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Character
Development Kit |
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Written
by Jan G. Hansen |
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This character
development kit includes four books and a resource with idea for how
to extend the books for primary (K-gr.3), junior (gr.4-gr.6) and
intermediate (gr.7-8) students. Activities are provided for the
following topics: |
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Initiative |
Hope |
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Respect |
Kindness |
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Social Responsibility |
Empathy |
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Cooperation |
Integrity |
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In addition, the
resource provides activities, using the four books, to structure
students' exploration of issues related to: |
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Dementia and
Alzheimer's Disease |
Loss of a loved one |
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Foster Parenting |
English Language Learners |
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The four books can
also be purchased separately. They are:
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Beaver Tales |
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Written by H.C. McArthur |
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Illustrated by
Anna Koot |
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From the first
signs that showed Howard something about his grandpa was changing, he
chooses to learn about Grandpa's problem and how to help him. |
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The Cat |
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Written by Jan G. Hansen |
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Illustrated by
Deborah Pryce |
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A
cat comes to the aid of young animals who are in need of a helping
hand, and discovers that it feels good to help others. |
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Henry and Harriet |
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Written by H.C. McArthur |
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Illustrated by
Anna Koot |
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Henry and Harriet
meet and live a happy life until Henry is confronted with the
untimely and sudden loss of Harriet. |
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No More Empty Smiles |
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Written by Jan G. Hansen |
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Illustrated by
Jennifer Falconer |
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On Henning's first
day of school in his new country he can't understand the teacher or
the other students. He finds the resources inside himself to
learn their language. |
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