Opening Remarks: The Encounter of Picture Books and Life Education

Part 1: Basic Living

1.
Greetings_ 『Greetings make us happy!』
2.
Correct Posture_ What if I sit slouched?
3.
Picky Eater_ 『Find the Treasure Underground!』
4.
Keeping appointments on time_ "I'm going to be late for school"
5.
Tidying up_ 『Again, a mess today』
6.
Using Correct and Beautiful Words_ 『The Form of Words』
7.
Practicing an honest life_ 『Lies are like rubber gloves!』
8.
Listening_ It's hard to listen to others
9. Presenting_ 『Presentations are difficult!』
10.
Traffic Safety_ 『Mother Duck and Baby Duck』
11.
Bicycle Safety_Learning Your Own Bike
12.
Infectious Disease Prevention_ 『Viruses everywhere on Earth』
13.
Smoking Prevention_ 『Cigarette Monster』
14.
Overcoming Appearance Complex_ "I Have a Secret"
15.
Smartphone Use_ How a Hungry Wolf Hunts

Part 2: Character Education

1.
Knowing and Expressing My Feelings_ "What do I say instead of 'like' or 'dislike'?"
2.
Recognizing Your Friend's Emotions_ "The Crocodile Detective's Emotional Exploration Life"
3.
Managing Anger_ 『Sophia's Way of Resolving Anger』
4.
Grief - Don't Hide It, Manage It Well_ "Knock, Knock, Knock for the Grief-stricken Me"
5.
Jealousy - Find Gratitude Over Comparison_ 『Jealousy's Out, Baseball Glove!』
6.
Hatred - Understanding Each Other's Hearts_ "The Day I Hate My Friend"
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Share your worries_ Do you have any worries too?
8.
Empathy_ 『Long Live Watermelon』
9.
Don't be stubborn_ 『Stubborn Sheep No. 4』
10.
Apologizing_ "This is how you apologize"
11.
Not conveying the message_ "I see!"
12.
Rumors and Gossip_ "Did you hear that?"
13.
When can I tattle?
14.
Don't monopolize your friends_ 『Tick, tick』
15.
Seeing Friends as They Are_ 『Our Class's Moon Byeong-wook』
16.
Acknowledging Diversity_ 『Dudu and his New Friend』
17.
Respect the Boundary_ "Knock knock knock, the gift has arrived."
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Collaboration within the group_『Burnt Bread』

Part 3 Class Life

1.
Establishing Class Rules_ David Goes to School
2.
Conflict Resolution - Problem Solving Circle_ "We've Got a Problem!"
3.
Conflict Resolution - Restorative Circles_ "It's My Turn to Speak"
4.
School Violence - Bullying_ "So What?"
5.
School Violence - Bystander_ "You're Not Alone, Vanessa"
6.
School Violence - Physical Violence_ 『The Wall』
7.
Digital Sex Crime Prevention_Noah's Smartphone

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Life education is more important than studying, but it is also vague.
Life guidance activities that can be easily selected and used according to the situation

The importance of life education today is paramount, as the 2022 revised curriculum emphasizes fostering students' self-management skills, adaptability to school life, and community capacity.
In reality, teachers often encounter moments that require life education several times a day.
From small things like students organizing their worksheets in a file to resolving conflicts among class members, everything is part of life education.
However, the reality is that teachers are unable to devote much time to life education because they are busy with classes and assigned work within a fixed schedule.
As the foundation of education lies in the 'life' within the classroom and at home, this book aims to serve as a solid guide for teachers who are at a loss as to where and how to begin life education by presenting life guidance activities that can be selected and used immediately according to the topic.

Picture books meet life education!
Picture books open children's minds and change their behavior.

This book presents 'picture books' as a way to make life education a little easier and more fulfilling.
Students can more easily and comfortably accept various topics covered in life education through the medium of picture books.
Picture books contain a variety of situations, topics, cultures, and values, so students gain a broader perspective through them.
By observing characters in books in various problematic situations, students develop the ability to understand and control their own minds, and by indirectly experiencing the characters' actions and emotions, they acquire life skills necessary for daily life.
These experiences help children grow into healthy members of society.

In 3 stages: ‘Basics-Relationships-Class’
A composition that extracts only the necessary parts

The book contains topic-based life education activities that have been carefully selected and verified by current teachers.


Part 1, "Basic Living," covers basic habits to follow in daily life, from proper posture and organization to traffic safety and smartphone usage.

Part 2, ‘Character Education,’ introduces activities that cultivate the attitudes necessary to build relationships with others.
It is full of insights into the emotions that children commonly feel in the classroom, such as anger, sadness, jealousy, and hatred, as well as how to acknowledge diversity and respect boundaries.


Part 3, “Class Life,” provides guidance on resolving conflicts that may arise within a community.
In addition to introducing classroom harmony activities such as problem-solving circles and restorative circles, it also delves into various aspects of school violence, including bullying, bystander behavior, and physical violence.
If you gradually implement 150 activities covering 40 topics, you will be able to create a place for life education that is both fun and educational.