A good reminder at any age

I still remember the first week of sixth grade art class.  Mr. G. prefaced the "Free To Be...You And Me" films he was about to show with, "These films have nothing to do with art; they're about how I think people should be treated."  Thus began several days of watching the Marlo Thomas project, featuring various '70s singers and actors, in songs and other features about treating adults and other kids with respect.  I still think it was a good idea to start class with those films.  Civility is important at any age.  Grade six, however, is an especially good time to get that reminder across through songs and sketches that aren't preachy or hectoring.