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The Peaceful Solution® Character Education Program

Positive Character is not something that a child is born with, it has to be taught. Children are constantly learning. They learn when we sit down and teach them, and they learn by watching others. Every influence they are exposed to has an impact, whether they observe their parents calmly discussing issues in the household, or they sit in front of the television watching violence. These influences shape their character.

It is never too late to start teaching peace. No matter what the circumstances, or who is involved, everyone can benefit from The Peaceful Solution®. Children and adults alike will see positive changes in their lives when the principles within The Peaceful Solution® Character Education Program are applied.

As adults, we must apply these principles in our own lives now to begin to change the violence around us to peace, and begin teaching the children around us these same principles. Our children are our future. What we teach them now is what they will build on.

It is so important to establish a foundation of moral excellence by teaching right from wrong and positive ways to deal with conflict in our lives. It is a given that every child born will face conflicts and have to make choices on a daily basis. If we can give them the tools they will need to be able to weigh their choices and choose to act in a positive manner, then they will have that foundation to be upright, moral citizens in the societies of tomorrow.

Conflict Resolution... Self- Control... Honesty... Respect.

These are all character traits that must be learned. They are the tools that can be used to foster peace... but until now, they were not put together in a single program that could start with the basics and build to provide complete character education.

Applied properly, the lessons taught in this program build a solid foundation. It has been designed so that you can start at any age and see results. No one is too young or too old to benefit from what is included in The Peaceful Solution® Character Education Program.

We all know what kind of world we live in... but we can live in a better world.

It is time to work together to make this world the safe haven that we all want... a place where our children can play outside without fear, where women can walk alone in safety, and where no one is a victim of someone else's whims.

That world is possible through everyone practicing the basic, simple principles taught in The Peaceful Solution® Character Education Program.

There is always something that you as an individual can do to help to promote peace.


 

Program Details

The Peaceful Solution® Character Education Program Curriculum consists of student workbooks, teacher's manuals, and audio and visual aids where necessary to complete the lessons. Each grade level contains lesson plans that are simple and easy to follow. Individual Lessons are beautifully illustrated and teach the most basic and fundamental aspects of moral values in a "fun to learn" setting.

Well Rounded
From the basic concepts of ownership and respect for others, to the deeper issues of peer-pressure and how to make decisions and set goals, The Peaceful Solution
® Character Education Program teaches both young and old alike the building blocks of great moral character.

This program covers in-depth what the students need to know in order to handle the situations they encounter on a daily basis. Each grade level has been designed with age-specific real world examples and activites that allow the students to be confident in the skills they are learning.

Attention Grabbing
Using picture flashcards for the young, and poems, songs and descriptive narratives on accompanying audio cassettes for all ages insures that the students will not only listen, but will be eager to participate in class discussions and activities.

There are puzzles and role playing activities, art and even short research assignments for the upper grade levels, that allow the students to go beyond what they are hearing during the lessons and apply the concepts they learn to the world around them.

Versatile
The lessons are designed to have built-in flexibility to fit current events and different classroom situations. Schools, Daycare Centers, Homeschoolers, and other institutions have reported success with this program. Each grade level can be obtained individually, as well as student workbooks. No pre-set quantities are required to be purchased in order to use this curriculum.

We offer sample lessons and a pilot program for those new to The Peaceful Solution® Character Education Program Curriculum, in order that you may familiarize yourself with the methods used in teaching these moral values. If you are ready to order now, you can go directly to our convenient printable order form.

For details on a specific program or curriculum, please select from the links below:

 


K-12 Curriculum  (top)

Grade K

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Contains 1 Teachers' Manual, Teacher's Companion Book, Flashcards, 2 Audio Cassettes.
Student Workbook sold separately

Character Education Teacher's Manual Outlines Each Lesson in Easy Language

Character Education Teacher's Companion Book Contains Additional Materials

Character Education Flashcards Add Visual Recognition for Character Education Topics

Character Education Student Workbook provides Worksheets and  other materials for the student to read along.


