The Essential Curriculum ™: 21 ideas for developing a positive and optimistic culture

This little book outlines positive steps for creating a warm, accepting culture that fosters individual growth, accepts the unique inherent talents within each person and enables children to achieve their potential. The essence of the book has been used as the foundation for courses and seminars for several years, but never before has it been available in book form. The book has 21 easy lessons that will help develop a positive culture in any setting where people are working with youth. It is empowering, simple and is built on the underpinnings of love and caring. It offers hope and possibility for those who want to build a better tomorrow for today’s children. The inspiration for this book comes from Sydney Banks’ principles of mind, thought and consciousness.

Barb Aust has been actively involved in the education field for over four decades. She has done extensive work as a teacher, principal, and as a mentor for school leaders and university students engaged in teacher education. Barb is an active volunteer in her community and serves on a number of different boards. Barb has successfully worked in early childhood education, the public school system, alternative schools, First Nations Band Schools and at Vancouver Island University. The principles in this book are fundamental in Barb's life and underpin what she does. The guiding premise of her life has been to work from the heart, respect the inherent wisdom in everyone and focus on unity.