Utah AIMS Textbook Commission
The lessons are well-written and easily completed within a 40-minute class period. It includes helpful information on advance preparations and materials needed. It is written sequentially with introductions, learning activities, extended activities, group activities, role plays and closing activities. Parent letters explaining the content for each unit and family activities are included. The program builds year upon year for grades K-6, plus a teen level. Each level is very age-appropriate and builds upon the previous year's content."
"Dr. Porter-Murdock was one of our premier elementary teachers. Her skill in curriculum creation is truly appreciated by the State Office of Education."
Larry L. Yates
Director of Elementary Education
Weber District, Utah - 2010
Teaching Values that Stick
Character is higher than intellect and requires regular and consistent teaching of those principles that build strong value structures in our young.
Shirley Porter-Murdock Ed.D
(Affectionately known to her students as Dr. PM)