char-ac-ter (kar' ik ter) n. "to cut, engrave"

The stable and distinctive qualities built into an individual's life which determine his response regardless of circumstances.

American Dictionary of the English Language

Character Trait

Attentiveness

Showing the worth of a person or task by giving my full attention.

Application :

1. I will look at people when they speak to me.

2. I will sit or stand up straight.

3. I will keep my eyes, ears, hands, feet, and mouth from distractions.

4. I will not draw attention to myself.

5. I will raise my hand and ask questions when I do not understand.

Character Links

Character Counts!

http://www.charactercounts.org/parents.htm

Character First! (36 Character Qualities)

http://classroom.characterfirst.com/sample/primary/01parents.php

http://classroom.characterfirst.com/sample/secondary/

http://www.characterfirst.com/education/aboutus/qualities.htm

Character Quality of the Month by Character Council of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky

http://www.charactercincinnati.org/buildcharacter.html

Family Education Article: "Raising Kids with Character"

http://life.familyeducation.com/parenting/manners-and-values/36418.html

Kar ik ter Newsletter by Character Education Group

http://www.charactereducation.com/KarikterNewsletter/tabid/161/Default.aspx

The Six Pillars of Character

http://boe.berk.k12.wv.us/bcschools/s304/character.htm

Character Education Links by Character Education Partnership

http://www.character.org/site/c.gwKUJhNYJrF/b.993289/k.5CEF/Character_Education_Links.htm