Character Education

Character Education Words of the Month

August: Courtesy

· Using good manners

· Polite

Example: Saying please and thank you

Listening to adults

Only having to be told to do something once

September: Responsibility

· Being dependable and accountable for your words and actions

· Doing your best and never blaming others for your mistakes

· Making sure a job is done correctly and on time.

October: Self-Discipline

· Making good choices

· Having control over your thoughts and actions

· Practicing good habits, being patient, controlling your temper, and taking responsibility for your actions.

November: Citizenship

· Having good manners and using kind words

· Obeying rules and respecting authority

· Accepting responsibility for your actions

· What you do to make your home, school, neighborhood, and community a better place.

December: Caring/Compassion (Altruism)

· Caring about how others feel

· Doing kind and thoughtful deeds for people in need

· Putting other people’s needs before your own

January: Human Worth

· All people have qualities (things about them) that make them valuable and important

February: Honesty

· Always telling the truth

· Does not steal, cheat, or lie

March: Respect

· Treating others as you would like to be treated

· Being considerate of other people’s feelings

· Recognizing the value of people, property, the environment, and yourself