Characters of Character is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization building character in children across the nation. One product that we offer is a complete character education program.

1. Characters of Character All about our character education program. www.charactersofcharacter.org

2. Character traits Characters of Character focuses on the following traits: Behavior Perseverance Friendship Healthy Habits Manners Respect Responsibility Self-Esteem Kindness

3. Why our characters work Children identify easily with the Characters, allowing them to internalize the trait that correlates with the Character more easily We reach children at an early age, when building character is crucial to prepare children for a lifetime of learning Each Character is available in costume, giving children more motivation to display the traits, because you never know when one of our Characters might be stopping by Children can write to our Characters, and they will always receive a response back, which inspires them to continue making good decisions www.charactersofcharacter.org

4. Benefits of our character education program You’re in control. We created this program with the educator in mind. Characters of Character understands that the students you are working with may not all be on the same learning level. Our program was created to become easily adaptable for educators to use as they see fit. Our programs can be used for the entire class, or a single student. Our program fits easily into other lesson plans, saving you valuable classroom time. Better classroom management. Once our program(s) are in place, you will find that you spend less time on disciplining your students. Location doesn’t matter. Our program can be used anywhere, but is currently only available in English. No costly or time consuming staff training. Characters of Character is always available for consultations, but to keep costs minimal we have created a program that can be used the same day that you receive it. We include an easy ‘packet’ that guides you in beginning to use our program(s). No hidden contracts or renewals. When you purchase our program, it is yours for a lifetime.’ Low cost to continue using our program. After purchasing our program, the only materials that you need are basic art supplies (such as crayons), writing materials (such as pencils), a copy machine, and copy paper. www.charactersofcharacter.org

5. Five Platforms While building character in children, our character education program also helps children to develop the skills seen to the right. www.charactersofcharacter.org

6. What our program includes 9 Handbooks (1 for each character) 9 Colored Poster Books (1 for each character-that's over 90 colored posters!) 9 Books for Bulletin Board Ideas (1 for each character) 9 Social stories (1 for each character) 18 Wooden Cut Outs (for each character there is 1 approx. 12 inches tall and 1 approx. 6 inches tall) 9 Wooden Cut Out Pointers (1 for each character, each measures approx. 12 inches tall which includes length of stick) 9 Plastic holders for easy storage (1 for each character) www.charactersofcharacter.org

7. Behavior To learn more about Behavior Bear, please click here.1 Behavior Bear Handbook covers the following sections:- Introducing Behavior Bear- Black and white copies of the “I Am” social story- Stationary for the educator- Behavior on the school bus- Behavior at home- Behavior in the classroom- Managing anger- Behavior at a friend’s house- Behavior on the playground- Behavior at the lunch table- Behavior Bear holding a pencil - Black and white posters- Various worksheets on behaving- Incentives, evaluations, and notices home- Journal ideas and writing prompts1 Book of colored posters for your classroom/home (includes over 10 posters!)1 Colored copy of the social story, "I Am Behavior Bear"1 Book of bulletin board ideas2 Painted wooden cutouts of the character (1 measures approx. 12 inches, the other measures approx. 6 inches)1 Painted wooden pointer of the character (about 12 inches in length) www.charactersofcharacter.org

8. Perseverance To learn more about Do'er Duck, please click here.1 Perseverance Handbook which covers the following sections: - Introducing Do’er Duck- Black and white copies of the “I Am” social story- Stationary for the educator- Perseverance at school- Learning to tie your shoe - Learning to ride a bike- “The only way to fail is to never try”- Perseverance in studying and homework- Perseverance in sports- Helping around the house- Do’er Duck holding a pencil - Black and white posters- Various worksheets on perseverance - Incentives, evaluations, and notices home- Journal ideas and writing prompts1 Book of colored posters for your classroom/home (includes over 10 posters!)1 Colored copy of the social story, “I Am Do’er Duck” 1 Book of bulletin board ideas 2 Painted wooden cutouts of the character (approx. 12 inches tall & approx. 6 inches tall)1 Painted wooden pointer of the character (about 12 inches in length) www.charactersofcharacter.org

9. Friendship For more information about Friendship Frog, please click here.1 Friendship Handbook which includes the following sections: - Introducing Friendship Frog- Black and white copies of the “I Am” social story- Stationary for the educator- Making new friends- My best friend- Friendships at home- Friendships with respectable community members- Friends are honest- Accepting friends- Friendly letters- Friendship Frog holding a pencil - Black and white posters- Various worksheets on friendship - Incentives, evaluations, and notices home- Journal ideas and writing prompts1 Book of colored posters for your classroom/home (includes over 10 posters!)1 Colored copy of the social story, “I Am Friendship Frog” 1 Book of bulletin board ideas 2 Painted wooden cutouts of the character (approx. 12 & approx. 6 inches tall)1 Painted wooden pointer of the character (about 12 inches in length) www.charactersofcharacter.org