For this grade level, the Teacher's Manual consists of five units that each contain seven lessons. These units are
Ownership, Respect of the Possessions of Others, The Importance of Asking, Self-Control and Do Not Steal. Each lesson builds on the last in order to clarify and reinforce the main concepts taught. Each unit also elaborates on the previous one. The individual units correspond to those in Grade 1, 2, and 3 Curricula, and those build upon the concepts introduced here.

The Teacher's Companion is designed to broaden and further enlighten on the moral concepts taught within the Teacher's Manual. All songs, poems, narratives and skits directly relate to respective lessons in the Teacher's Manual. They provide real life situations with which students can identify and will benefit from because of the repetition of values concerned. They are substantial enough to be effective tools for other lesson areas or subjects.

The Student's Workbook consists of activities that reinforce the goal of each lesson. It is designed with the goal of giving a young child much practice in the concepts being taught.

Grade 1 Order Grade 1 Now
Contains 1 Teachers' Manual, Teacher's Companion Book, Flashcards, 2 Audio Cassettes.
Student Workbook sold separately

Character Education Teacher's Manual Outlines Each Lesson in Easy Language

Character Education Teacher's Companion Book Contains Additional Materials

Character Education Flashcards Add Visual Recognition for Character Education Topics

Character Education Student Workbook provides Worksheets and  other materials for the student to read along.


For this grade level, the Teacher's Manual consists of five units that each contain seven lessons. These units are
Ownership, Respect of the Possessions of Others, The Importance of Asking, Self-Control and Do Not Steal. Each lesson builds on the last in order to clarify and reinforce the main concepts taught. Each unit also elaborates on the previous one. The individual units correspond to those in the Kindergarten Curriculum, and builds upon the concepts introduced there.

The Teacher's Companion is designed to broaden and further enlighten on the moral concepts taught within the Teacher's Manual. All songs, poems, narratives and skits directly relate to respective lessons in the Teacher's Manual. They provide real life situations with which students can identify and will benefit from because of the repetition of values concerned. They are substantial enough to be effective tools for other lesson areas or subjects.

The Student's Workbook consists of activities that reinforce the goal of each lesson. It is designed with the goal of giving a young child much practice in the concepts being taught.

Grade 2 Order Grade 2 Now
Contains 1 Teachers' Manual, Teacher's Companion Book, Flashcards, 2 Audio Cassettes.
Student Workbook sold separately
 

 Character Education Flashcards Add Visual Recognition for Character Education Topics

For this grade level, the Teacher's Manual consists of five units that each contain seven lessons. Each lesson builds on the last in order to clarify and reinforce the main concepts taught. Each unit also elaborates on the previous one. The individual units correspond to those in the K-1 Curriculum, and they build upon the concepts introduced there.

The Teacher's Companion is designed to broaden and further enlighten on the moral concepts taught within the Teacher's Manual. All songs, poems, narratives and skits directly relate to respective lessons in the Teacher's Manual. They provide real life situations with which students can identify and will benefit from because of the repetition of values concerned. They are substantial enough to be effective tools for other lesson areas or subjects.

The Student's Workbook consists of activities that reinforce the goal of each lesson. It is designed with the goal of giving a young child much practice in the concepts being taught.

 

Grade 3 Order Grade 3 Now
Contains 1 Teacher's Manual, Teacher's Companion Book, Flashcards, 2 Audio Cassettes.
Student Workbook sold separately.
 

 

Character Education Flashcards Add Visual Recognition for Character Education Topics

For this grade level, the Teacher's Manual consists of five units that each contain seven lessons. Each lesson builds on the last in order to clarify and reinforce the main concepts taught. Each unit also elaborates on the previous one. The individual units correspond to those in the Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2 Curricula and they build upon the concepts introduced there.

The Teacher's Companion is designed to broaden and further enlighten on the moral concepts taught within the Teacher's Manual. All songs, poems, narratives and skits directly relate to respective lessons in the Teacher's Manual. They provide real life situations with which students can identify and will benefit from because of the repetition of values concerned. They are substantial enough to be effective tools for other lesson areas or subjects.

