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Six Pillars of CharacterSM
Each month emphasizes a
different one of the “Six Pillars of Character” (trustworthiness, respect,
responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship). Each week features a
different corresponding trait. This layout provides teachers with an
organized framework for teaching character education.
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Ample Space to Record Daily Assignments
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Question/Exercise
The questions and/or exercises in the lesson section of the primary agenda are intended to help teachers and parents/guardians formulate topics for fundamental discussions about character at the appropriate level as identified by the adult facilitator.
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Home/School
Communication Section
encourages correspondence between teachers and the parents/guardians
of students.
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Daily Parent/Guardian
Signature Block
helps ensure assignments are reviewed at home. |
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People of Character
A different influential person of
character, who demonstrates one of the pillars and traits through his or her life commitments or specific actions, is also profiled each week. Included is an original drawing, brief biography (written for teachers and parents to review with the student), inspirational quotation, and informational Web site. This comprehensive character outline
helps teachers depict for their students how people have exemplified each pillar and corresponding trait. |
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Trait-Related Contribution
further highlights the person's positive impact on the world and the qualities that define good character. |
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The Character Carousel
is a group of friendly animals who help young children learn about the “Six Pillars of Character.” Each animal represents a different one of the pillars: Shinrai the camel (trustworthiness); Austus the lion (respect); Ansvar the elephant (responsibility); Guisto the giraffe (fairness); Karina the kangaroo (caring); and Kupa the bear (citizenship). |
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Click here for the intended use of the character-building agenda sections below.
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