Providing free, accessible, K-12 educational experiences, aligned to Arizona state educational standards, that implement the Golden Rule using principles of empathy, respect, civility and kindness.
“The songs and music were effective as I heard students still singing after class and at lunch/recess. It (Golden Rule Education) was beneficial because I could remind my students about living and showing the right behavior and could encourage them to do the right thing.”
Erin Saathoff, Third Grade Teacher
Character Education Resources
by Arizonans
for Arizonans
at no cost to Arizonans
Arizona Golden Rule Educational Experiences – a program developed by Arizona Interfaith Movement (AZIFM), a 501(c)(3) Non-profit Organization.
Welcome to AGREE Resources! Designed to assist K-12 Educators in teaching the Golden Rule in their classrooms. Each year new resources are developed in this growing collection created by Arizonans for Arizonans. All items are easily downloadable and free, thanks to funding from the Arizona Golden Rule Specialty License Plate. “Treat others the way you want to be treated,” a time-tested rule we may all “agree” on. Enjoy!
Teacher Guides
Resources by Grade
- Golden Lives Collection (1)
- Golden Nugget News (22)
- Golden Rule Classroom (7)
- Golden Rule Club (1)
- Resources (127)
- a. Pre-K (2)
- b. Kindergarten (2)
- c. First Grade (2)
- d. Second Grade (3)
- e. Third Grade (2)
- f. Fourth Grade (3)
- g. Fifth Grade (2)
- h. Sixth Grade (2)
- i. Seventh Grade (2)
- j. Eighth Grade (2)
- k. Ninth Grade (2)
- l. Tenth Grade (2)
- m. Eleventh Grade (2)
- n. Twelfth Grade (2)
“Stars Shine Brightly” Arts Experiences
“Stars Shine Brightly” is an arts resource developed for grade levels K-5, complete with world folk tales and original AGREE music. Activities are for the classroom and include Storytelling, Music, Dance, Theater and Visual Art. “Stars Shine Brightly” is aligned with Arizona standards in ELA, World/Language, Arts; and Socio-Emotional competencies.
Resources: streaming audio, sheet music, musical instrument visual, lyric songbook, lyrics only, Videos with vocals and without vocals
Featured Activities
Essay collection for use in Jr. High and High School Classrooms.
“My students have enjoyed learning about the Golden Rule. I was talking about “laughing at one another” and a student said, “That’s not the Golden Rule!”
Ms. Camille, First Grade Techer
#LiveGolden explores Golden Rule behavior in Arizona with an emphasis on issues important to teenagers. Golden Rule Ambassadors have created 3-4 minute videos that can help generate meaningful conversations in the classroom, as guided by kindness, empathy, respect, and civility.
Howdy y’all! I’m Goldie the Navigator sent here from the 1800’s to current day Arizona to help youngsters learn about the Golden Rule through kindness, empathy, respect and civility, and to learn more about this great state you are living in. Join me for a splendiferous time!