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Master Index of Themes
 

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Unless otherwise noted, lessons apply to grades K-6
AdventuresTaking a chance on meeting new people, going new places, and having different experiences helps us grow and learn (Gr. K-2).
Adventures and ChallengesMeeting challenges with courage and initiative enriches our lives (Gr. 3-6).
Animals, Farm and PetsAnimals can be our good friends and valued helpers.
Animals, WildLife in the jungle, forest, and desert can be full of adventure.
ChangePeople experience many changes in their lives.
CommunicationWe get to know ourselves and others by sharing, listening, learning, and understanding.
CooperationThere are many ways to work together and help others.
DiversityWe can celebrate ways we are alike and ways we are different.
Dreams and HopesDreams and hopes can come true (Gr. 3-6).
Ecology and EnvironmentWe share responsibility for understanding and protecting the world around us.
Expressing Viewpoints and FeelingsSharing thoughts, feelings, and opinions opens the door to understanding (Gr. 5-6).
Expressing YourselfSharing thoughts and feelings opens the door to understanding (Gr. K-4).
Family and FriendsThere are many ways to care about the important people in our lives (Gr. K-2).
Favorite ThingsEach person has special things that he or she enjoys.
Freedom and JusticeThroughout history, people around the world have worked to achieve freedom for themselves and others.
Friendship and Family LifeThere are many ways to care about the important people in our lives (Gr. 3-6).
FunHumor and surprise bring special delight.
Games and PlayGames and play help us enjoy life.
Growing UpAs we grow, we are able to do many new things (Gr. K-2).
Healthy LivingGood habits, food, and exercise keep our bodies strong and healthy.
Heroes and LeadersWe learn important lessons and develop values from people we admire.
HistoryThroughout time people have met many challenges and made valuable contributions.
Imagination and FantasyOur imaginations can take us to new places and help us develop our creative spirits (Gr. 3-6).
IndividualityWe are each special in our own way.
MemoriesOur memories help us link the past and present, and shape our future.
NatureWe enjoy the beauty of our world.
Neighborhood and SchoolVisiting familiar places and people brings special joy.
Personal GrowthDeveloping our strengths and learning about our weaknesses is a lifelong challenge (Gr. 3-6).
PretendingOur imaginations can take us new places (Gr. K-2).
Resourcefulness and Problem SolvingTrying hard and looking at problems in new ways can help us find answers.
Seasons, Weather, Night and DayLearning about the ways of nature helps us understand our world.
Stories and TalesPeople have always enjoyed sharing stories (Gr. K-2). Every culture has stories that are passed on through generations (Gr. 3-6).
Travel and TransportationTrips to places old and new can bring adventure.
WaterWatery places are a special world of wonder.
WishesHopes and dreams for ourselves, our loved ones, and our world can come true at unexpected times (Gr. K-2).