The CharacterStrong Weekly

4 at the Door + 1 More

What if you could do one simple thing every day to increase classroom engagement by 20% in just an hour? In today's episode, we share one of our favorite relational strat

Team Notetaking

Looking for a versatile strategy to boost collaboration and engagement? In today's video, we introduce Team Notetaking—a tool perfect for brainstorming, get-to-know-you s

Puzzled

Ever feel stuck in a rut, searching for fresh ways to help students process and engage? In today's 2-minute episode, we introduce an activity we love called "Puzzled." Tu

The Power of the Post-It Note Pt. 2

Feeling overwhelmed by adding one more thing to your to-do list? Here's a low-burden, high-impact strategy that can help ease the stress—all you need is a stack of Post-i

The Magic Umbrella

Bringing a little fun to the classroom—while fostering connection, sharing, and thinking—isn't just one more thing on the plate; it is the plate. In today's 2-minute epis

Positive Notes Home

In a world filled with electronic communication, handwritten notes can feel especially meaningful. Encouraging students to write notes to any important adult in their liv

Reconnect and Repair in Order to Restore Pt. 3

All healthy, secure relationships will experience negative interactions at some point—it's how we handle them that matters most. In today's quick 2-minute episode, we int

Reconnect and Repair in Order to Restore Pt. 2

Acknowledging that there are two sides to every negative interaction—and that adults can make mistakes too—can be powerful for building trust with students. In today's 2-

The Power of Redirection

Did you know that implementing just two simple strategies can reduce 75% of challenging student behavior? In today's 3-minute episode, we unpack the findings from a recen

Neutral Thinking

Have you ever been frustrated, only to hear someone say, "Just be positive," making you feel even more annoyed? In today's episode, we share a thoughtful strategy to help

About Face Discussion

Looking for creative ways to group students and grab their attention? In today's 2-minute episode, we share a few simple and effective strategies to make the process seam

The I Spy Mentality

Ask yourself, "Am I an adult that students see throughout the day, or do they have to hunt to find me?" In today's quick 2-minute episode, we explore the importance of vi

Lead With The Positive

Receiving feedback about falling short or needing improvement can be tough—for adults and students alike. In today's 2-minute episode, we discuss the power of Leading Wit

The Whip Around

A quick, reflective exit activity can make all the difference after a lesson, but finding the time isn't always easy. In today's 2-minute episode, we share a simple tweak

Say, Mean, Matter

When introducing new information to students, a simple question like, "What does it say? What do you notice?" can encourage observation and engagement. In today's quick 2

Taking Ownership

Taking ownership doesn't mean making something up—it's about identifying specific moments you could have handled better. In today's quick 2-minute episode, we share tips

Shareouts

"Creating engagement, equity, and accountability in classroom discussions isn't just one more thing on the plate—it is the plate." In today's quick 2-minute episode, we s

The First 5

The first 5 minutes of class set the tone for the entire day. What students need most is a safe environment built on consistency. In this week's episode, we share three p

What Can They Predict?

Research tells us that one of the most powerful ways to support students who have experienced trauma is by creating a consistent and predictable environment. In this week

What Can You Control?

Principal Todd Whitaker once said, "The best part about being a teacher is that it matters. The hardest part about being a teacher is that it matters Every. Single. Day."