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A component of Social Awareness
Contributing positively to group efforts develops leadership and collaboration skills valued in any profession. Even small gestures, such as helping to tidy up the classroom, matter a great deal. Students invested in their community are less likely to engage in disruptive behaviors.
The House That Jane Built: A Story About Jane Addams (9:26) - True story of Jane Addams establishing Hull House to help immigrants and the poor in Chicago.
Rent Party Jazz (10:56) - Depression-era New Orleans boy discovers community support through jazz rent party tradition to save family home.
The Three Questions (11:24) - A boy discovers the most important time is now, person is whoever you're with, and deed is doing good for others.
Maybe Something Beautiful: How Art Transformed a Neighborhood (Buy) - Based on true story of urban transformation where artist and community painted colorful murals to revitalize neighborhood.
Most People (Buy) - Reassures children that despite negative news, most people are kind, peaceful, and helpful.
