Wishful Wednesday

What would you wish for?

Fall Into Good Character

Halloween may have come and gone, but Perseverance Pumpkin still marches on! 

 Join Do'er Duck in this uplifting and encouraging pumpkin themed coloring book!  

Available on Amazon.

Do'er Duck is one of nine Characters developed by Characters of Character NFP, Inc.  Characters of Character is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

*Characters of Character may receive a percentage of sales made through the Amazon link

Millionaire Monday

We've got a Monday theme for you...

What would you do if you won one million dollars?

*Responsible Rabbit is one of nine Characters developed by Characters of Character NFP, Inc.  Characters of Character is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.  To learn more about Responsible Rabbit & Friends please visit us at www.charactersofcharacter.org

Kind People Are My Kind Of People

Kind People Are My Kind Of People

This fun design features Characters of Character's own Warm-Hearted Walrus!  The best part is that each sale helps support our mission! 

Grab your T-Shirt here & your Sweatshirt here!

Characters of Character is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.  Our mission is to provide a firm foundation for children to develop strong civic values.  

Thumbs Up Thursday

What are you giving a thumbs up to this week?

Behavior Is My Superpower Free Coloring Page

Good Behavior Is My Superpower!

ZOINK! Behavior Bear is featured on this superhero themed color page.  Click here or on the graphic itself to download and print your own Behavior Bear Superhero coloring page.  

*Characters of Character is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.  

Midweek Pick-Me-Up With Behavior Bear

Behavior Bear here with your midweek pick-me-up!  

Learn more about Behavior Bear here!

Introducing Behavior Bear

Characters of Character is proud to introduce our friend Behavior Bear to you! 

  

Joni, Characters of Character NFP, Inc.'s founder and CEO, created Behavior Bear as a way to not only engage the students she was working with in the classroom, but to also provide them a creative outlet.  

Behavior Bear makes it easy for children to relate to, which then allows them to internalize Behavior Bear's message; BEHAVE!

Behavior Bear is a tool that can be used at home, in the classroom, on the school bus, around the community, and everywhere else you may go, to enhance good behavior and encourage children to make better decisions.  

If you're an educator, whether it be homeschool teacher or in a classroom full of students, Behavior Bear offers a resource book (available on Amazon) filled with worksheets, templates, suggestions on how to get the most out of your resource book, positive reinforcements, notices home, and more!  All of the pages in our resource book are reproducible, too!




BOOM! POW! CRASH!  If you're looking for a way to encourage good behavior at home, whether you're a grandparent, parent, aunt or uncle, have no fear! Behavior Bear is here!

Characters of Character has started to develop monthly kits to engage children while building positive character traits.  Our first SUPERHERO themed kit is just in time for Superhero September!

Our Superhero Kit can be address directly to the child it is intended for in a festive Superhero Character mailing box featuring all nine of our Characters (Behavior Bear, Do'er Duck, Friendship Frog, Healthy Hippo, Manners Monkey, Respectful Rabbit, Responsible Rabbit, Self-Esteem Elephant, and Warm-Hearted Walrus).

The kit includes:
- 1 letter to the adult explaining who we are and the contents of the kit
- 1 personalized letter to the child to introduce our Characters and express why having good character is a super power!
- 1 felt superhero mask
- 1 mini painting kit (paints, paintbrush, mini canvas, and mini easel are included)
- 1 colored poster featuring all our Characters in superhero costume
- 1 Characters of Character Superhero Activity book
- 1 sticker

Click here to grab your Superhero Kit! (Quantities are limited)

We invite you to learn more about Behavior Bear and the other Characters of Character here!

* Characters of Character is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.  Please consider supporting our cause by getting involved.  Click here for more information. 

Superhero September Themed Character Education Kit For Home

BOOM! POW! CRASH!

