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One Small Act

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the trait of caring. In this character education lesson, students discuss acts of kindness and collaborate to promote a kindness campaign.
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The Rewards of Caring

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore the concept of democracy. In this character education lesson, students discover enlightened self-interest and discuss a quote from Alexis de Tocqueville.
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A Loyal Friend

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the attributes of trust. In this character education lesson, students read the Irish folktale "Beth Gellert". Students discuss the folktale and how they can earn the trust of others.
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Defining Trustworthiness

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the trait of trustworthiness. In this character education lesson, students discuss the attributes of people they trust. Students create a group definition of trustworthiness.
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Valuing the World Around You

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners explore the concept of environmental stewardship. In this character education lesson, students examine a quote from John Muir regarding the value of nature.
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Assuming Responsibility

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore the concept of responsibility. In this character education lesson, 6th graders discuss the various types of responsibilities they have. Students create their own definition of responsibility based on the list they...
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Creating Character: Courage

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Learners explore the concept of courage, both in themselves and in others. In this history and character education lesson, students discuss the characteristics of courage and what it means and how one can show it. Learners listen to...
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Word Search: Character Counts

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this character education word search worksheet, students identify words pertaining to positive character attributes such as respect, truthfulness, and fairness. Students locate 19 character traits on the puzzle.
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Character Profile

For Teachers Pre-K - 5th
Students exemplify non-stereotypical behavior. In this character education lesson, students read Pink and Say and discuss the negative effects of judging people on superficial characteristics. Students fill in a chart how they felt about...
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Retell the Story

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Learners identify bias in books. In this character education lesson, students read a text and discuss any gender or racial bias which may be present. Learners retell and rewrite the story in a fair way.
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Glass Slipper Bullies

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students identify bullying behaviors through this cross curricular music and character education lesson. Learners read the story Cinderella and discuss how the stepsisters demonstrated bully behavior. Students create a new ending for the...
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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students explore the concept of self-respect. In this character education lesson, students listen to the original "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer" story and listen to the song. Students discuss the meaning of the word underdog and the...
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Applying Principles of Civic Liberty

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders relate the everyday duties in the classroom and in the community. In this character education lesson, 3rd graders compare duties in the classroom to duties in the community and chart them on a Venn diagram. Students discuss...
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Conflict Resolution: Grades 3-5

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students analyze concepts related to health promotion and conflict resolution. For this character education lesson, students answer discussion questions about resolving conflicts. Students complete a conflict resolution activity using a...
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Trip to a Nursing Home

For Teachers K - 5th
Students participate in a field trip to a nursing home. In this character education lesson, students visit a local nursing home and bring the residents cards or crafts that they made.
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Ugly Duckling?

For Teachers 1st
First graders identify unique personal characteristics. In this character education activity, 1st graders listen to the story Ugly Duckling and discuss the changes the animal went through in the story. Students bring in baby photos and...
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Franklin Says I Love You

For Teachers Pre-K - 3rd
Young scholars consider the importance of giving as they read "Franklin Says I Love You". In this character education lesson, students engage in discussion about the importance of sharing and giving. They relate to the story by offering...
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God's Dream

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students create a "handprint rainbow" to show that together people can make beautiful things. In this character education lesson, students are read the book, "God's Dream," and discuss the emotions of themselves and the characters. Then...
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Planting Seeds of Philanthropy

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore the importance of maintaining a democracy through philanthropic actions. In this character education lesson, students discover what the Japanese internment camps were, and why they were an infringement on...
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Happy Faces

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Young scholars demonstrate empathy. In this character education activity, students read the book Alexander and the Horrible No Good Very Bad Day and discuss examples of bad days they have experienced. Young scholars are given happy face...
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Facing History and Ourselves

What Aspects of Our Identities Do We Show to Others?

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders consider how they present their personal identities. In this character education lesson plan, 6th graders define themselves as they create masks that represent their personalities. Students share their masks and discuss...
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Showcase Your Talent

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Learners demonstrate their talent. In this character education lesson, students construct a list of possible talents people have. Learners videotape themselves demonstrating their talent.
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Dishonesty

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore religion and ethics. In this character education lesson, students compare dishonesty and honesty as they consider the ethics of lying. Students consider whether certain lies are more acceptable than others and...
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Passing Notes

For Teachers 2nd - 9th
Students demonstrate the importance of sharing compliments. In this character education lesson plan, students write compliments on post-it notes to one of their classmates.

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