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March 20, 2014, 9:23 a.m.

Character Day resources

Thursday March 20, 2014 is official global Character Day. Use the resources below to help your students explore the idea of character and become inspired to find good character in themselves and others.

Lesson Plan | Women with character who inspire

Use this lesson plan to help students identify female role models with strong character and support their understanding why certain people are so inspiring to us.

Resources | Character building without bullying

Forget the old ineffective methods thought to toughen up and build character through negative experiences and help students strengthen their character through compassion and understanding with these resources designed to eliminate bullying.

Video | The Science of Character

Help students develop a deeper understanding of character through this eight minute Character Day video by award-winning director Tiffany Shlain.

Image Resource | Periodic Table of Character Strengths

Help students familiarize and identify with these core character traits.

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