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Why Character Education Is Important for Young Children
This post was originally published on May 20, 2015. By Cheri J. Meiners, M.Ed., author of the Learning About Me & You, Learning to Get Along®, and Being the Best Me!® series “Character is like a tree and reputation is … Continue reading
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This giveaway is now closed. This month, five lucky readers will win: Living on the Veg: A kids’ guide to life without meat Go Green! Join the green team and learn how to reduce, reuse, and recycle! With colorful illustrations … Continue reading
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Using Nature to Teach Character Across the Curriculum
By Barbara A. Lewis, author of The Teen Guide to Global Action: How to Connect with Others (Near & Far) to Create Social Change Have you ever looked at the clouds and imagined seeing a horse or a pig? And have … Continue reading
The Writing on the Wall: 10 Bulletin Boards to Support Social-Emotional Learning
By Barbara Gruener Maybe you’ve heard the expression, Show me your friends and I’ll show you your future. Might it follow then that if you showed me the halls and walls of your school, I’d know everything there is to … Continue reading
Simple Strategies to Incorporate Character Education into Your Classroom
By Barbara A. Lewis, author of The Kid’s Guide to Service Projects: Over 500 Service Ideas for Young People Who Want to Make a Difference Hey, classroom teachers—are you frustrated with trying to incorporate character education into your classroom? You … Continue reading