From guest contributor Dr. Michele Borba Though most teachers admit that there are some students they never forget, the same is true about parents. I vividly remember a mother of one of my students all because of the way she
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.
Seven Ways to Nurture Tolerance and Acceptance in Kids
One thing is certain, kids aren’t born hateful. Prejudices are learned. Hatred and intolerance can also be learned, but so too can sensitivity, understanding, empathy, and tolerance. If today’s children are to have any chance of living harmoniously in our multiethnic world, it is critical that parents nurture it.
Teaching Kids How to Be Upstanders
From our guest contributor, Dr. Michele Borba Studies show that active bystanders can do far more than just watch. In fact, student bystanders may be our last, best hope in reducing bullying. Active student bystanders can: Reduce the audience that
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
Ten Ways to Pay it Forward This Holiday Season
The holiday season is often filled with gift-giving, hot chocolate and twinkling lights. Those things are all a beautiful and wonderful part of the holiday, but this time of year is truly about selflessness, kindness and compassion. What we do
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
Nine Habits of Empathetic Children
Did you know that empathetic children share nine habits that they developed? Empathy can be cultivated and we have work to do. Here are the 9 habits of empathetic children.