Character & Emotional Intelligence
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What Do You Stand For?
A Guide to Building Character
Barbara A. Lewis
Learn how to teach for character and raise good kids in a time of declining moral values. These valuable books invite kids and teens to explore and practice honesty, kindness, integrity, tolerance, respect, and more. Inspiring quotations, challenging dilemmas, activities, and true stories of real kids help students explore what they stand for at school, at home, and in their community. Students are encouraged to understand themselves better, develop the traits that are most important to them, and become their best selves.

For Kids (Grades 2-6)
172 pages. DLWSK • $15

 

For Teens (Grades 5-12)
284 pages. DLWSF • $20

Emotional Intelligence SmartCard
Boost your students’ Emotional Intelligence with this SmartCard. In this colorful 11" x 17" quick-reference card, you will find everything you need to get started with emotional intelligence. It includes an understandable synopsis of valuable information you’ll be “happy” to know about including the origin of EQ, Emotional Intelligence defined, the 5 dimensions of EQ, the rationale for building students’ EQ and the most important implications for teachers. Inside, the 5 dimensions are described in detail, and practical classroom suggestions are provided. On the back, you will find 17 emotion activity ideas that you can use with the hundreds of emotions listed from A to Z! You and your students will be ecstatic, elated, empowered, enthralled, excited, exhilarated, and exuberant as you explore the world of emotions with this little gem. TEI • $4
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Emotional Intelligence Book & DVD
Daniel Goleman (All Grades)
In this fascinating and persuasive book and DVD, Dr. Goleman argues that our view of human intelligence is too narrow, ignoring a crucial range of abilities that matter immensely for life success. Drawing on groundbreaking brain and behavioral research, Goleman shows that Emotional Intelligence is more important than IQ as a predictor of academic and life success. Goleman shows how Emotional Intelligence can be nurtured and strengthened through emotional literacy programs.

Book
Emotional Intelligence
Why It Can Matter More than IQ
352 pages - DGEI • $18

DVD
Emotional Intelligence
A New Vision for Educators
40 minutes - DGEIV • $40
NEW!
First Class Character Education
Activities Program
Ready-to-Use Lessons & Activities
Michael D. Koehler & Karen E. Royer (Grades 7–12)
This resource gives secondary teachers and counselors 95 ready-to-use lessons with reproducible activity sheets to promote healthy character development in students. Major topics covered include: the nature of good character, student behavior, motivation, communication, family involvement, anger management, stress reduction, dealing with failure, impulse control, violence, prejudice, discrimination, stereotyping and sexual harassment, self-understanding and self-acceptance, caring about the school, using appropriate language, maintaining personal appearance, and volunteering. 432 pages. DKRFC • $30
Building Character Through
Cooperative Learning DVD
Featuring Dr. Spencer Kagan (All Grades)
Now, for the first time on video, Dr. Spencer Kagan outlines the value of cooperative learning in character education. You’ll learn a step-by-step process to incorporate proven cooperative strategies that build character. Observe classrooms where cooperative learning is put into practice, emphasizing the natural development of character and social skills through daily practice. See why cooperative learning is one of the best ways to develop core virtues such as personal responsibility and respect. Learn how to positively address emerging issues such as student diversity, inclusion, and heterogeneous grouping. You’ll achieve higher standards, both in academic and character education, through this insightful and instructional video. 38 minutes. DKBC • $79
Growing Good Kids Book & CD-ROM
28 Activities to Enhance Self-Awareness, Compassion, and Leadership
Deb Delisle and Jim Delisle (Grades 3-8)
Created by teachers and classroom-tested, these fun and meaningful enrichment activities build children’s skills in problem solving, decision making, cooperative learning, divergent thinking, and communication while promoting self-awareness, tolerance, character development, and service. Kids create books, write stories, resolve to help others, explore their own values, discover why mistakes can sometimes be beneficial, practice patience, and more in projects that combine enjoyment with learning. Includes 33 reproducible handout and transparency masters. 168 pages. DDGGK • $30

Safe & Caring School Books & CD-ROMs
Katia S. Petersen (Grades 1–8)
Safe & Caring Schools helps you provide social and emotional learning (SEL) in your classroom to improve student dynamics, class climate, and academic achievement. Students who are exposed to SEL are better behaved, have less anxiety, and have more positive attitudes than those who are not. Even though incorporating SEL activities requires some time in the school day, studies find a positive impact on standardized test scores. Books cover character virtues, bullying prevention, anger management, and conflict management. Each book includes lesson plans and over 100 activities with reproducibles on the CD-ROM. 208 pages each.


Grades 1–2
DPSCS1 • $40


Grades 3–5
DPSCS3 • $40


Grades 6–8
DPSCS6 • $40

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