We discuss themes in selected stories, talk about concepts through worksheets and group discussion, and do role plays. We try to resolve conflicts among students using the methods. It takes a lot of practice to be able to resolve conflicts non-violently. The heart of the tutoring program is the tutors. Our volunteer tutors include neighbors interested in children, parents of children in the program, adults from other United Methodist churches, Key Club members from Senn H.S., students from Loyola University, St. Scholastica H.S., and Wilmette Jr. High, and people from Epworth Church.
Tutors come before or after work and in the midst of their college schedule.
Some take time out from paying jobs to do volunteer tutoring. More tutors are needed at each session. We talk with parents about their children's report cards and scores on the Iowa Tests and help them understand them. Some parents come to tutor, which is beneficial to all. Every year we hold one or two Parents' Nights for the families of each group of children.