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10 Christian Values Every Kid Should Know Preschool-Grade 8Donna Habenicht provides more than 1,000 strategies for teaching kids the basic Christian values of respect, responsibility, self-control and moderation, honesty and integrity, kindness and compassion, contentment and thankfulness, patience and perseverance,... -
21 Life Skills Posters Grade 1-Grade 8Print posters of 21 life skills or positive character traits to focus on helping students develop in Christian elementary education. Each poster includes the life skill title, an illustrating image, and a short definition on one page. -
A Character-Driven and Brain Compatible Classroom Tertiary-LifelongThis article uses research on how the brain impacts learning to detail eight elements that are necessary to create a brain-compatible environment in the classroom. It also outlines practical ways to teach Lifelong Guidelines, Life Skills, character development... -
A Solemn, Sacred Privilege Kindergarten-LifelongContemplate this quote outlining the importance of the call to teach. -
An Adventist Approach to Teaching Psychology Tertiary-LifelongThis article explores why and how psychology should be taught in Adventist higher education. "The ultimate goal is to help students develop a character that reflects the humility, kindness, and love of Jesus" (p39). Guiding principles for the teaching... -
An Extraordinary Time: Teaching in the 21st Century Kindergarten-LifelongHow has brain research influenced instruction practices? Susan Kovalik shares an instructional method that is built on information from research on the brain: Integrated Thematic Instruction (ITI). ITI combines four teaching, learning, and science constructs... -
Building Cathedrals in the Midst of Hurricanes Kindergarten-Grade 12The author challenges Adventist educators to invest time and resources to create a system where commitment to excellence means raising all the bars for their students - spirituality, emotional health, social interaction, life skills, recreation and problem... -
Character Education Tertiary-LifelongThis article briefly discusses issues re character education and explores the nature of character development in light of the Biblical view of character. It shows that character results from a complex, dynamic, and purposeful process of development within... -
Child Guidance Kindergarten-LifelongThese enduring writings cover the essentials of parenting with chapters on specific building blocks of character such as purity, cheerfulness, self-control, reverence, respect, honest, cleanliness, and courtesy. Includes guidance on how to reach self-denial,... -
Developing Christian Values in the Adventist College Experience - An Example in the Teaching of History Tertiary-LifelongAn active, integrated program to teach values is absolutely essential in the Seventh-day Adventist college environment. Inggs explains Kohlberg's moral development and values education, focusing on the latter which is discussed in terms of approaches for its... -
Education for Character Tertiary-LifelongKettering College of Medical Arts President Scriven notes "If we don't pay attention to our distinctive vision, the currents of the surrounding culture will set us adrift". From this perspective, Adventist higher education has a special commission... -
Extracurricular Activities - Not Just Frills Kindergarten-LifelongExtracurricular activities serve a necessary function for the Adventist church and educational system. Colleges need to offer co-curricular opportunities as today's students are tomorrow's future leaders of church and society. Students learn important life-skills... -
Fostering Discernment Among Adventist College Youth Tertiary-Lifelong"The Christian teacher faces students with varying personal worldviews. The aim is to lead the student to examine his position as well as any new knowledge in a rational manner so as to discern truth. Bible based truth ultimately involves discernment... -
Inspiration - Teacher Bulletin Volume 4 Kindergarten-Grade 8The following inspirational stories, based on biblical references, can be used for values and character education: The Bag Lady and Thanksgiving Dinner Very Here -
JAE Editorial: The Same Mission Kindergarten-LifelongEnrique Bacerra's editorial notes that Adventist churches and schools share the same two-fold mission: telling others about what Jesus has done and preparing them for His return. This mission should be clear in four areas of development within Adventist colleges,... -
Kids - How To Shape Their Lives Kindergarten-Grade 12Formerly published as Children in the Shadows, this book addresses how to instill a sense of wonder responsibility, and self-worth in children. Drawing from her 27 years of teaching, Ruth Jaegar Buntain shares insights on how parents and teachers can... -
Leading a Character Driven School Kindergarten-LifelongThis article outlines six principles that will help leaders to successfully implement a character development program. They are a vision, modeling, professional development, integrated teaching, balanced assessment, financing for service learning. The article... -
Light Skills Character Development Kindergarten-Grade 8An Adventist adaptation of the Life Skills LIFELONG Guidelines program by Susan Kovalik and associates. It includes an action plan, teaching procedures, student arrival procedures, and detailed information about the 'escape place' and 'resolution station'... -
Love Letters from Jesus Preschool-Grade 2This is one of a new series of interactive devotional books which will help you engage your preschooler in activities designed to reinforce character building concepts. Your child will not merely hear the lessons, but act them, touch them, chew them, pray... -
