| CHARACTER COUNTS |
| Nash Elementary School participates in Character Counts! � education, established by the Josephson Institute Center for Youth Ethics. It is our goal to ensure that all of our students embody the following Six Pillars of Character, as defined by the Character Counts! � program: |
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| Be kind � Be compassionate and show you care � Express gratitude � Forgive others � Help people in need |
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| CARING |
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| 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 |
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| FAIRNESS |
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| Treat others with respect; follow the Golden Rule � Be tolerant 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 |
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| RESPECT |
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| Do what you are supposed to do � Persevere: keep on trying! � Always do your best � Use self-control � Be self-disciplined � Think before you act � consider the consequences � Be accountable for your choices |
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| RESPONSIBILITY |
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| Be honest � 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 � stand by your family, friends and country |
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| TRUSTWORTHINESS |
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| Do your share to make your school and community better � Cooperate � Get involved in community affairs � Stay informed; vote � Be a good neighbor � Obey laws and rules � Respect authority � Protect the environment |
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| CITIZENSHIP |
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| The websites below offer a wealth of resources for teachers looking for exciting new ways to teach their students about the Six Pillars of Character. |
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| This website has hundreds of teacher-created lesson plans that support the �Six Pillars of Character.� Teachers can search by grade level, character trait, or subject area. |
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| From Educators for Social Responsibility, this website has lesson plans and printables to teach conflict resolution. The lesson plans are organized by grade level. |
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| Kids Care is based on the idea that all children have a natural longing to extend their compassion and develop their spirit of giving. This organization provides children, families, and schools with meaningful ways to help others in their local and global communities. Teachers can set up an affiliated club at their elementary school. |
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| This website provides comprehensive information about how to get started with Service Learning, in grades kindergarten through twelve, as well as in higher education. There are examples of school-based as well as community-based initiatives. |
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| This essay contest, established by the John Templeton Foundation, is for all grade levels. The contest offers kids the chance to reflect on and write about what they stand for. Participants reflect on experiences they have had, lessons they have learned, and the people who have served as living examples in their lives. The contest is highly recommended as a key component of character education at any grade level. Detailed instructions and student examples are provided. |
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| There are hundreds of useful lesson plans, activity ideas, teachers� guides, and other materials on this website designed to encourage kindness on school campuses across the world. |
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| These free sample lessons provide teachers with a wide variety of interconnected activities and experiences to help students develop good character. All of the lessons were written by former teachers. |
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| Children learn the importance of voluntary action for the common good in a democratic society. There are lesson plans, activities, and many other beneficial materials. |
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| On this website, students can read articles (with corresponding audio and slideshows) emphasizing the importance of civic participation. |
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| This website has several highly interactive digital stories (with audio) to teach kids about choices, democracy, and civic participation. |
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| Watch this video about character, and then make your own! Ms. Mills will help you if you have any questions. After you have edited your video, you can ask Ms. Mills to put it on this website so other students will be able to watch it! |
