Building Character: Five Enduring Themes for a Stronger Early Childhood Curriculum

by Gayle Mindes

Using the NAEYC position statement of Developmentally Appropriate Practices, this book presents practices for integrated curriculum in Preschool through third grade classrooms. It offers ready-made activities centering on five themes self, family, school, community, and work. Each theme is viewed through a multicultural lens, and suggestions are offered for extending each activity beyond the initial lesson. Character values are integrated into a social studies framework. Also included is a children's literature bibliography organized by character trait. Mindes and Donovan teach at DePaul University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

298 pages, Paperback

First published September 19, 2000