Description
Creating Kind and Compassionate Kids offers lessons and activities that promote problem solving and social-emotional learning, allowing students in grades 3–6 to become more aware of themselves and others who share their world. Each lesson:
- Addresses both cognitive and affective skills, enhancing students’ appreciation of themselves and others.
- Encourages students to think creatively and critically.Teaches vital affective skills, such as empathy, tolerance, compassion, communication, and leadership.
- Includes one or more samples of student work to guide students’ responses.
- Has been tested by teachers in multiple classrooms with students of all ability levels.
With its focus on relevant, lasting learning experiences that encourage social and emotional growth, Creating Kind and Compassionate Kids is a resource that teachers will turn to again and again.
About the Author
Deborah S. Delisle is an award-winning teacher who currently serves as the CEO of ASCD, America’s most respected and popular membership organization for educators.
James R. Delisle, Ph.D., is an internationally recognized educator of gifted children and the author of 21 books about understanding gifted kids as an educator and parent.
