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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.
Behavior Poster: Table Manners

This poster lists some basic table manners.
Writing Prompt: New Friend

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 making friends in a new school.
Certificate: Character Ed. - Cooperation, Effort

Awards for cooperation and effort.
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.
Values: Forgiveness (elem/ upper elem/middle)

A fictional reading comprehension designed to help teach students character education. Reflective short answer questions can be used for discussion or writing practice.
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.
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.
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.
Fable: Aesop and Unity (upper 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.
Poster: Life Skills - Goal-Setting
Booklet: Red Ribbon Week (primary)
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.
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.
Certificate: Character Ed. - Friendship, Fairness

Awards for friendship and fairness.
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: 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.
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.
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
Fable: Aesop and Unity (middle school)

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.
Word Search: Character Counts

[member-created document] This sample was made with the abcteach word search puzzle tool. From "caring" to "trustworthy".
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.
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".
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.
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.
Word Search: Character Traits

[member-created document] This sample was made with the abcteach word search puzzle tool.
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.
Certificate: Character Ed. - Caring, Citizenship

Awards for caring and citizenship.
Booklet: Manners (multi-age)

Booklet for reviewing some manners basics: answering a phone, being a guest or a host, and more.
Worksheet: How to Answer Moral Questions (upper elem/middle)

This short lesson doesn't provide answers, but provides the vocabulary for discussing ethical questions.
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.
Comprehension: Manners (upper elementary/middle)

The review questions with this reading comprehension (one page each of "Bloom's Taxonomy") are helpful for critical thinking development.
Word Search: Don't Litter!

From "litter" to "world".
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.
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!
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
Comparing Stories: Playing Sports (elem/ upper elem)

Meredith and Alexis both play sports, but their styles and attitudes couldn't be more different. Compare the two girls and the adults in their lives using charts and outlines. A good character education lesson. Common Core: ELA: Reading Literature: RL.5.3
Early Reader: Don't Litter

This easy reader booklet is great for Earth Day or any time.
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
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