Teaching children respect for other’s personal space: A storybook
Published in 2007 and written by Julia Cook and illustrated by Carrie Hartman, Personal Space Camp teaches young children about …
Teaching young children to wait their turn before speaking: A storybook
My Mouth is a Volcano, written by Julia Cook and illustrated by Carrie Hartman, is a storybook targeted for …
Promoting Character Development and Life Skills in K-12 students
Learning for Life K-12 Integrated Academic and Character Development is a research-based program that provides character education and life skills …
A pinterest board for teaching SEL
Edutopia’s SEL Pinterest board- a curated board of creative, SEL-related “pins” submitted by educators. “Pins” include ‘tips and tricks’, activities, …
Using stories of heroes to empower “sticking your neck out” for common good
The Giraffe Heroes project was founded by Ann Medlock to inspire and empower people to ‘stick their necks out’ for …
A Canadian program for Positive Youth Development
Lions Quest Canada- The Centre for Positive Youth Development, is a Canadian organization with a mission to provide leadership, knowledge …
Reducing bullying through building respect and social responsibility
The Life Synergy for Youth program, developed and facilitated by Dwayne Peace, is a set of courses designed to deal …
Developing Multiple Intelligences to Create Civic-Minded Students
Published in 2003, this book suggests that combining emotional intelligence (EQ) with academic intelligence (IQ) is essential for developing knowledgeable, …
The importance of helping children feel empowered
This TED talk features Kiran Bir Sethi, the founder of the Riverside School in India, a school focused on nurturing …
A call for education that supports the flourishing of diverse capabilities
An inspiring TED talk presented in 2010 by Sir Ken Robinson, calling for a transformation in education, a move from …