Free Resources from Character Counts

The Asset Category of Positive Values parallels nicely with Character Counts Research. Check out the free teaching tools offered by Character Counts:

Lesson plans and activities

• Free Lesson Plan Bank: Search this collection by subject, age group, and by the Six Pillars of Character.
• The Foundations for Life essay program offers character-building materials that develop writing and critical-thinking skills.
• TeachWithMovies.org:Analysis and discussion questions to help you find "teachable moments" in movies.

Handouts

• Definitions of the Six Pillars of Character
• A Person of Character Is...
• Tips for Schools and Youth and Sports Groups

Character Lesson Plans (4yr-18yr)

• Trustworthiness lesson plan for 4- to 6-year-olds
• Responsibility activity sheets for 6- to 9-year-olds
• Respect worksheet for 9- to 11-year-olds
• Fairness activity sheet for 11- to 13-year-olds
• Caring lesson plan for teens