The Kindness Curriculum: Stop Bullying Before It Starts

by Judith Anne Rice

Overview

Bullying is a widespread and concerning issue that affects children of all ages. Focusing on character education in the early years, this resource aims to prevent bullying before it starts. Educators can use this comprehensive framework and developmentally appropriate activities to teach young children compassion, conflict resolution, respect, and other positive, pro-social values as they cultivate a peaceful and supportive learning environment for all children.

Judith Anne Rice is a keynote speaker specializing in character building. She is the author of several books and an early childhood family education teacher.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781605542560
Publisher:	Redleaf Press
Publication date:	06/15/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	160
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Judith Anne Rice: Judith Anne Rice is an early childhood family education teacher in her twenty-seventh year with St. Paul Public Schools in Minnesota. She has written six books aimed at young children and their parents, care providers, and teachers, including Those Mean Nasty Dirty Downright Disgusting but... Invisible Germs and Those Icky Sticky Smelly Cavity-Causing but... Invisible Germs. She is a popular keynote speaker at gatherings of teachers around the country, usually presenting her special expertise on building character in young children. Judith holds a master’s degree in human development from St. Mary's University of Minnesota and a bachelor’s degree in elementary education with a minor in early childhood development from the University of Wisconsin at River Falls.

Editorial Reviews

“Everyone agrees that we need to do everything we can to prevent bullying and the devastating harm it causes. But how? Enter Judith Anne Rice with a treasure trove of activities that anyone who works with children can use to help children build anti-bullying muscles. The Kindness Curriculum is like a vaccination against bullying.”
—David Walsh, PhD, Founder of Mind Positive Parenting and author of Smart Parenting Smarter Kids

“Everyone agrees that we need to do everything we can to prevent bullying and the devastating harm it causes. But how? Enter Judith Anne Rice with a treasure trove of activities that anyone who works with children can use to help children build anti-bullying muscles. The Kindness Curriculum is like a vaccination against bullying.”
—David Walsh, PhD, Founder of Mind Positive Parenting and author of Smart Parenting Smarter Kids

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