Social Skills Books


About Kindness & Generosity:

„It Starts with Me!“ by Jodie Shepherd


About Empathy:
„I Know How You Feel!“ by Liz George

Growth Mindset


Working Hard Books
Howard B. Wigglebottom

Wigglebottom

How to be a friend
Making Friends

Character Traits and Words of the Week


1st 6 Weeks:

Trait: Responsible

  1. Responsible

  2. Accountable

  3. Dependable

  4. Perseverance 

  5. Self-Discipline

  6. Loyalty


2nd 6 Weeks:

Trait: Respect

  1. Respect

  2. Patience

  3. Courage

  4. Honor and Dignity

  5. Considerate

  6. Benevolence


3rd 6 Weeks: 

Trait: Fairness

  1. Fairness

  2. Perspective

  3. Sportsmanship

  4. Cooperation

  5. Gracious





4th 6 Weeks:

Trait: Compassion

  1. Compassion

  2. Harmony

  3. Collaboration

  4. Kindness

  5. Forgiveness

  6. Empathy

5th 6 Weeks:

Trait: Trustworthiness

  1. Trustworthiness

  2. Honesty

  3. Integrity

  4. Reliable

  5. Ethical

  6. Affable

  7. Excellence 


6th 6 Weeks:

Trait: Citizenship

  1. Citizenship

  2. Contribution

  3. Example

  4. Self-Control

  5. Selflessness

  6. Courtesy


Character Trait Definitions for Students:

Responsible: You do the things you say you will do and accept the results of your actions.

Accountable: Being responsible for your own actions and behaviors.

Dependable: Keeping promises and doing what you say you will do.

Perseverance: The power to keep doing something, even if it is hard.

Self-Discipline: You can control your own feelings and your own actions.

Loyalty: Showing support for someone or something.

Respect: Caring enough to consider how your words and actions make others feel.

Patience: The ability to be calm while waiting, even when it might be hard.

Courage: Making new or good choices, even when you might be afraid.

Honor and Dignity: Treating others the way we would like to be treated.

Considerate: Being thoughtful of the rights and feelings of others.

Benevolence: Showing kindness toward others and wanting to do good.

Fairness: Treating others with an equal amount of kindness and respect.

Perspective: The way you see things, which may be different from how others see it.

Sportsmanship: Playing fairly and treating others with kindness after a win or a loss.

Cooperation: Working well with others to get something done.

Gracious: Being kind, thoughtful, and aware of others.

Compassion: Caring about others when they may be going through something hard.

Harmony: Getting along with others when we work or live together.

Collaboration: Working well with others to complete a task; teamwork.

Kindness: The quality of being friendly, warm-hearted, and caring about how others feel.

Forgiveness: The choice to let go of anger when someone hurts you.

Empathy: Being able to understand how someone else feels.

Trustworthiness: The ability to keep promises, do what you say you will do, and be honest.

Honesty: Being truthful in what we say and do.

Integrity: Doing the right thing, even when it’s hard or when no one is looking.

Reliable: Doing what you say you will do; able to be trusted.

Ethical: Knowing the difference between right and wrong.

Affable: Friendly and easy to talk to.

Excellence: Being an outstanding citizen.

Citizenship: Being a member of and supporting your community.

Contribution: To give along with others; to share your strengths and resources.

Example: Being a model of positive choices and behaviors.

Self-control: Being in control of your own behaviors and actions.

Selflessness: Being more concerned with the needs of others than your own needs.

Courtesy: To have good manners and to be polite. 


A WONDERFUL resource for some of the traits listed:

This has a short power-point presentation and worksheets to help introduce responsibility.

https://talkingtreebooks.com/category/teaching-traits/responsibility-worksheets-teaching-resources.html

Respect

https://talkingtreebooks.com/category/teaching-traits/respect-worksheets-teaching-resources.html

Honesty

https://talkingtreebooks.com/category/teaching-traits/honesty-worksheet-teaching-resources.html

Empathy

https://talkingtreebooks.com/category/teaching-traits/empathy-worksheets-teaching-resources.html


Video for younger students:
For older students:
Tuesday: Howdy Day! Western/Cowboy theme
      *Classes will participate in a paper quilt coloring contest.  Students will work together to create a cohesive paper quilt.  Once done, teachers, please put the quilt pieces together and hang them outside your classroom.  The class that does the best job from EACH GRADE LEVEL will receive a prize!  Be looking for your quilt pieces in your box.
Video for all students: (it is a children's book for younger students, but all kids--and adults--will benefit from the message)
Wednesday: Bonjour Day! French theme
      *Team Building game day.  Please see the attached document on some team building game ideas or use one of your own.
Video for all students:
Thursday: Good To See You Day! Wear fun glasses
      *Today, classes will come by the large Start With Hello banner in the music room hallway and sign and take a class picture (please send your picture to Mrs. Forde when done!).  By signing, students pledge to show kindness, reach out to others to include them, and speak with respect.
Video for older kids:
For younger students:
Friday is Hey, Dude Day!: Tie-dye theme
      *Students will have an opportunity to express gratitude to someone who has done something kind--a friend, a teacher, a parent, school staff, etc.
Video for younger students:
Video for older students:

Links:

Monthly Themes

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