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Acknowledgments | |
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Introduction | |
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The Promise of Positive Psychology in the Elementary School Classroom | |
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Teaching Positive Psychology in the Classroom | |
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Philosophical, Psychological, and Educational Roots of Positive Psychology | |
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Principles and Practices of Positive Psychology in the Classroom | |
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Benefits of Teaching Positive Psychology in the Classroom | |
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Summary and Conclusion | |
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Guiding Question Exercise | |
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Guiding Question Discussion | |
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Web Resources for Children | |
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Web Resources for Teachers | |
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The Neuroscience of Positive Psychology in the Elementary School Classroom | |
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Academic and Emotional Learning in the Classroom | |
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Brain Basics: Understanding How the Brain Changes and Learns in the Classroom | |
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Applying Neuroscience Principles and Practices in the Classroom | |
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Teaching to the Brain: A Strengths-Based Approach | |
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Summary and Conclusion | |
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Guiding Question Exercise | |
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Guiding Question Discussion | |
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Web Resources for Children | |
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Web Resources for Teachers | |
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The Taxonomy of Positive Psychology in the Elementary School Classroom | |
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The Benchmarks of the Positive Psychology Teaching Taxonomy | |
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A Positive Psychology Teaching Taxonomy Matrix: Benchmarks and Indicators | |
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A Positive Psychology Teaching Taxonomy: Methods and Techniques | |
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Summary and Conclusion | |
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Guiding Question Exercise | |
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Guiding Question Discussion | |
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Web Resources for Children | |
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Teaching Positive Emotions and the Pleasant Life: Feelings | |
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The Importance of Emotional Learning in Positive Psychology | |
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The Positive Psychology Teacher�s Toolbox: Emotional Learning | |
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Summary and Conclusion | |
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Case Study K-2: Teaching Positive Emotion | |
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Case Study 3-5: Teaching Positive Emotion | |
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Guiding Question Exercise | |
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Guiding Question Discussion | |
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Web Resources for Children | |
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Web Resources for Teachers | |
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Teaching Engagement and the Good Life: Strengths | |
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The Importance of Engagement Through Strength Learning in Positive Psychology | |
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The Positive Psychology Teachers Toolbox: Engagement Through Strength | |
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Summary and Conclusion | |
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Case Study K-2: Teaching Strengths Learning | |
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Case Study 3-5: Teaching Strengths Learning | |
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Guiding Question Exercise | |
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Guiding Question Discussion | |
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Web Resources for Children | |
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Web Resources for Teachers | |
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Teaching Relationships and the Connected Life: Friendship | |
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The Importance of Friendship Learning in Positive Psychology | |
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The Positive Psychology Teacher's Toolbox: Connected Learning | |
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Summary and Conclusion | |
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Case Study K-2: Teaching Friendship | |
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Case Study 3-5: Teaching Friendship | |
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Guiding Question Exercise | |
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Guiding Question Discussion | |
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Web Resources for Children | |
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Web Resources for Teachers | |
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Teaching Meaning and the Purposeful Life: Contributions | |
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The Importance of Meaningful Learning in Positive Psychology | |
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The Positive Psychology Teachers Toolbox: Meaningful Learning | |
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Summary and Conclusion | |
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Case Study K-2: Teaching Meaning | |
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Case Study 3-5: Teaching Meaning | |
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Guiding Question Exercise | |
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Guiding Question Discussion | |
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Web Resources for Children | |
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Web Resources for Teachers | |
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Teaching Achievement and Success: The Accomplished Life | |
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The Importance of Successful Learning in Positive Psychology | |
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The Positive Psychology Teacher's Toolbox: Successful Learning | |
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Summary and Conclusion | |
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The Positive Psychology Teaching Taxonomy: Guiding Propositions | |
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Case Study K-2: Teaching Accomplishment | |
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Case Study 3-5: Teaching Accomplishment | |
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Guiding Question Exercise | |
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Guiding Question Discussion | |
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Web Resources for Children | |
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Web Resources for Teachers | |
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Positive Psychology Teaching Taxonomy: Benchmarks and Indicators | |
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Positive Psychology Planning Template: Taxonomy of Techniques | |
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Positive Psychology Planning Template: Class Meetings | |
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Positive Psychology Planning Template: Emotions Literature Circle | |
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Positive Psychology Teaching Taxonomy: Graphic Organizers | |
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Positive Psychology According to Winnie the Pooh | |
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Positive Psychology Lesson Plan Template | |
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Notes | |
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Index | |