The Six Pillars of Charactersm series CHARACTER COUNTS! has become the most widely implemented approach to character education in America. Utilized in thousands of schools and by more than 7 million students, CHARACTER COUNTS! uses at its foundation the Six Pillars of Character: Caring, Citizenship, Fairness, Repsect, Responsibility, and Trustworthiness. The six books in this important new collection address a great demand as they foster good citizenship, decision-making, and values in young people. Created and produced in partnership with Josephson Institute, this unique series is an essential tool in character education.
Titles in Series: Caring Citizenship Fairness Respect Responsibility Trustworthiness
Series Features:
Series Introduction: “Thinking About Character” by Michael Josephson
Key Character concepts presented in a multi-disciplinary format: texts strengthen critical reading and critical thinking skills
Texts utilize examples from U.S. and world history
Texts highlight and contextualize contemporary news events and reinforce key social studies standards
Series specifications:
Reading and interest level: 4th-6th grade
48 pages
7.5” X 9”
Further Reading • Resources
Glossary•Index
Available in Library-bound hardcover and paperback editions.