Stranger Safety Program

We just did a program about stranger safety and  awareness at H.R. Elementary School, K-4th grade. Watching this program is such a rewarding experience.

Not only because of the great presentation made by Rocco Ambrose, that is just the beginning. He engaged the children through so many avenues that his presentation was a real thrill ride. He created such an exciting atmosphere of learning that every child in the auditorium (and there was 325 of them) wanted to participate and were fully vested in the process.  Their attention was complete. His talent to teach and enthrall an audience of all ages was apparent.

Then there is the other side of the equation, the kids themselves.  Watching their reactions to the program is fun to watch, because the children are having great fun. Their enthusiasm is infectious. Soon more and more hands go shooting in the

air in unison, begging to be chosen. The kindergartners were as attentive and as impressive as the fourth graders. The synergy created by teacher and student is amazing. 

That's why I think that this program is such a success.  It gives the message of stranger safety to children in a way that speaks to them.  The steps are easy to follow. The children understand the steps and have fun learning them.   They are eager to participate, an integral part 

of the process, helping children retain this vital information longer. 

After the presentation, the principal of the school told Mr. Ambrose that one particular first grader that had volunteered was language delayed.  She was amazed that this little boy understood every word and every direction. He performed every step correctly, except the last one.  So Mr. Ambrose had asked him back to make the correction, clarified his directions, and asked him to do it again. No hesitation at all, the first grader did what he was asked to do.  

By creating an exciting atmosphere of learning, every child can focus on the message of stranger safety. Kudos to Mr. Rocco Ambrose for an excellent program.

Rocco Ambrose has made this presentation to area schools and organizations for over fifteen years.  Thanks to Diane Webb, Wayne County Commissioner, for bringing his program to schools in the Wayne County area.