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Teaching Kids About Respect
“I know rules are good for me. I can show respect. I look at others when they talk to me. I take good care of property.” – Regina Burch, Following the Rules (Creative Teaching Press) One of the most important…
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Peer Pressure: 5 Ways Kids Can Beat It
Learning to navigate negative peer pressure is an important topic for kids from elementary to high school. By providing tips and skills in elementary school, school counselors can give kids the tools they need to face those challenges. This knowledge…
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Teaching Kids About Responsibility
“I am responsible for all I do. You can count on me!” – Regina Burch I have always opened the school year with a lesson about responsibility for all grade levels. It’s the perfect time to focus on the character…
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Teaching Kids About Empathy
Making empathy a part of your character education program can be truly beneficial, and it’s the next stop in my Character Education Series. Dr. Michelle Borba’s Unslefie: Why Empathetic Kids Succed in Our All-About Me World skillfully breaks down why…
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Teaching Kids About Self-Discipline
“Think before you act. Eat healthy foods so you’ll grow. Mind your parents. Oh, oh, oh, everyday… You need self control. Having self-control will help you meet your goals. Oh, oh, oh.” – Regina Burch Self-Discipline is the next stop…
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Teaching Kids About Integrity
“Integrity, integrity. Tell the truth, that’s the key. Integrity, integrity. Be the best you can be!” – Regina Burch I have loved singing this song with my kindergarten students as I introduced the character trait of integrity to them. The…
