How to Show Good Character
Character Education is an important part of Social Studies. Below you will find each character trait and tips on how you can develop each trait.
Fairness
I am fair...
* I share.
* I listen to everyone's ideas and viewpoints.
* I treat all people equally.
* I include everyone.
* I work to change things that are unfair.
* I play by the rules.
* I take turns and share.
* I don't take advantage of others.
* I don't blame others carelessly.
Responisbility
I am responsible...
* I help my family.
* I am dependable.
* I take of my things.
* I take care when using other people's things.
* I am a positive leader.
* I do what I am supposed to do.
* I keep on trying.
* I always do my best.
* I use self-control.
* I think before I act.
* I am accountable for my choices.
Citizenship
I am a good citizen...
* I volunteer.
* I help my neighbors.
* I keep my community clean.
* I follow the laws.
* I fly my nation's flag.
* I cooperate.
* I vote.
* I respect authority.
* I protect the environment.
Trustworthiness
I am trustworthy...
* I am honest.
* I give found items to the proper authorities.
* I am a good friend.
* I do what is right.
* I am dependable.
* I don't deceive, cheat, or steal.
* I do what I say I'll do.
Caring
I am caring...
* I care for others...
* I am kind.
* I give without thinking about what I'll get in return.
* I watch out for others.
* I help those who are in need.
* I think about other people's feelings.
* I express gratitude.
* I forgive others.
Respectfulness
I am respectful...
* I am polite.
* I take care of myself and those around me.
* I value the opinions of other people.
* I listen.
* I speak to others as I would like to be spoken to.
* I am tolerant of differences.
* I use good manners.
* I am considerate of the feelings of others.
* I don't threaten, hit, or hurt anyone.
* I deal peacefully with anger, insults, and disagreements.
Fairness
I am fair...
* I share.
* I listen to everyone's ideas and viewpoints.
* I treat all people equally.
* I include everyone.
* I work to change things that are unfair.
* I play by the rules.
* I take turns and share.
* I don't take advantage of others.
* I don't blame others carelessly.
Responisbility
I am responsible...
* I help my family.
* I am dependable.
* I take of my things.
* I take care when using other people's things.
* I am a positive leader.
* I do what I am supposed to do.
* I keep on trying.
* I always do my best.
* I use self-control.
* I think before I act.
* I am accountable for my choices.
Citizenship
I am a good citizen...
* I volunteer.
* I help my neighbors.
* I keep my community clean.
* I follow the laws.
* I fly my nation's flag.
* I cooperate.
* I vote.
* I respect authority.
* I protect the environment.
Trustworthiness
I am trustworthy...
* I am honest.
* I give found items to the proper authorities.
* I am a good friend.
* I do what is right.
* I am dependable.
* I don't deceive, cheat, or steal.
* I do what I say I'll do.
Caring
I am caring...
* I care for others...
* I am kind.
* I give without thinking about what I'll get in return.
* I watch out for others.
* I help those who are in need.
* I think about other people's feelings.
* I express gratitude.
* I forgive others.
Respectfulness
I am respectful...
* I am polite.
* I take care of myself and those around me.
* I value the opinions of other people.
* I listen.
* I speak to others as I would like to be spoken to.
* I am tolerant of differences.
* I use good manners.
* I am considerate of the feelings of others.
* I don't threaten, hit, or hurt anyone.
* I deal peacefully with anger, insults, and disagreements.