Character Education: Grades K-6 Year 1 (Kids' Stuff) [Paperback]

John Heidel (Author), Marion Lyman-Mersereau (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1999 | Series: Kids' Stuff

Book one in a four book series which encompases a complete two year program of character education. Each year encompasses nine universal values - one value for each month of the school year. These values are taught through lessons from a variuety of cultures. As students learn about and practice a value each day by reading stories, participating in class discussions, and planning community service projects, that value will find a place in and have a positive influence on their daily decisions and actions.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Incentive Publications (January 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0865304270
• ISBN-13: 978-0865304277
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,491,002 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good additiion to any eduction library!, August 15, 2000

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Sandi Jones (Cincinnati, Ohio USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Character Education: Grades K-6 Year 1 (Kids' Stuff) (Paperback)

This series of books is something much needed in schools today. (Even home schools!) It is a secular character based program. The big difference between this and the other character based programs that I've seen, is that despite its secular nature, it still uses religious icons from diverse cultures as examples. There are quotes from many religious figures throughout. There are lists of books and stories, to use to further illustrate the points in the different chapters. It seems to be a well thought out program. I would consider it a unit study format. This makes it appropriate for diverse groups. I would recommend this book for schools or home educators. This would be good in a religious or secular environment. With the similar quotes from different religions it may even help breed acceptance of other religions. ....

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent program for Homeschoolers., December 18, 2001

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SAM (Hempstead, New York USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Character Education: Grades K-6 Year 1 (Kids' Stuff) (Paperback)

As a homeschooling mom, I recommend this book for all home educators. Even though it is a secular program, it uses religious icons and has quotes from different religions and uses religious figures.
Over a two-year cycle, students are introduced to a deeper meaning of common words, such as loyalty, commitment and wisdom. Students are not simply told the meaning of these virtue words.They are immersed in them. Each day there is a new activity which will give them greater experience and a deeper understanding of the concept behind the word. Activities range from journal writing to a structured conversation with parents, from creating a poster about virtue to listing ways students can practice the virtue in their everyday lives. Excellent program for a unit study. Looking forward to teaching year 2.