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Character is what you really are. It's not how you look. It's who you are on the inside. It's how you act when no one is looking. Help your child develop good character by making a habit of good behavior.

Select a chart we've provided for the Six Pillars of Character. Make four or five copies of the chart you choose, and use one each week. Put the chart on your refrigerator. Talk to your child about the behaviors related to the chosen Pillar of Character. Watch for them every day. When you see your child using one of the behaviors, put a check mark in the space on the chart. Praise your child with every mark on the chart. Celebrate every 10th or 20th mark with a family hug, family game, ice cream or the child's favorite meal.

Trustworthiness Chart

Respect Chart

Responsibility Chart

Fairness Chart

Caring Chart

Citizenship Chart

Why Practice Character Education?

Parents are the number one educator of character, but school teachers and faculty are in the perfect position to reinforce good values and character during the school day. Teaching character improves decision making and behavior, which in turn improves the ethical quality of society.

Why Should you Donate to Character Education?

As the ACEF continues to grow, their hope is to provide character education resources for any and all parents and teachers in need. Help ensure the future of Character Education in Arizona’s schools and make a donation today.
Learn more about donating to Arizona Character Education Foundation

Listen, So Kids Will Talk

Accept the person, not necessarily the behavior. Show loving acceptance by listening attentively to everything any young person shares with you. Show genuine concern for potentially dangerous choices. Don't use put-downs or harsh words. Help your 11- to 13-year-old work through the ethical decision making process.