Cultivating Kindness in School: Activities That Promote Integrity, Respect, and Compassion in Elementary and Middle Schools

by Ric Stueker (2004, Research Press, 29.95)
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Here are 72 kindness activities: 20 schoolwide activities for creating a safe and loving environment where students are treated fairly and kindly and 52 classroom lessons for helping students develop a positive group identity. Essentially a goldmine of great activities for school counselors. Grades K-8. [8.5" x 11"...207 pages]

It Takes Character

by Cathy Newton (2003, Incentive, 15.99)
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Essentially a field guide for middle school students. Here is a book of activities to help anchor their understanding of character and behavior to all the important aspects of life such as relationships, school successes, performance in sports/activities, having fun, etc. Throughout the activities, students are given questions to answer to encourage critical thinking. Grades 6-8. [8.5” x 11”...160 pages]

Character-Building Classroom Guidance

by Arden Martenz (2001, MarCo, 25.95)
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Here are 10, four-session units that will keep your students motivated. Topics include: relationships, self-discipline, honesty, citizenship, responsibility, respect, leadership, fairness, trustworthiness, and caring. Grades 4-8. [8.5” x 11”...175 pages]

Character Matters

by R.E. Myers (1999, Good Year Books, 15.95)
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More than 40 short scenarios challenge middle-school students to think critically about the situations and dilemmas they encounter every day. The scenarios and activities explore topics of current interest and importance, and are sure to spark plenty of discussion about such values as honesty, respect, courtesy, and compassion. Grades 6-8. [8.5” x 11”...128 pages]

First Class Character Education Activities Program: Ready-to-Use Lessons and Activities for Grades 7-12

by Michael Koehler & Karen Royer (2001, Ctr. for App. Research in Ed., 29.95)
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Here are 95 first class lessons with reproducible activity sheets to promote healthy character development in students. The lessons are drawn from "First-Class," a successful program initiated by students and teachers at Mundelein High School in Illinois. [8.5” x 11”...414 pages]

Reviving the Wonder: 76 Activities That Touch the Inner Spirit of Youth

by Ric Stuecker (2001, Research Press, 29.95)
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An idea resource for character education programs, life skills studies, mentoring programs, and leadership classes. You'll find it packed with activities and ideas. Grades 5-10. [8.5” x 11”...238 pages]

Building Character Schoolwide: Creating a Caring Community in Your School

by Rudy Bernardo, et al. (2003, Character Development Group, 19.00)
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This friendly book contains 38 weeks of character traits such as Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Perseverance. Each trait is defined and made the focus of daily activities, quotes, and an annotated reading list. Grades 3-8. [8” x 11”...153 pages]

Leading with Character to Improve Student Achievement

by Robert Williams, et al. (2003, Character Development Group, 20.95)
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The focus here is on the leadership that it takes to implement an effective character education program. This book will help you be the catalyst and architect in your school or district. Grades K-12. [6” x 9”...88 pages]

Character Matters: How to Help Our Children Develop Good Judgment, Integrity, and Other Essential Values

by Thomas Lickona (2004, Touchstone, 15.00)
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Here are 100 specific strategies that will help parents as well as teachers instill children with the values that will help them lead good and successful lives. [5.5” x 8.5”...304 pages]

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