The Character Issue: Citizenship
April has arrived. The past month of March was full of change and challenges, and it will be a month that most of us will never forget. We do not
Category: Character
Teaching Courage Through Literature
“You have plenty of courage, I am sure,” answered Oz. “All you need is confidence in yourself. There is no living thing that is not afraid when it faces
The Character Issue: Courage
Welcome to Wednesday! In today’s Character Issue you’ll find some inspiring quotes and quality questions designed to spark discussions with your students about our character trait of the month: courage. Courage:
Teaching Humility Through Literature
How is teaching humility going at your house so far? If you responded, “We are rocking this humility thing!” you may want to revisit The Character Issue from last Wednesday.
The Character Issue: Humility
“True humility does not know that it is humble. If it did, it would be proud from the contemplation of so fine a virtue.” ― Martin Luther Humility. This is
Teaching Diligence Through Literature
Hello and Happy Wednesday! This weekend my husband and I (Sharon) spent Saturday morning doing yard work. As far as household chores go this is one of my least favorites.
The Character Issue: Diligence
“Gardens are not made by singing ‘Oh, how beautiful!’ and sitting in the shade.” ― Rudyard Kipling Diligence. What a fitting character trait to be focusing on this first month
Teaching Gratitude Through Literature
“I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought, and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.” — G.K. Chesterton We have so much to be grateful for
The Character Issue: Gratitude
Happy Wednesday!!! Welcome to the Character Issue for December. This month we are focusing on gratitude and how to encourage it in our students and ourselves. Make sure to read
Teaching Integrity Through Literature
Last Wednesday in The Character Issue we introduced integrity as the SLOCA character trait of the month and suggested an activity to help facilitate conversation about this trait. This week
