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Character Education

I believe, while we are all born with genetic character traits (Temperament Scale), we are also inspired by our environment, experiences and interactions with others . Here is collection of creative ways to guide your children on a healthy path toward building great character ~ Tdeb2006

A to Z Teachers Stuff

Center for Evidence-Based Practice: Young Children with Challenging Behavior funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs to raise the awareness and implementation of positive, evidence-based practices and to build an enhanced and more accessible database to support those practices.

Character-in-Action Preschool Character Education by Best-selling author Elizabeth L. Hamilton Retired teacher/principal.

Character Critters LSU AgCenter Character Critters program

Character Critters Six Pillars for preschool classrooms *Tdeb Comments..."Pull out your oral storytelling skills with these wonderful poems and stories to share!"

CSEFEL (Center on Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning)

CSEFEL: Printable Resources "Don't miss these!"

Early Childhood NEWS See Classroom Ideas: Activities & Curriculum *Temporarily Available

First School: All About Me, Peace Education

Roots of Empathy Roots of Empathy is an evidence-based classroom program that has shown dramatic effect in reducing levels of aggression and violence among school children while raising social/emotional competence and increasing empathy. *Tdeb Comments..."I have had the pleasure of attending Mary Gordon's workshops and Key Note presentations; this program is awesome!

WAECE See: Peace Education. Program is free but a registration is required.

Exploring Diversity

“To be able to develop understanding of others you have to know who you

are, overcome biases you have learned about other groups and have a highly

developed sense of empathy and justice.” Louise Derman-Sparks (2001)

National Childcare Strategy 2006-2010...

Diversity and equality guidelines for childcare providers

Special Feature

Have you seen the Animal School Movie yet? I urge you to see it if you have't yet. It is not too long but it will change the way you look and think about children forever. Visit Raising Small Souls to view and/or purchase this wonderful movie of inspiration to share with your families or collegues.

*NOTE Please take the time to visit my Guestbook... I would love to hear your views on this movie; Hugs, Tdeb:)