Glad To Be Alive

Glad To Be Alive is a music-based character education program for students in grades K-5. This fun and unique program combines music and curriculum materials that assist schools in their effort to foster good behavior. The program also educates and inspires students to do well academically by providing instruction that promotes organizational skills, thinking skills, social skills, and coping skills. Under the authorship of Dr. Kathryn S. Atman, Professor Emeritus at the University of Pittsburgh School of Education, this program design is based on a three-tier system:

1. Level One - Students will understand the concept of the song (respect, responsibility, cooperation etc) by learning and singing the words in music class.
2. Level Two - Students will appreciate the meaning of the concept through discussion and creative activities in their regular classrooms.
3. Level Three - Students will appreciate the meaning by writing a contract and, with parent support and supervision, practice the concept at home. Letters to the parents/guardians are included in the Teacher's Handbook for each song.

The music program is made up of 54 songs, which allow for nine songs to be taught to students at each grade level K-5.

Here is a list of the songs and characteristics addressed:

Volume One Songs For Grades K-2 Address These Characteristics:
Kindergarten	Grade One	Grade Two
Organization	Cleanliness	Helpfulness
Rules	Consideration	Tolerance
Generosity	Orderliness	Friendliness
Readiness	Caring	Determination
Responsibility	Promptness	Punctuality
Kindness	Perseverance	Love
Respect	Fairness	Bravery
Politeness	Cheerfulness	Courtesy
Thankfulness	Cooperation	Joy
Volume Two Songs For Grades 3-5 Address These Characteristics:
Grade Three	Grade Four	Grade Five
Initiative	Truthfulness	Goodwill
Self-Reliance	Self-Control	Friendship
Patience	Cause & Effect	Loyalty
Appreciation	Pride	Justice
Accountability	Decision Making	Courage
Compassion	Heritage	Sportsmanship
Honesty	Hope	Entrepreneurship
Consistency	Humor	Resourcefulness
Resilience	Sincerity	Steadfastness

Click the links below to listen to sample songs from the Glad to be Alive curriculum

The Song "Respect" (Sample)

The Song "Consideration" (Sample)

The Song "Cleanliness" (Sample)

The Song "Courage" (Sample)

The Song "Self-Reliance" (Sample)

The Song "Truthfulness" (Sample)