The Kids on the Block Educational Puppets

[01/14/16]   We had hoped for a quick and seamless transition but that will, unfortunately, not be possible. KOBHQ has temporarily ceased operations at our Maryland facility as "the kids" move to a new home in 2016. Your continued support of your local KOB teams is greatly appreciated and we hope to see you again soon.

[11/25/15]   Our office is currently closed for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will be finalizing Sept./Oct. orders and any remaining backorders when we return next week. Happy Thanksgiving!

Arts in Education Showcase, Arts Council of Anne Arundel County, MD

We're at the Anne Arundel Arts Showcase today!

acaac.org Coming soon, an arts in education showcase to be offered by the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Contact the Arts Council for more info.

Multiple fatalities reported in shooting at Oregon community college

Our hearts and thoughts are with the victims and their families...

washingtonpost.com The gunman killed as many as 15 people and wounded up to 25, initial reports say.

Bring Kids on the Block Puppets to Communities In Need | Kids on the Block's Fundraiser

We're half way to making our first rescued kid placement happen. Want to help? Share this post or join in the effort!

crowdrise.com The Kids on the Block Puppets have been educating children and adults for more than 30 years. Schools, hospitals, and community organizations use the puppets to teach important lessons on health, disability, safety, and social issues. Though there are more than 1,000 active, community-based Kids on…

Meet Valerie Perkins

Look who's headed to Kentucky!

kotb.com Valerie lives at home with her older sister and brother, Angela and Norman, her younger sister, Erica, and her mother and father, Cynthia and Nathaniel. The two eldest Perkins boys have moved out of the family home. Franklin is in his junior year at the University of Washington and Elias is in the…

[09/30/15]   A big THANK YOU to the students, PTA and staff at Deer Crossing Elementary School (New Market, MD) for having us at your school yesterday. Thanks, too, for serenading us and being a terrific opening act! We enjoyed talking with you about disability awareness!

[09/29/15]   KOBHQ's National Performing Troupe will be in Frederick County Schools today for our first show of the 2015/16 school year!

Bring Kids on the Block Puppets to Communities In Need | Kids on the Block's Fundraiser

No puppet kid should be left behind. Help us rescue abandoned kids and donate them to organizations that would otherwise be unable to bring "the Kids" to their communities.

crowdrise.com The Kids on the Block Puppets have been educating children and adults for more than 30 years. Schools, hospitals, and community organizations use the puppets to teach important lessons on health, disability, safety, and social issues. Though there are more than 1,000 active, community-based Kids on…

Broadway star pens open letter after boy with autism interrupts show

Well said...

autismspeaks.org Broadway star Kelvin Moon Loh is currently in "The King and I" and during a recent show a young boy shouted loudly from the audience during a quiet scene.

Some new exclusive items on our online store.
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WHAT'S NEW WITH THE KIDS ON THE BLOCK PUPPETS

A small update on our News Page... Hoods & Gloves, Visual Impairment and the KOB Newsletter slated to return.

kotb.com Puppet characters and scripts by The Kids on the Block, Inc. teach children about disability, medical conditions and social issues.

Puppets by Kids on the Block - Sibling With a Disability Information Sheet

Coming soon to Plainview, New York...

kotb.com Puppet characters and scripts by The Kids on the Block, Inc. teach children about disabled siblings.

10 Books That Bring Diversity to Children’s Libraries

takepart.com ‘Kid lit’ is notoriously whitewashed—this list of titles adds some color.

Online Exclusive - Kids on the Block Logo Tee (World)
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Puppets by Kids on the Block - COMBATING CHILDHOOD OBESITY Information Sheet

Coming soon to Atlanta, Georgia...

kotb.com Puppet characters and scripts by The Kids on the Block, Inc. teach children about obesity & overweight, nutrition, physical activity, exercise.

Meet Zach Jones

Zach refers to himself as “not being a sports kind of guy” but he is starting to realize that physical activity can be attained through many methods–not just team sports. He's also learning how the many decisions we make every day can effect our health.

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m.kotb.com The Kids on the Block puppets originated in 1977 in direct response to US Public Law 94-142, which required that children with disabilities be educated in the least restrictive environment. To date there are more than 1,000 local troupes worldwide.

Meet Diane Delaney

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

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We here at KOBHQ hope all of the students, teachers and our KOB puppeteers everywhere have a terrific year! If you haven't already booked your Kids on the Block presentation, now is the time. Shows booked directly through KOBHQ are eligible for a special discount (through Sept. 30th, 2015).

[08/11/15]   Kids on the Block teams throughout North America are gearing up for the new school year. Contact us to find out if there is a local affiliate near you.

[08/10/15]   We're so glad our DC, MD, PA, and VA based schools are planning ahead for spring, 2016! We still space available in the 2015 calendar year. Be sure to contact us prior to September 30th for special rates.

