Behavior rewarded is behavior repeated--good and bad.

There is never a wrong time to do the right thing.

What we allow, we teach; what we accept, they will do. (M. Borba)

The classroom is as much a social setting as it is an academic one.

Character is about second chances but only if you learn from your mistakes.

Take the Pottery Barn oath: You break it. You own it.

Negative attitudes drain, positive attitudes fuel. (M. Marshall)

Relationships are to learning as location is to real estate. (J .Comer)

The world is run by "C" students! (A. Maguire)

This book is based on the traits and virtues recommended and promoted by many national and international character education organization and will be found as the framework for schools and school districts across the US.

Respect

Citizenship

Honesty

Fairness

Justice

Empathy

Citizenship

Courage

Trust

Gratitude

Perseverance

Responsibility

Love

Leadership

Teamwork

Kindness

Forgiveness

Curiosity

It's your classroom. You need resources (strategies, activities, projects, lessons, etc.) that will help you and your students create a "community of character."

This book has just what you need to help your students learn and practice how to:

Be patient.

Set goals.

Be motivated.

Develop social skills.

Create positive relationships.

Be problem-solvers and decision-makers.

And much more.

We recommend that you don't leave home without it.