LifeStories for Kids is a classroom-based, universal character education program that combines evidence-based practices for developing prosocial skills with the ancient art of storytelling.  This program was specifically designed to integrate with the language arts curriculum and is presented in a multimedia package that keeps kids captivated and engaged in learning. LifeStories for Kids provides teachers with the tools they need to support character education in the classroom.

Selected Peer-Reviewed Articles

DeRosier, M. E. & Mercer, S. H. (2007). Improving student behavior: The effectiveness of a school-based character education program. Journal of Research in Character Education, 5, 131-148.

Life Stories for Kids K-2
LifeStories for Kids in kindergarten through second grade uses a combination of engaging, videotaped stories, and tailored activities to teach children to explore and develop their prosocial and emotional skills. Professional storyteller Willy Claflin uses his puppets, Maynard Moose, Rocky Raccoon, and Gorf the Frog, to bring these stories to life. Teachers can make use of a variety of classroom activities, such as worksheets, games and role plays, to promote learning. Ten character traits are taught through this multimedia curriculum:

• Kindness
• Self-discipline
• Responsibility
• Good judgment
• Togetherness
• Courage
• Respect
• Perseverance
• Integrity

For more information or to purchase this program, please visit SELmedia, Inc.'s LifeStories for Kids K-2 page.

• Mutual respect and cooperation
• Assumptions and perspective taking
• Social dilemmas