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Our Core Resources grow character no matter what facet of life you’re focusing on.

We offer a collection of quotes on each Character Quality, and include images that are great for using in newsletters or posting on social media.
Our Teambuilding blog offers over 30 different activities, including some which can be used virtually.
The Character Connection posts show how each Character Quality is connected to others, recognizing the Qualities that strengthen it and the Qualities that it in turn strengthens.
Character All Month Long offers opportunities to teach and celebrate character throughout each month.

March Character All Month

by Jill Tomey | February 26, 2026 | Character All Month | 0 Comments

See NationalToday, AndTodayIs, NationalDayCalendar or DaysOfTheYear for more information on these and other holidays to celebrate this month. Holidays with Always-On Dates 1 National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day. It's National #PeanutButter Lover's Day! Reach out to that...

A Penny For Your Thoughts

by Jill Tomey | February 26, 2026 | Team Building | 0 Comments

This game can be played with pennies or any coin. You will need at least one per person. Have the coins in a bag or a bowl that is easy to pass around. Each person, takes a coin, reads the year (provide a magnifying glass for those who may need assistance), and then...

Related Qualities – Focus

by Jill Tomey | February 23, 2026 | Character Connection | 0 Comments

Focus strengthens: Determination by helping to overcome distractions to focus. Cooperation so that you can focus on working together. Honesty by helping me focus and give an honest effort. Punctuality by focusing on tasks so you can stay on schedule. Creativity by...

February Character All Month

by Jill Tomey | January 29, 2026 | Character All Month | 0 Comments

See NationalToday, AndTodayIs, NationalDayCalendar or DaysOfTheYear for more information on these and other holidays to celebrate this month. Holidays with Always-On Dates 1 National Get Up Day Today is #NationalGetUpDay. Originated by the USFSA, it celebrates that...

Vanity Plates

by Jill Tomey | January 29, 2026 | Team Building | 0 Comments

Begin this activity by asking what you see on a car’s license plate. You are looking for two things: the state and a unique number/letter combination. In addition, states can add slogans, and individuals can select from additional decorations such as for military or...

Punctuality Quotes

by Jill Tomey | January 27, 2026 | Character Quotables | 0 Comments

Loving the quote images?Follow us on Instagram and Twitter for more like them throughout the month! "That old law about 'an eye for an eye' leaves everybody blind. The time is always right to do the right thing." -Martin Luther King, Jr. "In any moment of...

Related Qualities – Punctuality

by Jill Tomey | January 27, 2026 | Character Connection | 0 Comments

Punctuality strengthens: Dependability by being timely in your promises so you can honor your commitments. Trustworthiness by being on time so you gain the confidence of others. Punctuality is a lot like Promptness Time Keeping Timeliness Conscientious On Schedule...

Snowballs

by Jill Tomey | December 29, 2025 | Team Building | 0 Comments

Have each participant write a fact about themselves on an 8 ½ x 11 white sheet of paper. (Excellent use of scrap paper!) Make sure they know the fact will be shared and used to identify them. Do not put a name on the paper. (Younger participants can draw a picture of...

January Character All Month

by Jill Tomey | December 29, 2025 | Character All Month | 0 Comments

See NationalToday, AndTodayIs, NationalDayCalendar or DaysOfTheYear for more information on these and other holidays to celebrate this month. Holidays with Always-On Dates 1 Universal Hour of Peace In recent times, the #UniversalHourOfPeace has been observed from...

Resilience Quotes

by Jill Tomey | December 28, 2025 | Character Quotables | 0 Comments

Loving the quote images?Follow us on Instagram and Twitter for more like them throughout the month! “Things don't go wrong and break your heart so you can become bitter and give up. They happen to break you down and build you up so you can be all you were...