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What Do You Stand For? For Kids
A Guide to Building Character
Barbara A. Lewis 
What Do You Stand For? For Kids

Help kids build character to last a lifetime.

Even elementary school children can build positive character traits like caring, citizenship, cooperation, courage, fairness, honesty, respect, and responsibility. The true stories, inspiring quotations, thought-provoking dilemmas, and activities in this book help kids grow into capable, moral teens and adults.

   

What Do You Stand For? For Kids includes:

  • Self-reflection quizzes
  • True stories about real kids with character
  • Descriptions of ten important character traits
  • Activities students can do to build character traits
  • What If? situations that challenge thinking
  • Resources including books, organizations, and Web sites for learning more about the character traits

Previously titled Being Your Best, this award-winning book is for kids and their parents and teachers.

Also available: A Leaders Guide to What Do You Stand For? For Kids CD-ROM.

 


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172 pages, illustrated, softcover, 7 1/4" x 9", ISBN 1-57542-174-7, ISBN 13 978-1-57542-174-2



Gr. 4 Ages 8–12 R   
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Awards

Awards for Being Your Best:

  • "Read, America!" Selection
  • Parent Council® Selection
  • Parent's Guide Award
 
Reviews

Praise for Being Your Best:

"Character education is a growing trend in schools today, and practical, kid-centered books like this are needed." —Booklist

"A wonderful resource for group leaders and teachers." —Parent Council®



Item No: 617

Price: $14.99

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A Leader’s Guide to What Do You Stand For? For Kids CD-ROM
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