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Author: Amy Smit

Living the Golden Rule

The Path to a Meaningful Life

** Frank Sonnenbeg has been a longtime friend of The Ray Center and CHARACTER COUNTS!. We’re proud to share an excerpt from his new book, The Path to a Meaningful Life. Enjoy! ** Everyone knows the Golden Rule. In fact,

Amy Smit 2022-08-052022-08-05 Blog Read more

True Friends (Grades 6-12)

True Friends

Overview: This lesson asks students to consider their current friendships. Having true friends is important and learning what healthy and trusting relationships feel like is imperative for a teen’s social development. Character Education Objectives: Students will: read a poem about

Amy Smit 2022-02-072022-01-24 High School Character Education Lessons, Lesson Plans, Middle/Jr High Character Education Lessons Read more

Finding Common Ground (Grades K-5)

Character Education and SEL Lesson on Citizenship and Common Ground

Overview: Students will explore the benefits of finding common ground with others in their community. This lesson promotes good citizenship. Character Education Objectives:  Students will: experience finding common ground with others. discuss how collaboration and community are impacted by citizens finding

Amy Smit 2022-01-222022-01-24 Elementary Character Education Lessons, Lesson Plans, School Read more

CHARACTER COUNTS! Coloring Book

Character education curriculum, lessons, and activities

Download our CHARACTER COUNTS! with Puppy Jake coloring book. Special thanks to our friends at the Puppy Jake Foundation and Sticks.

Amy Smit 2020-10-282022-01-23 Blog, For Kids Read more

A Dave Kinnoin concert

Character education curriculum, lessons, and activities

Chances are if you’ve enjoyed songs by Mickey Mouse, Kermit the Frog, Winnie the Pooh, Big Bird, Ariel, Jasmine, Belle, Sebastian the Crab, and Larry the Cucumber, you know Dave Kinnoin. Dave has written songs for some of the most beloved characters

Amy Smit 2020-04-012021-03-10 Blog, Parenting & Family Character Education Lessons Read more

#FeelGoodFriday

#FeelGoodFriday

Brighten up your day with these great #FeelGoodFriday stories!

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#FeelGoodFriday

#FeelGoodFriday

Start the weekend off right with these #FeelGoodFriday stories!

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#FeelGoodFriday

Click each picture to learn more!  

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#FeelGoodFriday

Look what made up smile this week; click each tweet to learn more!  

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#FeelGoodFriday

#FeelGoodFriday

Check out our favorite stories this week. Click the picture to learn more about each one!

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