Distance Learning For Mindfulness and Character Education

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Resources for Parents

  • Character Counts

    This link provides information about the Six Pillars of Character which forms the basis for our weekly character education lessons for our elementary level students.
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  • Bucket Fillers

    This link provides information and resources behind the bucket filling concept. This book and related activities are shared with all Hanover Township elementary students as part of the character education lessons.
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  • Bullying Information

    This website gives helpful information on bullying including cyberbullying. Learn about the warning signs if a child is being bullied or if a child is bullying others, how to talk to children about bullying, and prevention ideas.
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  • Eating Disorders

    Information on eating disorders including the definition, symptoms, and prevention.
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  • Grief/Loss Information

    This website provides lots of information, resources, and support for coping during loss and difficult times. Topics include helping children cope with death, divorce, bullying, self-injury, and eating disorders. It also lists books for children and adults as well as bereavement support groups in New Jersey.
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  • Kids Health

    This is an excellent website for parents, educators, teens, and kids focusing on children’s health and development. It includes vast information on school, family life, emotions, and behaviors.
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  • Parenting Information

    This website focuses on a positive parenting approach and includes information to help children succeed. Here you will find downloadable resources, like tip sheets, discussion guides, activities, and fact sheets.
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  • Self-Injury

    Information on self-injury including the definition, symptoms, and prevention.
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  • Tips for Parents

    This website provides articles for parents, giving practical advice on how to give children the best possible start in life. Topics covered include character building, health awareness, study habits and a series of how to guides for a variety of leisure activities.
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Contact Information

  • Kristen Dakak
    Bee Meadow School Guidance Counselor
    (973) 637-5508
    kristen.dakak@htboe.org

Character Counts

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    Trustworthiness:  February

    Be honest • Don’t deceive, cheat, or steal • Be reliable — do what you say you’ll do • Have the courage to do the right thing • Build a good reputation • Be loyal — stand by your family, friends, and country

    Respect:  October & November

    Treat others with respect; follow the Golden Rule • Be tolerant and accepting of differences • Use good manners, not bad language • Be considerate of the feelings of others • Don’t threaten, hit or hurt anyone • Deal peacefully with anger, insults, and disagreements

    Responsibility:  March

    Do what you are supposed to do • Plan ahead • Persevere: keep on trying! • Always do your best  Use self-control • Be self-disciplined • Think before you act — consider the consequences • Be accountable for your words, actions, and attitudes • Set a good example for others

    Fairness:  May

    Play by the rules • Take turns and share • Be open-minded; listen to others • Don’t take advantage of others • Don’t blame others carelessly • Treat all people fairly

    Caring:  December & January

    Be kind • Be compassionate and show you care • Express gratitude • Forgive others • Help people in need

    Citizenship:  April

    Do your share to make your school and community better • Cooperate • Get involved in community affairs • Stay informed; vote • Be a good neighbor • Obey laws and rules • Respect authority • Protect the environment • Volunteer


    T R R F C C
    Students can use this acronym to help them remember that people with good character are terrific:

    T rustworthiness
    R espect
    R esponsibility
    F airness
    C aring
    C itizenship 

    COLOR SCHEME

    Trustworthiness : blue
    Think "true blue"
    Respect : yellow/gold
    Think the Golden Rule
    Responsibility : green
    Think being responsible for a garden or finances; or as in being solid and reliable like an oak
    Fairness : orange
    Think of dividing an orange into equal sections to share fairly with friends
    Caring : red
    Think of a heart
    Citizenship : purple
    Think regal purple as representing the state