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Using Nature to Teach Character Across the Curriculum

Posted on March 4, 2019 by Free Spirit Author

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 →

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Back to School: Setting the Stage for Kindness

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Free Spirit Author

by Erin Frankel, author of the Weird series For many students, a new school year brings a mixed bag of emotions. While looking forward to new experiences, students are also nervous about new classrooms, new teachers, and the prospect of … Continue reading →

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Building Character with Nature’s Lessons

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Free Spirit Author

by Barbara A. Lewis, author of Building Character with True Stories from Nature and The Kid’s Guide to Service Projects Weldon lost his homework somewhere between the front door of the school and the school bus. He regularly lost it—dropping … Continue reading →

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