The Character Chronicles: The Caring Connection DVD

|Grades 4-8|  Bring character education alive for upper elementary and middle school students. Presented from the point of view of a middle school video blogger, this DVD explores The Six Pillars of Character through the thoughts and personal experiences of young people throughout the U.S, and contains a variety of entertaining and provocative elements including inspiring documentaries, humorous vignettes, and insightful teen discussions. 

The Caring Connection: Shiv, a twelve year old blogger, is presenting his classroom video blog on the topic of caring. Through a combination of skits, group discussions, commentaries, and short documentaries, Shiv’s blog reveals a variety of ways young people can, and do, make a difference for their friends, families, and communities through simple acts of caring. Shiv’s blog includes two inspiring documentaries about two very caring kids whose actions have made a profound difference in people's lives.

Approximately 25 minutes in length. Includes a printable teaching guide on the DVD, providing discussion questions, writing assignments, and follow-up activities that support the lesson. Close captioned.