The Student's Workbook consists of activities that reinforce the goal of each lesson. It is designed with the goal of giving a young child much practice. This will keep their attention and focus on the lesson being presented.

Grade 4 Order Grade 4 Now
Contains 1 Teacher's Manual and 1 Audio Cassette. Student Workbook sold separately.

Character Education Teacher's Manual Outlines Each Lesson in Easy Language

 

For this grade level, Grade Four, the Teacher's Manual consists of five units that each contain seven lessons. Each lesson builds on the last in order to clarify and reinforce the main concepts taught. Each unit also elaborates on the  previous one, therefore, to obtain the specific goals, they should be used in the order presented.

The Student's Workbook consists of activities that reinforce the goal of each lesson. It is designed with he goal of giving a young child much practice. This will keep their attention and focus on the lesson being presented.

Grade 5

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Contains 1 Teacher's Manual and 1 Audio Cassette. Student Workbook sold separately.

For this grade level, Grade Five, the Teacher's Manual consists of five units that each contain seen lessons. Each lesson builds on the last in order to clarify and reinforce the main concepts taught. Each unit also elaborates on the previous one, therefore, to obtain the specific goals, they should be used in the order presented.

The Student's Workbook consists of activities that reinforce the goal of each lesson. It is designed with the goal of giving a young child much practice. This will keep their attention and focus on the lesson being presented.

Intermediate

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Our Intermediate Program consists of five units that cover Character, Acceptance, Self-Control, Respect and Responsibility. Each unit is designed and formatted to gently lead the student with the basic concepts of character development to becoming a responsible citizen in society.
Each unit has a corresponding Student Workbook sold separately.

Unit One--Character

Unit Two--Acceptance This unit of The Peaceful Solution® Character Education Program will teach students the importance of accepting themselves and the physical and moral characteristics that make them unique. In addition to this, they will learn to appreciate the uniqueness of others and the value of tolerance.

Unit Three--Self-Control This unit on self-control was written to assist in teaching moral values in a clear, concise way that adolescents can easily identify with. Self-control is one of the most significant subjects that can be taught, because it is needed in every aspect of life. Self-control lays the foundation for children to learn many other positive qualities, some of which include responsibility, respect and determination.

Unit Four--Respect    NOW Available

Unit Five--Responsibility   NOW Available

Advanced

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Our Advanced Program consists of one unit that covers Character. This unit is designed and formatted to gently lead the student with the basic concepts of character development to becoming a responsible citizen in society.
This unit has a corresponding Student Workbook sold separately.

Unit One--Character The purpose of this Character Unit is to introduce the concept of moral principles to the student and to teach practical ways positive character can be developed and maintained, despite the barriers that exist within our society. Students will explore through news articles, scenarios, plays and thought provoking questions the importance of character in their daily lives and for their future aspirations.


Parenting Program  (top)
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The Key to Successful Parenting Is In The Peaceful Solution® Character Education Program.

Why Teach Character Development To Parents?
If only babies came with an instruction manual, how easy parenting would be. We would know exactly what to do and say to ensure that our children mature into productive, respectful, caring adults. But parenting is not that easy. A lack of skills and knowledge along with our uncertainties and fears make parenting a process of trial and error. We live in a society that is overwhelmed with violence and aggression, sexual promiscuity and disrespect for authority, making parenting even more challenging. How can parents in our modern world, filled with negative influences, raise children who are respectful, responsible, compassionate and capable of making moral choices? The Peaceful Solution
® Character Education Parenting Program will teach parents how to develop specific qualities, skills and methods to help their children attain positive characters despite negative environmental influences.

Just What Makes A Successful Parent?
Literally thousands of authors, behavioral analysts, psychologists and psychiatrists offer a variety of suggestions and insights as to what makes a successful parent. Many of these sources are primarily child focused in that they give helpful techniques for changing the child's behavior. The Peaceful Solution
® Character Education Parenting Program has an interactive focus on both parent and child. Emphasis is placed on teaching adults how to maintain positive behavior such as respect, responsibility and self-control in their lives so they can easily model these behaviors for their children. Parents are taught how to create a suitable learning environment for their children as well as how to monitor the influences that threaten the development of a positive character. The child is then given the best opportunity to develop behavioral patterns and social skills to form moral traits. Therefore, successful parents are those who provide the best opportunities for their children to develop positive, moral character by first practicing and making these traits an integral part of their own self-concept and interactions and then setting the stage where those who associate with the child can mirror these same values.

