A guide for helping young children develop positive attitudes about themselves and for expressing themselves well is presented. The philosophy of the school district putting out this instructional manual includes the following tenets: (1) Schools exist primarily for the benefit of the children in their community; (2) Curriculum should provide broad subject matter areas; (3) Curriculum should be effective as a means of continual child growth; (4) An organized program for teaching and learning is essential; and (5) Pupils should learn that certain duties accompany their privileges. Objectives of this school district include: To develop in every child a love of our form of government; To provide opportunity for individual development. This manual is divided into five parts: Flow Chart, Classroom Organization, Procedures for Using Units, Suggested Teaching Units, and Bibliography. (Author/CK)