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Using Nature to Teach Character Across the Curriculum
Have you ever looked at the clouds and imagined seeing a horse or a pig? And have you ever looked at a scraggly branch on a tree and imagined... Read More
Beyond the March: How Students Can Sustain the Gun Reform Movement
By Barbara A. Lewis, author of The Teen Guide to Global Action: How to Connect with Others (Near & Far) to Create Social Change One of the largest youth-led protests... Read More
10 Tips for a Successful School Garden
By Barbara A. Lewis, author of The Kid’s Guide to Service Projects: Over 500 Service Ideas for Young People Who Want to Make a Difference If you offer... Read More
Simple Strategies to Incorporate Character Education into Your Classroom
By Barbara A. Lewis, author of The Kid’s Guide to Service Projects: Over 500 Service Ideas for Young People Who Want to Make a Difference Hey, classroom teachers—are you frustrated... Read More
5 Ideas for Summer Service Projects
Have you ever watched TV or spent a few moments on social media, noticed a problem that a student or someone else in your neighborhood had, and gotten a... Read More
Gratitude Is Good for the Heart: Teaching Kids the Value of Giving Thanks
“Piglet noticed that even though he had a very small heart, it could hold a rather large amount of gratitude.” (A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh) Today I read a letter that... Read More