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Character Building

(Hint: It’s more than just a person in a story)

Picture your best friend. Maybe she wears glasses. Maybe he’s a great piano player. She keeps your secrets. He has two sisters. She lives at 82 Maplegrove. There are many qualities that make people unique, but which ones make up a person’s character?

Girl - Character BuildingWhat Is Character?

There’s a difference between character and a character. In a book, play, or movie, a character is anyone with personality. It could be a person, an animal, an object come to life, or even something imaginary.

Suppose your teacher asks you to describe a favorite book character. You might start by saying that Charlie is a 12-year-old boy who lives with his father and is from Mexico.

But, more importantly, you’d have to tell who Charlie is as a person. You’d have to describe the character of this character.

In real life (and in fiction) character is a set of inner qualities. Character is revealed through words, thoughts, beliefs, decisions, and patterns of behavior. If Charlie returns a wallet to its owner without taking any money, you can say he is honest. If he turns his father’s words into funny puns, you can say he is clever. These words describe his character.

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  • The Disappearing Santa Hats

    The Disappearing Santa Hats

    Sadie and Melody were excited. It was their second favorite day of the holiday season -- after Christmas Eve, of course. It was Christmas parade day. Every year, their whole family got ready to watch the evening Christmas parade outside of their house. It was a tradition to spend the whole day getting ready and doing fun Christmas activities. Grandma and…

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  • Fear - What it is and how it works

    Fear - What it is and how it works

    Understanding and Dealing with Fear Emotions are often complex and can be hard to understand. Why do we even have them? Do they serve any purpose? The answer is yes! Every emotion helps us to understand and respond to our environment appropriately. The Purpose of Fear So what is the purpose of fear? At its most basic level, fear protects…

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  • What Is An Immigrant?

    What Is An Immigrant?

    What Is An Immigrant?   Where were you born? Where do you live now? Are there others who live around you, go to your school, or play on your soccer team who were born in a different country? They may look different than you, but maybe not. They may speak differently, but maybe not. Maybe you know someone who was…

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  • #4 - Fool's Peak an Audio Story For Kids on Internet Safety

    #4 - Fool's Peak an Audio Story For Kids on Internet Safety

    Get the inside scoop on school officer Ricardo's adventure!  Hello, kids!   I’m School Resource Officer Ricardo. Do you spend a lot of time on the Internet? I know I do and it’s usually a lot of fun. There are so many interesting things to read, lots of great pictures to see, and tons of far-out games to play. But…

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  • Sort it Out - Are the police my friends or not?

    Sort it Out - Are the police my friends or not?

    What is a kid suppose to think about police officers? Something weird happened at my friend Andrew’s house yesterday and I just can’t get it out of my mind. Maybe you can help me to sort it out.

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Character Traits

Character traits define who you are. Gain some insight into what your personality is made out of by learning about character traits in others and yourself!

Includes Unstuck! fun animations/audios.

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The Old Compass

Our flagship audio adventures for kids! Exciting stories and mysteries. Find out how your new friends get themselves in and out of trouble...Highly entertaining audio-dramas!

Created by Jean-Yves Marsolais.

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Safe Kids

Hang on to your hat! These safety tips are essentials to make you street smart! Fun, short stories and animations.

Perfect for Educators,Law-Enforcement Officers and First Responders

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Character Education

Character Education

Discover interactive lessons loaded with creative ideas for kindergarden to sixth grade. Immediate downloads, you can be teaching kids today!

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