Seventeen Reasons to use
The Giraffe Heroes Program
  1. You'll have exciting, motivating content for language arts and social studies, content that will help your students be courageous, caring, responsible members of the community.
  2. You'll give them something to say "Yes" to-a positive prevention/diversion away from violence, substance abuse, teen pregnancy and dropping out.
  3. You'll give them dozens of real heroes so they can distinguish between heroes and celebrities-and know which ones to emulate.
  4. You'll guide them into leading meaningful lives.
  5. You'll foster their eagerness to learn.
  6. You'll demonstrate the value of academic skills in accomplishing real-world goals they want to achieve.
  7. You'll help them recognize and use their ability to make good decisions and to have a positive impact on their world.
  8. You'll give them the experience of active citizenship.
  9. You'll  have a great time with them.
 

 

 

 

 
10.
 You'll meet requirements for community service, service learning and character education.
11.
 You'll have a video from public television about human Giraffes.
12.
 You'll have easy-to-use, age-appropriate lesson plans, handouts, overheads, and, in K-2, audiotapes.
13.
 You'll have a tested, effective system for coaching students through a successful service project.
14.
 You'll have inviting, practical ways to bring in community volunteers.
15.
 You'll have a way for your students to mentor younger students.
16.
 You'll show your community the goodness of its children and your school.
17.
 You'll increase your own joy in teaching.
   
   
    

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