Help students develop the attitudes and behaviors associated with good character. Using a series of short vignettes, this workshop focuses on four pillars of good character and encourages students to think and talk about the meaning of each. Shows kids the importance of exercising good character in everyday life.
Caring and Kindness: Jane wants to ask Maya, the new girl at school, to sit with her and Emma at lunch, but Emma talks her out of it. Then Jane goes to a new dance class and finds Maya there. When Maya goes out of her way to include her, Jane realizes the value of kindness.
Fairness and Justice: The rule on the basketball team is that if you miss two practices you can't be a starter for the next game. Emilio and Brian are both being benched. Emilio missed practice because he was sick and Brian had to stay after school to finish his homework. Emilion thinks it's unfair that he and Briand should have to follow the same rule.
Forgiveness in Relationships: Brian loses the pieces to a puzzle that Matt lent him. Matt is furious and won't accept Brian's apology. But Matt misses Brian and soon realizes that holding a grudge, and not accepting the apology, has made the problem even bigger.
Citizenship: When Mr. Wilson's 4th grade class learns that a hurricane has devastated a North Carolina community, the kids decide to collect clothing, canned goods, and games to send to the town's people.
Pauses after each section for discussion questions and activity sheets give students the opportunity to further explore each topic.
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