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Enthusiasm as a Core Value
Descriptions of Enthusiasm as a Core Value and how the other qualities support it.
Endurance as a Core Value
Descriptions of Endurance as a Core Value and how the other qualities support it.
Empathy as a Core Value
Descriptions of Empathy as a Core Value and how the other qualities support it.
Determination as a Core Value
Descriptions of Determination as a Core Value and how the other qualities support it.
Dependability as a Core Value
Descriptions of Dependability as a Core Value and how the other qualities support it.
Decisiveness as a Core Value
Descriptions of Decisiveness as a Core Value and how the other qualities support it.
Confidence as a Core Value
Descriptions of Confidence as a Core Value and how the other qualities support it.
Collaboration as a Core Value
Descriptions of Collaboration as a Core Value and how the other qualities support it.
Praying For Christlike Character: Thoroughness
Christian prayers to help us build Thoroughness.
Praying For Christlike Character: Responsibility
Christian prayers to help us build Responsibility.
Fun with Character: Number Battle
Is it better to win a little or for everyone to win a lot? Through a fast-paced "Number Battle," students learn the difference between simple competition and the "cooperative wisdom" that allows a whole group to succeed. This activity challenges children to think strategically about how their choices impact their peers and their own final score.
Fun with Character: Trade ‘Ya!
What happens when you have to make a choice without knowing the rules? In this fast-paced card-trading game, students try to get the "best" hand before the true value of the cards is revealed. It’s a memorable way to teach children why asking questions and gathering information is essential for making wise decisions in real life.
Fun with Character: Green Thumb Wisdom
What does a potted plant have in common with a healthy body? In this hands-on demonstration, students use "Green Thumb" cards to decide what helps a plant flourish versus what causes it to wither. By comparing plant care to nutrition and sleep, children learn how to identify and make wise decisions for their own well-being.
Fun with Character: Name That Jingle
From "Plop, Plop, Fizz, Fizz" to modern slogans, jingles have a way of sticking with us. This activity uses catchy advertisements to teach students how to question what they hear, helping them determine who is truly trustworthy in a world full of commercial messages and online information.
Fun with Character: Follow the Leader
Through a fast-paced game of "Follow the Leader," students explore the dynamic between leading and following. This activity encourages children to reflect on the qualities of a good leader and the importance of mutual trust in any partnership.
Fun with Character: Friends
What makes a true friend? Through a creative acrostic exercise and a self-reflection quiz, students explore the qualities of a good friend like being a good listener and keeping promises. This activity helps children understand that being a trustworthy person is the foundation of building lasting, positive relationships.
Fun with Character: Instructions
Every detail matters! In this engaging activity, students complete age-appropriate dot-to-dot puzzles to discover how a single missing step can change the entire picture. It’s a simple yet powerful way to teach the importance of being thorough and precise in every project they tackle.
Fun with Character: Dot to Dot
Every detail matters! In this engaging activity, students complete age-appropriate dot-to-dot puzzles to discover how a single missing step can change the entire picture. It’s a simple yet powerful way to teach the importance of being thorough and precise in every project they tackle.