Elementary School
Curriculum
The Massachusetts D.A.R.E. program offers age-appropriate curricula designed to educate and empower students from pre-K to 6th grade.
D.A.R.E. Elementary School Curriculum Overview
The Massachusetts D.A.R.E. program provides age-appropriate curricula for pre-K to 6th-grade students. Pre-K to 2nd-grade learners engage in safety topics and basic Social Emotional Learning (SEL) through poster visits. For K-3 and 5-6 grades, our core offering is the research-backed keepin’ it REAL Elementary curriculum, proven to shape attitudes towards substance abuse, enhance social skills, and guide healthy decision-making.
Our approach emphasizes flexibility, allowing D.A.R.E. officers and school districts to customize subjects and class time to their needs. We prioritize active learning over traditional lectures, fostering a more engaging and participatory style of education.
5th – 6th Grade
Ten 45-minute evidence-based lessons are taught using foundational skills for drug-free lives.
Pre-K – 2nd Grade
Eight standalone health and safety posters are coupled with 15-minute lessons.
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Elementary School Curriculum
The keepin’ it REAL elementary curriculum is the core program for early grades (K-3) and elementary school students (5-6 grades).
Middle School Curriculum
D.A.R.E.’s keepin’ it REAL middle school curriculum serves as an extension of the elementary program, building on previously learned lessons.