$5 - $10 Homeschool Character Education Handouts (by date, oldest first)

This workbook allows you to reflect and gain insight into who you are – Discovering and clarifying your values, identity and sense of belonging. We say “discover” or “clarify” because our values are already a part of us. We just need to dig a little and find them. Knowing and living your values is essentially a map on how to be more authentic (or more yourself).

Your personal values are like a roadmap to live your life by. The destination is your authentic expression. They will provide you with clarity and vision, as well as confidence to stay the distance. Knowing your values means that you can easily get back on track even if you stray off the path.

Everyone has personal values. By acknowledging and living your values you bring an awareness and rhythm to your life, a sense of inner peace and understanding. Aligning yourself with your values can also help you to live an authentic life.

By exploring and narrowing down your personal values through this workbook you are clarifying what is important to you and show a commitment to making those values a priority.

This mini-lesson explores the following:

-Personal Values are important – why?

-I know who I am (worksheet)

-What are values?

-Living an intentional life (core values list)

-Questions about your core values (reflective questions)

-What are your Core Values (worksheet)

-Your Personal Values in Action (worksheet)

-What shapes our values?

-Experiences shape values

-Generational Impacts interview activity (3-part activity)

-Your values Question Summary

-Living Intentionally – Setting Goals

-Creating your personal values statement (craft)

-Inspirational Quote Poster

Embark on a journey of friendship, loyalty, and personal growth with this captivating collection of eight short stories, perfect for teaching social-emotional learning and character education in the classroom.

"Friendship and Loyalty: Stories about the Challenges and Rewards of Maintaining Strong Friendships" is a powerful tool for educators seeking to foster meaningful discussions and lessons on the importance of building and maintaining healthy relationships. Each story in this collection highlights different aspects of friendship, such as trust, empathy, communication, and standing up for what's right, making it an invaluable resource for teaching essential life skills.

As students follow the journeys of Emma and Olivia, Jack and Liam, Maya and Zoe, and other memorable characters, they will learn valuable lessons about the power of unexpected connections, the importance of reconciliation, and the strength that comes from supporting one another through difficult times. These stories also tackle important topics such as peer pressure, standing up for oneself and others, and the consequences of one's actions on friendships.

Each story comes with a vocab list (word, part of speech, definition), a selection of potential assignments, a breakdown of the story structure, and applicable Common Core and National Health Education standards. All stories are also available individually from the DEEPbyDESIGN store.

Friendship and Loyalty: Stories about the Challenges and Rewards of Maintaining Strong Friendship

1. "The Unbreakable Bond": Two best friends, Emma and Olivia, find their friendship tested when they are assigned to compete against each other in a school science fair. As the competition intensifies, they must navigate the challenges of remaining loyal to each other while pursuing their individual goals.
2. "The Long-Distance Friendship": When Jack's best friend, Liam, moves to another country, they promise to stay in touch. Despite the time differences and the challenges of maintaining a long-distance friendship, the boys find creative ways to keep their bond strong.
3. "The Unexpected Friendship": Maya, a shy bookworm, and Zoe, a popular athlete, are paired together for a school project. As they work together, they discover that despite their differences, they have more in common than they thought and form an unlikely but powerful friendship.
4. "The Friendship Fallout": Aiden and Ethan have been best friends since kindergarten, but when a misunderstanding leads to a falling out, they must find a way to reconcile and repair their friendship.
5. "The Loyal Sidekick": When Sophia, the school's drama star, loses her voice before the big play, her best friend and understudy, Lily, steps in to help. Lily must balance her loyalty to Sophia with her own dreams of being in the spotlight.
6. "The Secret Keeper": When Nate confides in his best friend, Luke, about a family secret, Luke must decide whether to keep the secret or risk their friendship by telling an adult who can help.
7. "The Friendship Game": Four best friends, Ava, Bella, Chloe, and Daisy, create a game to test their friendship. As the challenges become more intense, they must decide what's more important: winning the game or maintaining their bond.
8. "The Friendship Rescue": When Mia's best friend, Sophie, starts hanging out with a new group of friends who engage in risky behavior, Mia must find the courage to stand up for what's right and help Sophie see the value of their true friendship.

