Character Education

Writing Prompt: Admitting a Mistake

Part of the abcteach character-education series, which introduces children to challenging life skills decisions and asks them, "What would you do if this happened to you?" This one addresses admitting to a mistake.

Writing Prompt: Defending Friends

Part of the abcteach character-education series, which introduces children to challenging life skills decisions and asks them, "What would you do if this happened to you?" This one addresses defending a friend who is being mocked.

Worksheet: How to Answer Moral Questions (upper elem/middle)

This short lesson doesn't provide answers, but provides the vocabulary for discussing ethical questions.

Comprehension: Manners (upper elementary/middle)

Unit: Setting & Achieving Goals (upper elem/ middle)

This is a great way of involving parents and students in goal-setting. Starting with a letter to parents and ending with a form for helping students achieve self-set goals, measure their own progress, and learn the sense of accomplishment that comes with achievement!

Writing Prompt: Creativity

Part of the abcteach character-education series, which introduces children to challenging life skills decisions and asks them, "What would you do if this happened to you?" This one addresses the conflict between doing what is expected, and doing what is creative.

Writing Prompt: Revenge?

Part of the abcteach character-education series, which introduces children to challenging life skills decisions and asks them, "What would you do if this happened to you?" This one addresses whether it's right to get back at a bully.

Writing Prompt: The Wrong Change (upper elem/middle)

Part of the abcteach character-education series, which introduces children to challenging life skills decisions and asks them, "What would you do if this happened to you?" This one addresses honesty when someone makes a mistake in your favor.

Writing Prompt: The Berated Waitress (elementary, middle school)

Part of the abcteach character-education series, which introduces children to challenging life skills decisions and asks them, "What would you do if this happened to you?" This one addresses misdirected anger.

Writing Prompt: Helping

Part of the abcteach character-education series, which introduces children to challenging life skills decisions and asks them, "What would you do if this happened to you?" This one addresses helping others.

Writing Prompt: Stealing

Part of the abcteach character-education series, which introduces children to challenging life skills decisions and asks them, "What would you do if this happened to you?" This one addresses petty theft.

Teaching Idea: Peace Circle Experience

A report of one school's Peace Circle.

Teaching Idea: Peace Circle

Thoughts about starting a peace circle.

Teaching Idea: Peace Circle Suggestions

List and description of peace circle activities.