Teach students how to use Two-Way Communication to understand the perspective of other individuals, and use Win-Win Negotiation to reach an equitable solution.
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.
6-12 Character Education Lesson Plan: Gratitude
This lesson exposes students to the research illustrating the benefits of gratitude, and suggests activities to help students develop a habit of expressing gratitude.
Books to help teach friendship
Here’s a list of a few book suggestions to start conversations about creating friendships and the value of them.
Books to help teach courage
With thousands of books to choose from, it can be an overwhelming task to find books to help teach courage. Here’s a few book suggestions to start those conversations. Sheila Rae, The Brave by Kevin Henkes Best for: Grades PreK-2 ISBN-10:
10 Ways to Nurture Tolerance to Reduce Bullying
Strategies to boost tolerance and curb bullying.
Helping Students Focus
When we are focused on other tasks, it is hard to be present.
Teaching citizenship
You can show good citizenship by being a leader in your school or community. Leadership isn’t a job — it is an action. Everyone in your family can be a leader.
Books that talk about bullying
Here are a few book suggestions to help start conversations about bullies and bullying.
Teaching fairness
Kids can often complain that things “aren’t fair” when things don’t work out as they want. One way to help teach fairness is to promote compromise.