Description
Book SynopsisInnovative, practical, easy-to-use, and packed with over 175 meaningful activities and experiences, Teaching Kids to Care and to be Careful revolutionizes, simplifies, and captures the essence of a quality education—the purpose of which is to teach children to become caring human beings and builders of caring communities. Author John Worzbyt involves the home, school, and community in teaching children that caring is central to all life decisions and is the unifying force that brings meaning and purpose to life and living and relevancy to learning. The contents of this book will help children understand that caring is at the core of their existence, their purpose for being, and the source of their attitudes, values, and behaviors that prepares them for a life of service, advocates for social justice, and promoters of social change. With Teaching Kids to Care and to be Careful, kids can manage life's risks more responsibly, and experience life more fully as caring human beings and builders of caring communities. It is a must read for teachers, school counselors (K-8), parents, and community workers who strive to teach children how they can live, learn, and work from a caring perspective.
Trade ReviewThe book provides caregivers with activities for children to do to help them learn to make effective, responsible decisions when caring for themselves, others and the environment, but always in the context of being careful. * Indiana Gazette *
Table of ContentsPart 1 Preface Part 2 1. My Life Has Value Chapter 3 Activities Chapter 4 Suggested Activities for the Week Chapter 5 Tips for Caregivers Part 6 2. Seven Centers of Care Chapter 7 Activities Chapter 8 Suggested Activities for the Week Chapter 9 Tips for Caregivers Part 10 3. Helpful Habits—Hurtful Habits Chapter 11 Activities Chapter 12 Suggested Activities for the Week Chapter 13 Tips for Caregivers Part 14 4. Caring and Danger Chapter 15 Activities Chapter 16 Suggested Activities for the Week Chapter 17 Tips for Caregivers Part 18 5. Learning to Be Careful Chapter 19 Activities Chapter 20 Suggested Activities for the Week Chapter 21 Tips for Caregivers Part 22 6. Giving and Receiving Care Chapter 23 Activities Part 24 Index Part 25 About the Author
