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Read Write Think: Living the Dream 100 Acts of Kindness
Contains plans for mini-lessons that ask students to put the dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in action by performing 100 acts of kindness. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links to sites used...
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Good Character: The Six Pillars of Character: Caring
Do you know how to be a caring person? Find answers to this question, discussion prompts, writing ideas, and activities for children learning about what it means to care for other people.
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Communicating at Work: Facilitating Good Communication
This instructional activity presents students with a list of 10 skills that improve communication. The instructional activity then suggests activities in which students can identify and practice these skills.
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Good Character: Being Friends
There are certain things you must do in order to be a good friend. Find a list of these things at this website as well as questions and activity ideas that will help you discuss friendship with classmates and family.
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Elementary School Counseling: Identifying and Expressing Feelings
This site contains a collection of activities to teach students how to identify and express their feelings.
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Childhood 101: Printable Feelings & Emotions Cards With 8 Matching Card Games
There are so many ways to use a set of emotions cards with children, at home and school. These activities are particularly valuable as children are learning to recognize and regulate their own feelings and emotions, as well as learning...
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Pbs Learning Media: Sesame Street: Family Homelessness
Losing one's home brings enormous challenges, yet families can be incredibly strong and determined to create a better future. Every family can build a sense of hope and learn ways to cope... and remember that no one is alone.
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Pbs Learning Media: Sesame Street: Offering Comfort
It's comforting for kids to know that they live within a circle of care. Remind children that many people care about them...that's what the "Circle of Care" is all about. Together as a family, use these resources to help your child...
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Pbs Learning Media: Kindness in the Classroom
Kindness in the Classroom is a multi-part video series designed to give educators insight into the positive impacts of teaching mindfulness in a classroom setting. The series focuses on implementing the Kindness Curriculum; a free...
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Pbs Learning Media: Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: Life's Little Lessons: Sharing
There will be times in life when everyone needs to share. By having caring adults around who can help young children learn that sharing is one way to build friendships, children can learn that sharing with friends (who have become...
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Abc News: Talking to Kids About the Tsunami Tragedy
How can you begin to talk to your kids about the Tsunami tragedy? This site offers insight on how to deal with this difficult topic.