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Universal character traits (values) such as honesty, positivity, and self-discipline are integrated into the Joy School English curriculum to support social and emotional learning. Equipped with these tools, children are better prepared to connect meaningfully, make responsible and caring decisions, and thrive in their families and communities.
These critical skills closely align with the SEL framework as outlined by the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL).
The Eyres have authored dozens of books on parenting and families. They founded a preschool program that focused on social and emotional joy.
The Eyres' book on values became a #1 New York Times best-seller, and has informed the curriculum of Joy School English.
Courage
One of the Eyres’ “Values of Being,” courage can impact one’s life in many ways. It is a tremendous contributor to another value, positivity, and can give kids the freedom to express their creativity.
Honesty
Another “Value of Being,” honesty is a crucial element of communication, and important 21st-century skill. It is part of the makeup of anyone with integrity and is the beginning of the ability to make and keep commitments.
Empathy & Kindness
Being able to see a situation or perceive a problem through someone’s else’s eyes is a value the world desperately needs. The ability to feel and show true tolerance is how humankind will tackle the challenges of today and tomorrow. Kindness will win out in today’s interconnected world, giving lasting happiness to all involved.
Self-Worth
In today’s world, it is far too easy to get discouraged and to feel like we don’t have much worth. But each of us is unique, and each of us has unlimited capacity to do good in the world. Understanding our self-worth will propel us to greater and greater things.
Positivity & Gratitude
Whether a child is blessed to be in an environment with more resources and opportunities, or in a more challenging one requiring more to be successful, these two values are self-reinforcing, and will help one see things clearly and implement a productive approach to life.
Responsibility
Many experts believe that children raised in the past few decades have been denied the opportunity to develop responsibility. Children are capable of much more than we often realize, and can grow and shine from being given responsibility and being held accountable.
Patience & Perseverance
In the age of instant gratification and constant stimulation, only those who practice patience will be able to exert full control of their lives. Understanding and managing our emotions is every bit as important as learning to read or add and subtract numbers, and will help us persevere in achieving our goals.
Curiosity
Life rewards the curious. Learning is growing, and as we ask questions and discover answers, our curiosity enriches not only our overall lives, but it delights us each and every day. Developing curiosity will put children on a path toward greater joy.
Respect
When we respect someone, we have appropriate regard for their feelings, wishes, rights, or traditions. This is an awareness, an attitude, and it shows that we care. Like many of these values, Respect will help us understand and connect with others, with benefits us all.
In Joy School English, children learn character-building values through books, games, and songs. In this book, a young girl learns the value of responsibility as she plants a seed and cares for it until it grows into a beautiful flower.
In this activity, students consider a scenario where they need to decide whether or not to act with kindness. They can make a choice from several actions, then see the consequence of their choice.
In this video, a young boy models the value of courage in a difficult situation.
This exciting audio adventure series uses stories, music, and classroom discussion guides to reinforce social and emotional development while teaching character-building values .
"Teachers believe in programs that teach the whole child, not just focus on one specific academic skill. Joy School English does this well through the emphasis on speech, but also through the character building throughout the program."
—Stephanie Wingate, Curriculum & Instruction Coordinator, Lompoc, CA
"The core values that are embedded in the program are very important and we have seen how students are more engaged and more willing to take those risks and participate in a whole classroom environment, and be patient with each other, support each other, and respect each other."
—Sonia Barajas, Principal, Gadsden, NM
"Students learn the values in fun ways without just telling them they need to show kindness, gratitude, etc. The unique way the values are taught helps the kids to understand them better."
—Teacher, Dahua Kindergarden, Shanghai China.
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