Speak the Language of Character

• Use the virtues when instructing your students. Example "Who can I trust with the responsibility to go to the office to pick up my mail?"

Role Modeling

• Remember! While you're at school, "you" are your students most influential role-model.
• Students are very astute, even at age 6, as to who "walks the walk" or just "talks the talk."

Foundation of Respect/Responsibility

• Almost everything you do will have its basis on the virtues of respect and responsibility.
• Talk about it, write about it, honor it, reflect on it, expect it and show that they are the most important virtues in you class.

Cooperative Learning

• Engage your class with meaningful relevant tasks that require collaboration and group cooperation to complete assignments.

Morning Meetings

• Morning meetings are a great way to begin your day, solve class/school problems. practice democracy, set goals and bring a sense of belonging and unity to your group.

Visually Promoting Character

• Hang posters, students' work, quotes from heroes and heroines.
  Tip: Be sure to make references to the above often.

Teachable Moments

• These happen on a daily basis and are an excellent opportunity to teach "life lessons." Example: A performing group presents an assembly. This is a great opportunity to talk, write and reflect on what virtues they may have used.
  Tip: Try turning negatives into "teachable moments" as well.