Queen Bees & Wannabes and Real Boys
Harmony Elementary
What was the purpose of this project?
Queen Bees & Wanna Bees was facilitated by the Valley Park Elementary Guidance Counselor. Through a parent book club Valley Park parents were able to have the opportunity to interact with each other and better understand wats to help their daughters navigate through the crucial years of young adolescence. It also provided an opportunity for parents to examine their parenting style, gain insight into how to relate to daughters and develop a partnership with other parents.
Did the project fulfill that purpose? If so, how?
Absolutely! One of the best statements that exemplifies that was made when a parent said, "Can we still keep meeting even after they've left this building?" and several other parents added, "That would be great!" That comment resulted in the parents developing a support network amongst those participating in the Queen Bees & Wanna Bees book talks and a request for future book talks.
Please include the number of students involved in this project, grade levels and subject areas covered.
Parents of students in grades 3-5
18 students parents regularly attended sessions
Adolescent girls
Describe how Foundation funds and this project benefited students.
Parents of Valley Park students were able to have an opportunity to gain skills in helping our daughters navigate through the trials and tribulations of adolescence.
Do you feel this project should be replicated in other schools throughout the district? Please explain.
Parents were very responsive, developed a parent network as a result of participating, and requested to have future book talk opportunities.
Other comments:
Wonderful experience! Thank you for the opportunity and support!