Character Counts Unit By Janet Budke, Emily Sobczuk Angela Duff, Eba Farzana

Character Counts Unit By Janet Budke, Emily Sobczuk Angela Duff, Eba Farzana

CCD For Character Counts Persevere-keep trying don t give up(train motion with arms at sides and hands in fists then hands flat starting in the middle together and pushing away for don t give up) Character-your thoughts, words, and actions(pointer finger in circles starting towards head and moving away-starting towards mouth with pointer finger making speech bubble motions-hand in a fist hitting other hand with an open palm) Citizenship-understanding what is right and doing what is right(pointer finger in circles starting towards head and moving away-hands in fists arms out pulling in towards shoulders almost like flexing) Responsibility-being in charge of our choices(arms open and out and pulling into chest hands open then making a fists when at chest-hands open and by chest wiggling fingers as hands go up over head)

Kindness is as simple as saying Hello. There are many ways to help a friend.

Let s each do our part to take care Of the earth. It is important to help others.

Caring for others can be helpful. Be kind to others.

We are all good citizens! Sharing with others.

Mind Map Trustworthiness What you would see a friend doing. Setting (location) What you would hear a friend saying.

Mind Map Respect What you would see a friend doing. Setting (location) What you would hear a friend saying.

Mind Map Responsibility What you would see a friend doing. Setting (location) What you would hear a friend saying.

Mind Map Fairness What you would see a friend doing. Setting (location) What you would hear a friend saying.

Mind Map Caring What you would see a friend doing. Setting (location) What you would hear a friend saying.

Mind Map Citizenship What you would see a friend doing. Setting (location) What you would hear a friend saying.

Home/School Connection Character Counts! As a family discuss ways each person has responsibility. Together list ways that family members are responsible in their daily activities in your home. Please return this to school tomorrow. Sketch below how you are responsible at home: Student name:

Parent/Family/ Adult signature:

Home/School Connection Character Counts! Ask your parents, family members, or an adult about the rules at your home. Discuss how the rules and how they create good citizenship in your home. Sketch and/or write about those rules below.

Student name: Parent/Family/ Adult signature: Home/School Connection Character Counts! Tell your parents, family members, or an adult about how you can be a good citizen at school. Ask what they know about being a good citizen at school. Sketch and/or write it below.

Student name: Parent/Family/ Adult signature: Home/School Connection Character Counts! Talk with your family members, parents, or an adult about how you follow the golden rule when you go to the store to shop. Sketch and/or write about it below.

Student name: Parent/Family/ Adult signature:

Character Counts

A kid with character acts in a certain way. A kid with character is trustworthy. Being trustworthy means: Being honest Having the courage to do the right thing even when no one is looking. A kid with character acts in a certain way.

A kid with character acts in a certain way. A kid with character is respectful. Being respectful means: Treating others the way you want to be treated. Be accepting of differences. Use good manners. Solve problems using kind words. A kid with character acts in a certain way.

A kid with character acts in a certain way. A kid with character is responsible. Being responsible means: Doing what you are supposed to do. Persevering Keep on trying! Always doing your best. Thinking before you act. Be accountable for your choices. A kid with character acts in a certain way.

A kid with character acts in a certain way. A kid with character is fair. Being fair means: Playing by the rules. Taking turns and sharing. Listening to others. A kid with character acts in certain way.

A kid with character acts in certain way. A kid with character is caring. Being caring means: Being kind. Showing you care. Forgiving others. Helping people in need. A kid with character acts in a certain way.

A kid with character acts in a certain way. A kid with character shows citizenship. Being a good citizen means: Cooperating. Obeying laws and rules. Respecting authority. Doing your share to make your school and community better. A kid with character acts in a certain way.

Character What is it? What would you see? What would you hear? Examples Trustworthiness Respect Responsibility Fairness Being honest. Having the courage to do the right thing even when no one is looking. Treat others the way you want to be treated. Be accepting of differences. Solve problems using kind words. Use good manners. Do what you are supposed to do. Persevere: keep on trying! Always do your best. Think before you act. Be accountable for your choices. Playing by the rules. Taking turns and sharing. Listening to others. Keeping their promises, using the garbage can or walking down the hall when there is no one else around. Listening to others, using gentle hands, or including someone in a game. Taking their time, raising a quiet hand and slowing down to think before taking action. Following the rules of a game, standing in line patiently or looking at the person talking. Telling the truth, or using words like; You can count on me., Good job! or I will do my part. Please., Thank you. or Can we talk about this? I can do this!, I am sorry. or I can wait until you are finished. It would be fun to share., It is your turn. or Let s split it. Caring Citizenship Be kind. Show you care by helping others in need. Forgive others. Do your share to make your school and community better. Cooperate with others. Obey laws, rules and respect authority. Hugging someone who is sad, helping someone up after they fall or listening to an apology. Working with others on a project, doing what the teacher asks or taking care of school materials. I hope you feel better soon., Can I help you? or I accept your apology. What do you think?, Can you tell me more about that? or I like your ideas!

