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Kindle Edition now available {here}.
Kindle Edition now available {here}.
Using the word SUPERHEROES as an acrostic, I'm sharing ideas in each chapter to provide ways to engage our little leaders as they reach for new character heights. You'll find stories and strategies, ditties and dances, activity ideas and more, all things needed to help our students soar like superheroes. {Think Reader's Digest Condensed version of the Corner on Character paired with a Chicken Soup For The Soul format.}
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Here now, some reflections and endorsements for
What's Under Your Cape?
SUPERHEROES of the Character Kind
that fill my heart with joy.
Providing real classroom and school-wide experiences, Barbara proves herself to be the “Harry Wong” of character education. What’s Under Your Cape? shows, not tells, how to meaningfully integrate positive character traits in a doable way for teachers and administrators; these lessons will be impactful in classrooms across the world. ~Sheila Sjolseth, Ed.M., Founder of Pennies of Time, certified Special Education teacher, and mom of two, McKinney, TX
Powerful and empowering, this book simultaneously ignites inspiration, encourages by example, and wraps us in a warm hug. It’s the perfect prescription for healing our world, one kindness at a time. ~Jodi Moore, author of When A Dragons Moves In and Good News Nelson
Barbara has been instrumental in "flooding our world with character" and has provided us with not only inspiration but tools in which to grow a community of caring, compassionate citizens who feel empowered to be a positive voice for change. North Pointe Elementary has been significantly impacted for the better due to Barbara's positive energy and passion for character. This book encompasses that energy and is a must-read!
~Kelly Mooney, Principal at North Pointe Elementary, 2013 National School of Character, Houston, TX
In this world of negativity, What’s Under Your Cape? is like a breath of fresh air. Barbara reminds us of the good things in life and how we can make the world a better place every day! ~Dr. Jean, forty-year veteran teacher, author, early childhood consultant
Barbara has written a practical and inspirational account of how to infuse character into the fabric of every classroom and school. Parents can see how they can expand their role as their children's primary character educators. This is a book that delivers on its promise of showing how character is impacted by thinking, feeling and doing. ~Ron Axelrod, Retired teacher and International Baccalaureate Coordinator, Former Staff Development Coordinator, Community of Caring, CEP National Schools of Character Site Visitor
Barbara Gruener's book, What’s Under Your Cape? Superheroes of the Character Kind, is a wonderful character education resource book for elementary educators. It is filled with ideas, activities, and suggested children's literature which teachers can use as they help to instill good character into the hearts of their boys and girls. Just think what our future world would be if all of today's children would grow up to become positive character superheroes---what a beautiful world that would be! ~Pam Morgan, Retired Elementary Principal, Executive Director of Character @ HEART, Montgomery, Alabama
This book is a must-have resource for any counselor or teacher looking to infuse character into their school. Barbara connects tangible behaviors with abstract words like respect, responsibility, and empathy. While we were able to visit her school and implement many of her ideas in our journey to becoming a National School of Character, I wish this book would have been available years ago; it's a booster shot of character and enthusiasm every educator needs! ~Jennifer McCaffrey, Counselor at North Pointe Elementary, 2013 National School of Character, Houston, TX
The SUPERHERO acronym is brilliant, providing a framework and link for teachers to hook into, which makes it more feasible for uber-busy teachers to "seize teachable moments to infuse character development" into our classrooms. As Barbara states in her Introduction, children " are hard-wired to learn and their capacity for character is unlimited." This is the heart of this must-read book! ~Lisa Mattes, author of Growing Firsties blog, first-grade teacher, mother of two, Sussex, WI
Barbara has written a practical, well-organized, and easy-to read guide on teaching important character traits to children. Teachers will appreciate the incorporation of hands-on activities, songs, projects, and other fun ideas for making abstract character trait concepts more concrete and helping kids recognize the importance of good character. ~Angela Watson, Owner and Founder of Due Season Press and Educational Services, Author of The Cornerstone for Teachers blog
A comprehensive, user-friendly resource that dedicated and hard-working educators will turn to time and again, this guide delivers refreshing, easily-implemented and highly-effective strategies to connect with kids and capture their hearts. The use of many children's literature titles, along with questioning and extension suggestions, will allow practical alignment into a standards-based curriculum. What's Under Your Cape? is a must-have for any caring educator looking to spark character education within an authentic, fun, engaging and practical framework! ~Lisa Steele, Elementary School Counselor, Newport News, VA
Barbara is a gifted and authentic writer! Her love and passion for teaching and building a climate of character jumps out in each chapter through her personal life stories and creative, character-building activities. Barbara's commitment to empower young lives through character development makes her, indeed, a superhero! ~Dr. Jodi Duron, Superintendent of Schools, Elgin, TX
Your book is amazing!!!! And so are YOU!!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs - Lisa
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