Fly into Superhero September with Characters of Character!  We've designed an engaging way to introduce all 9 Characters & their traits (behavior, perseverance, friendship, healthy habits, manners, respect, responsibility, confidence, and kindness) for that special child in your life.

Whether you're looking for a birthday gift for your grandchild, a fun way to instill positive attributes in your own child, or have nieces and nephews in your life that love SUPERHERO'S, our Superhero Kit is a wonderful way to spread good character.

Our Superhero Kit includes an introduction to all 9 of our Characters (Behavior Bear, Do'er Duck, Healthy Hippo, Friendship Frog, Manners Monkey, Respectful Rabbit, Responsible Rabbit, Self-Esteem Elephant, and Warm-Hearted Walrus), a personalized letter to the child it is intended for, a letter to the adult who ordered explaining the contents of the kit, a mini painting activity (all materials included), a felt superhero mask, Characters of Character Superhero Activity Book,a 8.5"x11" colored poster and some other goodies!

Quantities are limited, so be sure to grab yours soon!

Only available at
CharactersofCharacter.org

Amazon Smile Charity of Choice

                                                                                    We understand that funds can be tight, but did you know that you could support Characters of Character every time you shop on Amazon at no extra cost to you?  It's simple, effective, and helps support us in our mission in creating a better, kinder world.                                                   If you're on a computer, all you need to do is go to smile.amazon.com. Choose Characters of Character NFP, Inc. as your charity of choice  & shop as normal!  When you checkout on smile.amazon.com we will receive a .5% donation of your total purchase which will go to allowing us to continue donating resources, books, visits and creating new materials.              (You can also go directly to AmazonSmile by clicking here and it will automatically choose Characters of Character as your charity of choice)

We thank you for your continued support and look forward to bringing Character to your community!

I Behave! What's your super power?

I behave! What's your super power?

Behavior Bear Superhero Poster

Whether you're looking for a new positive poster for your classroom, a gift for your grandchild, or a positive reinforcement for your child's room, our Behavior Bear Super Hero Poster on Canvas makes a great accessory for your space!

Now available on faux canvas print here.

Characters of Character is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.  Your support allows us to continue our missions of providing a firm foundation for children to establish strong civic values.

Mission: Behave at Home

Instilling good behavior in a child begins at home, but helping a child internalize what it means to behave well can be a difficult task.

That's where Characters of Character comes in.  Or rather, Behavior Bear.  Behavior Bear was created to help children connect with what it means to behave.  Designed to help children build a firm foundation of what it means to have good behavior, Behavior Bear is a super hero you can rely on.  

So, what does Behavior Bear say when it comes to behaving at home?

- Listen

- Stay calm (don't throw tantrums; it's okay to walk away and take a few deep breaths if you're feeling overwhelmed)

- Respect your surroundings 

- Be kind to those around you (pets included!)

- Use your manners (please & thank you go a long way!)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Check out Behavior Bear & friends
in our Super Hero Activity Book
Available on Amazon!

It's up to you to set the standard for what it means to behave at home.  Create your own rules, reward positive behavior, and encourage growth! Everyone has slip ups, so be sure to use those experiences as teaching moments with your kids.  Acknowledge, apologize, and try to encourage your kids to make better decisions in the future. 

For more information please visit CharactersofCharacter.org 

*Characters of Character is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.  If you love what we do, please consider making a donation to support our mission of building a firm foundation for children to learn strong civic values.

Behavior Bear Super Hero

Behavior Bear is one of nine Characters created by Characters of Character that were designed to engage children while instilling positive attributes.  

Check out Behavior Bear & all the Characters of Character in our Super Hero book available on Amazon!

Now available: Behavior Bear Superhero Lunchbox
Whether you're looking for a positive reinforcement to remind your child to behave during lunch at school or a reward for a special student in your class, our Behavior Bear Lunchbox is a great visual to remind children to always be on their best behavior. 

