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Classroom Character Lessons
CHARACTER COUNTS! OverviewCHARACTER COUNTS! uses its Six Pillars of Character: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship as a foundational strategy while using the TEAM approach and incorporating other character education best-practices. Besides promoting a focus on a positive school climate, other defining elements of CHARACTER COUNTS! are intensive decision-making strategies, mindfulness, growth mindset, and behavioral change theories. CHARACTER COUNTS! practical strategies produce positive results in the academic, social, emotional, and character development domains (The Four Wheels of Success).
August/September: Wear Blue on September 6th.
TRUSTWORTHINESS
October: Wear Yellow/Gold on October 4th. Wear Orange on October 18th for Unity Day.
RESPECT
November/December: Wear Green on November 1st.
RESPONSIBILITY
January: Wear Orange on January 10th.
FAIRNESS
February: Wear Red on February 7th.
CARING
March/April: Wear purple on April 3rd.
CITIZENSHIP
August/September: Wear Blue on September 6th.
TRUSTWORTHINESS
- Be honest in communications and actions.
- Don’t deceive, cheat or steal.
- Be reliable — do what you say you’ll do.
- Have the courage to do the right thing.
- Build a good reputation.
- Be loyal to your values.
- Keep your promises.
October: Wear Yellow/Gold on October 4th. Wear Orange on October 18th for Unity Day.
RESPECT
- Treat others with respect and follow the Golden Rule.
- Be accepting of differences.
- Use good manners, not bad language.
- Be considerate of the feelings of others.
- Don’t threaten, hit or hurt anyone.
- Deal peacefully with anger, insults, and disagreements.
November/December: Wear Green on November 1st.
RESPONSIBILITY
- Do what you are supposed to do.
- Plan ahead.
- Be diligent.
- Persevere.
- Do your best.
- Use self-control.
- Be self-disciplined.
- Think before you act.
- Be accountable for your words, actions and attitudes.
- Set a good example for others.
- Choose a positive attitude.
- Make healthy choices.
January: Wear Orange on January 10th.
FAIRNESS
- Play by the rules.
- Take turns and share.
- Be open-minded; listen to others.
- Don’t take advantage of others.
- Don’t blame others carelessly.
- Treat all people fairly.
February: Wear Red on February 7th.
CARING
- Be kind.
- Be compassionate and show you care.
- Show empathy.
- Express gratitude.
- Forgive others and show mercy.
- Help people in need.
- Be charitable and altruistic.
March/April: Wear purple on April 3rd.
CITIZENSHIP
- Do your share to make your home, school, community, and world better.
- Cooperate.
- Get involved in community affairs.
- Stay informed; vote.
- Be a good neighbor.
- Make choices that protect the safety and rights of others.
- Protect the environment.
- Volunteer.