Top Character Education Programs

So you want to beef up your character education efforts, maybe even head down Character Road to pursue the distinction of State School of Character or National School of Character, but you’re not quite sure where to start? No worries; here is a sampling of the myriad of helpful character education programs, tools and resources […]

11 Principles of Character Education

The 11 Principles of Effective Character Education are the corner­stone of Charac­ter.org’s philosophy on effective character education. Each principle outlines vital aspects of character education initia­tives that should not be overlooked in program implem­ent­ation. From curriculum integr­ation to extra-­cur­ricular activi­ties, from parent and community partne­rships to staff develo­pment, the 11 Principles of Effective Character Education […]

How to Gain Respect from People in Your Life

We just gave birth to our second little boy named Charlie. I’m not kidding or bias when I say he is one of the cutest kids ever. Our first child’s name is Noah and he is two years old. Here’s the thing (and I’m sure many moms and dads will agree with me here)…trying to get your […]

Does Character Education Work? 5 Experts Weigh In

The Character Education Debate Have you ever wondered … Does Character Education Work? Is character education the best use of learning time? Should schools be spending money on character education tools? What about schools WITHOUT character education programs? Are those kids missing out? What are some examples of service learning projects for elementary students?   It’s […]

Kids Story Books in English

We’ve compiled a list of the best character education books for elementary school students and kids story books in english. What was one of your favorite times of the school day as an elementary student? For many, story time is likely pretty close to the top of the list. While entertaining and enjoyable to read […]

6 School Assembly Games for Developing Cooperation Among Students

Looking for a change of pace at your next school assembly? Although school assemblies are a great way to quickly share information with an entire student body and remind them about school procedures and rules, they can also be an opportunity for your students and teachers to take a little break from the daily grind […]

Increase your Students’ Academic Achievement

When it comes to improving your students’ academic achievement, there’s an arsenal of theories, strategies, lesson plans, assessments, and more at your fingertips, from tech tools and manipulatives to cooperative learning and peer teaching. Why then are so many students continuing to struggle in the classroom and at testing time? According to Character.org, students first […]

How to Teach Students Patriotism

When it comes to being an American, there is much to celebrate: baseball, apple pie, and landmarks such as Mount Rushmore are a few things that might come to mind. And while these are certainly a part of the culture, there are some even more important defining characteristics: our ability to vote, our freedom of […]

Lesson Plan: Teaching Students About Gratitude

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, what better time to instill in students the character trait of gratitude? For students, it’s easy to overlook the many blessings in their lives — and even become entitled — particularly since most of their needs and wants are being met by mom, dad, or another caretaker at this […]