Responsibility Video – Character Companions Video #2
You know from the first video in this series how much children love the Character Circus animations. Younger children eagerly accept information from Eddie and Whiffenpoof. Older children let down their defenses when the clown and his sidekick rabbit present character traits. This compelling video makes an impact on them all with its introduction of responsibility.
You can use this video to launch a unit or a series of lessons on responsibility. You can inspire children with it – making them desire responsibility in their own lives. Inspire discussion, but be sure that discussion flows into assigned practical application of the character trait.
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Teach Responsibility? Who Cares?
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Character Counts in Entertainment Choices
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Teaching Responsibility to Children 9 thru 11
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