Curriculum of Hope Newsletter

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To All Friends of the Curriculum of Hope,

This edition of A Curriculum of Hope for a Peaceful World Newsletter focuses on respect – with emphasis on courtesy, civility, and manners.

• Adults:
• Have Lost Their Ability to Disagree in a Respectful Manner
•  Freely Break Rules
• Lose Self-Control
• Exhibit Road Rage
• Become Unfaithful
• Use Bad Words
• Say Cruel Things About Others
•  Have the Inability To Make Rational Decisions
• Do Not Use Good Judgment
• Some of These Behaviors Are Admired and Repeated
• George Washington’s 110 Rules of Civility - Activity
• Caring For Our Planet- Biodegradable Plastic
• Manners – Teach Kindness, Courtesy, Thoughtfulness and Respect - Activity
• “The hardest job kids face today is learning good manners without seeing any”
• Online Communication Etiquette – Internet Safety
• Accountable Talk for Adults
• Growth Mindset Vs. Fixed Mindset
• 20 Best Short Moral Stories For Kids
• Monthly Activity Calendar Suggestions

Be sure to click on the Links that are part of most articles. They open up to a world of pertinent information. Some offer lesson plans and handouts. Be ready to spend a good deal of time reading.

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Linda Shea (hshea@snet.net)
Subscriptions Editor