Character Education

Topics:
Anger Management | Bullying | Conflict Resolution | General

Links Checked 8/3/2010

Anger Management

1. Elementary School:

   1. Anger - "When Sophia Gets Angry-Really-Really Angry - Lesson plan;
   2. Anger Management - Lesson plan; understand feelings of anger vs behaviors of anger
   3. Controlling Anger - These activities go along with a video that can be bought at the site, but they can also be used as a stand-alone activity. - K-5 grades
   4. Get Your Angries Out! - Color sheet with tips on how to control anger
   5. Helping Young Children Deal with Anger - article with suggestions and ideas.
   6. Monkey Has a Problem - Whole Class activity to learn anger management. Many activities to select and discuss. Click on the characters around the target charager to see how they behave.- Primary grades
   7. Rules for Fighting Fair - Color sheet with tips on dealing with anger
   8. Time To Cool Down - Color sheet with tips on dealing with anger. Story to go along with handout. DinoPals - Time to Cool Down
2. Middle/ High School:

   1. Anger - Q and A about anger and how to deal with it.
   2. Anger Management for Kids - Helpful suggestions and video to watch
   3. Anger Management for Teens - 12 Calm Down and Get a Grip Anger Management Tips for Teens
   4. Dealing with Anger - The Fire Inside - " When we get to know our anger –- what causes it, how we react to it –- and then learn how to manage it, it’s a chance to get to know ourselves a little better and improve our relationships with other people"
   5. What are the sources of Adolescent Anger? - article dealing with adolescent anger
   6. Managing Anger - lesson plan is designed to teach anger management and conflict resolution through the "I-Message" communication technique and other group activities. High School (use the Realplayer videos; they are separated into the categories of discussion.)
   7. Youth Violence Prevention - articles, fact sheets, and a report on a comprehensive review of violence on a global scale

Bullying & Cyberbullying:

1. PACERs Bullying Prevention Center - Bullying resources for parents and kids/teens.
2. StopBullying.Gov - For parents, children, and educators: Learn the warning signs, get resources on who to contact, and find out what you can do.
3. Beware of Cyber Bullying - article from ISafe
4. "Building A Classroom Community and Bully-Free Zone" - grades 3-7; teaching children skills to deal with bullies, as well as promoting positive social skills such as cooperation, communication, and conflict resolution.
5. Bullies - Lesson unit; grades 2-5 from PBS. "These activities will immerse learners in situations that give them practice in resolving conflicts with a bully and help them to think critically about logical resolutions."
6. Bullying - Video for young students on bullying. - This video is a demo and has other things on it - Primary grades.
7. Bullying and Teasing Resources - from Education World
8. Cyberbullying Information Sheet -
9. Cyberbullying - Tools for Adults to Help Kids Connect Safely ; bimonthly newsletter; "by the National Education Association Health Information Network (NEA HIN), the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, and Sprint. It is designed to give adults tools to connect with kids and help them stay safer online."
10. Cyberbullying - Center for Safe and Responsible Internet Use - guide "regarding effective strategies to assist young people in gaining the knowledge, skills, motivation, and self-control to use the Internet and other information technologies in a safe and responsible manner."
11. Cyberbullying information for educators - From Stop CyberBullying
12. Cyberbullying - Real Life Story Videos - " Interactive, educational safety resource from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children® (NCMEC) and Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) for children aged 5 to 17, parents, guardians, educators, and law enforcement that uses age-appropriate, 3-D activities to teach children how to stay safer on the Internet."
13. Dealing with Bullies - Bullying is a big deal. Here are ways to deal with it.
14. Dealing with Online Bullies - Lesson plan with worksheets included.
15. Don't Suffer in Silence - "This web site is intended to show pupils, their families and teachers how to tackle a problem that has gone on for far too long. "
16. How Can I Help My Child Deal With a Bully? - What can I do to help my child who is being bullied?
17. How To Report Bullying - What is the difference between Tattling and Reporting Bullying?
18. Netsmartz - an interactive, educational safety resource from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children® (NCMEC) and Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA)
19. Puppet Skit: Dealing with a Bully - K-1 Introduction to Bullying
20. The Recess Queen - grades K-2 Lesson Plan ; Bullying on the playground
21. Stop Bullying Now - activities and ideas on changing environments that are conducive to bullying and promoting healthier behaviors for young people
22. Tattling vs Asking for help - How to tell the difference
23. You TattleTale!! - How to deal with tattling vs bullying
    

Character Building:

1. Good Character - The Six Pillars of Character for grades K-3
2. Good Character - The Six Pillars of Character for grades 4-12
3. Popcorn Park & the Six Pillars of Character - Part 1 - Stealing problems - this video is a demo and has other things on it.
4. 24 Gold Coins In A Day - Lesson Plan - grades 5-12
5. Complimentary Round Table - Lesson Plan grade K-9
6. Class Rules (Responsible Personal Conduct) - Develop classroom rules so that we can operate in a democratic and efficient manner
7. Popcorn Park and the Six Pillars of Character - Part 2 - Responsibility - this video is a demo and has other things on it

Conflict Resolution:

1. The Art of Compromise - One page PDF file giving samples of how to compromise
2. Be strong, be mean, or give in? - Lesson plan; think flexibly in order to come up with the approach that fits the situation and develop skills to carry it out. grades 3-5
3. Conflict Resolution - Resources to help students learn to deal with conflict
4. I Feel - Conflict resolution skill lesson plan
5. Practicing conflict resolution - Lesson plan grades 1-8
6. Resolving Conflict - Lesson plan grades 6-8 Examine hurtful behaviors, Develop strategies for dealing with these behaviors, Work to create an environment in which students treat each other respectfully
7. Solving Minor Problems - Lesson plan with worksheet; grades 2-5; four steps to solve minor problems with others.
8. Talk It Out Together - Lesson plan grades K-2 - introduce the conflict solving skills to young students.
9. What About Fighting? - Lesson plan grades 3-8 - understand negative and positive aspect in problem solving.

General Topics:

1. Natural Disasters, School/Community Violence/Tragic School Community Deaths - Teachable Moment Lesson plan; Middle School
2. Fair is Fair - Lesson plan - Students learn more about the concept of -fairness- by being involved in two unfair activities, role-playing three scenarios, and filling in a web about fairness. Primary Grades
3. Teaching Social Skills To Kids Who Don't Have Them - "Deficits or excesses in social behavior interfere with learning, teaching, and the classroom's orchestration and climate. Social competence is linked to peer acceptance, teacher acceptance, inclusion success and post school success."
4. To Cheat or Not To Cheat - online game; Choose your way through the day and find out what happens when you do or don't play by school rules!

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