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Books: Family Education
Lewis, Barbara. The Kid's Guide to Social Action How to Solve the Social Problems You Choose - and Turn Creative Thinking into Positive Action. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Press, 1998.
Extensive guide to social action for kids 10 and up that includes sample projects for young people as well as ways for kids to develop action strategies using their own creative impulses.
Payne, Lauren. Just Because I Am: A Child's Book of Affirmation (and Leader Guide). Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing, 1994.
Warm, simple affirmations and gentle illustrations to strengthen children's faith in themselves. With Leader's Guide. For ages 3-8.
________ We Can Get Along: A Child's Book of Choices (and Leader Guide). Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing, 1997.
Teaches essential conflict resolution and peacemaking skills to children and thereby empowering them to make good choices at school, in the neighborhood, and on the playground. With Leader's Guide. For ages 3-8.
McGinnis, James, Mary Joan and Jerry Parks and others. Families Caring ...At Home ...In the Community ...For the Earth. St. Loius, MO: Institute for Peace and Justice, 1995.
This guidebook offers suggestions and models for promoting "shalom families" that nurture cooperative living, mutual support, and earth stewardship.
Peterson, Jean. Talk With Teens About Feelings, Family, Relationships and the Future (and Leader Guide). Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing, 1995.
This series of guided discussions with topics such as moodswings, loneliness, love, and happiness offer safe avenues for young people to talk about concerns, share feelings, and build self-esteem.
Vogt, Susan. Just Family Nights: 60 Activities to Keep Your Family Together in a World Falling Apart. Elgin, IL: Brethren Press, 1994.
Each Family Night plan offers readings, activities, songs, and snack ideas built around themes such as ecology, nonviolence, homelessness, conflict resolution, and awareness of other races and cultures.
Weston, Denise and Mark Weston. Playwise: 365 Fun-Filled Activities for Building Character, Conscience and Emotional Intelligence of Children. New York, NY: J.P. Tarcher, Inc., 1996.
Fun and innovative play activities for teaching moral values and building character.
Williams, Betsy. Religious Education at Home: A Handbook for Parents. Boston, MA: Church of the Larger Fellowship, 1998.
Great tips on how to nurture your child's spiritual development and how to teach Unitarian Universalism at home. |
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