Groark Learns About PREJUDICE (dvd)

for grades K-3

With the Popcorn Park Puppets

Both Spanish and English versions on same DVD

Free online video streaming included!

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

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The Six Pillars of Character: FAIRNESS (dvd)

for grades K-3

Both English and Spanish on the same DVD.

Produced in association with CHARACTER COUNTS!

Free online video streaming included!

Essie learns that being fair to everybody can be a lot harder than it seems. When she has to decide which of her friends will get the starring role in the annual Popcorn Park play, Essie has a lot to consider - including the not-so-fair actions of the two competitors.Read more

The Power of Choice: THE POWER OF CHOICE video/DVD

for grades 9-12

DVD with Printable Teaching Guide

Featuring Michael Pritchard

In this program comedian/youth counselor Michael Pritchard visits high schools around the U.S. to show young people how to be V.I.P.'s - to use Vision, Initiative, and Perspective as tools for making good choices.Read more

Groark Learns about BULLYING (dvd)

for grades K-3

With the Popcorn Park Puppets

Both Spanish and English versions on same DVD

Free online video streaming included!

Groark is playing with his friends when Burna and Muggsy start teasing and picking on Nubbs by stealing his hat. As the situation escalates Groark gets drawn in, and, before he realizes it, Groark is picking on his best friend. When Nubbs calls Groark a bully, Groark doesn't understand what happened until he learns from a group of real children how he and the others were being bullies, and how hurtful that was to Nubbs. Groark returns to the playground, convinces Burna and Muggsy that they have been cruel and unfair, and together they apologize to Nubbs.Read more

Groark Learns to LISTEN (dvd)

for grades K-3

With the Popcorn Park Puppets

Both Spanish and English versions on same DVD

Free online video streaming included!

Groark is working on a dance routine for a talent show with two friends. His failure to listen to their ideas and concerns upsets his friends, causes misunderstandings, and eventually results in one of them being injured. When Groark is told to go away, he turns to a group of real children who help him understand how his poor listening habits caused such trouble and how he can become a better listener. Groark asks his friends for a second chance, and his greatly improved listening skills make everybody happy.Read more

In Search of Character: HONESTY (dvd)

for grades 7-12

Closed-Captioned

Produced in association with CHARACTER COUNTS!

This video begins with the surprising account of two boys who triggered a fire storm of criticism by committing a simple act of honesty. But as we see from their experience and the teen discussions that follow, choosing to be honest or dishonest does something to our character. Lying makes us liars. Cheating makes us cheaters. But being honest frees us to be real. Not only do honest people have stronger, better relationships with others, but their honesty makes them better people and it makes our world a better place.Read more

In Search of Character: RESPECT (dvd)

for grades 7-12

Closed-Captioned

Produced in association with CHARACTER COUNTS!

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.Read more

Respect Banner

Elementary

Featuring the Popcorn Park Puppets

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Big Changes Big Choices:
RESPECTING OTHERS (dvd)

for grades 5-9

DVD with Teaching Guide

Featuring Michael Pritchard

Free online video streaming included!

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.Read more

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

for grades 5-9

DVD with Teaching Guide

Featuring Michael Pritchard

Free online video streaming included!

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