Meet Sam. Like most kids his age, Sam loves sport. His class have arranged a special football match to raise money for a charity which helps children who are suffering. Sam finds out more about how the money is spent and asks his mum for this week's pocket money early, so he can donate to the charity. His mum says he does this because he's such a kind boy. But when he asks his teachers about it at school the next day, they say it's because he's compassionate.
Sam now has lots of questions about what this means. What is compassion? How can we become more compassionate? And what effects - both good and bad - does being compassionate have? Join Sam as he learns answers to these, and many more, questions about this important part of character education.
Market: Perfect for schools looking to teach pupils how to be compassionate. Also of interest to counsellors, therapists, parents and the general reader looking to learn about different virtues.
By Sue Webb, Illustrated by Rosy Salaman
Imprint: JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS
Release Date:
Format: PAPERBACK
Pages: 64
1. Introduction: character and values. 2. Introducing Sam. 3. Learning about what compassion means. 4. The difference between kindness and compassion. 5. Exploring values. 6. Which values link closely to compassion? 7. The difference between compassion and justice. 8. Self-compassion. 9. Noticing compassion in the world around us? 10. How can we become more compassionate to ourselves and to others. 11. When it's difficult to be compassionate. 12. Compassion is good for your mind and body. 13. The match! 14. What can you do? 15. Recommended reading, organisations and websites.
