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

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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!

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What Our Clients Are Saying

Today my 5 year old and I met the Behavior Bear (who was very sweet) in a special program at our library. We also painted a creative picture and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves with Joni’s kindness, patience & creativity. Great experience for both parent & child. ❤️
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"Super thanks for the great program you gave to all kids at Vernon Area Public Library today! My daughter learnt a lot and cannot stop discussing with me topics of good manners on our way home. She also asked me how to say all polite words in our native language. And she just hung the manners chart on her room. I really appreciate all positive impetus you promoted." Ivy Liu
"Great program for kids. Joni is amazing with kids, and so positive. I wish more kids would experience Character of Characters." Bet Mondroski
What an amazingly fun evening we had with Joni!! My 4th and 5th grade Girl Scouts had such fun making their snowmen!! Joni was great with the girls, she explained every step and helped the girls if they were having a hard time. Joni is very encouraging, patient and helped boost confidence!!

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