Character Education
Character Education is appropriately integrated into our curriculum at all grade levels. Our program focuses on a set of character attributes which build upon one another each month. Corresponding activities are planned to reinforce the practice of the attributes through lessons, projects, community service, and more.
September
RESPECT/Integrity/Honor
October
RESPONSIBILITY/Diligence
November
KINDNESS/Caring/Compassion
December
GENEROSITY/Helpfulness/Courtesy
January
COOPERATION/Justice/Fairness
February
LOYALTY/Freedom/Friendship
March
SELF-CONTROL/Togetherness (Tolerance)
April
HONESTY/Trustworthiness
May
PERSEVERANCE/Courage
The hyperlinks listed below were compiled by Mrs. Barbara McBride.
http://www.connectingwithkids.com
This site which matches our materials includes list of resources, standards, learning activities for grades 3-12, tip sheets & more.
http://www.charactercounts.org/index.htm
go to bottom left corner of page & click for specific ideas for various levels
http://www.heartwoodethics.org/
Click on attribute for simple definition & illustration, also a few other sample ideas available.
http://www.midgefrazel.net/character.html
Great general ideas plus class activities, book lists to look through, specific traits also listed.
http://pbskids.org/
Labeled as site for all ages, but since Mr. Rogers is involved it appears that this may appeal to primary children.
http://www.teachingvalues.com/index.html
Many things available at this site, but first time I've seen music listed for traits.
http://webtech.kennesaw.edu/jcheek3/chared.htm
Extensive list of character ideas to choose from for all level.
http://henson.austin.apple.com/edres/ellesson/elem-goodmanners.shtml
Good manner lessons for grades two to four plus click in upper left corner for further links.
http://www.goodcharacter.com/index.html
You can choose lesson ideas, activities and more for levels K-12.
http://www.teachwithmovies.org/
This site provides content for several age groups using movies and discussion questions to develop character.
http://www.charactercenter.com/
super site with computer interactive student activities to arrange.
