Do you have a challenge fitting character education into your busy days? I know I always did!
We know how important it is…
and want to do it…
But how?..
..with reward tags, book marks, and fables!
Reward Tags
Reward tags are a great way to introduce and reinforce positive character qualities one by one. The pictures in each circle represent the character quality in action and provide ideas for discussion starters with your students.
Students LOVE reward tags. Maybe it’s the recognition, maybe it’s the charm of collecting – whatever the reason – they love them! And I love handing them out. They help me pause and celebrate students as they build their character. This also provides you with the perfect opportunity to ‘interview’ the student receiving the tag. Ask him/her how showed that quality and how that made him/her feel.
If you would like these reward tags, look for the link below.
Bookmarks
These bookmarks are a great visual reminder of positive character for you and your students. I like to give these out freely and keep a supply in the classroom library.
A handy source for discussion starters:
- Why is it important for us to be responsible (or any character quality) at home, at school, and in our neighborhood?
- How does it make you feel when someone is fair with you?
Fables
Fables are amazing stories that you can use to create a caring, respectful community with your students. The secret to their effectiveness in doing so is also the reason they have endured for thousands of years! Fables are a powerful way to fit character education into your curriculum – because fables are in the Common Core Standards!
Click on the picture below to download the
Character Reward Tags & Bookmarks Freebie!
My name is Peggy Means. I am a child of God and a retired elementary teacher. I loved teaching and creating engaging resources for my students. Now, I love sharing my resources and ideas with busy teachers around the world.
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Thank YOu for the goodies! Happy "Christmas in JULY!" Wendy 1stgradefireworks
We also think fables are a wonderful teaching tool with children! We'll definitely be trying out the reward tags idea! – Language Lizard
Thank you, Wendy!
So glad you use fables too! I hope the reward tags help to inspire your students to build positive character!
Peggy
As usual, this post is so rich with great information and beautiful visuals! Thank you so much for sharing! And what a great Christmas in July treat!
Love your reward tags!
Thank you for all of the great ideas!! I love the reward tags!
Love your post – I can't wait to incorporate these fables into my character education for my Kinders!
Thank you so much! You are so encouraging! 🙂
Thank you! Hope your kids enjoy them!
Thank you, Katie!
Teaching character is so important and it makes it so much easier when we can find quick ways to integrate it with other things. I do reward tags and I love them! I love the list of fables that fit with each of the traits-very helpful! Thanks for sharing!
Love the reward tags!! Love the connection to literature!!
I love using fables to teach character, Peggy! Thanks for sharing the links, and for your great freebies!
Linda
Thank you, Gloria! I am so happy to hear that you will be using fables to teach character to your kinders!
The reward tags are perfect! Thank you so much for sharing!
Thank you, Lisa! So glad to hear that you can use the reward tags!
Thank you, Jonelle!
Thank you, Linda! So glad you love fables for teaching character too!
You are so welcome!