Character Activities

Practicing gratitude cultivates joy and positivity, key feelings that lay a foundation from which to create an empowered life. Focusing on what we appreciate is also a healthy coping skill for when times feel overwhelming and get tough.Hang this free gratitude poster in your classroom. school counse...

This free project is all about gratitude! How do you teach gratitude in your classroom? This differentiated activity can enhance your discussions about recognizing all of the things we have to be thankful for. Sometimes it can be difficult for students to realize that many things are taken for gr...

The blessings mix. I did something similar when the boys were little. The kids at church loved it!

If you would like to start a gratitude journal but don't know where to start, download my Free Printable Mini Gratitude Journal with questions to get your thinking about what you are thankful for.

Cultivate a spirit of gratitude in your home with these FREE Gratitude Conversation Starters. #gratitude #familydinner #conversationstarters #thanksgiving

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Today Darla from The Preschool Toolbox is sharing her idea of creating Turkeys out of Wikki Stix to play with as the kids recite the 5 little turkeys poem. So fun! Please be sure to check out The Preschool Toolbox blog and follow her on social media. The links are at the bottom of the post. _____________________________________________ […]

Teaching your students about how to be good citizens? Teaching them about positive character behaviors and traits?You are receiving a total of 13 character posters, this includes a header/title poster.These would be perfect for talks and discussions about beginning of the school year expectations. I...

Included in this packet you will find K-2 lessons for the most commonly used character traits including Respect, Responsibility, Kindness/Caring, Perseverance, Self-Control, Self-Discipline and Courage. These lessons incorporate picture books that should be available in your school library. Severa...

The Legend of Spookley the Square Pumpkin is a great children's book to support anti-bullying and help students recognize that being different is okay -- in fact, what makes us different is what makes us special. Since October is National Anti-bullying Month, reading a book about a pumpkin fits right in with the autumnal time of year. Spookley is unlike the average pumpkin since he is shaped like a square. However, during a rough storm he is the one who saves the day! This book…

Are you curious about my Character Education curriculum, but want to try a sample out first? Do your students need a refresher on using self-control to handle big emotions? I created this pack for you! This is the first lesson from my Self-Control, and includes a lesson plan, anchor chart, print...

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Start a conversation on fairness for kids with this Family Dinner Book Club activity and free printables.

These social emotional learning classroom challenge boards are a fun and engaging way to help your students learn about and practice important topics. Each of these boards include 12 challenges that can be completed by individuals, the entire class, and teachers. This is a great way to encourage soc...

Are you looking for easy ways to connect with parents? These 25 print and go character education parent letters will help you make the school to home connection. Each letter focuses on a different character trait and includes a short note, as well as practical ideas for parents to help continue char...

Red Ribbon week (October 23 - 31, 2012) and National Character Counts week (October 21 - 27, 2012) overlap this year. Babara from The Corne...

* Ten two-page reader's theater scripts. Each script has 2-5 characters and 2-3 scenes. Perfect way to engage your students in character education, fluency, and presenting. Table of Contents 1. What Is Reader's Theater? Anchor Chart 2. Sports Day (Fairness) 3. The Prized Baseball Card (Integrity)

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These empathy puzzles are an engaging and hands on way to help your students understand the feelings of others and learn to respond empathetically! Students will look at each of the 12 feelings covered and match it to the correct situation and response. This activity is perfect for your small group ...

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