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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

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Students explore the concept of self-respect. In this character education lesson, students listen to the original "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer" story and listen to the song. Students discuss the meaning of the word underdog and the story. Students then visit 3 classroom inquiry centers to explore self-respect and compassion.

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kindness, caring, compassion

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acts of kindness, Social & Emotional Learning, compassion, rudolph the red nosed reindeer, self respect, english language arts
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1st - 4th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Inquiry-Based Learning

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