Guidance — Grades K–5

"Mr. Griggs' Work"

The students will learn about the importance of responsibility, dependability, punctuality, honesty, and effort in the workplace through the reading of the book, "Mr. Griggs' Work." The students will have the opportunity to explore these character traits in their own work setting.

Format: lesson plan (grade K–5 Guidance)

By William Hodge.

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Format: lesson plan (grade K–5 English Language Arts, Guidance, and Social Studies)

Provider: IRA/NCTE

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Format: lesson plan (grade K–5 English Language Arts and Guidance)

Provider: IRA/NCTE

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Format: lesson plan (grade K Guidance)

Provider: National Council on Economic Education

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Format: lesson plan (grade K–5 Guidance)

Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science