In response to the book, Thank You, Mr. Falker, the children identify the negative effects of bullying or exclusion. They explore the effects of positive treatment and respect for others.

In this lesson, learners explore different ways communication can be changed through interpretation and intentional misleading.

Learners reflect on universal obstacles to persevering and write creative "one-liners" to help them face obstacles with creativity, determination, and humor.

The purpose of this lesson is to have the children identify the value of the gifts in the folktale "The Drum." They brainstorm gifts they have to give (time, talent, and treasure) and the value these gifts may have to others.

Some responsibilities are easy to follow while others require constant reminders. Which responsibilities are easy for you, and which ones are easy for your friends? In this lesson we explore the difference between people and types of responsibilities.

Learners play a game that helps them identify qualities in others that make them trustworthy.

After learning about the definition of respect toward self and others, we explore the idea of respect for property or the environment. 

In this lesson, learners explore their personal responsibility to the community. They recognize that everyone has something to give, and that includes them. The learners brainstorm local philanthropists and positive traits of their own communities. They assess local needs and make a plan to...

The learners build on their understanding, seeking actual facts and statistics about homelessness locally and nationally.

Students read about the Orphan Train and compare and contrast how that philanthropic effort has evolved today.