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The Respect Connection (grades 4-8)
From the six volume video series The Character Chronicles
Produced in association with CHARACTER COUNTS!

$69.95 (# LW-CHRON-2)  Approx. 25 minutes. 
This program reinforces the importance of respect in everything we do, from our interactions with our peers to the way we treat the planet on which we live.
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Groark Learns About Prejudice (grades K-5)
From the five volume video series Getting Along with Groark
featuring the Popcorn Park Puppets

$69.95  (# LW-GRO-5) Approx. 28 minutes.  English or Spanish
Groark and his friends are planning a party. One of the friends convinces the others not to invite the new kid in school, citing reasons that ring with classic racist beliefs. But when Groark learns that this friend doesn't even know the new kid, he turns to a group of real elementary school children for a lesson in prejudice. They discuss how people sometimes treat others unfairly because of size, age, gender, race, ethnicity and national origin, and why it's important not to pre-judge people. Groark takes this lesson back to his friends and they decide to include the new kid.
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Respect (grades K-5)
From the six volume video series The Six Pillars of Character
featuring the Popcorn Park Puppets
Produced in association with CHARACTER COUNTS!

$69.95 (# LW-POP-2)  Approx. 26 minutes.  English or Spanish
Burna discovers that name-calling, teasing, and put-downs are not good natured fun. When her friends ostracize her for treating them disrespectfully and for bullying a new kid on the playground, Burna learns that the way to have good friendships is to treat people the way you would like them to treat you. Approx. 26 minutes.
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Respecting Others (grades 5-9)
From the twelve volume video series Big Changes, Big Choices
featuring Michael Pritchard

$69.95 (# LW-BIG-12)  Approx. 26 minutes.
This program emphasizes that everyone is entitled to respect regardless of appearance, race, national origin, disability, social status, etc. It attempts to sensitize kids to the feelings of others, and develop in them a value for treating people respectfully. Also, since conformity is such a powerful force in early adolescence, this show encourages kids not to reject people who are different from them, but to appreciate and embrace diversity and multiculturalism.
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VHS or DVD

Respect (grades 7-12)
From the ten volume video series In Search of Character
featuring "Dr. Mike" Thomson
Produced in association with CHARACTER COUNTS!

$69.95 (# LW-ISC-2)  Approximately 28 minutes.
This program shows how treating people with respect helps us get along with each other, avoid and resolve conflicts, and create a positive social climate. We see that respectful behavior means treating others with civility and courtesy, accepting personal differences, listening to what others have to say, and refraining from ridiculing, embarrassing or hurting others. And to demonstrate that each of us has a role in creating a respectful climate, we see an inspiring documentary about a biracial teenager’s initiative to promote interracial respect.
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Diligence (grades 7-12)
From the ten volume video series In Search of Character
featuring "Dr. Mike" Thomson
Produced in association with CHARACTER COUNTS!

$69.95 (# LW-ISC-9)  Approximately 28 minutes.
Imagine what life would be like if we approached each important task with discipline and focus. If we always did our best. If we persevered even when things became difficult or discouraging. In this program we look at what it means to be diligent and what a potent force diligence brings into our lives. As a case in point we see the poignant story of a teenage girl with cerebral palsy, whose diligent approach to living has enabled her to pursue and attain ambitious goals despite her disability.
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The Chariot Races (for ages 10 - 100)

$69.95 (# LW-CHARIOT) 27 minutes.

THE CHARIOT RACES is a unique documentary about the profound journey a person with disabilities must undergo to become truly enabled. Focusing on the extraordinary experiences of world-class skier and wheelchair racer John Davis, this breathtaking film shows all of us, disabled and able-bodied alike, that we can accomplish anything.
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Bridging Racial Divisions (grades 9-12)
From the ten volume video series PeaceTalks
featuring Michael Pritchard

VHS or DVD

Respecting Yourself and Others (grades 9-12)
From the ten volume video series PeaceTalks
featuring Michael Pritchard

Skills for Healthy Living: Dealing with Disabilities DVD (grades 6-12)
From the twelve volume video series "Skills for Healthy Living "

Respect (grades 7-12)
From the twelve volume video series LifeSteps
featuring Michael Pritchard

$74.95  (# LW-LS-9)  Approximately 30 minutes.
This video explores respect as a fundamental social value that allows us to resolve conflicts, prevent violence and bridge cultural differences. Barriers to respect, such as prejudice and bigotry, are explored as students learn that empathy and respect are the basis of healthy, successful relationships.
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