An Introduction to Character Educationby Robin Konegni

Character is

Universal

Bucket Fillers

"Bucket fillers" are those who help

without being asked, give hugs and

compliments, and generally spread their love and good feelings

to others.W-Students will be introduced to the idea of being a

“bucket filler” through good character choices.

Citizenship*Do your share to make your school and community better •

*Be a good neighbor *Obey laws and rules *Respect authority *Protect the environment

I like to help my community by helping on beach clean-up days.H = Hook all students and Hold their interest?

Students will listen to the teacher’s personal stories of character building situations.

TrustworthinessRespect

ResponsibilityFairnessCaring

Citizenship

Good Character Fills Buckets

These traits help you to be a “bucket filler”

E = Equip students, help them Experience the key ideas and Explore the issues? Discuss the importance of good character and these specific traits.

*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 *Be loyal — stand by your family, friends, and country.

Trustworthiness

R-Provide opportunities to Rethink and Revise their understandings and work?

Using listen-think-pair-share students will discuss character building situations and the correct decision to be made.

Respect*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 Provide opportunities to Rethink and Revise their understandings and

work?

Using listen-think-pair-share students will discuss character building situations and the correct decision to be made.

Reponsibility

*Play by the rules *Take turns and share *Be open‐minded; listen to others

*Don’t take advantage of others • *Don’t blame others carelesslyProvide opportunities to Rethink and Revise their understandings and work?

Using listen-think-pair-share students will discuss character building situations and the correct decision to be made.

How do you fill others buckets?E = Allow students to Evaluate their work and its implications?Have students discuss things they do or can do to show their good character.

Caring*Be kind •

*Be compassionate and show you care *Express gratitude *Forgive others • *Help people in need

Being kind to others always makes you feel good.

Provide opportunities to Rethink and Revise their understandings and work?

Using listen-think-pair-share students will discuss character building situations and the correct decision to be made.

Write a Thank YouUse the friendly letter format to write a Thank You letter to someone who has done something to fill your bucket.

T-Be Tailored (personalized) to the different needs, interests and abilities of learners?

Students will write friendly letters to peers, friends, family members, teachers, and PTA to practice letter writing style and format. (Language Arts Content Standard 2.2)

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

O = Be Organized to maximize initial and sustained engagement as well as effective learning?