10. Healthy Habits For more information about Healthy Hippo, please click here.1 Health Handbook which focuses on the following sections: - Introducing Healthy Hippo- Black and white copies of the “I Am” social story- Stationary for the educator- Exercise your mind- Healthy foods- Exercising- Being healthy on rainy days- Staying fit at home- Being healthy isn’t about appearance - Being healthy with family and friends- Healthy Hippo holding a pencil - Black and white posters- Various worksheets on healthy habits - Incentives, evaluations, and notices home- Journal ideas and writing prompts1 Book of colored posters for your classroom/home (includes over 10 posters!)1 Colored copy of the social story, “I Am Healthy Hippo” 1 Book of bulletin board ideas2 Painted wooden cutouts of the character (approx. 12tall & approx. 6 inches tall)1 Painted wooden pointer of the character (about 12 inches in length) www.charactersofcharacter.org

11. Manners For more information about Manners Monkey, please click here.1 Manners Handbook which focuses on the following sections: - Introducing Manners Monkey- Black and white copies of the “I Am” social story- Stationary for the educator- Manners at the table- Every day common courtesy - Manners at a friend’s house- Manners in public (i.e. the doctor’s office)- Encouraging others to use good manners- Manners in the classroom- Manners at a birthday party- Manners Monkey holding a pencil - Black and white posters- Various worksheets on manners - Incentives, evaluations, and notices home- Journal ideas and writing prompts1 Book of colored posters for your classroom/home (includes over 10 posters!)1 Colored copy of the social story, “I Am Manners Monkey” 1 Book of bulletin board ideas 2 Painted wooden cutouts of the character (approx. 12 inches tall & approx. 6 inches tall)1 Painted wooden pointer of the character (about 12 inches in length) www.charactersofcharacter.org

12. Respect For more information about Respectful Rabbit, please click here.1 Respect Handbook which includes the following sections: - Introducing Respectful Rabbit- Black and white copies of the “I Am” social story- Stationary for the educator- Respect on the school bus- Respecting the American flag- Respecting those you care about- Respect during the summer- Respect during Halloween- Respecting the planet- Respectful Rabbit and the flowerpot - Respectful Rabbit holding a pencil - Black and white posters- Various worksheets on respect - Incentives, evaluations, and notices home- Journal ideas and writing prompts1 Book of colored posters for your classroom/home (includes over 10 posters!)1 Colored copy of the social story, “I Am Respectful Rabbit”1 Book of bulletin board ideas.2 Painted wooden cutouts of the character (approx. 12 inches & approx. 6 inches tall)1 Painted wooden pointer of the character (about 12 inches in length) www.charactersofcharacter.org

13. Responsibility For more information about Responsible Rabbit, please click here.1 Responsible Handbook which includes the following sections: - Introducing Responsible Rabbit- Black and white copies of the “I Am” social story- Stationary for the educator- Being responsible for your actions- Being responsible for your belongings - Being responsible for the environment around you- Being responsible for your body- Being responsible for pets- Being responsible for your role in the family- General responsibility (i.e. responsible for being a good friend)- Responsible Rabbit holding a pencil - Black and white posters- Various worksheets on responsibility - Incentives, evaluations, and notices home- Journal ideas and writing prompts1 Book of colored posters for your classroom/home (includes over 10 posters!)1 Colored copy of the social story, “I Am Responsible Rabbit” 1 Book of bulletin board ideas 2 Painted wooden cutouts of the character (approx. 12 inches tall & approx. 6 inches tall)1 Painted wooden pointer of the character (about 12 inches in length) www.charactersofcharacter.org

14. Self-Esteem For more information about Self-Esteem Elephant, please click here.1 Self-Esteem Handbook which includes the following section: - Introducing Self-Esteem Elephant- Black and white copies of the “I Am” social story- Stationary for the educator- Taking pride in school work- Being proud of the people you surround yourself with- Pride vs. boasting- Courage and confidence - Good sportsmanship - Words of encouragement - Being proud of yourself- Self-Esteem Elephant holding a pencil - Black and white posters- Various worksheets on building self-esteem - Incentives, evaluations, and notices home- Journal ideas and writing prompts1 Book of colored posters for your classroom/home (includes over 10 posters!)1 Colored copy of the social story, “I Am Self-Esteem Elephant” 1 Book of bulletin board ideas 2 Painted wooden cutouts of the character (approx. 12 inches tall & approx. 6 inches tall)1 Painted wooden pointer of the character (about 12 inches in length) www.charactersofcharacter.org

15. Kindness For more information about Warm-Hearted Walrus, please click here. 1 Warm-Hearted Handbook which includes the following sections: - Introducing Warm-Hearted Walrus- Black and white copies of the “I Am” social story- Stationary for the educator- Being kind to your friends- Being kind to the environment - Think before you act- Peace - Compliments- Kindness to animals - Be a buddy, not a bully- Warm-Hearted Walrus holding a pencil - Black and white posters- Various worksheets on kindness - Incentives, evaluations, and notices home- Journal ideas and writing prompts1 Book of colored posters for your classroom/home (includes over 10 posters!)1 Colored copy of the social story, “I Am Warm-Hearted Walrus” 1 Book of bulletin board ideas 2 Painted wooden cutouts of the character (approx. 12 inches tall & approx. 6 inches tall)1 Painted wooden pointer of the character (about 12 inches in length) www.charactersofcharacter.org

16. Contact Us For more information please visitwww.shopcharacter.com or contact us atCharacters of CharacterPO Box 391McHenry, IL 60050847-497-9798 www.charactersofcharacter.org