Teaching Diligence

Teaching kids about diligence? Perhaps try out this idea using Aesop’s fable “The Ant and the Grasshopper.”

 

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Honesty Worksheet

Teaching kids about honesty? Perhaps this worksheet can help generate some good discussion.

Honesty Worksheet

Source: https://www.worksheetplace.com/mf_pdf/charab.pdf

 

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PACE Educators Workshop 2019

PACE’s 2019 workshop for educators focused on setting the PACE for good character. Attendees learned how to assess whether students are on track in their social, emotional, and character development. The keynote speaker was Washington Teacher of the Year 2019 Ryan Healy,…

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PACE Educators Workshop 2018

PACE’s 2018 Educators Workshop focused on developing a climate that cares. The workshop explored the relationship between social emotional learning (SEL) and good character. Keynote speaker Taylor Dietz gave an important presentation on integrating SEL into the classroom. Please access a PDF version by clicking the button below….

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PACE Educators Workshop 2015

On June 18, 2015, PACE hosted a workshop for educators which focused on creating a school culture for cultivating character.  Keynote speakers focused on achieving these goals in the middle school environment and on developing student leaders. Please find a program for the workshop linked below….

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Volunteer Opportunities

A great way to demonstrate and model good character – Citizenship, Caring, Generosity and Gratitude – is to volunteer in our community. Check out these listings of community service opportunities for families, schools, businesses and civic groups.

Volunteer Spokane – A centralized resource of volunteer opportunities provided by Spokane County United Way….

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World Character Day: Participation Ideas

General

  • Suggested theme: “We are the World”
  • Promote collaborating respectfully with cultures/races unlike our own through kindness and sensitivity
  • Collaborate and join forces between schools, school districts and communities for joint WCD activities
  • Involve students as much as possible in planning and celebrating WCD – over the summer?
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Exploring Character Strengths

Audience: Best suited for teenagers and adults

  1. Watch the video, The Science of Character (8 min), which explores the neuroscience and social science behind character development, and how we can shape who we are and who we want to be and/or this rap video that highlights historical figures who exhibited many of these character strengths.
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