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Character education : a book guide for teachers, librarians, and parents
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Character education : a book guide for teachers, librarians, and parents

Author: Sharron L McElmeel
Publisher: Greenwood Village, Colo. : Libraries Unlimited/Teacher Ideas Press, 2002.
Edition/Format: Book : EnglishView all editions and formats
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This book offers a fresh way of teaching children the importance of values and good character. Designed for grades K-5, it provides material to use in discussions regarding character traits teachers want to help young citizens develop. Each of seventeen chapters focuses on a specific trait or virtue and identifies dozens of picture books, novels, biographies, and nonfiction titles that illustrate the trait and can be Read more...

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Document Type: Book
All Authors / Contributors: Sharron L McElmeel
ISBN: 1563088843 9781563088841
OCLC Number: 48544740
Description: xxviii, 228 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Contents: Caring -- Confidence -- Courage -- Curiosity -- Flexibility -- Friendship -- Goalsetting -- Humility -- Humor -- Initiative -- Integrity -- Patience -- Perseverance -- Positive attitude -- Problem solving -- Self-discipline -- Teamwork.
Responsibility: Sharron L. McElmeel.

Abstract:

This book offers a fresh way of teaching children the importance of values and good character. Designed for grades K-5, it provides material to use in discussions regarding character traits teachers want to help young citizens develop. Each of seventeen chapters focuses on a specific trait or virtue and identifies dozens of picture books, novels, biographies, and nonfiction titles that illustrate the trait and can be used as springboards to discussions. Introduced with a description, each chapter features annotations, cross-references to other traits, famous quotes, discussion starters, activity suggestions, and collaborative reading titles. A resource and reference guide, this book is essential for coaching young citizens in positive behavior.

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