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Overview
The Living Values Activities curriculum
is written for educators and other adults working
with children who are concerned about an increasingly
violent world and a lack of respect for others.
Already a success in more than 1,000 locations
worldwide, Living Values Education offers age-appropriate
activities that promote self-esteem, critical
thinking, emotional intelligence, and creative
expression - the necessary wellspring of skills
that will enable children to respond positively
to an ever-changing and diverse society. This
Living Values Activities book includes:
- Goals, objectives and detailed
lesson plans for ages 3-7 that explore eleven
key units: Peace, Respect, Love, Tolerance,
Honesty, Humility, Cooperation, Happiness,
Responsibility, Simplicity, and Unity.
- Lessons that encourage skill-building
for both left- and right-brain thinkers,
include reflecting, imagining, writing, singing,
drawing and discussion.
- Child-tested exercises submitted
by successful educators.
- Tips to incorporate the program
into a curriculum with time and budget constraints.
- Examples of dialogues to be
used in guided imagery; song lyrics; and
stories to read for comprehension and discussion.
- Educator notes for preparation
and special circumstances.
Whether you are an educator, day-care
provider or a concerned parent, equipping the
young people of today with social skills and
allowing them to explore core values will help
them develop their potential, and inspire them
to put their values into practice in the world
by making a positive difference.
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