other projects available is two fold:

1) YYOL sends the message early as a foundational building block that when the going gets tough, you are your own best “cheer” leader; vs. a “fix it” later remedy.

2) The YEAH YEAH Out Loud theme helps the child realize the “cheer” leader lies within. The picture book story of Hur-Ray encouraging Kiddazy to grow into a flower and get a YYOL face (just like Hur-Ray’s) confirms that it is only after Kiddazy cheers on the other sprouts in a “pay it forward” fashion, does the understanding that it is in the cheering on of others, lies Kiddazy’s own self-esteem, and YYOL is actualized.

(our program is applicable through 2nd grade; although we also have seen it put to great use with high school kids mentoring to the younger ones….).

no getting stuck on yourself here; it’s only after “playing nice w/ your friends” and realize it’s in YOU; does YYOL “shine” through!