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32 original stories and poems written by various educators that address one or more character traits. The book is divided into three sections. The first section emphasizes personal improvement and includes responsibility, bullying, decision-making, tolerance, caring, and self-discipline as some of its character traits. The second section focuses on relationships with others and includes patience, forgiveness, kindness, honesty, and apologizing as some of its character traits. The last section is a group of stories to be used at different holidays throughout the year. It includes stories for Columbus Day, Thanksgiving, President’s Day, Earth Day, Citizenship Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, and the Native American Green Corn Festival. These stories relate our holidays to character traits of patriotism, citizenship, justice, perseverance, environmental respect, and gratitude. Each story is designed to be completed within a 30-40 minute period and includes the story, discussion questions, and follow-up activities. Add this book to your character education library and you will have a valuable supplement to your character education program as well as ready-to-go lessons when the amount of planning time is limited or none-existent. 280 pages, Copyright 2002
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