Grades K - 5. The qualities of good character are timeless and important in developing good citizens within our schools. Each unit provides a month's worth of interactive lessons that incorporate language arts, mathematics, and creative arts. Lessons also integrate fiction and non-fiction children's books. Units encourage self-expression and are ideal for guidance time or after school programs. Based on National Reading and National Mathematics standards.

Book Titles Included:

 

Incredible You

by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer and Kristina Tracy

It's never too early for children to know that they're unique and powerful beings, and that they have everything they need within themselves to create happy, successful lives. With this book, important ideas can be introduced to children. The ten concepts are numbered, titled, and set in rhyming verse, and vibrant illustrations bring each point to life. 32 pages.

 

 

Unstoppable Me

by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer and Kristina Tracy

This book teaches children how to hold on to the no-limit thinking they were born with, rather than just trying to "fit in". In doing so, they can learn to truly enjoy life and become unstoppable as they strive to reach their dreams. Some of the important lessons in this book include: the value of taking risks, dealing with stress and anxiety, and learning to enjoy each moment. Each point includes an example and an illustration showing how a child might apply the concept in his or her everyday life. 32 pages.

 

 

Fish is Fish

by Leo Lionni

The pond is home to a tadpole and a minnow, two underwater friends. When the tadpole inevitably grows into a frog and moves onto land, a new world unfolds before his eyes. What he relates to his old friend during a chance reunion is enough to spark any fish's imagination, and it makes the minnow want to follow in the frog's footsteps. 32 pages.

 

 

I'm Gonna Like Me

by Jamie Lee Curtis

Through alternating points of view from a boy and a girl,  this book shows kids that the key to feeling good is liking yourself because you are you. This is an inspired book to rejoice in and share. After reading this book, children will be letting off some self-esteem in no time! 32 pages.