Kids on the Block
Kids on the Block educates children – as well as the broader community – about health and social concerns that affect their lives. Using puppets and other teaching tools, Kids on the Block promotes understanding and acceptance of all children and adults, regardless of their differences.
Meet the Puppets
Jason Robinson
Sticks and Stones
(25 minutes)
Melody James
Problem Solving
(1st grade – 25 minutes)
Mark Riley
Awareness of Differences
(2nd grade – 45 minutes)
Brenda Dubrowski
Dealing with Feelings
(1st or 2nd grade – 45 minutes)
Zack Jones
Growing Up Healthy
(2nd or 4th grade – 45 minutes)
Stephen Arthurs
Child Abuse Prevention
(3rd grade – Recommended 1 hour)
Eddy Franklin & John Sanchez
Bullying Prevention
(4th grade – 45 minutes)
Eric Van Aart
Substance Abuse Prevention
(4th or 5th grade – 45 minutes)
Salima Rahman
Respecting & Accepting Diversity
(5th or 6th grades – 45 minutes)
Natalie Gregg
HIV/AIDS Awareness
(5th or 6th grades – 45 minutes)
Sharyn & Charlotta Greene
Making The Right Choices
(6th grade – 45 minutes)
Special topics upon request
Nashville’s Kids on the Block (KOB) was founded in 1981 by Alva Duke. KOB teaches children to value people with any kind of difference and to understand the consequences of their own actions and behaviors. KOB has a strong commitment to empowering children to make positive choices as they deal with the serious issues that today’s children face. The troupe reaches nearly 40,000 children and adults in schools and community agencies throughout seven counties in Middle Tennessee (Davidson, Dickson, Maury, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson and Wilson).
More Information
- About Kids on the Block
- Programs — Learn more about the programs offered by KOB and how your school can schedule a performance.
- Staff — Learn more about the leadership and key staff of KOB.
- Chair-ish The Kids
- Contact Kids on the Block — Would you like Kids on the Block to come to your school?