One Story, Two Perspectives: Exploring Subjectivity and Empathy through Dual-Perspective Narratives 5-8

Description:

Dive into the world of subjectivity and empathy with "1 Story, 2 Perspectives," a unique collection of eight short stories, each told from two contrasting viewpoints. Designed for students in grades 5-8, this resource encourages readers to examine familiar scenarios through different lenses, fostering understanding, compassion, and critical thinking skills.

Each story features two distinct characters, such as the shy new kid and the boisterous class clown, or the driven athlete and the passionate artist. By presenting both perspectives side by side, these narratives invite students to step into the shoes of each character, exploring their thoughts, feelings, and motivations. As students engage with the stories, they'll develop a deeper appreciation for the role that personality, priorities, and life experiences play in shaping one's perception of the world.

But the learning doesn't stop with the stories themselves! This comprehensive resource also includes 20 thought-provoking activities and discussion questions, providing educators with a wealth of tools for extending the lessons of empathy and perspective-taking. From comparative analysis and writing prompts to role-playing exercises and real-world connections, these activities are designed to help students internalize the stories' messages and apply them to their own lives.

Key features of "1 Story, 2 Perspectives":

• 8 engaging short stories, each told from two contrasting viewpoints
• Suitable for students in grades 5-8
• Encourages empathy, critical thinking, and appreciation for diverse perspectives
• Includes 20 activities and discussion questions for deeper exploration
• Adaptable for various classroom settings and learning styles
• Aligns with Common Core Standards for English Language Arts

By exploring these dual-perspective narratives and engaging in the accompanying activities, students will:

• Develop a deeper understanding of empathy and subjectivity
• Recognize the importance of considering multiple viewpoints
• Strengthen critical thinking and analysis skills
• Improve written and verbal communication abilities
• Foster a more compassionate and inclusive classroom community

"One Story, Two Perspectives" is a must-have resource for any educator looking to promote social-emotional learning, character education, and the development of 21st-century skills. Download now and watch as your students grow into more understanding, empathetic, and open-minded individuals!

"Bell Let's Talk Day: Teaching Bundle for Primary + Junior Students" – your comprehensive resource for fostering mental health awareness in young learners. This bundle includes both dynamic teaching slides and an interactive flipbook, designed to engage and educate students on this vital topic. The teaching slides are crafted with vibrant visuals and age-appropriate language, ensuring that the complex subject of mental health is presented in an accessible and relatable manner. Accompanied by an interactive flipbook, this bundle offers a hands-on learning experience that encourages students to explore their understanding of mental health in a supportive and interactive environment. Ideal for creating an open, inclusive dialogue within the classroom, this bundle is a must-have for any educator committed to promoting mental well-being among their students.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If You Need a Specific Award That is Not Listed Here, Reach Out To Me Through Q & A Section on TeachShare. I Will Be Happy To Create It and Add it to the Collection.

Student's need to know they are valued and appreciated. One way to let them know is it to present them with certificates, whether you present it publicly, privately, staple it to their assignment being returned to them or, if they have a student folder or journal with pockets, simply place inside for them to find! Surprise! You are valued!

Each is created with a colorful background, but can be reproduced in black and white as well. In addition, each has a inspiring quote such as the following:

• "Self belief and hard work will always earn you success.” – Virat Kohli
• “It's not whether you get knocked down, it's whether you get back up.” – Vince Lombardi
• “If you can't fly, then run. If you can't run, then walk. If you can't walk, then crawl, but whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.

These rewards can be used various ways:

• Teacher presented, filled out by the teacher
• Peer presented, filled out by a peer and presented
• Filled out by a student committee and presented

Students may appreciate the reward; however, you may choose to present them with the opportunity to receive a tangible reward along with the certificate

• A homework pass
• 10 free minutes at the end of class
• 5 extra credit point on their next test
• The choice to work with the partner of their choosing on their next class assignment or project

As the instructor, it is up to you what you feel is appropriate rewards for your students.

Use these reward certificates to let you students know they are valued and appreciated. Make sure everyone gets noticed and recognized! Try to give every student the same amount of praise; find something good in each student—event the most challenging.

The certificates include:

• All A's Club
• All B's Club
• Celebrating Your Success
• Creativity Award
• Growth Mindset Award
• Hard Work Award
• Kindness Award
• Most Improved Award
• Problems Solving Award
• Thinking Outside the Box Award
• You Rocked It! Award
• (And of course)
• Geography Bee Award - What do you expect? I am a Geography instructor.

