Thumbuddy Stands Out of the Preschool Curriculum Crowd

Burnsville, MN, July 24, 2009 --(PR.com)-- The thumbprint character, Thumbuddy, tells kids that just like their thumb stands out from their fingers – they were meant to stand out from the crowd and embrace being one-of-a-kind, just like their thumbprint.

This foundational concept of ThumbPeople, Inc. has influenced the creation of Thumbuddy Club preschool curriculum. Effective in building self confidence within kids, Thumbuddy Club encourages kids to be the one-of-a-kind original they were created to be and value others for their unique qualities as well.

Thumbuddy Club has received accolades by child development experts for its success in instilling self worth and confidence in children. Early Childhood Educator and Birth and Family Instructor, Kelly Olson, says, “I am captured by the spirit that “ThumbPeople” portrays. The powerful message they relay to children and adults is essential in our world today. Believing in one’s own self and knowing that you are a unique and special person with beautiful gifts to share, is important for this generation to understand, believe and act upon. ThumbPeople’s amazing products help families facilitate this interaction.”

Designed and field tested by experts in the preschool arena, Thumbuddy Club uses scripted dialog between the facilitator and children, story time, crafts, music, activities and take-home bags to instill self worth building concepts. Thumbuddy Club is available in both Christian and secular versions and is structured for before and after school programs, preschools, children’s library programs, Vacation Bible School, daycares and homeschooling. The seven Thumbuddy Club lessons can be facilitated consecutively or as stand alone lessons.

Built on the premise that positive words greatly influence individuals, ThumbPeople, Inc. has also created Thumbuddy children’s books and music CD’s containing affirming words to encourage individuals to see themselves in a positive light and inspire them to live outstanding lives.

ThumbPeople, Inc., founded by author, Mark Arens, is located in Burnsville and produces children’s literature through the Thumbuddy book series. ThumbPeople, Inc. also produces nurturing and encouraging music for children and adults. They’ve been recognized for their efforts in positive youth development in building self-confidence in children. ThumbPeople, Inc. produces children’s preschool curriculum with a positive message geared for both the secular and Christian environments and provides training opportunities through public speaking events. ThumbPeople has also launched its Imprint Ministry that provides churches with a sermon series, children’s ministry program, outreach program and fundraising opportunities that are respectful of the church and ministry environment.

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ThumbPeople, Inc.
14400 W. Burnsville Parkway
Burnsville, MN 55306
1-877-77THUMB (1-877-778-4862)