We are the Characters of Character, earned a National Promising Practice Award!

"Our mission is to provide a firm foundation for children to establish strong civic values"

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...Making A Difference, One Child At A Time...
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teaching behaviors to children early childhood, elementary, parents
Behavior Bear teaches children that good behavior is a characteristic to  portray at school, at home, at play. Characters of Character provides many resources to help teach a child this vital core value with our "Let's Behave" social story, Behavior Bear Resource Book and a Bulletin Board and Poster Book, too.
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teaching perseverance, social, emotional, children, homeschool
Do'er Duck teaches children that persistence, although difficult at times, is always the key to achieving your goals. Characters of Character provides many resources to help teach a child this vital core value with our "Let's Persevere" book, Do'er Duck Resource Book, Bulletin Board & Poster Book and our Planting Journal. 
                               ​Learn more about Do'er Duck here!
Teaching Friendship Frog, early childhood, elementary, social emotional development
Friendship Frog teaches children that honesty is part of creating and maintaining a friendship. Characters of Character provides many resources to help teach a child this vital core value with our "Let's Be Friends" book, Friendship Frog Resource Book and a Bulletin Board/Poster Book.
                                                    Learn more about Friendship Frog here!
Teaching healthy habits at home, at school, early childhood, elementary, Healthy Hippo
 Healthy Hippo teaches children that being healthy entails maintaining an equally healthy mind and life style. Characters of Character provides many resources to help teach a child this vital core value with our "Let's Be Healthy" book, Healthy Hippo Resource Book and a Bulletin Board/Poster Book. Plus, Shape Up With Healthy Hippo teaching shapes and colors! 
                                          Learn more about Healthy Hippo here!
Teaching manners at school, at home, early childhood, elementary, Manners Monkey, parenting
 Manners Monkey teaches children that minding their manners can lead to successful learning and friendships. Characters of Character provides many resources to help teach a child this vital core value with our "Let's Have Manners" book, Manners Monkey Resource Book and a Bulletin Board/Poster Book.
​                                          Learn more about Manners Monkey here!
Teaching respect at home, school, elementary grades, middle school, early childhood, parents, Respectful Rabbit
Respectful Rabbit teaches children that respect should be demonstrated towards all people and emphasizes the old adage, "Treat others as you would like to be treated."  ​Characters of Character provides many resources to help teach a child this vital core value with our "Let's Be Respectful" book, Respectful Rabbit Resource Book and a Bulletin Board/Poster Book.  and  Respect Wears Many Hats activity cut out book! 
                                                          Learn more about Respectful Rabbit here!
Teaching responsibility, Responsible rabbit, social emotional, character building, early childhood,
Responsible Rabbit teaches children that being responsible is part of being a good friend, family member and citizen to your community. ​Characters of Character provides many resources to help teach a child this vital core value with our "Let's Be Responsible" book, Responsible Rabbit Resource Book and a Bulletin Board/Poster Book. 
                                                          Learn more about Responsible Rabbit here!

Teaching selfesteem to early childhood, children, parents,
 Self-Esteem Elephant teaches children to be proud of yourself, your work and your accomplishments. Characters of Character provides many resources to help teach a child this vital core value with our "Let's Be Proud" book, Self-Esteem Elephant Resource Book and a Bulletin Board/Poster Book.
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Teaching kindness, compasison, being warmhearted, children, home, school, community
Warm-Hearted Walrus teaches children that having a warm heart and being kind creates a better environment for yourself  and for those around you. ​Characters of Character provides many resources to help teach a child this vital core value with our "Let's Be Kind" book, Warm-Hearted Walrus Resource Book and a Bulletin Board/Poster Book.
​                                         Learn more about Warm-Hearted Walrus here!
The Characters truly love getting mail from you, write us a letter or draw a picture or two. Simply provide a Self Addressed Stamped Envelope and they will write back. We can be Pen Pals, its' as simple as that!