The Golden Compass for Character-Based Decision Making: A Skill for Students and Educators

by David Wangaard (2006, Character Development Group, 18.95)
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With the "Golden Compass" as part of one's internal assets, positive character provides the needle that always points in a constructive direction. A simple yet effective process to engage students in ethical reasoning when making every day choices. The process is then displayed and practiced through the 56 provided dilemma scenarios. Grades 5-12. [8.5” x 11”...98 pages]

What Do You Stand For? For Teens: A Guide to Building Character

by Barbara Lewis (2005, Free Spirit, 19.95)
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This book empowers teens to identify and build the character traits that are most important to them. True stories profile kids who exemplify positive traits and inspiring quotations set the stage for kids to think about, discuss and debate positive traits. Grades 4-9. [8.5” x 11”...172 pages]

Becoming the Best Me...Workbook: 10 Career and Character Essentials

by Robert Orndorff (2004, JIST Works, 9.95)
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An engaging book that helps develop character education and life skills as they relate to careers. Topics include communication, teamwork, honesty, responsibility, and technology skills. Company recruiters are quoted throughout, giving advice on what skills are most important in today's world of work. Grades 9-12. [7.5” x 9”...144 pages]

Becoming the Best Me...Instructor's Manual: 10 Career and Character Essentials

by Robert Orndorff (2004, JIST Works, 19.95)
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Tips for teachers—ideas for discussion, additional exercises, classroom presentation slides, advice, and solutions to workbook exercises. Grades 9-12. [8.5” x 11”...96 pages]

Life's Greatest Lessons: 20 Things That Matter

by Hal Urban (2003, Great Lessons Press, 13.00)
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A master high-school teacher shares a collection of common sense applications of character education. This book will help clarify the habits of good character that will be life's most valuable lessons. The author originally wrote this book to help parents teach their children about "how life works." But when the book became a sensational success with adults as well, Urban realized that no one is ever too old to learn life's most valuable lessons. [6” x 9”...162 pages]

Attitude Is Everything for Success

by Keith Harrell (2003, Hay House, 14.95/hardback)
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With morsels of wisdom and easy-to-learn tools for self-improvement, this handbook promotes a program where readers focus on a new key word every day for 40 days as they gain inspiration and encouragement. [6” x 9”...240 pages]

Developing Character for Classroom Success

by Charlie Abourjilie (2000, Character Dev. Group, 15.00)
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A collection of wise, creative, and practical strategies. You will find these activities will make character education a natural part of the school experience. There are plenty of lessons here for teachers, counselors, and administrators. This is the book that you would do well to have your principal buy for every teacher in your building. You will notice a change in attitude. Grades 6-12. [6” x 9”...93 pages]

Feed Your Head: Some Excellent Stuff on Being Yourself

by Earl Hipp (1991, Hazelden, 13.95)
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A priceless collection of cartoons, essays, and quotes. The topics range from anger, body image, and setting goals, to why people use drugs. It provides some interesting lessons for any teen, but especially for those experiencing some type of problem in their lives. (Note: An extremely helpful leader's guide full of great group activities, The Caring Circle, is available for 17.50.) Grades 7-12. [6.5” x 10”...137 pages]

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