Big Changes, Big Choices:
ENHANCING SELF-ESTEEM (dvd)

for grades 5-9

DVD with Teaching Guide

Featuring Michael Pritchard

This program tells young people that every one of them is important and worthy, that what they do matters, and that they owe it to themselves to do and be their very best. We consider where high and low self-esteem come from, how our actions and choices either diminish or enhance our self-esteem, how to deal with external factors that affect our self-esteem, and how we affect the self-esteem of others.Read more

Big Changes, Big Choices:
THE THREE Rs OF GROWING UP (dvd)

for grades 5-9

DVD with Teaching Guide

Featuring Michael Pritchard

This overview program gives young viewers a solid basis for choices and actions. The first R stands for taking responsibility; growing up is a process of taking increasing responsibility for our choices and actions. The second R is for doing the right thing, which almost always produces the best result and leaves us feeling good about ourselves. The third R is for respecting ourselves, which leads us to make better choices and care more about doing our bestRead more

Character Journal Interactive - CARING

for grades 7-12

For Windows

Caring is not just a way of feeling - it is a way of behaving. In this journal-based interactive CD-ROM students learn that we become caring people by doing caring things. It demonstrates the positive relationships we can develop when we respond unselfishly to the needs to others and treat people with kindness, concern, and generosity. In working with this CD ROM students are called upon to watch, listen, think, write, read, evaluate, analyze, and apply.Read more

Character Journal Interactive - CITIZENSHIP

for grades 7-12

For Windows

This journal-based interactive CD ROM leads students to an understanding of what it means to be a responsible member of the community. and it reveals how they can contribute to the common good, serve their community, and make our democracy work. In working with this CD ROM students are called upon to watch, listen, think, write, read, evaluate, analyze, and apply.Read more

Character Journal Interactive - FAIRNESS

for grades 7-12

For Windows

This journal-based interactive CD ROM leads students to an understanding of how treating people with fairness and respect is fundamental to getting along with each other and creating a just social climate. In working with this CD ROM students are called upon to watch, listen, think, write, read, evaluate, analyze, and apply.Read more

Character Journal Interactive - RESPECT

for grades 7-12

Interactive Software

For Windows

This journal-based interactive CD ROM leads students to an understanding of how treating people with respect helps us get along with each other, avoid and resolve conflicts, and create a positive social climate. In working with this CD ROM students are called upon to watch, listen, think, write, read, evaluate, analyze, and apply.Read more

Character Journal Interactive - RESPONSIBILITY

for grades 7-12

For Windows

This journal-based interactive CD ROM leads students to an understanding of what it means to be a responsible person and how that puts us in charge of our lives. In working with this CD ROM students are called upon to watch, listen, think, write, read, evaluate, analyze, and apply.Read more

Character Journal Interactive - TRUSTWORTHINESS

for grades 7-12

Interactive Software

For Windows

Trust is the basis of all good relationships and a cornerstone of good character. This journal-based interactive CD-ROM helps young people to understand what it takes to be a person others can trust and reveals some of the personal benefits that come from being honest, reliable, and principled. In working with this CD ROM students are called upon to watch, listen, think, write, read, evaluate, analyze, and apply.Read more

Groark Learns About PREJUDICE (dvd)

for grades K-3

With the Popcorn Park Puppets

Both Spanish and English versions on same DVD

Groark and his friends are planning a party. Burna convinces the others not to invite the new kid in school because he is "different." But when Groark learns that Burna 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 in prejudice back to his friends and they decide to invite the new kid.Read more

Groark's Birthday Surprise!

for grades K-5

Popcorn Park Book about honesty and friendship

Introducing the first picture book featuring the loveable cast of characters from the award-winning video series Getting Along with Groark and The Six Pillars of Character. Groark receives a very expensive birthday present from his friend, Muggsy. The only problem is that Muggsy stole it. Now Groark has to figure out what's the right thing to do.Read more