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Justice for All - Educating Youth for Social Responsibility: Grades K-5

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In grades kindergarten through fifth grade, scholars take part in a social-emotional learning unit designed to boost social responsibility. Three hundred pages provide lessons and activities related to everyday classroom practices, the character trait kindness, superheroes, empathy, and empowerment to make a positive change for the Earth and the people and animals that inhabit it. 

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CCSS: Designed
Concepts
social-emotional learning, self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, responsible decision-making, emotional development, emotions, identifying emotions, expressing feelings, feelings, relationships, peers, kindness, empathy, classroom community, responsibility
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Instructional Ideas
  • If lessons did not begin at the start of the school year, start them as early as you can to strengthen your classroom community
  • Plan with your grade-level team, teach lessons and activities together to create a larger community unit that benefits from the resources' concepts
  • Review the three activities found in the Everyday Practices section anytime you feel your classroom needs to rebuild its community and foster positive social interactions
Classroom Considerations
  • Each lesson's duration differs; check the specific time to make planning arrangements
  • Requires copies both in color and black and white
Pros
  • Follows developmental learning stages through self, others, then the community
  • The table of contents is separated by grade, states whether it's an activity or lesson, and provides a brief description
  • Includes ample opportunity to practice speaking and listening skills
Cons
  • None