Moral Education Revisited - Trends in Teaching Right from Wrong Grade 9-LifelongConnors presents a short history of moral education in North America, reviews the changes that occurred during the 1960s, critiques current methods, and then makes suggestions for improvement in both the school and home setting. This paper was presented... -
My Bible Friends Preschool-Grade 3Richly illustrated and beautifully written, this set of Bible stories was designed especially for ages 1 to 8. Outstanding art fills each page opening from corner to corner. Beautiful, yet simple language makes these books a pleasure to read time and time... -
Nest Family Entertainment Kindergarten-Grade 10NEST Family Entertainment produces feature-quality animated videos and dramatized audio collections that build positive character traits, spiritual strength and healthy relationships. Features Christian, Biography and Kids audio CDs and DVDs. -
Only by Grace Kindergarten-LifelongTyner explores the foundations of spiritual growth by addressing the question of whether grace and character development can co-exist. He challenges teachers to think about the important role concepts such as grace and works play in character development.... -
Peacemaker Ministries Grade 1-Lifelong"Peacemaker Ministries is a non-profit, nondenominational ministry whose mission is to equip and assist Christians and their churches to respond to conflict biblically. We want to partner with people in conflict and help them navigate their conflict and... -
REBIRTH - Virtues and Character Education Tools Grade 1-Grade 12Use this Adventist tool for Christ-centered teaching of 89 virtues and Adventist beliefs that are core to character development. REBIRTH is an acronym for the 7 topics organizing these virtues: Religious, Ethical, Biblical, Individual, Relational, Temporal... -
Secret of the Cave Grade 6-Grade 12In this film, a young American boy spends his summer in Ireland and solves the mystery that captivates the entire village. Driven by curiosity and his own search for meaning in life, he faces his fears and discovers the Secret of the Cave. Based on the -
Shaping Character - Moral Education in the Christian College Tertiary"Arguing that ethics is everybody's business, Arthur Holmes presents in this book a concise survey of moral education - its goals and methods - in the Christian college." Intended for all Christian college teachers, professors, and administrators... -
Should Adventist Academies Teach Literature? Grade 8-Grade 12Literature can be a controversial topic in Adventist schools in many regions worldwide. Shirley McGarrell explores the teaching of literature in Adventist schools throughout select regions of the Caribbean. Two sets of teachers were surveyed and interviewed:... -
Stories to Live By Kindergarten-Grade 5This series of Bible texts for six elementary levels is beautifully illustrated and inexpensively printed. A teacher's guide accompanies the text. Used in India for lower kindergarten through Standard IV Adventist Bible education. -
Teaching a Theology of the Center Versus a Theology of the Edges Kindergarten-LifelongThe curriculum in Adventist schools should guide students to an understanding of and appreciation for the central themes of the Bible and other biblical writings, focusing on God's original plan, the great controversy, and the work of redemption. Sub-headings... -
Teaching Ethics - From Reasoning to Responsibility Grade 9-LifelongEthical dilemmas occur daily in classrooms, corporate boardrooms, and legislatures. If "ethics is integral to the fabric of a civil society, should not Christian education be at the forefront in the search to apply biblical principles to everyday living?"... -
Teaching the Faith - An Essential Guide for Building Faith-Shaped Kids Kindergarten-Grade 8Remember your childhood? Well, forget it! It's different now. Life is busier. Families more fractured. Innocence gone. You're fighting media pressure. Moral vacuum. Reading's out. See and do is in. Everything's changed. Except the need to teach kids to love... -
The Basics of Adventist Education Kindergarten-LifelongWhat are the real basics of Adventist education? With the many reform reports of the 1980s influencing educational practice in America, Fullerton calls on parents and educators to re-exam, define, and clarify the core essentials for curriculum in Adventist... -
The Faith of Our Children Kindergarten-Grade 12Is faith in God important to children today? How can teachers and parents encourage children to embrace faith for themselves? Mary Alice Jones writes to parents and teachers who desire to have their children believe in God in a way that will shape the course... -
Values, Manners, and Fundamental Beliefs Newsletter Kindergarten-Grade 8This Indiana Conference teacher newsletter features Christian values, manners at school, and Adventist fundamental beliefs, with brief thoughts on Adventist heritage, creative Sabbath activities, family healthy lifestyle and eating habits, events to remember/celebrate... -
Values, Worldview, and Faith - How Can Adventist Educators Pass Them On? Kindergarten-TertiaryHow can educators pass on unique Adventist values, worldview, and faith? Julie Stefani outlines nine criteria educators use to determine whether values education in their school environment is successful. Stefani also references Stephen Covey's Principle-Centered... -
Young Disciple Ministries Grade 5-Grade 12Young Disciple Ministries is conducted by Seventh-day Adventist Christians with a mission to bring young people to the Lord. Resources include a weekly magazine, Sabbath School materials, a youth camp, evangelism resources, music productions, Bible studies...