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  Fable: Aesop and Fitting In (middle school)

  This unit uses the story of the miller, his son, and their donkey as a foundation for talking about fitting in. With imaginative writing and drawing prompts, as well as comprehension questions, this is a fun introduction to Aesop AND a solid lesson on character education and critical thinking skills. Available at four levels.
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  Values: Punctuality (elem/ upper elem/middle)

  "Jen was still tired when her alarm clock rang, so she slept a little longer..." A fictional reading comprehension designed to help teach students character education. Reflective short answer questions can be used for discussion or writing practice.

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  Values: Initiative (elem/ upper elem/middle)

  "After dinner, they have Michael do his homework and ask him if he has questions about it. Then at night, they tell him when to go to bed." A fictional reading comprehension designed to help teach students character education. Reflective short answer questions can be used for discussion or writing practice.

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  Values: Trustworthiness (elem/ upper elem/middle)

  "She looked at the spelling test quickly and then hid it in her desk." A fictional reading comprehension designed to help teach students character education. Reflective short answer questions can be used for discussion or writing practice.

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  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.
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  Booklet: Manners (multi-age)

  Booklet for reviewing some manners basics: answering a phone, being a guest or a host, and more.
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  Values: Courage (elem/upper elem/middle)

  "He thinks about it all the time. He even has bad dreams about it!" A fictional reading comprehension designed to help teach students character education. Reflective short answer questions can be used for discussion or writing practice.

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  Values: Responsibility (elem/ upper elem/middle)

  "Alejandro wanted a dog." A fictional reading comprehension designed to help teach students character education. Reflective short answer questions can be used for discussion or writing practice.

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

  This short lesson doesn't provide answers, but provides the vocabulary for discussing ethical questions.
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  Writing Prompt: A Sad Recess (primary/elementary)

  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 a schoolmate after a death in the family.
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  Writing Prompt: Empathy (upper elem/middle)

  In pairs, students work on basic skills required for empathy.
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  Worksheet: Manners - Identifying Best Behaviors (upper elem/middle)

  "Which of the following is a way to show respect for your elders?" 18 multiple choice questions.
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  Writing Prompt: Did She Steal the Money?

  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 suspecting a friend of wrongdoing.
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  Fable: Aesop and Fitting In (upper elementary)

  This unit uses the story of the miller, his son, and their donkey as a foundation for talking about fitting in. With imaginative writing and drawing prompts, as well as comprehension questions, this is a fun introduction to Aesop AND a solid lesson on character education and critical thinking skills. Available at four levels.
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  Fiction: Missed Manners (upper elem/middle)

  "Even when they’re vanquishing bad guys, secret agents always have impeccable manners." A fictional story about secret agent training (with real table manners), followed by multiple choice, short answer and essay questions.
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  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.
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  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.
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  Book: Froggy Eats Out (primary)

  Review comprehension and enhance vocabulary with this book unit, which accompanies Jonathan London's story about a frog learning about restaurant manners.
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  Values: Sporstmanship (elem/ upper elem/middle)

  "Carrie's teammates don't always like playing soccer with her..." A fictional reading comprehension designed to help teach students character education. Reflective short answer questions can be used for discussion or writing practice.

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  Values: Cooperation (elem/ upper elem/middle)

  "John doesn't want to work with Mark." A fictional reading comprehension designed to help teach students character education. Reflective short answer questions can be used for discussion or writing practice.

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  Certificate: Character Ed. - Honesty, Initiative

  Awards for honesty and initiative.
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  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.
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  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!
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  Writing Prompt: Admitting a Mistake (elementary)

  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. Common Core: W.3.1, W.4.1

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  Book: The Grouchy Ladybug (primary)

  Enhances vocabulary and comprehension of Eric Carle's story of a ladybug who didn't say "please" and "thank you".
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  Certificate: Good Character Award
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  Word Search: Character Traits

  [member-created document] This sample was made with the abcteach word search puzzle tool.
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  Fable: Aesop and Unity (elementary)

  This unit uses three of Aesop's shorter fables as a foundation for talking about unity. With imaginative writing and drawing prompts, as well as comprehension questions, this is a fun introduction to Aesop AND a solid lesson on character education and critical thinking skills. Available at four levels. Common Core: RL.3.2

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  Writing Prompt: Breaking Rules

  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 breaking rules to help someone who might be in trouble.
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  Word Search: Character Counts

  [member-created document] This sample was made with the abcteach word search puzzle tool. From "caring" to "trustworthy".
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  Certificate: Character Ed. - Cooperation, Effort

  Awards for cooperation and effort.
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  Certificate: Manners (multi-age)
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  Fable: Aesop and Fitting In

  This unit uses the story of the miller, his son, and their donkey as a foundation for talking about fitting in. With imaginative writing and drawing prompts (and a word search!), as well as comprehension questions, this is a fun introduction to Aesop AND a solid lesson on character education and critical thinking skills. Available at four levels. Common Core: RL.3.2

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  Comparing Stories: Baking Cookies (elem/ upper elem)

  Nancy and Angela both want a snack; both girls decide to bake cookies. But there the stories diverge. Compare the two stories using charts; answer short questions; make predictions about the future. A good character education lesson. Common Core: ELA: Reading Literature: RL.5.3

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  Certificate: Character Ed. - Friendship, Fairness

  Awards for friendship and fairness.
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  Certificate: Character Ed. - Participation, Problem Solving

  Awards for participation and problem solving.
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  Comparing Stories: Bike Riding (elem/ upper elem)

  Jason and Malcolm both wake up wanting a bike ride, but the boys have very different ways of doing what they want. Compare the two stories using charts; answer short questions; make predictions about the future. A good character education lesson. Common Core: ELA: Reading Literature: RL.5.3

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  Fables: Aesop and Unity (primary)

  This unit uses three of Aesop's shorter fables as a foundation for talking about unity. With imaginative writing and drawing prompts, as well as comprehension questions, this is a fun introduction to Aesop AND a solid lesson on character education and critical thinking skills. Available at four levels.
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  Comparing Stories: Braving Peer Pressure (upper elem/middle)

  Rosa and Thomas both have ideas about peer pressure and bravery, but they have different ways of responding. Compare the two stories using charts; answer short questions; make predictions about the future. A good character education lesson. Common Core: ELA: Reading Literature: RL.5.3

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  Fable: Aesop and Fitting In (elementary)

  This unit uses the story of the miller, his son, and their donkey as a foundation for talking about fitting in. With imaginative writing and drawing prompts (and a word search!), as well as comprehension questions, this is a fun introduction to Aesop AND a solid lesson on character education and critical thinking skills. Available at four levels. Common Core: RL.3.2