When under stress, or outside of our comfort zone, it can be tempting to shy away from responsibility. However, it is critical as the school year progresses that each person take responsibility for their role in ensuring a safe and
Return to Learn: Respect
Every school stakeholder – students, parents, educators, and administrators – have a key role in the success of each school year. How well these stakeholders work together and treat each other with respect ultimately determines how successful the year will
Return to learn: Trustworthiness
This year, perhaps more than any other, parents, educators, and students are making incredibly challenging decisions. It’s important in these moments to assume best intentions, and trust that everyone is trying to do what they think is right and necessary
Building Trust (Grades K-5)
Students develop and demonstrate the character trait trustworthiness. They understand that trust is an essential ingredient in meaningful and lasting relationships as well as school and career success and they strive to earn the trust of others by demonstrating the ethical virtues of integrity, honesty, promise-keeping and loyalty.
Caring for Others (Grades K-5)
Download a PDF of this game card. Character Education Objective: Students will engage in conversation with another student to talk about their own experience with random acts of kindness Content Goal: Students will be able to understand their moral duty
Interpersonal Skills (Grades 6-12)
Character Education Objective: Students will discuss how to develop and maintain positive relationships in their lives. Content Objective: Students will define, establish, and maintain healthy relationships. Language Objective: Students will employ strategies to promote positive relationship building and connections. Purpose:
Interpersonal Skills (Grades K-5)
Character Education Objective: Students will discuss how connection increases communication and collaboration. Content Objective: Students will discuss what the Six Pillars look like in them, their friends and the people they admire. Language Objective: Students will journal about how they
No Gossip (Grades 6-12)
Character Education Objective: Students will discuss the impact of gossip on individuals, teams, friend groups, and families. Content Objective: Students will commit to a No Gossip challenge to show respect. Language Objective: Students will share ideas about spreading the #NoGossip
6-12 Character Education Lesson Plan: Connecting with Others
Help students understand the importance of connecting to other individuals. Develop connection strategies and provide an opportunity for students to practice connecting with others.