25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilites Act on ada.gov

This past weekend, the ADA marked its 25th Anniversary.

ada.gov The ADA Home Page provides access to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations for businesses and State and local governments, technical assistance materials, ADA Standards for Accessible Design, links to Federal agencies with ADA responsibilities and information, updates on new ADA requirem…

Meet Kids on the Block Puppet Character, Jinx Braxton

Jinx is a very outgoing 11 year old who spends part of her school day in a resource room for children who are gifted.

kotb.com Puppet characters and scripts by The Kids on the Block, Inc. teach children about gifted learners.

Our workshop is taking advanced orders for Performing Hood & Gloves Sets. Advance orders will ship late August/early September.

Puppets by Kids on the Block - Pediatric Hospice Information Sheet

#TBT Throwback Thursday:
Thinking back on a special performance of Pediatric Hospice at the Corcoran Gallery in Washington, D.C. During Q & A, a little girl raised her hand to tell Kenny, "I'm sorry you're sick..."

Our world needs more compassion.

kotb.com Puppet characters and scripts by The Kids on the Block, Inc. teach children about pediatric hospice care.

Congratulations to our friends at Discovery Elementary who won the Loudoun County Best Program Award for "Celebrating Differences Day" which we were honored to be part of this past October.

[05/18/15]   Remember, if you submit a question through our mobile website we will not be able to respond if you leave the "email/phone" field blank.

Dolls With Disabilities Launch After Successful #ToyLikeMe Campaign

We should all be able to see ourselves reflected in popular culture.

huffingtonpost.co.uk The traditional Barbie doll with long blonde hair, an enhanced chest and stick thin legs is hardly a toy that many young children can relate to, especially those with disabilities. But thanks to t

Puppeteer Tip Thursday:
Use a remote controlled music player to make triggering music cues easier.

[05/07/15]   Puppeteer Tip Thursday:
Always have the contact number for your show site(s) so you can call them when you get stuck in traffic.

[05/06/15]   We were so pleased to be invited back to Rock View Elementary (Kensington, MD) yesterday! A big THANK YOU to the students, PTA and staff for making us feel so welcome and for being so flexible with your schedule after those horrendous traffic jams.

The Kids are in Montgomery County Schools today for Disability Awareness presentations.

[04/30/15]   A big THANK YOU to the students, PTA and staff at Arbutus Elementary School (Baltimore, MD) for inviting us to be part of your Disability Awareness Week yesterday. Renaldo, Mark, Jennifer, Jimmy and Valerie enjoyed meeting all of you!

The Kids are in Baltimore County Schools today for Disability Awareness presentations.

Images: Vandals gather at Mondawmin Mall, 7-Eleven

We hope sanity and peace soon return to Baltimore.

wbaltv.com Vandals gathered at Mondawmin Mall Monday afternoon. At one point, the vandals ran to a nearby 7-Eleven store, which they vandalized and looted.

Woman With Prosthetic Leg Finds A Super Nasty Note On Her Car

Someone obviously missed out on some important life lessons when they were younger...

huffingtonpost.com An Ohio woman with a prosthetic leg who asked a neighbor not to park in her apartment building's handicap spot found a nasty note on her car calling her a "cry baby one leg." Ashley Brady, 26, told the Amputee Coalition of America that ...

Puppetry Training

Happy Monday! We're conducting a Puppeteer Workshop at a high school in New York today. We'll return to our regular schedule on Tuesday.

kotb.com Kids on the Block performances are not only educational, they are also lively and entertaining. The Kids on the Block International Performing Troupe can help you learn the puppetry skills you need to make the puppet characters come alive for the children in your community. We offer several training…

ABC 7 News - Washington D.C., Maryland & Virginia News | WJLA.com

Winter continues to wreak havoc in many parts of North America. KOBHQ will be closed today. Stay warm and safe, friends!

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Meet John Sanchez

John appears in The Kids on the Block Program on Alternatives to Violence, Gangs, and Prejudice.

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[02/02/15]   A big THANK YOU to the students, PTA and staff at Charles Carroll Elementary School (Westminster, MD) for having us at your school last week. We enjoyed sharing our anti-bullying program with you!

[01/30/15]   The Kids are braving the ice and snow and wind to meet some new friends in the Carroll County School District today!

[12/09/14]   It will soon be winter break. Time to give those puppets their annual cleaning (if you skipped it this past summer) and schedule those repairs. We have limited "beds" at the puppet hospital for repairs so don't delay. Contact us to schedule an appointment.

[11/24/14]   A big THANK YOU to everyone at Congregation B'nai Tzedek (Potomac, MD) for inviting us out yesterday. Jennifer, Jimmy, Valerie, Renaldo, Mark, and their friends really enjoyed meeting you!

Kids on the Block, Inc. - Presenting Your Puppets In the Classroom

Sometimes when we update materials we retire scripts and replace them. The script "Who's George" was retired from the Down Syndrome Program in 2005. If your team still performs it, you should stop. More information on program updates at the link...

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