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Fun with Character: Threadbare

Explore the strength of habits through a hands-on activity using simple thread and Popsicle sticks. This lesson demonstrates how repeated acts of diligence, like loops of thread, build an unbreakable foundation for character and help students overcome life's challenges.

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Fun with Character: The Daffodil Principle

Learn how diligence and small, daily efforts can lead to magnificent results through the inspiring story of a 50,000-bulb daffodil garden. This lesson encourages students to move toward their goals one "baby step" at a time, proving that consistent effort can truly change the world.

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Fun with Character: Two Frogs In Cream

Discover the power of persistence and positive thinking through the classic poem of two frogs in a can of cream. This lesson includes a hands-on activity where students transform heavy cream into butter, proving that "kicking and swimming" through challenges leads to sweet success.

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Fun with Character: Whistle While You Work

Teach students how to tackle undesirable chores with a positive attitude using this creative musical activity. By turning mundane tasks into silly "ditties" set to familiar tunes, students learn how to lighten their workload and find joy in responsibility.

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Fun with Character: What Floats Your Boat?

Explore the meaning of Enthusiasm by identifying what 'floats your boat.' This interactive activity helps students recognize their passions and learn creative strategies, such as gamification and rewards, to bring that same positive energy to less exciting chores and responsibilities.

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Fun with Character: We’re Going On A Bear Hunt!

Take your students on a sensory-filled adventure based on the classic children's book to explore the concept of Perseverance. By navigating 'long wavy grass,' 'thick oozy mud,' and 'swirling whirling snowstorms,' children learn that when faced with life's obstacles, the only way to reach your goal is to go through it, not around it.

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Fun with Character: Dare to Fail Greatly

Explore how iconic figures like Walt Disney, Babe Ruth, and Michael Jordan turned significant setbacks into massive success. This activity reframes failure as a necessary stepping stone, challenging students to stay motivated and 'dare to fail greatly' in pursuit of their own goals.

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