World Character Day
Stay tuned for details to join us in a worldwide celebration of the importance of good character for people of all ages.
PACE will facilitate events, activities and resources to increase awareness and build commitment to recognize and promote good character throughout the year. Schools, families and partnering business organizations are encouraged to participate in this event #PACECharacterDay
Interested in sponsoring this inspiring event? Make an inquiry here
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Questions about PACE World Character Day? Call (509) 892-4155 or fill out the inquiry form.
World Character Day Resources
Thank you for letting your character shine on through your participation in World Character Day! Check this page often as we add to the free resources listed below.
- PACE Video – use our event videos (2017, 2018) to enhance understanding, stimulate excitement and encourage participation.
- Ideas – creative ways for teachers, schools, families and businesses to engage in World Character Day. Check out a PDF (printable) list here!
- Visit Let It Ripple for highlights from past World Character Days for other ideas.
- Screen one of the Let It Ripple short films in your office, church, school or classroom – then brainstorm follow-up activities!
- Science of Character (8 minutes)
- The Adaptable Mind (11 minutes)
- The Making of a Mensch (10 minutes).
- Learn (and teach) about Character Strengths – check out this page for multiple links to videos, surveys, teaching materials and much more, all organized by audience for your specific needs.
- Volunteer – a great way to celebrate character and kick off a year of good character is to volunteer in our community. Check out the list here.
- Watch a Movie – Movies that inspire empathy:
- Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown
- Charlotte’s Web
- E.T.
- The Incredibles
- The Sandlot
- The Indian in the Cupboard
- To Kill a Mockingbird
- If You Really Knew Me
- Bystander Revolution.
- Explore these websites:
Reading Lists
Good Character Reading!
Spokane County Library Suggests…
April Reading List
Trustworthiness:
Inspiring complete reliability and confidence in his/her truthfulness, integrity, and discretion
K-2
Clark the Shark Gets a Pet / Bruce Hale,...
Good Character Reading!
Spokane County Library Suggests…
Diligence Reading List
March – Diligence: Persistence, dedication, and hard work
K-2
You can do it, Noisy Nora! / Rosemary Wells (2020)
Catkwondo / Lisl H....
February: Good Character Reading!
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’...
Tips & Tools
DO – Trustworthiness
CREATE A CHARACTER MOMENT WITH YOUR FAMILY DO AN ACTIVITY TOGETHER ABOUT THIS MONTH’S TRAIT, WHICH IS ALIGNED WITH YOUR CHILD’S SCHOOL PACE CHARACTER EDUCATION PROGRAM.
DO – explore this month’s character trait through these engagement activities:
Group your family into pairs and designate one teammate as the walker....
Read More TALK – Trustworthiness
CREATE A CHARACTER MOMENT WITH YOUR FAMILY
TALK – use this prompt to start a conversation with your family about this month’s character trait:
What makes a person trustworthy? How do you know when you can trust someone? ...
Read More LEARN – Trustworthiness
CREATE A CHARACTER MOMENT WITH YOUR FAMILY
Learn together about this month’s trait, which is aligned with your child’s school PACE character education program.
LEARN – explore this month’s character trait through books available from the Spokane County Library District....
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