This sample lesson is taken from The Joy of Personal Skills. It is an example of what you will find in the rest of the curriculum. Download it for FREE.

This sample lesson is taken from The Joy of Relationships. It is an example of what you will find in the rest of the curriculum. Download it for FREE.

This sample lesson is taken from The Joy of Self Esteem. It is an example of what you will find in the rest of the curriculum. Download it for FREE.

The Joy of Personal Skills Curriculum is for kids 7 – 9 years of age. This part/level is based on the LIVING SKILLS books.

The purpose is to help children understand and implement the second promise in the pledge: I promise to do my best to take care of myself to the best of my ability. This is accomplished through the presentation of materials that teach Physical, Mental and Emotional Care. These subjects provide children with the information and skills they need to take good care of themselves.

The Joy of Relationships Curriculum is for kids 7 – 9 years of age. This part/level is based on the LIVING SKILLS books.

The purpose is to help children understand and implement the third promise in the pledge: I promise to do my best to understand and appreciate other people. This is accomplished through the presentation of materials that teach about Communication, Disagreements, Prejudice, Discrimination, and Friendships. These subjects provide children with the information and skills they need to develop and maintain positive relationships with others.

The Joy of Self Esteem Curriculum is for kids 7 – 9 years of age. This part/level is based on the LIVING SKILLS books.

The purpose is to help children understand and implement the first promise in the pledge: I promise to do my best to understand and appreciate myself. This is accomplished through the presentation of materials that teach Human Similarities and Human Uniqueness. These subjects provide an intelligent, rational foundation from which a child can develop a legitimate and realistic positive self-esteem.

The Basic Concept of Avoiding Difficulties Caused By Disagreements is I do not allow my disagreements to turn into arguing, fighting, or scapegoating.

The Basic Concept of Avoiding Discriminating Against Others is I am willing to change my opinions whenever I discover there is a need to do so.

The Basic Concept of Avoiding Prejudice and Discrimination is I avoid prejudging people.

The Basic Concept of Being a Communicator is communication is the way I share information, as well as my needs, feelings, thoughts, desires, and hopes.

The Basic Concept of Changing Opinions is I am willing to change my opinions when I discover there is a need to do so.

The Basic Concept of Communicating Effectively is when I have something important to communicate, I do so to the right people at the right time in the right way.