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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…
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Teaching Kids About Perseverance
“Perseverance is what you need. Try again and you’ll succeed. Never give up! Never give up! Got to stick to it, got to keep trying, never give up!” – Regina Burch Perseverance is the next stop in my character education…
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Teaching Kids About Courage
“Dare to have courage. Do what’s right! Dare to be different, avoid a fight! Follow your conscience, not the crowd. Go after your goals and make yourself proud!” – Regina Burch These are the words to the song I have…
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Leadership Clubs for Boys
As school counselors, we often provide behavior intervention for students who are making poor choices or who lack the skills needed to navigate a variety of social situations. In my experience, creating a leadership club specifically for boys helped to…
