An exciting narrative style engages interest. Social responsibility, including cooperation, conflict resolution and community service, are strongly emphasized. Instructional Issues Lessons in Character and Books of Responsibility include questions and suggestions for higher level thinking in each grade level. The Teacher's Management Guides and Teacher's Editions have sections entitled Critical Thinking, Discussion, and Analysis. Cooperative Learning and Active Learning Sections involve pairs, groups, family, and community.
Materials are available in English and Spanish.
Visuals, including extensive graphics, and group activities facilitate learning for LEP students. Manipulatives include big books, charts, posters, star wand, star stamp, a puppet, and audio cassettes. Teacher Support Teacher manuals and support materials are very clear and very well organized. They are easy to use and include summaries. The core elements of character are the focus of teacher materials and are closely correlated with the student materials.