Social Emotional Learning
Character Strong is our social emotional curriculum that fosters social-emotional growth and character development in students. It's built around key components that help kids become caring, responsible, and engaged learners.
Character Strong centers on developing five core components in students:
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Mindfulness: Teaching students to be present, focus their attention, and manage their emotions.
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Empathy: Helping kids understand and share the feelings of others, fostering kindness and compassion.
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Grit: Building perseverance and passion for long-term goals, encouraging students to work hard and not give up.
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Gratitude: Promoting thankfulness for the good things in their lives, which boosts positivity and well-being.
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Courage: Empowering students to do the right thing, even when it's difficult or scary, and to stand up for themselves and others.
Our Monthly Focus
Each month, we dive deep into a specific character trait, ensuring our students understand what it means and how to practice it every day. You can reinforce these traits at home!
| Month | Character Trait Focus |
| September | Respect |
| October | Responsibility |
| November | Gratitude |
| December | Compassion |
| January | Perseverance (Grit) |
| February | Kindness |
| March | Honesty |
| April | Cooperation |
| May | Courage |