Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies (PATHS) is a school-based preventive program for children in primary school.

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The program is designed to enhance areas of social-emotional development such as self-control, self-esteem, emotional awareness, social skills, friendships, and interpersonal problem-solving skills while reducing aggression and other behavior problems.

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Skill concepts are presented through direct instruction, discussion, modeling, storytelling, role-playing activities, and video presentations.

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At Norris Bank Primary School the program is taught at all year levels by the classroom teacher.