Clover Groups
Clover Groups: Building Resilience, Connection & Growth
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The Clover Groups curriculum, developed by Dr. Gil Noam and PEAR, provides a structured, strength-based approach that helps youth build social-emotional skills, resilience, and meaningful connections. Rooted in the Clover Model, these groups create safe, supportive spaces where young people can develop confidence, self-awareness, and a sense of belonging—before challenges impact their academic success and well-being.
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Designed for schools and out-of-school-time programs, Clover Groups integrate mental health, youth development, and education, empowering educators, youth workers, and mentors to support the whole child.
Who Benefits from Clover Groups
Clover Groups are ideal for youth who may be:
✔ Struggling with social-emotional balance and confidence
✔ Feeling disconnected from peers or their learning environment
✔ At risk for academic, emotional, or behavioral challenges
By using interactive activities, storytelling, and peer connection, Clover Groups help young people develop self-awareness, resilience, and positive relationships.
Clover Groups
Ready, Set, Action engages youth ages 9-15 by tapping into their strength of being action-oriented. Participants learn to become more reflective and able to control their impulses. They also learn the skills necessary to develop healthy relationships. Sessions: 12, Length of Sessions: 50-60 minutes. Group Size: 6-9 youth.
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Skill Focus:
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Teamwork
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Perseverance
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Self-Awareness
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Self-Control
Ready, Set, Action
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Photo Justice was created for youth ages 10-15 to provide a forum where young people’s passion and opinions can be channeled into a positive form of expression. It encourages participants to think about how photography can influence the way we think about ourselves and others, can be an expression of power and assertion, and a medium for change. Sessions: 12, Length of Sessions: 50-60 minutes. Group Size: 6-9 youth.
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Skill Focus:
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Advocacy
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Organizing/Planning
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Critical Thinking
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Perspective Taking
Photo justice
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StrongLinks is a curriculum ideal for youth ages 10-15 who have a strong focus on social connection but struggle with self-expression in social contexts. The group helps youth connect with one another, while practicing ways to safely assert individuality and voice. Sessions: 12, Length of Sessions: 50-60 minutes. Group Size: 6-9 youth.
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Skill Focus:
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Social-Awareness
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Self-Awareness
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Assertiveness
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Emotion Regulation
StrongLinks
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Our Stories uses identity exploration and storytelling to build on a youth’s existing strengths in reflection and critical thinking to help them develop confidence in their abilities and potential. For youth ages 10-15. Sessions: 12, Length of Sessions: 50-60 minutes. Size: 6-9 youth.
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Skill Focus:
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Emotion Regulation
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Connection
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Identity
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Expression​
Our Stories
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How Clover Groups Work
PEAR provides customized support to help schools and programs successfully implement Clover Groups. Selection is guided by assessments like PEAR’s Holistic Student Assessment (HSA) and input from administrators and educators.
What You Receive:
✔ Training & Orientation – Get started with expert guidance on facilitating Clover Groups
✔ Digital Curriculum Access – One-year access to engaging, research-based materials
✔ Ongoing Support – Two check-in calls during the 12-session program
✔ Impact Measurement – End-of-program survey to measure youth growth
Want additional support? PEAR offers coaching and observations to ensure high-quality implementation and meaningful impact.
Ready to bring Clover Groups to your program? Contact us today!
What Our Partners are Saying
We loved facilitating the Photo Justice curriculum! Our kids took ownership of their projects and it was amazing to see their passion come through as they advocated for issues they cared about. We weren’t expecting so much insight at their age!
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Our after-school members love the challenges and activities from Ready, Set, Action because it taps into their need to be active and have fun, while teaching valuable skills. I love that it’s easy to implement and fun for the facilitators, too!