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Using the medium of poetry and character-building materials; that encourage critical thinking and literacy proficiency

The Little Sparrow Curriculum Student Workbook 1-10

Using the medium of poetry and character-building materials; that encourage critical thinking and literacy proficiency.

Student Workbook 1

Student Workbook 1 Become a responsible friend REV 4 24 20 New Teardrop-01 front cover
Become a Responsible Friend
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Student Workbook 2

Student Workbook 2 communicate in positive ways REV 11 7 19 New Teardrop-01 front
Begin to Value Relationships
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Student Workbook 3

Student Workbook 3 communicate in positive ways REV 11 7 19 New Teardrop-01 front
Communicate in Positive Ways
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Student Workbook 4

Student Workbook 4 making quality choices REV 11 7 19 New Teardrop-01 front
Making Quality Choices
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Student Workbook 5

Student Workbook 5 Develop Desirable Attributes REV 11 7 19 New Teardrop-01 front
Develop Desirable Attributes
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Student Workbook 6

Student Workbook 6 Value differences in others REV 11 7 19 New Teardrop-01
Value Differences in Others
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Student Workbook 7

Student Workbook 7 Develop Positive behaviors REV 11 7 19 New Teardrop-01 front
Develop Positive Behaviors
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Student Workbook 8

Student Workbook 8 Learn the value of honesty REV 11 7 19 New Teardrop-01 front
Learn the Value of Honesty
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Student Workbook 9

Student Workbook 9 Appreciate Your Talents REV 11 7 19 New Teardrop-01 front
Appreciate Your Talents
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Student Workbook 10

Student Workbook 10 Steps to Goal Setting REV 11 7 19 New Teardrop-01 front
Learn Steps to Goal Setting
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The Little Sparrow Curriculum Teacher's Guide 1-10

Using the medium of poetry and character-building materials; that encourage critical thinking and literacy proficiency.

Teacher's Guide 1

Teachers Guide 1 Become a responsible friend REV 11 7 19 New Teardrop-01
Become a Responsible Friend
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Teacher's Guide 2

Teachers Guide 2 communicate in positive ways REV 11 7 19 New Teardrop-01 front
Begin to Value Relationships
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Teacher's Guide 3

Teachers Guide 3 communicate in positive ways REV 11 7 19 New Teardrop mustard-01 front
Communicate in Positive Ways
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Teacher's Guide 4

Teachers Guide 4 making quality choices REV 11 7 19 New Teardrop-01 front
Making Quality Choices
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Teacher's Guide 5

Teachers Guide 5 Develop Desirable Attributes REV 11 7 19 New Teardrop-01 front
Develop Desirable Attributes
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Teacher's Guide 6

Teachers Guide 6 Value differences in others REV 11 7 19 New Teardrop-01
Value Differences in Others
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Teacher's Guide 7

Teachers Guide 7 Develop Positive behaviors REV 11 7 19 New Teardrop-01 front
Develop Positive Behaviors
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Teacher's Guide 8

Teachers Guide 8 Learn the value of honesty REV 11 7 19 New Teardrop-01 front
Learn The Value of Honesty
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Teacher's Guide 9

Teachers Guide 9 Appreciate Your Talents REV 11 7 19 New Teardrop-01 front
Appreciate Your Talents
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Teacher's Guide 10

Teachers Guide 10 Steps to Goal Setting REV 10-31-19 REV 11 6 19 New Teardrop-01 front
Learn Steps To Goal-Setting
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After several years in the classroom, I realized that my students needed instruction on HOW to be kind, respectful, and all the things I was asking them to be. I developed these units to support teachers in teaching and rewarding good character in the classroom!

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    The Little Sparrow Adventure Curriculum

    A Life Skills Curriculum
    
Designed to assist students in the middle grades (4th – 6th) with values clarification that lead to quality decision-making and increased social skills throughout their lives. Its’ unique approach using the creative medium of poetry makes it fun and easy for adults, parents, and teachers to address numerous character traits, which are often encompassed within each Lesson and Poem.