CHARACTER TRAITS – Word of the Week Handouts – Red Ribbon Week Activities

Explore character development with our easy to use and no prep resource featuring 20 engaging handouts, each centered around a unique character trait. These handouts are designed to inspire students to cultivate essential qualities that promote positive behavior, empathy, and personal growth.

KEY FEATURES:

• Word of the Week: Each handout introduces a character trait that becomes the focus of the week’s activities.
• Daily Activities: From Monday to Friday, students are presented with a variety of practical activities that encourage them to embody and practice the character trait in their daily lives.
• Holistic Growth: The activities encompass different aspects of the character trait, promoting holistic development and nurturing well-rounded individuals.
• Easy-to-Follow Format: Clear instructions make it simple for students to grasp the concept and execute each activity.
• Positive Impact: By consistently engaging in these activities, students not only learn about character traits but also build a foundation for responsible citizenship and positive relationships.

Whether it’s fostering kindness, embracing resilience, or showing initiative, these handouts provide an invaluable toolkit to help students grow into compassionate, mindful, and empowered individuals. Encourage a culture of character development with our Weekly Activities Resource!

CHARACTER TRAITS INCLUDE:

• Kindness: Spreading warmth through caring actions and words, making others feel valued.
• Respect: Treating others kindly and valuing their feelings and ideas.
• Honesty: Being truthful and sincere in your words and actions, building trust with others.
• Empathy: Understanding and caring about others’ feelings, showing kindness and support.
• Responsibility: Completing tasks well and on time.
• Cooperation: Working together with others, sharing ideas and responsibilities to achieve common goals.
• Perseverance: Not giving up when faced with challenges, showing determination to reach your goals.
• Courage: Facing fears and difficulties with bravery, even when things are tough.
• Gratitude: Being thankful and appreciative for the people and things in your life.
• Self-Discipline: Controlling your actions and emotions to achieve your goals, even when it’s tough.
• Patience: Waiting calmly and understanding that things take time to happen.
• Integrity: Staying true to your values and doing what’s right, even when no one is watching.
• Compassion: Showing care and concern for others, especially in times of need.
• Fairness: Treating everyone justly and equally, making decisions without bias.
• Generosity: Sharing with others and giving without expecting anything in return.
• Optimism: Having a positive outlook and believing that things will work out for the best.
• Humility: Being modest and not boasting about your achievements or abilities.
• Flexibility: Adapting to changes and different situations with an open mind.
• Initiative: Taking the lead and doing things without being asked, showing motivation.
• Caring: Showing concern and kindness towards others, being thoughtful and supportive.