Helpful Hints

Character Corner


Students can go to the above website and create free accounts to play games relating to character traits.  Parental approval is required for the account.  Once the child signs up, and email goes to the parent and the parent activates the account.  There are more features, etc. that the kids can access if they pay, but they can play for free and learn about character traits without having to create a pay account.

 
 
2015-2016 Monthly Character Themes

August--Curiosity

September--Trustworthiness

October--Be a Buddy Not a Bully (National Anti-Bullying Month)

November--Respect

December--Responsibility

January--Fairness

February--Caring

March--Citizenship

April--Environmentalist

May--Perseverance
 
 






Six Pillars of Character

TRUSTWORTHINESS
Think ``true blue`` • Be honest • Don’t deceive, cheat, or steal • Be reliable — do what you say you’ll do • Have the courage to do the right thing • Build a good reputation • Be loyal — stand by your family, friends, and country

RESPECT
Treat others with respect; follow the Golden Rule • Be tolerant and accepting of differences • Use good manners, not bad language • Be considerate of the feelings of others • Don’t threaten, hit or hurt anyone • Deal peacefully with anger, insults, and disagreements

RESPONSIBILITY
Do what you are supposed to do • Plan ahead • Be diligent • Persevere • Do your best • Use self-control • Be self-disciplined • Think before you act • Be accountable for your words, actions, and attitudes • Set a good example for others

FAIRNESS
Play by the rules • Take turns and share • Be open-minded; listen to others • Don’t take advantage of others • Don’t blame others carelessly • Treat all people fairly

CARING
Be kind • Be compassionate and show you care • Express gratitude • Forgive others • Help people in need • Be charitable and altruistic

CITIZENSHIP
Do your share to make your school and community better • Cooperate • Get involved in community affairs • Stay informed; vote • Be a good neighbor • Obey laws and rules • Respect authority • Protect the environment • Volunteer




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