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Recipe for a Positive
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Industry
Genuine Affection
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BOOKS:
Positive Soul Formation - A Teacher/Parent Guide to Child Development
Dr. Pat McCormack
Pflaum Publishing Group. 96 pages, $19.95
Available:
www.pflaum.com or 1-800-543-4383
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Positive Soul Formation is designed to be a
versatile tool, a common thread to unite home and school in the
soulful formation of children. Each of the 40 newsletters in this
collection is positive in tone, situates the topic within a faith
context, and provides formative support for parents and teachers.
Originally published in the popular magazine for Catholic educators,
Today's Catholic Teacher, these newsletters are perfect for
school administrators, directors of religious education, catechists,
and parents who want to help children grow spiritually, emotionally,
and socially. Additionally, the book provides structure suggestions
for Parent Study Groups.
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Student
Self-Discipline in the Classroom and Beyond
Dr. Pat McCormack
$12 NCEA Member; $16 non-member
Available: www.ncea.org or 202-337-6232 or
services@ncea.org |
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This publication approaches discipline from the vantage point of
students. Based on Gospel message, it provides ways for teachers and
school administrators to enable students to assume responsibility for
their actions and to appreciate their own free will and choice.
2003. 165 pp. |
Creating a Culture of Spirituality throughout the
Liturgical Year, $10
Dr. Pat McCormack |
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Family spiritual formation – that is, the creation and
transmission of spiritual heritage – is the primary vocation
of parents. Through the example of their lives and
teachings, parents provide a family environment that leads
children into relationship with Christ and harmony with
others. This book suggests sacred times, sacred spaces,
sacred practices and traditions that cultivate spiritual
heritage, each within the context of a liturgical season.
Six reproducible newsletters address the topics of (1)
Spiritual Heritage, (2) Ordinary Time, (3) Advent/Christmas,
(4) Lent, (5) Easter/Pentecost, and (6) Mary and the Saints.
2003. 24 pp. 8.5”x11” |
Home: Birthplace of Character, $10
Dr. Pat McCormack
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Character is the distinguishing feature of personality and
behavior that persists, regardless of outside pressure or personal
temptation. This booklet consists of three mini-handbooks.
Handbook 1: A PARENT’S GUIDE FOR CHRISTIAN CHARACTER FORMATION
recognizes the parent as the primary weaver of character and explains
the components of character and conscience formation. Handbook 2:
A PARENT’S GUIDE FOR PRESSURE SITUATIONS suggests how to manage 26
specific child issues, A(ADHD) through Z (Zzz’s: Sleep Hygiene).
Handbook 3: A PARENT’S GUIDE FOR DIFFICULT BEHAVIORS focuses on
the following topics: Sibling Rivalry, Lying, Cheating,
Exaggerating, Irresponsibility, Angry Behavior, Deliberate
Disobedience, Destructive Behavior, and Peer Pressure. 2003.
72pp. 8.5"x11" |
Fostering Student Self-esteem in the Catholic Elementary School
Dr. Pat McCormack
$9 NCEA Member/$12 non-member.
Available at
www.ncea.org
or 202-337-6232 or
services@ncea.org |
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Like happiness, self-esteem is a by-product of our choices or
behaviors. Positive self-esteem is fostered by practices that develop
a foundation of security, autonomy, initiative, industry, and genuine
affection. The introductory chapter provides an overview of the
process. Successive chapters focus on the individual elements. Each
topic includes a characteristics chart and numerous related teacher
practices grouped according to early childhood, middle childhood, and
early adolescence. The book concludes with suggested formats and
materials for discussion and faculty inservice. 1999. 108pp. |
DrPatMcCormack@aol.com
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