Expert Groups- Respect People who are respectful treat others the way they want to be treated. They are accepting of peoples differences. They use good manners and solve problems using kind words. If you were watching someone who is respectful you would see them listening to others, using gentle hands, or including someone in a game. If you were listening to someone who is respectful you would hear them using kind words like; Please., Thank you. or Can we talk about this?

Expert Groups- Trustworthiness People who are trustworthy are honest and have the courage to do the right thing even when no one is looking. If you were watching someone who is trustworthy you would see them keeping their promises, using the garbage can or walking down the hall when there is no one else around. If you were listening to someone who was trustworthy you would hear them telling the truth, or using words like; You can count on me., Good job! or I will do my part.

Expert Groups- Responsibility People who are responsible keep trying even when things get tough. Responsible people always do what they are supposed to and do their best. They think before they act and are accountable for their choices. If you were watching someone who is responsible you would see them taking their time, raising a quiet hand and slowing down to think before taking action. If you were listening to someone who is responsible you would hear them using careful words like; I can do this!, I am sorry. or I can wait until you are finished.

Expert Groups- Fairness People who are fair play by the rules, take turns and listen to others. If you were watching someone who is fair you would see them following the rules of a game, standing in line patiently or looking at the person talking. If you were listening to someone who is fair you would hear them using friendly words like; It would be fun to share., It is your turn. or Let s split it.

Expert Groups- Caring People who are caring are kind and help people in need. Caring people forgive others. If you were watching someone who is caring you would see them hugging someone who is sad, helping someone up after they fall or listening to an apology. If you were listening to someone who is caring you would hear them using comforting words like; I hope you feel better soon., Can I help you? or I accept your apology.

Expert Groups- Citizenship People who are good citizens cooperate with others. Good Citizens obey laws and rules while respecting authority. They do their share to make the school and community better. If you were watching someone who is a good citizen you would see them working with others on a project, doing what the teacher asks or taking care of school materials. If you were listening to someone who is a good citizen you would hear them using helpful words like; What do you think?, Can you tell me more about that? or I like your ideas!

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Make Your Day Lyrics 2004 by Karie Maren Rowena Chess, Pasco School Disrtict Classroom Educational Use Only If you want to make your day, Make good choices along the way. Remember what expectations are. Do your best-shoot for the stars Sound off Show respect. Sound off Do my best. Sound off Expectations. 1,2,3,4, It works!!

Character By Noshaba Afzal Character here, character there. Character, character, everywhere. Helpful students working, Respectful friends studying, Loving teachers helping, A happy principal smiling. Character in the classrooms, Neighbors around the store, Friends at the playground, And families near the park. Character here, character there. Character, character, everywhere. Character! Character! Character!

Character Cadence Adapted from Noshaba Afzari By Paulla Lalley and Melissa Friend We just what we ve been told, Good character is better than gold. With respect, manners, and smiles too, Showing character is good for you. Sound off-caring Sound off-golden rue 1, 2, 3, 4-Great Character! Boys, girls, and teachers too, Working together to help me and you Reading, writing, and math too, Love that learning, yes we do! Sound off-responsibility Sound off-team work 1,2,3,4-Great Character!! At lunch, we get our food, We eat politely, yes we do. When we walk down the hall, We keep our hands off the wall Sound off-safety Sound off-keep things clean 1,2,3,4-Great Character! R-E-S-P-E-C-T

R-E-S-P-E-C-T 2004 by Karie Maren Rowena Chess,,Pasco School District Classroom Educational Use Only R-E-S-P-E-C-T What does it mean to me? R-E-S-P-E-C-T It s up to you and me. Sound off Use good manners! Sound off Use kind words! Sound off Be a friend! 1, 2, 3, 4, RESPECT!!