Lanterna Rally

Author: Carole Cliffe

Publisher: InspiringVoices

Published: 2014-02-14

Total Pages: 38

ISBN-13: 1462408486

There is no question about it: character counts. But how can a square, rectangle, and diamond help make a childs behavior sparkle? Carole Cliffe, an award-winning educator, integrates geometric shapes, eye-catching illustrations, and clever interactive activities to inspire kids to shape their characterone letter at a time. While encouraging positive character traits such as cooperation, gratitude, patience, respect, and trust, Mrs. Cliffe helps children heighten math skills and become socially responsible citizens. Shaping Up Your Character A to ZMathematically is aligned with common core curriculum standards. Combining Math and Morals throughout this book will help to inspire children to make the world a better place and will enhance their mathematic skills. Carole Cliffes book infuses character traits of cooperation, academic excellence, responsibility, and respect while addressing our math standards. Janene Maxon, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, Castaic Union School District Carole takes familiar shapes and terms and links them to character traits that model appropriate behavior. I cant think of a better way to assist kids in making wise choices. Betsy Letzo, Retired Principal, Sulphur Springs School District By integrating character education and math figures, Carole grasps and holds students attention. Appealing to the creative side in all of us, her unique combination captures the essence of learning, while instilling sound moral character in the student. Susan L. Michael, M.S.Ed., Special Education Consultant