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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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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 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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Traits of Good Character Freebie
Happy Saturday, everyone! I know some of you are already enjoying your summer break. I’m entering into my last full week of school. I’ll be working until June 10. I still have so much to do, but it will all…
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A Lesson About Kindness
Today, I’d like to share a book I’ve used when teaching kindness. Rosie’s Roses, by Pamela Duncan Edwards, is an adorable book about Rosie the Raccoon. Rosie has four roses for her Aunt Ruth’s birthday present. While on the way…
