Teaching character education through the "Four blocks" : an honors thesis [(HONRS 499)]

Abstract

This three-week teaching unit was developed for second or third grade teachers who would like to use the "Four Blocks" system of teaching reading and writing in their classrooms. The unit focuses on character education by teaching about kindness, generosity, and initiative through lessons based on books from a variety of cultures. The first sections of the unit give an overview of each of the "Four Blocks." The remaining sections give day-by-day plans for the teacher to follow.