Teens are developing a nuanced understanding of what respect means. Here are some ideas for cultivating more of it in the classroom.
By Sara E. Rimm-Kaufman, Lia E. Sandilos; Greater Good Science Center
What teacher does not want a more respectful classroom?…
Read more ›Spokane County Library Suggests…
Honesty Reading List
K-2
The Lying King by Alex Beard
Adrian Simcox Does NOT Have A Horse by Marcy Campbell
Escape Goat by Ann Patchett; illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser
The Berenstain Bears’…
Have student or employee to honor? Use our new certificates to recognize their good character!
January Certificate
February – Honesty
March – Diligence
April – Trustworthiness
May – Courage
June – Integrity
July – Generosity
August – Gratitude
September – Respect
October – Responsibility
November – Citizenship
December –…
Below are three easy ideas to stimulate family conversation and activity to explore character concepts, aligned with your child’s school PACE character education program.
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Below are three easy ideas to stimulate family conversation and activity to explore character concepts, aligned with your child’s school PACE character education program.
Links:
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Spokane County Library Suggests…
September Reading List
Respect: Recognizing, considering and properly honoring the worth of one’s self and others.
K-2
Just Ask! Be Different, Be Brave, Be You / Sonia Sotomayor,…
In this issue:
This spring we honored 72 area students for their good character. At schools and homes, our Board, our school representatives and our sponsors all came together to present these exceptional students with an award,…
Read more ›When asked to write a brief article on what gratitude means to me, I accepted with the thought that it would be an easy assignment, which I could complete in no time. I was wrong. On the surface gratitude seemed simple and easily explained,…
Read more ›Banners, certificates, posters, and other graphics are available for all of the PACE traits.
All Traits and Definitions
Monthly Trait Certificates
Banners
January- Fairness
February – Honesty
March – Diligence
April – Trustworthiness
May – Courage
June – Integrity
July – Generosity
August – Gratitude
September – Respect
October – Responsibility
November – Citizenship
December –…
Integrity.
By Ben Small, Central Valley School District Superintendent & LaunchNW Executive Director
“Integrity is choosing courage over comfort; choosing what is right over what is fun, fast, or easy; and choosing to practice our values rather than simply professing them.” – Brené Brown
As I think about integrity,…
Read more ›Below are three easy ideas to stimulate family conversation and activity to explore character concepts, aligned with your child’s school PACE character education program.
Links:
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Spokane County Library Suggests…
Summer Reading List
June: Integrity – Living a set of values which includes honesty, respect for others, and a sense of personal responsibility
K-2
Hard Work,…
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