Character Development

While we can't eliminate feelings of envy and jealousy, we can teach children early on how to cope with these difficult emotions. Learning to recognize jealousy can help children avoid low self-esteem, as well as feelings of aggression or loneliness...

Use these engaging downloadable activities to reinforce the lessons taught in the storybook, Hope! More Than Wishful Thinking.The activities are best suited for children ages 5-11. The Five Downloadable Activities include: Activity 1...

Any child can be an instigator like Isaac stirring up trouble at home, in the classroom, on a team, or among friends. If you have an instigator in your family or classroom, or have a child who is easily goaded into conflict, use these following...

Use these engaging downloadable activities to reinforce the lessons taught in the storybook, Love! It’s SHOW and Tell. The activities are best suited to use with children ages 5-11.  The Five Downloadable Activities include: Activity 1...

Use these engaging downloadable activities to reinforce the lessons taught in the storybook, Missing the Meaning. The activities are best suited for children ages 5-11.  The Five Downloadable Activities include: Activity 1 – Sharing...

Use these engaging downloadable activities to reinforce the lessons taught in the storybook, My Magical Mindset! These activities are best suited for children ages 4-8. The Five Downloadable Activities include: Activity 1 – Connecting Coping...

Learning to report dangerous behavior can be difficult for children who live by a code that frowns upon "snitching." They may be unable to identify the difference between "snitching" and reporting and may fear for their reputation or even retaliation if...

Learning to report dangerous behavior can be difficult for children who live by a code that frowns upon "snitching." They may be unable to identify the difference between "snitching" and reporting and may fear for their reputation or even retaliation if...

The concept of teaching compassion to children has gained momentum over the past few years. In fact, studies have found that teaching children compassion, empathy, and kindness not only improves school climate but also may even boost grades. By teaching...

The grass can seem greener on the other side thanks to movies, television, and social media. So how can you foster self-acceptance and positive identity in children? Teach them to learn to be happy with who they are, even when the world inundates images...

Don’t let prejudice and intolerance take root in a child’s life!  Read the storybook The Judgmental Flower and use these four activities to offer a moral message about the beauty of diversity and the power of inclusion...

Read the storybook Uniquely Wired to help your students gain acceptance and understanding of kids living with autism. The four activities will help drive home the lessons from the story. Students will have the opportunity to interpret that people see and...

Reinforce the lessons students learn in the story Widgets Go Walking with these engaging downloadable activities. These activities are designed to help young people dream big, set goals, and explore potential jobs and careers in creative ways!...

Honesty is the best policy. Right? Sure, of course it is. But what happens when someone is a little too honest, and offers unsolicited - and way too much - information that may be hurtful to others? That's what happens when RJ struggles with his social...

When people think of feedback, they typically think of developmental feedback, or criticism. But positive feedback, or a compliment, is just as important. Receiving developmental feedback is never easy, but it is absolutely a part of life. Most people...

Children can easily get so caught up with using their phones or other electronic devices, that other things they used to enjoy, get put on the back burner.  Use these activities to get kids up and moving and help them be more creative and improve...