Has your Safe Sitter® program been on hold for a significant period of time? Are you ready to resume in-person classes, but not sure where to start?
Read MoreAs preteens, your students are going through a lot of changes – emotional, social, and physical – so it’s important that you provide a supportive and nurturing learning environment.
Read MoreEven the best Instructor sometimes encounters students who are uncooperative or unruly. How you manage those students can be a great teachable moment for others in the classroom, who are watching you and will emulate your behavior when they are in charge of younger children.
Read MoreHas it been a while since you’ve taught a Safe Sitter® class? Even experienced Safe Sitter® Instructors sometimes forget things from their original training, so here are reminders of some important details you may have forgotten.
Read MoreEveryone knows that Site Coordinators are key to Safe Sitter® programs running smoothly, but what are the secrets of successful Site Coordinators?
Read MoreTeaching Safe Sitter is a great way to help young teens in your community learn essentials skills that will help them be safe when they are home alone, watching younger siblings, and babysitting, but what about after class ends?
Read MoreThe Safe Sitter classrooms must be safe, nurturing environments for all students. Not only do students learn best when they feel safe and accepted, it is important that Instructors model the nurturing behavior that we expect students to show when caring for siblings or younger children. Like all other students, LGBTQ+ students, including transgender students, need and deserve a safe and nurturing place to learn.
Read MoreIf you would like to offer virtual classes but don’t know where to start, we can help! Read our Virtual Class Guide and FAQs, and log in to Instructor Resources for additional information.
Read MoreAs businesses begin to reopen, students will be eager to take Safe Sitter® courses and organizations will be ready to open their doors for community education again. Safe Sitter® exists to build safer communities and with new guidelines in response to COVID-19, we want to help you ensure the classroom experience is safe as well.
Read MoreOffering Safe Sitter® and Safe@Home Classes virtually is a great solution when an in-class experience is not possible. A Student Handbook is required for students completing the class in-person or in a virtual class.
Read MoreSafe@Home is a 90-minute program from Safe Sitter, Inc. that prepares students in grades 4-6 to be safe when they are home alone.
Read MoreStudents want to take your class and parents want an easy registration process. The best way to do this is to create a dedicated landing page for your Safe Sitter® classes. When creating this page, we recommend following a few best practices.
Read MoreMarketing flyers are a great way to spread the word about your upcoming Safe Sitter® classes. This service is free to you as a Registered Provider and the flyers are sent to your inbox immediately.
Read MoreStudents want to take your class and parents want an easy registration process. The best way to do this is to create a dedicated landing page for your Safe Sitter® classes. When creating this page, we recommend following a few best practices.
Read MoreIt might seem intimidating to receive a request for a television or newspaper interview to discuss your Safe Sitter® program, but don’t worry! Here are some tips for working with the media.
Read MoreSafe Sitter® classes are more popular during the warmer months. Kids are out of school, and parents want to keep their kids' summer brains active. They also want to make sure their kids can safely stay home alone or watch younger siblings while they’re at work. Plan ahead to take advantage of this golden time to teach! Here's what Site Coordinators must do to be ready.
Read MoreWith summer approaching, most school teachers are getting ready to wind down. However, as a Safe Sitter® Instructor, you may be gearing up for your busiest time of the year: spring and summer! Make sure you know what you need to do to be ready
Read MoreTeaching Sites are most vulnerable during a Site Coordinator transition. Here’s what new Site Coordinators need to know to take the helm and keep a Safe Sitter® program going in the right direction.
Read MoreJust as coaches sustain athletes’ enthusiasm for the game, Site Coordinators work to keep Instructors motivated and their Safe Sitter® program going. Here’s what you should look for—and where you can look— when recruiting new members of your Safe Sitter® team!
Read MoreAs an Instructor, you want to give your students the best learning experience possible. You also want to come away feeling that you did all you could to make the class a success. There’s no secret to having a successful class every time. It starts by avoiding three major pitfalls.
Read MoreEven when you’re super busy, you can make the student recruitment process much easier by trying a few simple things. A little effort can go a long way!
Read MoreOrdering materials is one of the most important jobs of a Site Coordinator. Find out all you need to know about ordering materials, including ways to submit your order, how far you should order in advance of a class, and more!
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