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Reading List Roundup: Dependability Picture Books
A curated reading list for teaching Dependability—plus a printable download and a link to the full Dependability bookshelf on Goodreads.
Dependability as a Sidekick Quality
Descriptions of how Dependability supports the other qualities.
Dependability as a Core Value
Descriptions of Dependability as a Core Value and how the other qualities support it.
Family Character Clubhouse: Old Faithful
A family activity on Dependability. Includes a download that teachers can send home with their students.
Fun with Character: Sleeping Through the Storm
A compelling classroom activity that uses a dramatic storytelling approach to explore Dependability. By examining the peace that comes from being prepared and reliable, students learn how consistent character allows others to rest easy and trust in their leadership, even during "stormy" situations.
Fun with Character: No Man is an Island
A reflective classroom activity inspired by John Donne’s famous quote. By mapping out their personal networks of support, students explore the interconnectedness of community and the vital role of dependability in maintaining the relationships we rely on every day.
Fun with Character: Driving Blind
A classroom activity designed to teach the core value of Dependability. Through a "car and driver" simulation where one student is blindfolded, participants explore the responsibility of leading others and the trust required to be led, fostering a practical understanding of what it means to be reliable.
Interviewing with a Character Lens: Dependability
Hiring for character helps organizations build stronger teams because character qualities shape how people make decisions, handle challenges, and work with others.
Connecting Dependability to the Math Curriculum
Use concepts of significant digits from your Math curriculum to teach Dependability.
Praying For Christlike Character: Dependability
Christian prayers to help us build Dependability.
Read to Lead: The Trust Matrix
A featured workplace book—The Trust Matrix—with a reflection question and Goodreads link to our book list.
Picture Book Pick: Oh, That Snow!
A featured Dependability picture book—Oh That Snow!—with a read-along link and ready-to-use classroom discussion questions.
No Matter How You Say It: Dependability
A quick language-and-meaning snapshot of Dependability, showing the word origins, sign language, and common idioms anyone can discuss.