What's New?
Working With Some Real Stars!
A Private Day Care Center in Barrington, Illinois has adopted Characters of Character.
Joni does a great job to bring her characters to the youngest children’s level so that they
understand the meaning behind each one. Everyday, at least one of the students wants to learn of a new character or talk more about one which has already been taught.
Summer School Program
"This Summer, I had the pleasure of working with Joni during our summer school resource program. The students I observed enjoyed Joni’s Characters of Character Program so much that they literally were asking for them when they came into the classroom every morning! Everyone seemed to have their favorite character. The students were receptive and eager to participate in class discussions about the characters as well as writing about how they related to the traits of the characters in their everyday lives. What I found to be truly amazing was the fact they couldn’t wait to write about the characters as writing is very difficult for many of these students. You would never have known that was the case. These students embraced the characters and the positive messages they convey. This program teaches children to make sound, positive decisions and would be beneficial to any school district."
Kathy Vernsten, Speech Pathologist
Fun at the Johnsburg Library
In October, I had the opportunity to introduce my characters to some children at the library. I chose Friendship Frog and Warm Hearted Walrus, both of which made new friends with the children from the library! Each month Characters of Character introduces a new character/trait with a coloring and writing contest. Also, available here on the web site.
On the air for a good cause
Paula McKay of Star 105 promoted Characters of Character this summer at her 36 hour marathon for Take A Stand For Turning Point. She believes in teaching good character to our children and help to make the world a better place. She has CHARACTER!
Mrs. Letts's 4th Graders
During the last week of school, the 4th graders wanted to do some activities with the characters. We made puppets, and they made hats and decorated their own puppets. Some students gave theirs a name and did a puppet show. Pictured are Taylor, Mikayla, Haley and Kate.