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Researchers have identified 40 good things that all kids need in their lives. Called Developmental Assets, they include a loving family, a caring neighborhood, self-esteem, and a commitment to learning. Surveys consistently show that the more assets kids have, the more likely they are to do well in life and avoid problems in school and high-risk behaviors like alcohol use, illicit drug use, and violence. Even young children can make choices, learn skills, and practice behaviors that put them on the right path.

The eight student books in the Adding Assets Series empower kids ages 8–12 to build their own Developmental Assets in relationships with caring adults. The leader's guide reinforces the lessons of the student books with corresponding sessions on each of the Developmental Assets.

Each student book: by Pamela Espeland and Elizabeth Verdick, 80–100pp., 2-color, illust., S/C, 5 1/8" x 7"

Making Choices and Making Friends
The Social Competencies Assets

Kids learn how to build the five Social Competencies Assets: Planning and Decision Making, Interpersonal Competence, Cultural Competence, Resistance Skills, and Peaceful Conflict Resolution. Stories, tips, and ideas help them get along better with others and stay true to themselves.

Helping Out and Staying Safe
The Empowerment Assets

Kids learn how to build the four Empowerment Assets: Community Values Children, Children as Resources, Service to Others, and Safety.

Each asset is clearly defined and introduced by a story. Kids learn simple, everyday ways to play useful roles at home and in the community, help others, and feel safer at home, at school, and in their neighborhood.

Doing and Being Your Best
The Boundaries and Expectations Assets

Kids learn how to build the six Boundaries and Expectations Assets: Family Boundaries, School Boundaries, Neighborhood Boundaries, Adult Role Models, Positive Peer Influence, and High Expectations.

Stories, tips, and ideas show them why and how boundaries help them behave in positive, responsible ways.

Smart Ways to Spend Your Time
The Constructive Use of Time Assets

Kids learn how to build the four Constructive Use of Time Assets: Creative Activities, Child Programs, Religious Community, and Time at Home. Stories, tips, and ideas promote healthy, constructive, relationship-strengthening interests and activities.

Loving to Learn
The Commitment to Learning Assets

Kids learn how to build the five Commitment to Learning Assets: Achievement Motivation, Learning Engagement, Homework, Bonding to Adults at School, and Reading for Pleasure. Stories, tips, and ideas show them why and how being a good learner can help them succeed in school and in life.

Knowing and Doing What’s Right
The Positive Values Assets

Kids learn how to build the six Positive Values assets: Caring, Equality and Social Justice, Integrity, Honesty, Responsibility, and Healthy Lifestyle. Stories, tips, and ideas help them make good choices and build positive character traits.

People Who Care About You
The Support Assets

Kids learn how to build the six Support Assets: Family Support, Positive Family Communication, Other Adult Relationships, Caring Neighborhood, Caring School Climate, and Parent Involvement in Schooling.

Each asset is clearly defined and introduced by a story. Kids learn concrete, realistic ways to build family closeness and strengthen other important relationships in their lives.

Proud to Be You
The Positive Identity Assets

Kids learn how to build the four Positive Identity Assets: Personal Power, Self-Esteem, Sense of Purpose, and a Positive View of Their Personal Future. Stories, tips, and ideas help them feel good about themselves and optimistic about what’s ahead for them.

A Leader’s Guide to The Adding Assets Series for Kids
(Book with CD-ROM)
by Ann Redpath, Ed.D., Pamela Espeland, and Elizabeth Verdick 

This comprehensive, easy-to-use asset-building curriculum for grades 3–6 includes 42 sessions: one for each of the 40 assets, plus introductory and concluding sessions. Each session includes activities, discussion prompts, and a handout to bring home to parents and other family adults. For schools, districts, and states that have implemented standards-based education, a detailed chart shows how each session correlates with specific standards in the areas of character education, health, social studies, social and emotional learning, and language arts. The included CD-ROM features all of the reproducible forms from the book and an additional 40 pages of student handouts used in the sessions.

288 pp., B/W illust., S/C, 8½" x 11". Grades 3–6.
Item #1133...$39.99 

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