Lesson One: The ABCs of Life The Skills We

A Guide for Adults and Children by the Founder of the Award-Winning Lesson One ProgramThis indispensable book gives adults a proven plan to help children develop the life skills and internal discipline necessary to learn and thrive in today's society.Following the logical progression of a child's development, the book uses upbeat activities and games that adults and children can share to ground themselves in Lesson One skills for use in everyday life. Offering much-needed answers to major problems gripping our culture, here is the book that anyone living and working with children has been waiting for -- a lesson plan that works for life.

Jon Oliver is a certified teacher who has spent thirty years developing Lesson One. He has frequently appeared in the national media and made presentations at conferences and workshops around the country. His school-reform efforts have earned him commendations from the White House. He lives in Marblehead, Massachusetts.

1: Discovering Lesson One

2: Jon's Story -- Making My Life My Own

3: The Art of Living and Working with Kids

Developing Your Natural Talent
How to Use This Book

4: The Pledge for Success

I Will Listen to What Others Have to Say
I Will Treat Others the Way I Would Like to Be Treated
I Will Respect the Diversity of All People
I Will Remember That I Have People Who Care About Me in My Family, School, and Community
I Will Try My Best

5: Self-Control

6: Self-Control Time

7: Self-Confidence

8: Responsibility and Consequences

9: Thinking and Problem Solving

10: Cooperation

11: Putting It Together

Appendix
Index

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Lesson One: The ABCs of Life The Skills We All Need but Were Never Taught

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