This all-original resource is meant for grades 4-8. It includes ideas and materials to help your kids in soak up this book’s powerful lessons in experiential, meaningful ways.

4 activities

• “Chalk it Up to a Life Lesson” - project (do any time after reading “Choose Kind” pp. 45-48)

• “Face Changers” - project (do any time after reading “Padawan” pp. 57-60) with template

• “Look Here” – activity with images (do anytime)

• “Picturing Kindness” – activity (do any time after reading “Awards” pp. 302-304) with template

4 handouts

• “Rule Your World”
  Topic: Precepts (like Mr. Browne did)
  Concepts: self-discipline, character, self-expression/opinion writing
  Activity option: can be done during “Chalk it Up” precept project while paint dries; can also serve as a discussion guide
  Timing: do any time after “Choose Kind” pp 45-48
  
  

• “Pretend Class, Real Essay”
  Topic: Precept Essay (like Mr. Browne did)
  Concepts: self-discipline, character, self-expression/opinion writing
  Activity option: can tie in to “Chalk it Up” precept project, with or without “Rule Your World” handout
  Timing: do any time after “Choose Kind” pp 45-48
  
  

• “Tabletalk”
  Topic: Dialogue (like Summer did)
  Concepts: creative writing, scripting, characterization
  Activity option: can have kids act out their script with 1-3 others as a skit Timing: do any time after “The Summer Table” pp 51-53
  
  

• “The Narrative Arc”
  Topic/concepts: Plot, craft, pacing, literary terms Timing: do at end (has spoilers)

CCSS alignment for grades 4-8 is included at the end, along with copyright and usage information.