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PROJECT CORNERSTONE

TRAININGS & EVENTS

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*Please be sure to check into the office before coming to the trainings.*

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Meet N' Greet

Date: Thursday, 09/03/26

Time: 8:15-9am

Location: Catalyst Room

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Book Training Dates TBA

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Project Cornerstone is a YMCA initiative that helps students feel valued, respected, and connected within their school community.

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Their ABC Program (Asset Building Champions) builds relationships, skills, and values that help young people thrive.


Goals:

  • Connect students with caring adults and strengthen relationships.

  • Create a shared language of respect, empathy, and inclusion.

  • Use children’s literature to build resilience, integrity, equality, and responsibility.

  • Develop skills for friendships, emotions, bullying, and conflict resolution.

  • Foster a safe, caring school environment where every child feels they belong.

"FRIENDSHIP"

Project Cornerstone’s ABC TK/K program uses children’s books and activities to build social-emotional learning skills. Through classroom discussions and activities, students develop and practice the following tools and skills:

"CONNECT WITH EMPATHY" 

Each year, the ABC curriculum teaches UPstander behaviors, inclusion, and empathy. By modeling kindness and appreciation for differences, caring adults help children challenge stereotypes, promote equality, and build understanding. Together, we can create a more compassionate, inclusive community where every child feels valued.

ABC "CHAMPION" YEAR - Grades 1 to 5

Capybara is Friends with Everyone

by Maddie Frost

  • Set healthy boundaries and confidently say yes or no.

  • Build authentic, diverse friendships while staying true to your values.

  • Embrace your self-worth.

  • Respect and celebrate different personalities and social styles.

Ruby Bridges Goes to School/Ruby Bridges This is Your Time by Ruby Bridges

  • Recognize how stereotypes can lead to discrimination.

  • Stand up for others and promote equality.

  • Respect, accept, and celebrate differences.

  • Create dialogue that challenges racism and bias.

Bored Panda by Mike Bender

  • Manage uncomfortable feelings.

  • Turn challenges into opportunities.

  • Choose to engage and connect with others.

  • Practice mindfulness and appreciate nature.

The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig

  • Include everyone and make them feel welcome.

  • Recognize social cues and understand others’ feelings.

  • Build relationships through kindness and empathy.

  • Create a caring, respectful school community.

Eyes that Kiss in the Corners by Joanna Ho

  • Appreciate the people in our lives.

  • Celebrate who we are and our unique contributions.

  • Respect and understand different backgrounds.

Clovis Keeps His Cool by Katelyn Aronson

  • Recognize and express emotions with empathy.

  • Process feelings in healthy ways.

  • Understand and respond to others’ emotions.

  • Resolve conflict and offer second chances.

I Wish You Knew by Jackie Azúa Kramer

  • Practice empathy through listening, perspective-taking, and compassion.

  • Use empathy to resolve conflict and strengthen connections.

  • Recognize personal biases that can hinder empathy.

  • Identify caring adults and support systems.

TK/Kinder "Friendship" YEAR

Gustavo the Shy Ghost by Flavio Z. 

  • Be friendly to others.

  • Smile and say hello.

  • Be kind to someone.

  • Listen to get to know someone.

  • Play fair and follow the rules.

  • Share and wait your turn.

  • Ask to play.

Our Tree by Jessica Meserve 

  • Share space and resources willingly.

  • Welcome everyone who looks, acts, or sounds different.

  • Work together with different people to keep everyone safe.

  • Work through frustrations.

  • Resist the urge to say "mine."

  • Remember that everyone needs a safe space to live, play, and belong.

Giraffes Can’t Dance by Giles Andreae 

  • Tap into inside voice that says, “You can do this.”

  • Believe in the power of positive thinking.

  • Have an I can do it approach.

  • Use positive self-talk.

Have You Filled a Bucket Today? by Carol McCloud 

  • Be a bucket filler.

  • Use kind words and actions to fill buckets.

  • Don’t dip into other’s buckets.

  • Stop and think to avoid dipping into other's buckets.

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Cuckoo by Lois Ehlert

  • Be caring.

  • Do the right thing, even if it’s difficult.

  • Be responsible by doing what is expected of you.

  • Help others in a safe way.

  • Do your best.

Hedgehog and the Log by Pam Fong

  • Pause and take a breath when big emotions feel overwhelming.

  •  Allow yourself to feel sad or worried, but don't give up.

  • Keep trying and persevere when things don't go as planned.

The Dot by Peter Reynolds 

  • Use a growth mindset to discover and grow as a person.

  • Use personal power to change mud thoughts into clear thoughts.

  • Tap into the power of positive thinking by believing in their own abilities and unique talents.

  • Understand the positive impact that kind words and support can have on someone’s confidence and motivation.

RESOURCES

Request Reimbursements

Please gather all receipts and invoices for expenses and submit them using WINS Reimbursement form.

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Cornerstone Committee

Please contact the team at williamsprojectcornerstone@gmail.com.​

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