The Virtues Project Educator's Guide
The Virtues Project was honored by the United Nations during the International Year of the Family as a model global program for all cultures and was featured on the Oprah Show as a method for teaching children to "do the right thing." This guide for counselors, teachers, caregivers and youth leaders offers a wealth of character awakening activities and ideas for bringing out the best in your students and yourself. The Virtues Project contains proven strategies for awakening virtues - the gifts within. It represents a holistic approach to character education that can easily be integrated into existing curricula in individual classrooms, counseling groups, school, day-care center, or youth program. Major components include: The simple elements of character honored by all cultures and spiritual traditions - 52 basic virtues! "The language of virtues" for drawing out the best in children Proven methods for creating a culture of character and reducing violence Powerful strategies to inspire Excellence, Respect, Kindness, Commitment and Cooperation in all students Success stories and activities from schools, Boys and Girls Clubs and childcare programs around the globe Activities for children of all ages Virtues in games and art