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Conflict Resolution: Grades 3-5

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students analyze concepts related to health promotion and conflict resolution. In 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 lesson, 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
Students consider the importance of giving as they read "Franklin Says I Love You". In this character education activity, 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
Young scholars create a "handprint rainbow" to show that together people can make beautiful things. In this character education lesson plan, students are read the book, "God's Dream," and discuss the emotions of themselves and the...
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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
Students demonstrate empathy. In this character education lesson, students read the book Alexander and the Horrible No Good Very Bad Day and discuss examples of bad days they have experienced. Students are given happy face cut-outs to...
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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
Students demonstrate their talent. In this character education lesson, students construct a list of possible talents people have. Students videotape themselves demonstrating their talent.
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Dishonesty

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

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

For Teachers K - 5th
Learners discuss acts of kindness. In this character education lesson, students use a large sheet of poster paper, tempera paint, and markers to create a graffiti wall. Learners write down their ideas of kindness and share their wall...
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Priceless Gifts

For Teachers Pre-K
Students explore the concepts of friendship. In this character education lesson, students read the book Priceless Gifts and discuss friendship. Students illustrate a picture of them doing something nice for a friend and connect the...
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Peace Doves

For Teachers K - 5th
Students explore ways to obtain world peace. In this character education lesson, students read the book Peace Begins With Me and brainstorm a list of ways students can create a more peaceful world. Students use included dove patterns to...
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Cyberbullying:What is It? What Can We Do About It?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the prevalence of cyberbullying. In this character education lesson, students read articles about cyberbullying and its implications. Students respond to discussion questions.
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Animals Matter

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore philanthropy. For this character education lesson, students define and give examples of philanthropy. Students listen to the story A Symphony of Whales and describe how the characters helped the whales. Students discuss...
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In Step With Good Character

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Most schools participate in a character education program. This presentation, which outlines the definitions for such terms as self-discipline, integrity, perseverance, etc ., could be used as a discussion starter. You could alter, or...
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Promoting Disability Awareness and Acceptance in Childhood

For Teachers K - 12th
Create a safe and respectful school environment with the help of this special education teaching guide. Offering dozens of instructional ideas and activities for raising awareness and acceptance of children with disabilities, this is a...
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Living Integrity

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students analyze scenarios regarding integrity. In this character education lesson plan, students participate in group discussions. Students analyze various scenarios regarding integrity and construct a written response in their...
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Character and Citizenship Education

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students analyze the importance of being a socially healthy citizen. In this character education instructional activity, students brainstorm personal traits that they think make the world a better place. Students compile their ideas as a...
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Discipline vs. Self-Discipline

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore self-discipline. In this character education lesson, students define and give examples of discipline and self-discipline. Students work with a group to complete a related concept map.
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A Straightforward Approach

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this character education lesson, students discuss the value of honesty and consider honesty towards self, family, friends, and the community as they write a reflection.
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Defining Caring

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students define the word care and discover the importance of caring for others. In this character education lesson, students work as a class to brainstorm synonyms for care. Learners write a list of 5 things or people that they care about.
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A Long Walk

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students watch a video regarding persevering through difficult situations. In this character education lesson, students watch a video about perseverance and discuss the examples of perseverance.

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