Common Good

Some children may wonder why there are so many rules they need to follow in school. This book explores how rules keep schools running smoothly and help students focus and learn. The text touches on important early elementary civics concepts from the C3 Framework for Social Studies. Full-color photographs help readers make connections with the text. After reading this book, students will understand that without rules, the common good of schools and classrooms would suffer.

Being on time is important, and not just for the person who has some place to be. Running late has an affect on other people, too. Students will learn why we need to be on time and what happens when we're not. Early elementary civics concepts from the C3 Framework for Social Studies are discussed throughout, with a focus on how our everyday actions play a role in the common good of our society.

It isn't always easy to deal with people we disagree with, but knowing how to listen to other points of view is a critical life skill. In this book, students will learn why respectfully listening to other people's opinions is important for the common good. The accessible text touches on aspects of the C3 Framework for Social Studies and explores the numerous benefits of listening carefully to others, even when we don't see eye to eye with them.

For many children, helping out around the house is an important part of growing up. This book examines how doing chores allows children to contribute to the common good of their family. The age-appropriate text looks at early elementary civics concepts from the C3 Framework for Social Studies through the lens of chores. Readers will gain a better understanding of the value of their contributions and may be more willing to help out around the house.

Most students understand it's important for them to pay attention in class so they can learn and do well on exams. This book takes a closer look at how paying attention in class affects the common good of the entire classroom. Civics concepts from the C3 Framework for Social Studies are discussed throughout this informative text. Readers will have a better understanding of how their actions can positively and negatively impact others around them.