Parenting Program Outline

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The Peaceful Solution® Character Education Parenting Program is a comprehensive guide to successful parenting. It consists of what every person needs to know about moral character development from the moment the child is conceived through the challenging teen years and into adulthood. The wealth of knowledge and effective skills provided within this parenting manual will benefit those desiring to become parents, the expectant parents, as well as those who already have children. As an added incentive, the manual includes an easy-to-follow lesson plan that can be adapted for a workshop environment. Subjects covered in this manual are as follows:

The role of a parent as teacher, educator, protector and provider: Here parents will recognize the value of their many roles and the benefits of all for successful child development.

Heredity and parenting: Through self-evaluation, parents will explore their values as instilled within them from a young age and how they affect their ability to nurture. They will learn that past negative experiences or mistakes are not hindrances in their abilities to become better parents.

Understanding character and personality: Parents will learn to distinguish between character and personality for the express purpose of maximizing positive character traits as opposed to focusing only on improving personality.

Influences: Parents will heighten their awareness of negative influences and their effects on positive character development.

Techniques for creating a positive home environment: Parents will learn how to cultivate a positive, cooperative attitude and explore techniques for developing a peaceful family atmosphere.

How to be a successful disciplinarian: Parents will learn that positive discipline is an important element to maintain a moral code of conduct. Positive discipline helps to ingrain moral character traits such as respect, self-control, responsibility, and honesty within the child.

We strongly recommend that parents who have school-age children also acquire The Peaceful Solution® Character Education Program designed for grades kindergarten through high school. When both programs are taught simultaneously within the family, the process of moral character development is accelerated.

 

Prison Program  (top)

 

Inmates Will Develop Self-Control, Responsible Behavior, Social Skills and Positive Character Traits

Character Education, Why It Is Needed
We live in a society where crime and violence are slowly becoming common, daily occurrences. Teens and young adults are involved as much as adults and sometimes more so in these vices. One of the methods that society uses to control these incidences is incarceration, hence our prison systems are bursting with inmates convicted of varied charges which all stem from inappropriate social behaviors.

Most inmates, at some point in their lives, did not receive proper training in discerning right from wrong. They did not receive sufficient guidance to develop responsible behavior and moral competency. This leads to character flaws. The situation changes very little when convicts are incarcerated. Violence is common in prison because the same individuals who were not taught proper social behavior are the ones who end up in prison without any intervention to change their lives.

The Peaceful Solution Character Education Incorporated (PSCEI) recognizes that the way to stop, as well as prevent crime and violence, is to educate people in moral values, respect, how to live peaceably with others, how to develop a right, moral character and hence display responsible behavior.

The PSCEI has developed a character education program that is changing the hearts and minds of young and old from tendencies toward crime and violence to that of peaceful living, responsible behavior and overall positive social interactions. The Peaceful Solution® Character Education Program (PSCEP) promotes five basic principles of positive character development.

Ownership: everything belongs to someone and should be recognized as such.
Respect: to show care and concern for others and their belongings.
Asking: in order to maintain peaceful relationships, one should ask permission before touching or taking something that belongs to someone else.
Self-Control: to stop, think about the current situation, examine the options, then proceed with the right choice that will benefit all involved.
Do Not Steal: bears on all the above mentioned principles that taking other's belongings without permission is stealing and forms the root of most crime, violence and war.

The PSCEP is guaranteed to make a positive difference in prison systems. Testimonials reveal that people who had disruptive, abusive, violent lives have successfully changed their characters to become peaceful, productive and socially stable.

