Character

is
Universal
An In trod uc ti on to C h a ra ct er Ed uc a ti on
by R obin K oneg n i
 Bucket Fillers
"Bucket fillers" are
those who help
without being asked,
give hugs and
compliments, and
generally spread their
love and good feelings
to others.
W-Students will be introduced to the idea of being a
“bucket filler” through good character choices.
 Citizenship
*Do your share to
make your school
and community
better •
*Be a good neighbor
*Obey laws and rules
*Respect authority
*Protect the
environment
H = Hook all students and Hold their interest? I like to help my community by helping on beach clean-up days.
Students will listen to the teacher’s personal stories of character building
situations.
 Good Character Fills Buckets

Trustworthiness
Respect
Responsibility
Fairness
Caring
Citizenship

These traits help you to be a “bucket filler”

E = Equip students, help them Experience the key

ideas and Explore the issues? Discuss the importance
of good character and these specific traits.
 Trustworthiness
*Be honest
Don’t deceive, cheat or
steal
*Be reliable — do what
you say you’ll do
*Have the courage to
do the right thing
*Be loyal — stand by
your family, friends, and
country. R-Provide opportunities to Rethink and Revise their understandings and work?
Using listen-think-pair-share students will discuss character building situations and the correct
decision to be made.
 Respect
*Treat others with respect;
follow the Golden Rule
*Be tolerant of differences •
*Use good manners, not bad
language •
*Be considerate of the feelings
of others •
* Don’t threaten, hit or hurt
anyone •
*Deal peacefully with anger,
insults and disagreements Provide opportunities to Rethink and Revise their understandings and
work?
Using listen-think-pair-share students will discuss character building
situations and the correct decision to be made.
 Reponsibility

*Play by the rules *Take turns and share

*Be open‐minded; listen to others
*Don’t take advantage of others •
*Don’t blame others carelessly
Provide opportunities to Rethink and Revise their understandings and work?
Using listen-think-pair-share students will discuss character building situations and the correct decision to be made.
 How do you fill others buckets?
E = Allow students to Evaluate their work and its implications?
Have students discuss things they do or can do to show their good character.
 Caring
*Be kind •
*Be compassionate
and show you care
*Express gratitude
*Forgive others •
*Help people in need
Provide opportunities to Rethink and Revise their understandings and work?
Using listen-think-pair-share students will discuss character building situations
and the correct decision to be made.

Being kind to others always makes you feel good.

 Write a Thank You
Use the friendly letter format to write a Thank You letter to someone who has done something to fill your bucket.

T-Be Tailored
(personalized) to
the different needs,
interests and
abilities of learners?

Students will
write friendly
letters to peers,
friends, family
members,
teachers, and
PTA to practice
letter writing
style and
format.
(Language Arts Content
Standard 2.2)
 Fairness
*Play by the rules * Take turns and share
*Be open‐minded; listen to others
*Don’t take advantage of others
*Don’t blame others carelessly

O = Be Organized to maximize initial and sustained engagement as well as effective learning?