ABSTRACT

This book provides an opportunity to teach the exquisiteness of being human to our children. Teaching Values of Being Human is a curriculum filled with conversations, lessons and activities that link education, the mind and the heart. It is packed with ideas to empower student agency and voice.

Paving the way for practitioners to develop an emotionally responsive environment where young human beings can grow, this practical book encourages children to look inside themselves, discover their identity, find happiness and equip them with skills they can use effectively in the future. The book covers topics such as:

  • Emotional capacities, self-awareness and self-identity.
  • Relationships and healthy communication.
  • Emotional intelligence, resilience and perseverance.
  • The importance of human connection and its benefits.

Ideal for teachers in all education settings, along with support staff, psychologists, counsellors and allied health professionals, who wish to aid the emotional development and well-being of children under their care.

chapter Chapter 3|32 pages

Stimulating self-awareness and building identity

A guide to develop meaning and purpose into the lives of young people

chapter Chapter 4|28 pages

Ideas to set goals and champion perseverance

chapter Chapter 5|45 pages

Nurturing emotional intelligence and resilience

chapter Chapter 6|21 pages

Developing organisational habits

chapter Chapter 7|27 pages

The ART of developing healthy communication patterns

chapter Chapter 9|20 pages

The human brain

Activities to celebrate its wiring for incredible growth

chapter Chapter 10|5 pages

Compassion towards others begins with our self-care