Home Alone - Level 1

Home Alone - Level 1

1.5-Hour Class
Artist/Instructor: Tammy Lorch

Date: Thursday, October 1
Time: 6:00pm–7:30pm

Grades: 2nd - 4th

Course Overview

Brown County Human Services guidelines suggest that children ages 8–10 can stay home alone for up to three hours at a time. This class is an introduction to staying home alone, designed for parents and their children in grades 2–4.

Staying home alone for the first time is an exciting milestone, but it comes with responsibility. In this class, parents and children will have the opportunity to discuss questions and expectations together. Topics include:

• Developing household expectations
• Handling sibling conflicts
• Making healthy choices
• Problem-solving strategies
• Identifying and responding to emergencies

Location

Jefferson Elementary School
Media Center
318 S Payne St, New Ulm, MN 56073

Materials

All Materials will be provided by instructor