This year we are fortunate to partner with Chick-fil-A for our Character Education program. The Chick-fil-A Core Essentials program provides me with resources and activities for our Classroom guidance lessons. Each month we will focus on a particular character trait. Please check back for detailed information about each month's "word of the month!"
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
Individuality
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K-2: We read the story "I Want Your Moo" about a turkey that does not like her looks or the sound of her voice. We discussed how by the end of the story the turkey grew to like her difference and appreciate how special she is. Then, the students colored pumpkins to look the same. While we shared, we discussed how boring it is that all of the pumpkins looked the same because there was nothing special about them. The students then colored a second pumpkin however they liked, and we noticed how much more fun it is when we can celebrate how special and different we are.
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Grades 3-5: The students taught Mrs. Jenkins all about football and the many different players that are needed to have a successful team. We discussed how important it is for each player to be good at their special talent in order for the team to really work well. We broadened the discussion to talk about how the world is full of people with different talents, which they use to have successful careers. Without everyone being the master of their own skill, the world cannot function. Each student then shared their own special talent while our class "cheerleaders" cheered them on.
NOVEMBER
Cooperation
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K-2: We read the story "The Giant Jam Sandwich" about a village that had to work together to solve a HUGE wasp problem. As we read, we noticed how successful the town was in solving their problem because everyone worked together nicely to get the job done: to trap the wasps in a giant jam sandwich. We discussed how the students cooperate each day at school by following the class rules, treating each other nicely, and working hard. The students then demonstrated their cooperation skills with games.
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Grades 3-5: The intermediate students discussed the importance of cooperation at school and what the classroom would look like if cooperation didn't exist. We played a series of games that highlighted the importance of compromise and the motto of "you don't have to be friends, but you DO have to be friendly!"
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