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The
Bear Essentials of Character Education
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Character education promotes an environment
where all people are treated with respect and dignity,
with students taking responsibility for their behavior.
The Berenstain Bears books continue to instill good
qualities in children. Whether the topic is bullying,
teasing, telling the truth, or lending a helping hand,
the Berenstain Bears always show a foundation of good
values. Encouraging such traits as responsibility,
perseverance, caring, self-discipline, citizenship,
honesty, courage, fairness, and respect promotes empathetic
behavior, making any situation better.
It's never
too early to teach character education! Here are a
few ideas for using the Berenstain Bears books . .
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THE
BERENSTAIN BEARS' NEW NEIGHBORS
About
This Book
A new family
moves in across the street from the Berenstain Bears.
See how the Bears convince Papa Bear to befriend the
Pandas even if they're different.
Respect
-- Discuss the importance of respecting others
and appreciating different beliefs, behaviors, and
appearances. Discuss how boring we all would be if
we were the same.
Ask students
to brainstorm some things about themselves that they
are proud of and are different from anyone else.
THE
BERENSTAIN BEARS AND TOO MUCH TEASING
About
This Book
Brother Bear is a master at teasing -- until
the tables are turned and he's the one being heckled
for being the principal’s pet. And when Brother finally
understands that teasing isn't just mean, it's also
dangerous, he actually decides to stick up for the
new kid at school.
Fairness
-- Brother loves teasing Sister, even though
he knows she hates it. When Brother in turn gets teased
once he becomes Mr. Honeycomb's special messenger,
some would think he got what was fair or "what
comes around, goes around." Ask students what
they think about teasing and if it is fair to tease
back. Discuss how Brother does what is fair when he
finds a way to stop the others from teasing him.
THE
BERENSTAIN BEARS THINK OF THOSE IN NEED
About
This Book
Mama Bear convinces
the family that cleaning out the house can not only
simplify their cluttered lives, but can also benefit
those who are in need!
Caring
-- Discuss the importance of helping those
in need. Review the different charitable actions of
the Berenstain Bears in the story. Ask the class to
brainstorm things they could do to help those in need.
Choose a project to work on as a class.
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