The PSCEP is a perfect guide to responsible behavior. It will help the inmate to develop self-control, morally, responsible behavior and social skills through teaching and problem solving scenarios. Because moral behavior is not taught in today's prisons and society, theft is often committed inadvertently. Stealing brings an imbalance to the mind of the thief. This imbalance usually leads to acts of violence and many other crimes, including assaults and murders. The PSCEP will teach the students how to conduct themselves with one another. They will learn why it is important to guard the rights and  property of others. They will learn why stealing is wrong. The moral values taught in the PSCEP will stop stealing, hatred and acts of violence, but only when they are diligently taught without variation.

The PSCEP begins by introducing basic moral values in simple easy-to-follow lessons. Each lesson builds on the previous one and reinforces the main concepts taught. With each successive lesson, the building blocks of character are laid. Teaching appropriate responses to different situations allows inmates to become more aware of opportunities where they can apply this behavior in their interactions. With time they will begin to exhibit moral excellence in their characters, which will greatly reduce prison violence.

Inmates who have learned and practiced new behavioral skills see great improvement in their characters. These changes contribute to a more harmonious and peaceful prison environment. The inmates participating in this program tend to resolve conflicts without violence and have a strong sense of inner peace. They also learn to better cope with their confinement and learn new ways of dealing with problems as they arise. Generally speaking, they are better prepared to be released into the community, to become productive members of society. The PSCEP will reduce recidivism by teaching inmates to never commit crimes and acts of violence again. This program is an effective alternative to incarceration and is also a viable post-release program. The Peaceful Solution® Character Education Program is a perfect guide for human behavior.

Prison Program Outline

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The PSCEP Inmate Seminar consists of thirteen hours of educational workshops designed to bring about self-improvement, behavior modification and reduce prison violence. The teaching manual is structured as follows:

Questionnaire--Character Assessment survey.

Lesson One--Heads Up. Students will increase their awareness of the effects of crime and violence on society, perpetrators, vicitms and their families.

Lesson Two--The Right Character Produces Positive Outcomes. Introduction to character. What is character? Why is it important? Discuss the benefits of having right character and the consequences of negative character.

Lesson Three--Respecting The Rules Of Possessions Shows Right Character (Part I). Introduction to ownership. Students are taught that everyone has private belongings and rights concerning them. They will learn the importance of following rules and safety guidelines concerning possessions.

Lesson Four--Respecting The Rules Of Possessions Show Right Character (Part I). Students will learn why possessions should be obtained honestly and explore ways of doing so. They will also identify and discuss how to avoid conflict over the use of possessions.

Lesson Five--Treat Others As You Want To Be Treated. Students are taught to identify different authority figures and how they can show respect to them. They will identify ways of showing care and concern for others and the benefits and consequences that arise.

Lesson Six--Ask Before You Take. Students will understand the concept of asking. They will realize the negative consequences that come as a result of not asking permission before doing, taking or touching certain things.

Lesson Seven--Improve The Quality Of Life Through Self-Control (Part I). Students will learn what self-control means and the benefits of applying self-control. They will see the importance of using self-control to obey all authority figures.

Lesson Eight--Improve The Quality Of Life Through Self-Control (Part II). Students will become aware of proper ways to apply self-control when dealing with a conflict. They will understand why using self-control in following instructions is for their betterment.

Lesson Nine--Improve The Quality Of Life Through Self-Control (Part III). Students will appreciate that they can always reconsider and make a wise choice instead of a bad one. They will see the relationship between respecting others' privacy and self-control.

Lesson Ten-- Do Not Steal (Part I). Students will learn what stealing is and the harmful effects and conflicts that arise because of stealing. They will recognize the importance of being honest and the importance of practicing honesty.

Lesson Eleven--Do Not Steal (Part II). Students will learn different forms of authority and how stealing can occur when rules or regulations set by these authorities are neglected or disobeyed. They will understand that violence is a form of stealing.

Lesson Twelve--Conform To What Is Right. Students will understand the difference between acceptable and unacceptable conformity. They will explore their current situations and determine what positive choices they can make to create purpose in their lives.

Lesson Thirteen--Now That I have It, How Do I Keep It? Students will see the importance of maintaining a right character amidst negative influences. They will develop decision making techniques to assist them to make the right choices in any situation.

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