Character Education – K-5

 

Character 
http://www.goodcharacter.com/EStopics.html  

Random Acts of Kindness 
http://www.actsofkindness.org/  

Kids Health 
http://kidshealth.org/kid/feeling/  

Learn to Give 
http://www.learningtogive.org/  

"Out on a Limb" - A Guide to Getting Along 
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/conflict/index.html 

Kids Against Bullying 
http://www.pacerkidsagainstbullying.org/ 

http://kidshealth.org/teen/school_jobs/bullying/bullies.html 

Stop Bullying 
http://www.stopbullying.gov/what-is-bullying/ 

GOAL 1 –  SELECTS AND USES AGE APPROPRIATE BEHAVIORS                 

Major Objectives:

  • Identifies, understands, and expresses feelings appropriately.
  • Considers alternatives and accepts consequences for actions taken.
  • Learns when to demonstrate assertive behavior.
  • Demonstrates self-discipline/control.
  • Demonstrates ability to respond to criticism.
  • Demonstrates ability for self-appraisal.
  • Demonstrates ability to follow school rules.

GOAL 2 – SELECTS AND USES AGE-APPROPRIATE COPING SKILLS

Major Objectives:

  • Recognizes and positively acts on the need for help.
  • Demonstrates problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrates decision-making skills.
  • Develops and applies stress-management skills.
  • Recognizes positive aspects in all situations.
  • Demonstrates ability to deal with peer pressure.
  • Demonstrates organizational skills.

GOAL 3 – DEMONSTRATES CONFIDENCE IN SELF

Major Objectives:

  • Recognizes and accepts own abilities and limitations.
  • Recognizes individual uniqueness.
  • Demonstrates positive attitude toward self.
  • Demonstrates ability to express personal feelings and ideas to others.

GOAL 4 – INTERACTS WITH OTHERS APPROPRIATELY

Major Objectives:

  • Develops and maintains friendships.
  • Develops and displays communication skills.
  • Demonstrates respect for individual rights.
  • Recognizes and accepts cultural and individual differences.
  • Allows others opportunities to express ideas, thoughts, and feelings.
  • Develops and maintains family relationships.
  • Leads, follows, and works cooperatively with others.