Disclaimer: One purchase is good for one teacher's usage. If additional teachers wish to use this product, please purchase additional licenses at a discounted rate.

NOTE: If you need additional rewards created, please reach out to me through Q&A. I will need at least a week's notice to create additional awards. I will create a separate product listing with your requested custom-made awards. There will be an additional charge: $2 per editable reward.

ALSO NOTE: Those that are in WORD and are editable may not appear as they should be and may need some additional formatting. With the difference in versions, it may not format correctly. I have also included printable jps.

You will need a zip file opener to open the zip file and obtain the documents.

Students need to know they are valued and appreciated. One way to let them know is to present them with certificates, whether you present it publicly, privately, staple it to their assignment being returned to them or, if they have a student folder or journal with pockets, simply place it inside for them to find! Surprise! You are valued!

Each is created with a colorful background but can be reproduced in black and white as well. In addition, each has a inspiring quote such as the following:

• "Self belief and hard work will always earn you success.” – Virat Kohli
• “It's not whether you get knocked down, it's whether you get back up.” – Vince Lombardi
• “If you can't fly, then run. If you can't run, then walk. If you can't walk, then crawl, but whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.

These rewards can be used various ways:

• Teacher presented, filled out by the teacher
• Peer presented, filled out by a peer, and presented
• Filled out by a student committee and presented

Students may appreciate the reward; however, you may choose to present them with the opportunity to receive a tangible reward along with the certificate

• A homework pass
• 10 free minutes at the end of class
• 5 extra credit point on their next test
• The choice to work with the partner of their choosing on their next class assignment or project

As the instructor, it is up to you what you feel is appropriate rewards for your students.

Use these reward certificates to let your students know they are valued and appreciated. Make sure everyone gets noticed and recognized! Try to give every student the same amount of praise; find something good in each student—event the most challenging.

The certificates include:

• All A's Club
• All B's Club
• Celebrating Your Success
• Creativity Award
• Growth Mindset Award
• Hard Work Award
• Kindness Award
• Most Improved Award
• Problems Solving Award
• Thinking Outside the Box Award
• You Rocked It! Award
• (And of course)
• Geography Bee Award - What do you expect? I am a Geography instructor.

Disclaimer: One purchase is good for one teacher's usage. If more than one teacher is using the copyrighted resource, please purchase additional licenses.

Celebrate your students with these Bible based, Christian class awards. These awards are great for various occasions: end of the year, end of VBS, Sunday School, or anytime you notice these qualities in a student! They are useful for any grade level!

Printer-friendly, with simple and meaningful images! All are provided in color and black and white!

✨Three types of awards in ONE resource! 84 pages Total✨

✝️Fruit of the Spirit Classroom Awards

Print, fill in the Child’s name, the date and the teacher's name & they are ready to give out! I provided color and black and white.

• Love

• Joy

• Peace

• Patience

• Kindness

• Goodness

• Faithfulness

• Gentleness

• Self-Control

✝️Grade Completion/ End of Year Certificates

These awards are also great for celebrating the completion of a grade level or achievement in Sunday School or VBS. They are useful for any grade level. Print, fill in the Child’s name, grade or accomplishment, the date and the teachers name & they are ready to give out! I provided color and black and white. Each one has a cross and Psalm 3: 5-6 below. Pre-typed options given also:

Preschool

• Kindergarten
• First Grade
• Second Grade
• Third Grade
• Fourth Grade
• Fifth Grade
• Sixth Grade
• Seventh Grade
• Eighth Grade
• Ninth Grade
• Tenth Grade
• Eleventh Grade
• High School
• Elementary School
• Middle School
• VBS
• Sunday School

✝️Character Traits Classroom Awards

These awards are also great for various occasions but the design with the cap is most useful for end of year celebrations. They are useful for any grade level. Print, fill in the Child’s name, the date and the teachers name & they are ready to give out! I provided color and black and white. Each one has a cross and Psalm 3: 5-6 below. 19 Total Choices!

• Friendship
• Honesty
• Cooperation
• Compassion
• Leadership
• Creativity
• Obedience
• Courageous
• Hopefulness
• Gracious
• Dedication
• Generosity
• Consideration
• Joyfulness
• Forgiveness
• Respect
• Eagerness
• Responsibility