Five Platforms To Enhance Character Building

Did you know that Characters of Character focuses on instilling positive character traits at a younger age because we believe that introducing these traits at an earlier age will create a better-quality society.

We've created nine different Characters, each one correlating with a different trait, as a unique way to reach children and help them internalize positive attributes.

In addition to our nine Characters (Behavior Bear, Do'er Duck, Friendship Frog, Healthy Hippo, Manners Monkey, Respectful Rabbit, Responsible Rabbit, Self-Esteem Elephant, and Warm-Hearted Walrus), we incorporate what we call the 'Five Platforms'.  While instilling positive attributes in children, they are also learning how to make better decisions, reading, writing, social skills, and fine motor skills.

Learn more at CharactersofCharacter.org

10 Rainy Day Activities

During the summer, entertaining your children to prevent boredom can be quite the task.  Now, imagine living in regions where the rain is unpredictable and inevitable.  What do you do to entertain your children when you've got not choice but to stay indoors?

Here at Characters of Character, we've compiled a list of 10 brilliant ideas to keep your kids entertained during a rainy day!

1) Read a story  Don't take a good book for granted.  Not only is this a great way to pass the time, but it can also be a great way to open a discussion to a topic you've been meaning to talk to your children (or students) about.  Characters of Character has a great selection of books available on Amazon.

Elephant Rainy Day Activity Keeper Tote Bag
by CharacterTraits

2) Write a letter Do you remember how exciting it was to receive a letter in the mail before the only thing you received were bills?  Writing to others will encourage friendly behavior.  Be sure to continue to encourage writing letters, whether it be to a grandparent, friend, or pen-pal, once the rain passes.

3) Color If you don't have coloring books on hand, Characters of Character offers free printable color pages.

4) Build a fort Forts allow children to use their imagination in ways that adults forget to utilize.  You don't need anything additional for this fun rainy day activity -- just use whatever you have around your home!

5)Activity Book  Whether it's coloring, word searches, or mad libs, a good ol' fashioned activity book is always great to have on hand.

6) Write a song We know.  The idea of encouraging your child to make music while you're stuck inside on a rainy day probably doesn't sound like the best decision.  The good news is, you can use it as a learning experience.  If your child (or children) get too rowdy it would be a good opportunity to use it a teaching lesson about respecting others.

7) Cook a meal Whether you're whipping up a multi-generational family recipe or finding something new on Pinterest, memories like cooking with your children are ones that are sure to be cherished.  Be sure to let them help as much as possible - from mixing ingredients to cleaning up (whatever their age is appropriate for, of course! Safety first!)

Do'er Duck Finished Painting
from Characters of Character Painting Kit

8) Paint Characters of Character has released painting kits for each of our nine Characters!  The kit includes everything you'll need to create your very own Character painting, each featuring a positively awesome message.  Best part? You're supporting Characters of Character with each purchase.  Makes a great gift idea come the holiday season for teachers, parents, grandkids, and everyone in between!  Do'er Duck Painting Kit is available here. 

9) Have a photoshoot We live in a world where people associate pictures with narcism, but I beg to differ.  Marking memories with photos is something that will be cherished for years to come.  Don't just sit behind the screen taking silly selfies, switch it up!  Grab some old clothes or makeup and really glam up your photoshoot and let loose.  These days with them being young won't last forever & you'll be thankful for those silly photos someday.

10) Listen to a story podcast Remember the film A Christmas Story where the family gathers round the radio to listen to the radio show?  Think of a podcast as the modern A Christmas Story scene.  Your children will need to be more engaged to pay attention and it would be a great way to test their attention span by asking questions after the story ends.

We hope you enjoyed our list of 10 rainy day activities! Be sure to head over to CharactersofCharacter.org for more information. 

From left to right: Warm-Hearted Walrus, Healthy Hippo, Friendship Frog, Do'er Duck, Behavior Bear, Manners Monkey, Self-Esteem Elephant, Respectful Rabbit, Responsible Rabbit