These books are the perfect mentor texts and books to teach main character and character traits in kindergarten, first grade, and second grade.

Kids having trouble understanding character traits? Read about the 3 secrets for teaching character traits so that the kids really "get it."

What an inspiring character! A young girl shows you should never give up on your dream. Although there were many roadblocks in her path, with determination, she found her way around everyone to finally achieve her goal. What a great lesson for all of us. And . . . a fantastic book to share with our students as they learn about the characters. The Girl with a Mind for Math tells the story of Raye Montague. Early in her life, her grandfather takes her to see a submarine. She quickly decides an…

Character Traits Worksheet.pdf

Understanding characters can be tricky! Learn my favorite strategies for helping students master character traits and changes.

Two fun ways to teach and practice character traits all year long. These activities can be used for any books that you use in your classroom. Students will go back into the text to support their claims using evidence.

My favorite books for teaching character traits, actions, and feelings! Read the post for more lessons!

I feel like by the time students get to 4th grade, they are OVER Character Traits. However, knowing what Character Traits are doesn’t prepare them for the types of characters or the way traits are “shown” in 4th grade text. This week, we are diving in deep with character, their traits, inferred traits, and the […]

100 Character Traits Free Printable PDF List. Help students analyze characters with this free printable list of character traits!

Teach character traits in upper elementary through activities, full lesson plans, anchor charts, and small group work! Plus a freebie!