Describes a "hands-on" economic/business education project called the Stock Project in which fifth- and sixth-grade students at Amidon Elementary School in Washington D.C. become familiar with the stock market and investments--the Dow Jones Industrial Averages, capital gains and losses, and stock market fluctuation. (Author/BB)

Describes an innovative gardening/nutrition education program in Tucson, Arizona, public elementary schools--Meals for Millions "Sow and Grow"--where children in kindergarten to sixth grade invest time and "tender loving cultivation" into their own school vegetable gardens and learn to like foods--zucchini--that are good for…

Describes a project initiated by sixth graders in which children and parents were brought together in groups led by professionals to discuss parent child relations. (JMB)

Describes KID-ABILITY, the sexual abuse prevention program of the Girls' Club of America, now being expanded to other youth-serving organizations nationwide, which aims to increase children's self-esteem and confidence, and help children learn how to assess and obtain help in problem situations. (Author/BB)

Describes a family living and sex education program for students in kindergarten through sixth grade. Discusses program's four components: program planning with staff, meeting with parents, classroom instruction, and evaluation. Curriculum content and children's questions generated by the program are also discussed. (HS)

Describes Kaleidoscope, a participatory arts program created by Hallmark Cards. Designed as a supplement to classroom art instruction, the program provides children of 6 to 12 years with positive experiences in exploring art. The program is designed to foster originality, imaginative thinking, and creative self-expression. (Author/BB)

Describes an after-school science program, "Hands On Science," in which children from kindergarten though sixth grade discover that the application of science and technology begins with simple materials, a need, and their minds. (Author/BB)

Describes a program that encourages the love of reading, and develops the reading skills of early adolescents, preschoolers, and elementary school students. The adolescents read aloud to the younger children from children's books, discuss the readings with the children, and help the children understand the books. (SM)

Describes the development, characteristics, and effectiveness of the Everybuddy Program in South Richmond-Chesterfield, Virginia, an integrated after-school care and recreation program for disabled and nondisabled children. (BB)