Worldwide Character Counts! Week is always the third week in October, and there are some free character-education resources you won’t want to miss!
Character Counts Week inspires and celebrates character. It focuses on the six pillars of character – trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
According to the Character Counts website:
Every year, the U.S. President, U.S. Senate, and officials around the world proclaim the third week in October CHARACTER COUNTS! Week. Last year 8 million kids in 54 countries participated. No matter what your political or religious affiliation, this event is about the universal values we share.
Free Character Education Resources:
There are some free resources for Character Counts! Week that you won’t want to miss out on. They’re wonderful for schools and homeschools as well as families in general. Check out the free Character Counts! Week resources here.
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Whether you’re part of a larger celebration or one within your own family, please join me in celebrating Character Counts! Week the third week in October!
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What an awesome idea! A little sad though ~ that it’s so desperately needed.
Thanks for your comment, Donna! How true … it is sad that character education is needed so much today. But I’m glad that I’ve met a lot of kids who just need character education to reinforce already good values.
Hi! Stopping by from Java’s over at Friday Follow. Guess I’m already following you. Have a great weekend, and I taught my children to do onto others has you would have them do onto you at a very early age, and reminded them often. Very wise saying.
Thanks for stopping by, Dolly! I LOVE hearing about kids who’ve had good values encouraged from a young age!
thanks for letting me know about Character Counts Week.
I know my own children enjoy helping to pass out candy at Halloween. They have almost as much fun doing that as they do going trick-or-treating themselves.
My pleasure – and thanks for your comment, Grady! It’s great that your kids help pass out candy at Halloween! It’s a good thing to do, although I don’t think a lot of parents think of having their kids help with that. 🙂
I may have to write a post on character, too! I read yours from last year. Thanks Deb!
Thanks so much, Betsy! And I’ll look forward to reading your post about character! 🙂
This post is very interesting.This is the correct propose compassion..Thanks a lot for sharing this great great resources for thought.. Keep up the good work!
Thanks, Trishia! I’m really hoping all the wonderful character resources available now will help kids develop compassion along with other positive character traits. 🙂
I had not idea there was a character counts week that is awesome. I enjoyed learning something new, and reading the information on the links you provided.
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Thanks, Jessica! I’m always amazed at the wonderful resources I find online every day. You just reminded me that I need to start a Character Education board on Pinterest! 🙂
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Thanks for your comment, Carolyn … nice to meet you! Thanks so much for following me! 🙂
This is a nice week to enjoy. Lots of learning for all kids. Great idea.
Thanks for your comment, Nora! I always enjoy focusing on Character Counts! Week … and I love that it’s a worldwide observance now. 🙂
That’s a nice idea! Sorry I haven’t been back to you for a while now I’ve been a naughty blogger! You know how it gets!
-Kirsty
Thanks, Kirsty! I totally understand … glad to see you! It seems like October is always a super busy month for me, too.