Character Trait
Emphases
Recognize the street signs below? They
are from the hallways of Esther Elementary
School. Click on the bold-faced traits to see
the banners hanging in the cafeteria.
The business that made the signs is no longer in operation. The
signs are made out of 1/8" metal. The sign measures 5" x 20" with
additional 2" turned at a 45 degree angle making the attachment
tab. Character words are painted on each sign.
Click here to see a sign attached to a wall.
Parents--Click on this link
for tips on how you can encourage good character in your children.
Click here for a listing of books and resources about
character education. You must have Adobe's Acrobat Reader to view this file.
Self-Worth: a person's thoughts or feelings about his or
herself.
Responsibility: doing what is expected and
holding yourself accountable for your choices.
Respect: valuing, listening to, and treating
others and their belongings with honor.
Courage: doing the right thing, regardless of
what others might say or do.
Maplecrest conducted an assembly emphasizing
Courage--here is a picture from that assembly.
Caring: help other people and be thoughtful of
their feelings and needs.
Peace: resolving conflict in a positive
manner.
Honesty: being truthful at all times.
Cooperation: working together toward a common
goal while showing respect and consideration for all.
Perseverance: the ability to continue to work
toward a goal, overcome obstacles, and not give up.
Integrity: doing the right thing even when no
one else is looking.
