It is difficult to make a man miserable while he feels worthy of himself and claims kindred to the great God who made him. – Abraham Lincoln

Energy Responsibility When you take energy away from a fellow classmate you have a responsibility to give it back! 1.You put another person down by calling them a name. Payback-Ask for forgiveness by saying I’m sorry. Saying you’re sorry means you will not repeat the behavior. 2. Someone laughed at you when you had the… Read more »

Life is an adventure in forgiveness. – Norman Cousins

When a conflict breaks out between two children, tell them they have to go to their pretend homes and call each other. Usually the children talk out their problems and become friends again. Vickie Darnell Early Learning Center, KY – Vickie Darnell

At a recent seminar in Ohio, I was asked what to do if you have several children who run rather than stay in the line. Having had several boys in my classes run out of a line rather than stay with the class I found that by using a rope with several cross ropes tied… Read more »

An emperor in the Far East was growing old and knew it was time to choose his successor. Instead of choosing one of his assistants or his children, he decided something different. He called young people in the kingdom together one day. He said, “It is time for me to step down and choose the… Read more »

What’s challenging and difficult we do today! What’s impossible and miraculous will take us just a little bit longer and require help from above! – Gene Bedley

“Character is knowing what’s right, caring about what’s right and doing what’s right.” – Colton

The conscience of children is formed by the influences that surround them; their notions of good and evil are the result of the moral atmosphere they breathe. – Jean Paul Richter

In Character Development School District special recognition: We’d like to congratulate as well recognize Cherry Hills School District and staff for their excellent program efforts to promote Character Development. Here are some examples of what they are fostering in their young people: LIFE SKILLS ~ including CHARACTER EDUCATION ~ are an integral part of each… Read more »